I don’t know about you, but when that first day of summer hits, it feels like all the routines I so carefully crafted during the school year quickly go right out the window. I’m often left asking myself, “How can I spend time with my family (the day-to-day stuff + vacations and so on) and do all the business things (because businesses don’t take a summer break!) and make sure I’m fueling and moving my body so I can do all the things and stay consistent with my goals?”
That’s a loaded question.
Since I’m sure you might be asking yourself a similar question, I’ve dug deep into past blog posts to bring you your literal one-stop guide to making the most of this summer when it comes to food + fitness while also helping you keep your goals on track. Even on the busiest summer days! And I cannot believe how little my kids were in some of these posts—it almost brings tears to my eyes…
TL;DR ☀️
Summer is full of beautiful chaos, but your health goals don’t have to take a back seat! This post is your ultimate cheat sheet for quick, kid-friendly, summer meals (perfect for 4th of July BBQs!) and simple, no-equipment workouts you can crush anywhere in as little as 5 minutes. Let’s keep it simple and stay on track together! 💪
Delicious + Nutritious Summertime Food Hacks
If you’re like me, the LAST thing on my summer to-do list is spending time planning and making meals. I’d much rather be doing pretty much anything else. But…you and your family still need to eat, so here are some tried-and-true healthy, delicious, kid-friendly, and simple meals, sides, and desserts you can make on repeat throughout the summer and beyond. They’d also be great options for your 4th of July BBQ!
BLT Burger + Sweet Potato Fries
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Honey Lime Grilled Chicken + Plantain Chips w/ Black Bean Avocado Dip
BBQ Recipes: Mouthwatering and Powell-Approved!
Red, White, and Blue Açaí Bowl
4th of July Berry Cream Pie Parfaits!
Eating in Color: Avocado Smoothie
Hulk Shake!
Fruit Juice Popsicles & Other Quick Snack Mom Hacks
Star Spangled Sweet Treats
Simple + Effective Ways to Stay Active This Summer
Getting your workout in during the school year can be tricky, but having kids home 24/7 in the summertime can make finding time to move your body even more complicated. Never fear…I got you! And here’s something I want you to remember: Fitness can be simple, and I know we often make it harder than it needs to be. So even if you can only get in 5 minutes of movement, that totally counts, and that few minutes will help you progress towards your fitness goals.
→ Click here for more tips on making fitness—especially for us 40+ ladies—totally doable.
Check out the posts below for options that can help make fitness fun + realistic during the summer months and all year round. Many require little to no equipment, so you can do them pretty much anywhere. And don’t forget to include the kids!
Summer Body-Inspired Tabata Workout
BBQ Buns and Thighs
Mommy & Me Tabata Workout
5 Workouts You Can Do Anywhere
Best At-Home 10 Minute Lower Body Workout
Fit in Five Minutes: 3 Move AMRAP
Hotel Room Workout | My 5 Go-To Bodyweight Moves You Can Do Anywhere!
Powell Pack Workout | Deck of Cards
20 Minute At-Home EMOM Workout
My 10-Minute Anywhere Workout || Bodyweight Moves for Beginners and Advanced
Summertime can be its own type of beautiful chaos, my friends, but your nutrition + fitness goals do not have to take a break until the kids are back in school. Keep this blog post handy so you can make the most of this time with those you love most while still nailing your nutrition + fitness goals. You got this!
Xo,
