Human Food Giveaway worth £66 | Look After Yourself Too, Mama!
Look After Yourself Too, Mama! Plus Human Food Giveaway worth £66
Mums are notoriously bad at looking after themselves and I know why — we are really busy looking after others! We put so much effort into our kids, family and homes but then tend to ignore our own needs which needs to stop. Some examples are that we make sure our kids drink lots of water, eat fruit and vegetables and get enough sleep while we survive on coffee, biscuits and leftovers and 5 hours of sleep a night… The kids are always well groomed and clean but we struggle to even have time to floss or put a bit of face cream on. As mums, we always have huge to do lists that never seem to end and we often put ourselves last.
The summer holidays are starting soon (or might have already started depending on where you live) and though they are fun, they can be even more busy and hectic than usual. While you’re caring for your kids this summer, why not try to focus on caring more for yourself too? It will also make you a good role model for your kids!
Below are some healthy habits to incorporate! Plus don’t miss the Human Food Giveaway at the end of this blog post.
- Drink More Water
Most of us need to drink more water than we do. It’s hard. I struggle with it myself as I tend to reach for the coffee all day instead but it’s so important to stay hydrated and water is the best way. With the hot weather that we’re having here in the UK this summer, it’s even more important! So keep yourself and your kids hydrated with plenty of water. Keep chilled water in reusable bottles ready to grab in the fridge to have at home and on days out to encourage drinking more water.
- Wear SPF, Cleanse & Moisturise
Before becoming a mum, I used to spend quite a lot of time on my skincare routine but with three kids that doesn’t happen much anymore. Anything I do, needs to be quick and easy. My most essential part of skincare is wearing SPF and I often reach for NIVEA’s Daily Essentials Light Moisturising Day Cream with SPF15. It’s really quick and easy to apply and hydrates as well as protects. It’s perfect before the school run! If it’s really hot and sunny outside, I’ll use something with a higher SPF but this is a great all year round cream.
At the end of a busy day, it’s important to cleanse your face too — especially when it’s hot and sweaty like now! NIVEA have some new products available called 3-in-1 Urban Skin Detox Clay Wash and a range of face masks including the Peel-Off Urban Skin Detox Mask. Take 1 minute to cleanse your face in the shower at night or treat yourself to a face mask while you’re watching the kids have their bath. Your skin will thank you!
Featured Nivea products were kindly gifted to me as I’m part of #NIVEAfamily.
- Sleep More
Parenthood is exhausting and it doesn’t help that parents of young children don’t get much sleep. Babies and toddlers can often be quite disruptive at night as I’m sure you know! We can’t do much about that, but we can make sure that we get some sleep while we can. Try to get one really early night each week to catch up on sleep. I suggest Thursday for this, to get ready for the weekend. On the other days, try to not go to bed too late either. Choose depending on when your kids get you up — for us, going to bed later than 11pm leaves us shattered in the morning.
- Do Something for You Each Day
Every day, make sure you do at least one thing for just you. Something that you really enjoy! It could be a nice bubble bath at the end of the day, 15 minutes to enjoy a hot cuppa and a bit of reading, a glass of wine and your favourite show at night, painting your nails… whatever you like — making time for yourself is so important. You can’t pour from an empty cup and all that.
- Eat More Nutrient Dense Foods
Back to the food. I’m sure you work really hard to make sure your kids eat enough fruit, vegetables and other nutrient dense foods but what about you? Have you heard of Human Food — the most nutritionally dense organic food in the world? They’re vegan and packed densely with nutrients and functional ingredients to help you get lots of goodness into your diet quickly. They can be eaten as they are or crumbled into smoothies or porridge/muesli etc. My husband and I have tasted them and are personally not fond of the taste when eating them on their own so, for us, mixing them into something works best.
Scroll down a bit for my Human Food Giveaway and a chance to win a month’s supply of Human Food bars!
Human Food Giveaway worth £66
For a chance to win a month’s supply of Human Food bars, enter my Rafflecopter below. Terms & Conditions apply. UK Entrants over the age of 18 years only. The giveaway will end on the 26th of August 2019.
Samples of Human Food provided for this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Go swimming
I love to have a pampering bubble bath
Constantly monitor my diet and exercise!
I get my hair blow dried once a week. It’s 30 minutes when I can drink coffee, read trashy magazines and relax (plus I have great looking hair).
I go for a long walk in the fields always helps me then I come home to a red got bubble bath
Exercise Regularly
Eat healthily, drink lots of water, keep fit and make time to relax
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Pilates and try to eat a healthy diet with fruit and vegetables
I walk everywhere
We go to the beach for long walks
I do lots of exercise and try to eat healthy to look after myself
I make sure I have my 5 a day and keep my cholesterol down
Tea date with a friend twice a week – Pilates and walking – somedays are more difficult than others
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I go to the gym to look after myself. Keeps me fit physically and feeling good mentally too
I drink a lot of water and eat a lot of salad everyday. There is a lot more I could do though.
I like to eat healthily, go on lengthy walks every 2-3 days. I love to just take time out of my worries and motivate myself to be active.
Eat healthily and exercise regularly.
I try to be kinder to myself and give myself 15 minutes a day to write in my gratitude journal. It helps me focus on the positives.
i try to eat plenty of fruit and veg and aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day x
I try to eat well and exercise every day.
I look after myself by having a monthly spa treatment to unwind and destress. Also, i’ve cut out all fizzy drinks and only drink water now, i feel so much better for it.
I eat a whole food vegan diet
I try and have a relaxing bath on Monday nights where I can just lie and soak and not think about anything and I do like to have a glass of wine or 2 at the weekend with my husband for some us time!!
I look after myself by taking multi vits and eating well as well as walking everywhere and doing yoga xx
I run a relaxing bath with candles, a LUSH bath bomb and a cold glass of wine (when I’m not pregnant – currently 28 weeks so not at the moment!) :)
Not as much as I used to, but I try to keep a sense of well being.
Gentle stretches and just trying to stay happy throughout the day.
I try to walk wherever and whenever it is possible.
I have a short nap during the day which refreshes me if I haven’t slept well the night before.
I try to eat healthy and I go to the gym.
eat healthy
I walk as much as possible
I try to eat lots of vegetables, they always give me a vitamin boost. I also walk a lot in the fresh air
I am trying to lose weight by eating healthier and exercising.
Hello! To look after myself I go for daily walks and occasional bike rides.
try to get some fresh air every day -makes such a difference to my wellbeing and try to get enough sleep
Unfortunately very little. But I do now make sure I always carry water with me during my 3 hour work commute and I am making a conscious effort to move/work a bit slower as my natural pace is crazy fast and it’s making me ill.
Eat healthy and walk as much as possible plus practice yoga
drink plenty of water and get plenty of sleep x
All the usuals, eating helthily and water but I also take time in my day to practice mindfulness
lots of water, daily physiotherapy, hopefully soon ill be able to do my hydrotherapy again, 30 mins exercise a day even if it is just walking where we need to go
Try to eat healthy and exercise regularly
I make sure i get enough exercise, its easy to get lazy and unhealthy
I try to eat healthy foods :- Such as Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Aim to get sufficient Rest, Sleep, Relaxation. Gentle exercise when possible, such as stretches, short walks. Aim to get sufficient fluids in order to remain sufficiently hydrated.
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I try to eat a healthy diet and improve my fitness levels!
I try to exercise when I can and drink plenty of water
Nice hot baths and I make sure to get my nails done every 2 weeks
I recently joined a gym & I make sure no matter what I cleanse, tone & moisturise every morning & night.
i try to get plenty of sleep, I feel it’s so important
Eat less, exercise more – is my motto as a healthy adult!
A nap with lots of cuddles with my cats
A good skincare routine
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I try to drink plenty of water and eat lots of fruit and veg
I make sure to drink 3 litres of water a day!
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I try to eat healthily and try to get enough sleep.
we love to spend time at the sea side breathing in all those fab ions
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healthy eating, lots of water, exercise and i enjoy a day to myself for a bit of ‘me’ time and to relax from the daily stress of 7 children!
I make sure I eat healthy as much as possible
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I ensure that i walk more, try to walk at least 10,000 steps a day.
I try to drink as much water as I can and walk wherever possible
I walk 30 miles a week!
Yoga and lots of water
I make sure I get at least 7 hours sleep a night. I can’t function otherwise lol
I try to have a walk in the Country Park or on the beach every day – being in nature is very calming.
JUST RELAX AND LISTEN TO THE MUSIC I LOVE.
I look Fter myself by getting plenty of sleep and eating well.
I drink plenty of water and swim
I go for a daily walk for exercise and fresh air
Long soaks in the bath ?
I try to walk everywhere and drink lots of water x
i try and walk to work, and east as many vegetables as possible.
I try to eat healthy and exercise 3 times a week.
Lots of walking
I like walking, helps clear my mind and is great exercise
I try and make sure I get at least a few minutes time to myself in the garden every day, and eat a balanced diet
I try and go on my rebounder regularly. It’s a fun form of exercise and that encourages me to do more of it.
I dont really and I should do more for me . I used to get my hair done regularly and give myself time for long soaks in the bath with a good book! the best I can do these days is moisturise walk the dogs and eat healthily
drinking plenty of water
I try to get some rest and exercise when I can and try to eat well too.
I try to make sure I get enough sleep and get me-time by reading.
I try to keep a good level of overall health – with plenty of exercise and good diet
I always try to get at least 8 hours and sleep and drink lots of water, it’s a struggle though!
Green tea, drink plenty of water and use weights to keep my muscle mass
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I try to exercise and eat healthy
I make sure I have plenty of water and have a good sleep routine
I try to get out and about for a walk every day and drink plenty water.
I love a meditation session to look after myself
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I try to run twice a week and I drink plenty of water
Smile and smile again
I always remember to drink lots of water to keep me hydrated.
I eat sensibly, grow all my own vegetables and many fruits, exercise every day and do crosswords!
I’m just about to go and whizz up the kale and fruit smoothie that I’ve had chilling in the fridge!
Swim at St Mary’s Calne.
10.000 steps every day and balanced diet.xxx
have an at home spa day
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I swim and try to keep progressing through goals and bettering myself.
Eat well and get plenty of sleep
I ‘try’ to eat well and do some yoga.
Eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of filtered water
I go mountainbiking
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Reading is my comfort blanket, and I always make some time in the day to indulge.
Try and go for a walk each day, have fields near us so lovely scenery to try and lose yourself in
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I try to take some time out of my day on my own to sit and think about anything I need to – I find that really helps my mental health x
Drink lots of water and go for long walks
I Try to eat my 5-a-day
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Walks in the glorious Highland countryside..
I like a nice soak in the bath, but also a nice walk with just the dog
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I go for a run in the evening’s when the kids are in bed. Gives me time to think and time to myself x
I eat healtily
Only eat vegan food <3
I like to read and go for walks
i walk a lot
i try to drink plenty of water and eat healthly
Lots of water and walks with the dog x
drink lots of water :)
I climb when I get the chance x
Moisurise and ensure that I always wear sun protection
Use shower gel and moisturizer
I have child and husband free evenings once in a while which helps me spend time on me and only me!
Spending time with my cats.
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one night a week i have a pamper session
I eat as healthy as I can and exercise / walk a lot.
Take time out for myself, enjoying a good book and a bubble bath
I go to bed early and curl up with a good book before going to sleep