3 Steps to Unlocking a Healthy Life as a Homeschool Family

Do you want to work out more often? Do you want to build muscle and lose some weight? It might seem impossible if you’re a homeschool parent. How can you juggle all these things? Well, I have a few tips for you today. At Nxt Era, we believe that pursuing your health is vital as a homeschool parent. 

• Exercise together.
• Cook healthy meals together. 
• Use grit to move forward.

3 Steps to Success

First of all, use your time wisely. Exercise together and count it as a fitness/gym class. Do some cardio or go on a run. I’ve seen families on social media who are all together and use determination to practice healthy habits. Go on walks, hikes, or bike rides. Take time to make it fun for the whole family. 

Second, cook healthy meals together. At first, cook as a family. Work through recipes and use healthy ingredients. Then, as your child feels more comfortable, let them cook on their own. This teaches them how to cook (a life skill) and shows them how to use healthy ingredients to better their lives. 

Finally, use grit. As the parent, you’re going to have to push forward. You’re going to have to get up and shrug off sleep to achieve your health goals. You need to set an example for your kids. However, give yourself grace. It’s okay if you have to skip a day or eat Chick-fil-A for a meal. Your health journey doesn’t have to be cookie-cutter perfect. Life doesn’t work that way. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, take these three steps and apply them to your life. Remember to give yourself grace if you fall back into unhealthy habits or just skip a few days of exercise. It’s okay. At Nxt Era, we understand that completely. Try to get back on track with these three steps. Or start with these three steps today. We know you can do this. You’re a homeschool parent already, and that takes serious tenacity and grit. We believe in you!

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- NxtEra

Written by Bethany (@thebookwormgirl_bethany)