As a mom of three (including a newborn!), I know firsthand how exhausting motherhood can be. Between late-night feedings, school drop-offs, and everything in between, it's easy to feel like coffee is the only way to survive. But while caffeine might offer a quick fix, it doesn’t always leave us feeling our best in the long run.

Life with three kids and a newborn is exactly what you’d imagine—beautifully chaotic. The days are full of feedings, diaper changes, sibling squabbles, and navigating everyone’s big feelings (including our own). But through it all, we hold on to something sacred: us.

Hey there, friend! If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” time to start your fitness journey, let me remind you: the perfect time is now. Don’t overthink it! Starting where you are—with what you have—is more than enough. As someone who’s led workouts around the globe, written guides on strength training, and navigated life as a mom of two toddlers (yep, turning three this January!), I know it’s possible to carve out time for fitness—even in the chaos.

We’ve all been there—busy days when getting to the gym seems impossible. But just because you can’t hit the gym doesn’t mean you can’t get a solid workout at home! In fact, with just a single dumbbell, you can still build strength, boost your heart rate, and feel amazing.