Thriving as a Busy Working Mom: Mastering the Art of Balancing Life, Work, and Family

My name is Elisa. I am a wife, and a busy mom with seven children and I currently work part-time. My first was 2008, I gained another 2010 from my marriage then from 2017 - 2024 we had five more. After my last child in March 2024, I was about 200lbs. I was feeling icky about myself, unattractive, overweight, my brittle hair and aging skin and aching body (husband always makes me feel beautiful). But that didn't change how I was still feeling.

With my desire to lose some weight and tone up. I decided to change a few things about my diet, and physical health. Such as more physical activities, floor exercises playing with the kids. Better food choices, less overeating, and my favorite night snacking a bunch of junk had to change.

I first ordered LEANFIT on Amazon. One was the collagen which is great. Plant based protein was not my favorite. I started ordering from the website. Trying lots of different products. Most tastes really good. 

It was 10 years ago in my hometown. Before I met my husband. When I last drank protein supplements and used to go to the gym daily. Gym is still something I plan when I have more time to myself.

It's now been about eight months, and I lost about 55lbs. My aches and pains aren't like they were months ago. My back and hips don’t hurt me. My skin looks better. My hair and nails are stronger. I feel better about my overall health and body. The best is I have way more energy to run with the kids. 

My morning usually starts at 5am with a coffee with collagen. About 8-10am breakfast with vanilla MARINE COLLAGEN PROTEIN – Vanilla shake, or sometimes super greens with the electrolytes lemonade. Around noon I have protein shake or super greens with lunch. I try to have a vanilla egg membrane drink before supper, and orange collagen juice in the evening.

Your Path to Progress

January is a fresh start - a time to embrace small, meaningful changes that lead to lasting progress. True transformation happens through daily habits, not drastic, unattainable goals. Whether it’s meal prepping, taking a 10-minute walk on your lunch break, journaling to reflect on your day, adding an extra glass of water or protein to your routine, stretching for 5 minutes in the morning, or swapping one processed snack for a healthier option, every small step is part of your journey. Let’s focus on progress over perfection and build sustainable habits together this year! Slow and steady, wins your race.

Your path to progress is uniquely yours - celebrate the wins, big or small, and recognize the effort it takes to show up every day. We invite you to share your #PathToProgress with us for a chance to be featured in our January campaign. Submit your story, photos, or videos to info@leanfit.com, and each Friday in January 2025, one submission will be randomly selected to win a $100 LEANFIT e-gift card.