What I’m Actually Doing on January 1 as a Busy Mom
I’m not doing a reset.
I’m not detoxing.
What I am doing is continuing the habits I built in 2025 that actually supported my health, my energy, and my life as a mom.
I’m not starting over.
I’m carrying things forward.
Here’s what that looks like on January 1.
Waking My Body and Nervous System Up Before I Train
Before I strength train, I rebound.
It gently wakes up my body, supports my lymphatic system, and helps me transition into movement without feeling rushed or depleted.
This small habit has made a noticeable difference in how my workouts feel and how I recover, especially as a busy mom who doesn’t have time to feel drained before the day even starts.
Strength Training and Building Muscle
I’m strength training.
Not because it’s January 1, but because building and maintaining muscle has been foundational for my health.
Strength training supports:
Metabolism
Hormone health
Bone density
Energy
Long-term fat loss
Some days my workouts are longer.
Some days they’re shorter.
What matters is consistency, not intensity for the sake of intensity.
Eating Enough Protein to Support My Training
Protein isn’t optional for me.
Eating enough protein helps me:
Recover from workouts
Maintain and build muscle
Keep blood sugar stable
Reduce cravings later in the day
This is why I prioritize high-protein breakfasts and simple prep-ahead systems. Fewer decisions in the morning make everything else easier.
Eating Fewer Ultra-Processed Foods
I’m continuing to eat fewer ultra-processed foods, not out of restriction, but because I’ve experienced how much better I feel when I do.
Better digestion.
More stable energy.
Fewer crashes and cravings.
This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about choosing foods that support my body instead of working against it.
Supporting My Nervous System and Stress Levels
One of the biggest shifts I made in 2025 was actively working on stress instead of living in survival mode.
That looks like:
Going to bed earlier
Giving my nervous system more downtime
Creating margin instead of constantly pushing
Health is not just what we eat or how we train. It’s how safe our bodies feel day to day.
Prioritizing Connection With My Daughter
Health also looks like presence.
I’m continuing to prioritize connection and closeness with my daughter, because that grounds me in ways no routine or protocol ever could.
This matters just as much as workouts and nutrition.
Staying Rooted in My Faith
I’m praying throughout the day.
Memorizing scripture.
Studying and reading the Bible consistently.
This foundation is coming with me into 2026.
What I’ve Learned
None of these habits worked because I was perfectly disciplined.
They worked because they were:
Simple
Repeatable
Supportive of real life
That’s how consistency is actually built.
If you’re starting the year already tired, you don’t need to do more.
You need to continue what truly supports you.
– Mailoha
