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Being a busy mom, I need to be organized. 

Time is essence.

And to be totally honest, I can’t say I look forward to going to the gym after a long day of teaching unruly children. However, I know I am at my best when I exercise at least three times per week.

One thing that I religiously do to keep me motivated is to assure my gym bag is always ready to go at any time. I keep it in my car except when I am replacing my beloved gym bag items. If I bring it inside, I immediately refill my gym bag with my essentials and put it by my front door, so I can load it back in my car the next time I walk out the door.

This mandates that I have no excuses to not hit the gym on my way home even if it’s for 20 minutes on the treadmill. 

The 9 MUST Have Gym Bag Items

• Headphones

I keep an extra cheap pair of headphones in my gym bag. I prefer to use my Powerbeats, but sometimes they aren’t fully charged. I love to listen to audible books while I work out. 

• Deodorant

I like to keep a travel sized stick of deodorant and body spray in my bag for when I’m running quick errands after the gym.

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• Gym outfit and shoes

I only pack my gym clothes and shoes when I’m going to the gym right from work, but in all honesty, I’m more dedicated when I go directly from work than coming home first. Once I get home from school, I don’t want to leave the house.

• Lip gloss

 I might not have make-up on, but I always wear lip gloss. Lip gloss is sort of an addiction for me.

• Ponytail/Clip

You can never have too many of these babies. 

• Protein

I keep a couple of packages of single serving nuts, such as, almonds or cashews.

• Clean towel

I usually keep several small towels in my gym bag. When I’m finished with one, I throw it in a gallon sized ziplock baggie.

• Hand Sanitizer

Keeping a travel-sized hand sanitizer clipped on my gym bag zipper is always helpful and useful.

Keeping a gym bag that’s always ready to go isn’t rocket science, but it’s just a simple task that I can do to motivate me to exercise on a regular basis. 

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It tastes identical to plain bottled water which I love when I’m working out.

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