Avoid These Unhealthy Pitfalls & Get Fit FASTER as a Busy Parent | Shawn Stevenson

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Parenting is one of the most rewarding things in life – but it can also be busy and exhausting. When you’re in a hectic season of tending to your children’s needs and schedules, it’s easy to put your own health on the back burner. If you want to make your fitness a priority, there are a few simple tweaks you can make to keep your lifestyle focused on health, no matter how packed your schedule is.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, I’m bringing you ten fitness secrets every parent needs to know. So click play, listen in, and enjoy the show!

In this episode you’ll discover:

* What it means to have a movement snack.
* Why excessive sitting is terrible for your health.
* The numerous benefits of taking the stairs.
* Why you should aim to avoid plastic water bottles as much as possible.
* How microplastics and nanoplastics are getting into our tissues.
* Why nanoplastics are particularly dangerous.
* What percentage of the average American’s diet is made up of ultra-processed food.
* The link between the standard western diet and bone loss.
* How to set your family up for success by packing healthy snacks.
* Ideas for fitting in structured workouts under less-than-ideal conditions.
* Why digestive health is a cornerstone of human health.
* How to encourage kids to eat whole foods for better digestion.
* The shocking science of how sleep deprivation mimics drinking alcohol.
* Why taking care of yourself is a way to honor your family.
* How quality sleep can improve your performance and mood.
* The multiple ways alcohol can trick you and harm your health.
* How to optimize your glymphatic system.
* Why healing, recovery, and rest are essential for parents.
* The importance of enjoying the magic of your kids.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Exercise/Movement snacks
12:30 - Avoid plastic water bottles
24:30 - Have a plan for your food
33:30 - Always bring trusted travel snacks
39:00 -Fit in structured exercise when you can
47:07 - Respect the poop
51:30 - Make your family’s sleep a priority
57:59 - Beware of the Alcohol Trick
1:02:00 - Schedule some ACTUAL downtime and recovery
1:07:56 - Be present and enjoy the process

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