Five Simple Ways to Be a Hot Mama!

Here’s a clause—it is simple, but consistency is a must! But before you heave a sigh of “Oh well, I’ll never be a hot mama”, spare us a hot minute. Think of the times when you saw a fellow mama, all put together, dressed immaculately, pushing a pram with a toddler in hand, and you are suddenly struck with a little green arrow of envy. However, it lasts only a moment because you think you’ll never have the time or the strength to be that hot mama. Don’t give up just yet because we are going to get you fired up to be a fit and fab mama, no matter your size (because it really does not matter). These five tips will take you on a journey, but we can do it—TOGETHER! Get Motivated It’s definitely not easy to get moving to start working out. But it’d be so much more enjoyable when done with a supportive group of friends who will cheer you on and motivate you to keep pushing on! We understand that a parent is like juggling multiple jobs at once. Between being a wife, mother, daughter, colleague or boss, juggling them all at once can get overwhelming. This is why having a supportive group of friends cheering you on is all the more important. That’s what Garmin smartwatches and Garmin Connect can do for you! Garmin Connect is a free online community where you can access via your desktop or mobile device to review your health progress, join challenges, earn colourful badges and even share via social media. By gamifying the system, it acts as an automatic motivator to get you moving, setting you toward success. Get Confident As a 21st century mum, it is clear that confidence needs to be part of the mummy package. Stress from being bombarded with information and the feeling that life can be out of control can affect your confidence. But let’s be honest, telling someone to be confident does not actually boost their confidence. So here are 3 practical ways that you can follow to build and nurture your confidence as a mother. Positive self-talk: You have to be your biggest cheerleader so you can steer your mind out of negative self-talk. It takes determination, but it gets better with practice. Be selective about the advice you take: Not all advice from all mummies are sound. After all, you know your baby and your body best. Staying connected and being in the know: Making informed choices literally involves having the right information required. Be it on your next appointment, chores, text messages or your stress levels, Garmin can be your personal secretary on your wrist. Garmin Lily Garmin’s smartwatches, like the Garmin Lily, ensures that you’re always connected, even when your phone is tucked away. It keeps you in the know about your health, 24/7. The Pulse Ox² feature measures oxygen saturation from the wrist, the Body Battery keeps tabs on your body’s energy levels and it can even track your menstrual cycle from month to month. Another model named vívomove Style also tracks stress, sleep, heart rate and hydration, among others while adding a pop of style to jazz up even the simplest of outfits. Get Moving Get active with Venu 2S According to the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), physical activity has an immediate effect on brain health and reduces short-term feelings of anxiety for adults. Regular physical activity can help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age. It can also reduce your risk of depression and anxiety and help you sleep better. Now, you may be thinking, 'I've got kids, I can't just leave them to go burn some calories in the gym!' That’s no excuse because you can sweat it out at home, even with your kids. What you need are reminders to keep you toward your hot mama goal. Venu 2S What we like about Garmin’s GPS enabled smartwatches is that it accurately tracks your indoor and outdoor workout activities. With more than 25 preloaded activities on the Venu 2S, you can pick the activities you fancy doing such as running, walking, yoga, strength, cardio and swimming, to name a few. Plus, if you are trying to get active to get healthier, Garmin smartwatches come with a feature that estimates Resting Calories. This feature estimates those calories required for basic physiological functions based on your age, height, weight, gender, heart rate, and VO2 Max and you can use that to estimate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). The VO2 max function indicates the state of your cardiorespiratory function and is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilise during exercise. The higher the VO2 number, the more efficiently the body can use oxygen and the higher the cardiorespiratory endurance. It also tells you how vigorous your activities are and advises you if you need to up your game just a little bit to reach your goal. Get Stylish Dressing up can help us feel good about our bodies which positively influences our self-esteem too! Think about it. You’ve got that one dress or outfit that you know you look super fine in. The extra effort it takes to put on that outfit with matching accessories and complimenting make up is all worth it because it makes you feel like a million dollars. It’s simply because when you look good, you feel good, and that is when confidence enters the chat! Venu Sq Being a mother doesn’t mean you can’t dress up to look good, feel good! Complete your outfit with Garmin smartwatches, there are many colours and materials to choose from to mix and match your mood or outfit of the day. Get Garmin! Venu 2 To get motivated, confident, moving and stylish incorporated into our daily lives may seem like a lot. But with a Garmin smartwatch strapped to your wrist, it is possible because it can help keep you motivated for the long term to achieve your ultimate health goals. Through the Garmin Connect™ app and compatible Garmin smartwatches, users can log menstrual cycle or pregnancy-related symptoms, track baby movement and growth patterns, blood glucose levels, create customisable reminders, receive exercise and nutrition tips and more which makes it perfect for first time mothers. Active mums-to-be can even adjust heart rate alerts and pause training status completely during their pregnancy. And if you have a few children in tow already, a Garmin smartwatch will help keep you connected and your life organised. We love the Garmin Venu 2/2S/Sq, Lily, vívomove 3, and vivomove Style because it helps track all your important health and fitness stats like steps, stress, sleep, energy levels and heart rate. It also has advanced GPS features for fitness and health, offers smart notifications, and has built-in sports apps. Hey soon-to-be fab mama! Fit and fab mamas don’t become one overnight. It is a product of consistency and perseverance in practicing to put your physical health and mental well-being first. While Garmin’s smartwatches are made to ease the life of mummies, it can also help you stay healthy. After all, healthy is the new sexy. Learn more about the Garmin Health Campaign here and kickstart your hot mama journey today! PS Send this to your husband as a hint that it’ll make the perfect gift for you this Christmas! ;) Choose health. Choose Garmin. For more insightful stories and fun recipes, stay tuned to Motherhood Story!

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