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.

Becoming a parent is one of the most transformative experiences of life, bringing immense joy, profound responsibility, and—let’s be real—a complete shake-up to the routines we used to take for granted. One area that often feels the strain is fitness.

I like to say I am a “semi-crunchy” or A.K.A “scrunchy” mom. I see the value in medicine when needed but avoid it whenever possible.