Happy, happy weekend, friends! I don’t normally post on Saturdays, but I’m going to try to do so every week this month.

You see, I made a goal for March. I mentioned it last Sunday, but I’m trying to exercise every day this month.

So far, I’ve failed (you knew that was coming).

I had a fabulous 60-minute “iron hour” session at Sterling Hot Yoga Works this past Sunday morning, and while I got in roughly 10-15 minutes of light cardio and strength one night this week, other nights were spent nursing and holding a fussy baby, cleaning bottles and pump parts, and relaxing in front of the TV.

My motivation is there—but I’m having a hard time translating it into actual movement.

With that said, I’m revising my goal. The local Moms Run This Town group I joined (and still haven’t run with yet!) revised their March challenge to exercising at least 20 days during March, so I’m doing the same.

Being active during pregnancy was relatively easy for me, but that momentum has bottomed out now that I realize how busy motherhood truly is. Most of my trouble is finding balance between the hours spent feeding, caring for, and playing with Baby M and my full-time job.

I know why I’m active—it makes me feel good physically and mentally—but I’m having acting on that motivation. How do you motivate yourself to workout when it’s so easy to say “I’ll do it tomorrow” or “I’ll take that run next weekend?”—especially when there’s a sweet baby who needs to be held?

Being active isn’t something I want to give up, so I need to get creative. When I’m feeling my best, I can give my best to Baby M and my family.

Thankfully, Daylight Savings begins this weekend, so I’ll have more time after work to take some walks/runs in the evenings. Mark and Baby M can join me, too!

Anyway, here’s my workout log for this past week (or lack thereof).

Sunday: 60-minute “iron hour” hot yoga

Monday: 10-15 minutes of light cardio & strength around the house

Tuesday: rest (unless grocery shopping after work counts!)

Wednesday: rest

Thursday: rest

Friday: rest

Saturday: long walk with Mark, Baby M, and Iggy

Here’s to hoping next week is better! At least I’m 3 days into my goal of 20…

• How do you fit working out into your busy schedule?
• Do you find you’re less active during the winter?