Every mother’s journey is unique, especially for those who juggle both parenthood and a full-time job. This sentiment is embodied perfectly by popular fitness trainer and mother of two, Lita Lewis. Under the glares of social media, where she motivates and inspires her followers, she attempts to find the ideal balance between being a mom and staying fit.
In one of her Instagram posts, Lita has shared an amusing yet relatable story. She recounted how she decided to squeeze in an ab workout while her kids were sleeping, just for them to wake up unexpectedly. In her post, she encouraged other mothers to keep striving, stating, “Full-time mamas, juggling full-time work – I see you!! Keep the good fight going.” Lita’s posts showcase her daily challenges of motherhood while retaining her commitment to health and fitness.
Her personal journey in fitness resonates deeply with her followers. Lita shares invaluable insights on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, enjoy setbacks, and find grace, while juggling family and personal care demands. One of her most crucial principles is consistency, which she highlights often in her fitness regimen.
In another post, Lita shared her transformation journey and highlighted the challenges of maintaining fitness post-challenges. In her words, “The biggest challenge post-challenge is the maintenance. I love that a good challenge acts as a reset, and it was exactly what I needed but maintaining something that required my best step forward every single day has been tough. My mantra these days is.. if my best is 40% and I gave it, I gave 100%. Dear mamas, show yourselves constant grace. Beating yourself up for everything you didn’t do serves nobody.”
If you have been following Lita’s fitness journey, you would know she particularly enjoys lower body workouts. There was a time when she shared a few of her favorite exercises, including side lunges, step-ups, and seated deadlifts. She captioned the post, “DAY ✌🏽 of the 40 HARD CHALLENGE! And my workout today was a no-jump lower body routine aimed to keep my booty from dropping.”
Weight lifting is another integral part of Lita’s workouts. In fact, she shared a few of her favorite exercises, stating, “This mama is still at it (when I can and when I have the energy to) and getting it done at home. I managed just 2 SETS before those burpees forced me to take a seat.”
However, it’s not only about relentless hard work and success when it comes to Lita’s fitness journey. It’s also about accepting failures. Remarkably, she doesn’t put any pressure on herself to lose baby weight, and she shares her experience with her followers to inspire them as well. As she put it, “Baby #2 Postpartum is just..different. I’ve not put any stress and pressure on myself to lose what I’ve gained.”
More than anything, Lewis shows us that the strength of mothers should be measured not in the chores they perform but in the ceaseless spirit they show in face of adversity. She stands as an emblem for mothers everywhere who are persevering every single day, doing their best, and emerging stronger through it all.
