6 Ways I Stay Balanced

If you forgot to join me last week for the #BOSUStrong challenge or just weren’t up for the cardio, make sure you join me this week as it’s all about the balance! We’re standing on one leg, lunging, and squatting our way through the week.

But balance means more than just being able to stand on one leg, it also means being able to do what you love while making healthy choices at the same time. As you know, at Wholistic Woman I’m all about balance, not perfection!

Balance means putting in the work and still finding time for play. Or eating the pizza but balancing it out with kale.

Here are the 6 ways I stay balanced – what are yours?

• I make time for myself by learning how to say no. There are so many great things to do, and so little time. It’s important not to overschedule myself.
• My favorite me time is running. I know that some people love to run in groups, but for me it’s a great time to be alone with my thoughts.
• My rule when it comes to a balanced diet is that there are no “bad” foods. I choose foods that make me feel well. I don’t deprive myself of a square of chocolate or half a glass of wine.
• I make fitness a priority by putting it in the calendar at the beginning of the week, making alternate plans when necessary if there are too many events coming up.
• When I get stressed or overwhelmed, my go to is running or wine. Sometimes both.
• I do use a Google calendar to help my family stay balanced. DH and I talk about the upcoming week’s events on Sundays.

So I want to know – are you #BOSUStrong? Copy and paste the prompts below, fill it in and make it your own and then post in the comments below or share on social media and tag me in it and share with your friends! Let’s all be #BOSUSTRONG.

• I make time for myself by ____________________________.
• My favorite me time is _____________________________.
• My rule when it comes to a balanced diet is_______________________.
• I make fitness a priority by ______________________________.
• When I get stressed or overwhelmed, my go to is _________________________.
• I do _______________________ to help my family stay balanced.

The daily prompts are below. You can also follow along HERE.

Week 2, it’s all about that BALANCE (9/21-9/25):

(Make sure you tag @Bosu_Fitness on Instagram & @BosuFitness on Twitter):

• Monday, 9/21: Happy Monday sweaties, this week we’re all about that balance. Let’s see you stand on one leg – ready, set, GO! #BosuStrong #SweatPink #FitFamily @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
  • Bonus: Y’all know we love to #jumpjoymonday! Show us your BEST jump shot and tag @BOSU_Fitness @FitApproach #BOSUStrong #FitFamily #SweatPink #ad
• Tuesday, 9/22: We want to see you #dropitlikeasquat…on your BOSU or perhaps one leg? #BosuStrong #SweatPink #FitFamily @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
  • Bonus: It’s time for #treetuesday! Show us your best tree pose. @BOSU_Fitness @FitApproach #BOSUStrong #FitFamily #SweatPink #ad
• Wednesday, 9/23: Let’s lunge it out sweaties! #BosuStrong #SweatPink #FitFamily @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
  • Bonus: #workitwednesday, show us how you’re workin’ it this Wednesday and tag #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
• Thursday, 9/24:  It’s #totalbodythursday. Show us your favorite total body balance  move! #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad

• Bonus: Give us a #tbt of a time when you really challenged your balance (feel free to get creative!) #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad

• Friday, 9/25: #FreeFriday. Show us your favorite way to get your balance on! #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
  • Bonus: Happy #forearmfriday. Let’s forearm plank it out y’all! #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad

Notes: You do not need to own or have access to a BOSU to participate. By participating you will have a chance to win a BOSU and other fun prizes. And please, if you are using a BOSU throughout this challenge, never stand on your BOSU with the dome facing down (images or moves down on the BOSU incorrectly will not count during this challenge).

Disclaimer: this post was sponsored by BOSU but all opinions expressed are my own. I truly appreciate all of the brands that support the Fit Approach (Sweat Pink) community.