Life as a Fit Mom

A Fit Mom's Gym Bag

Finding time for fitness relies on simplicity. Make moving easy and you're more likely move. This factor can hang on the smallest of details, such as, what you happen to be wearing at the moment. These are my suggestions for the material things that support a fit life. I have loads more recommendations in my eBook series, Life as a Fit Mom. And here's my list for the perfectly packed gym bag. 

For the Sweat

• Extra workout clothes (in case you forget to pack the clothes you need)
• Extra socks
• Swim suit, swim cap, goggles (even if you don't plan to swim, if you forget your sneakers then you're set to workout without a need for shoes)
• Extra heart rate monitor strap, if you have one (or keep HRM packed in bag)
• Extra hat

After the Sweat

Anything you use to get ready in the morning include a copy in your gym bag. I buy travel sizes of certain things, but with my favorites, like moisturizer and make up, I wait until I'm about halfway through using it at home and then toss it in my gym bag and replace my home stash with the new-bought product. And don't forget the brush, if you need one.

Good Things to Have on Hand

• Baby wipes (do we ever outgrow them?)
• Energy bar or packaged snacks
• Gym Card 

Stuff for Kids

• Extra diaper(s) if you still need them (or a change of clothes for those who are 99.8 percent potty trained.
• Sunscreen if they're likely to play outdoors while at the gym.