It's that time of year again, weeknights and weekends filled with games, snacks, schedules, and chaos make it really easy to push yourself to the bottom of the list.
It’s easy to say, “I’ll just skip today.” “This weekend doesn’t count.” “I’ll get back on track Monday.”
And while that feels justified in the moment, those are often the exact seasons where taking care of yourself matters the most.
Not because you need to be perfect. But, because you need the energy, patience, and capacity to show up for your family.
You know the goal here at Lexi J Wellness never to make things easy, just simple.
Here are four ways to keep prioritizing you while you run your kids to their sporting events!
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Get Movement In Early
Get your workout done before games begin so it is already checked off mentally and physically. -
Walk the Sidelines
Use downtime between games for steps and light movement. Walk the fields, climb bleachers, or take laps around the gym instead of sitting the entire time. -
Involve the Kids
Play catch, frisbee, or tag with siblings during breaks. It sneaks in movement and keeps everyone entertained. -
Stretch and Recover
Long hours on bleachers can create stiffness. Do a short stretch routine (hips, hamstrings, back) at night to help your body recover.
Instead of aiming for perfection, pick simple weekend goals like:
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8–10k steps
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20 minutes of intentional movement
- 5+ minutes of stretching per day
You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need to keep showing up in small ways every day. Those small choices keep the momentum going.
Consistency matters way more than perfection did! 💫
