The world of the working mother is full of deadlines and appointments to hit. With all of this going on it can be extremely easy to put on an extra few pounds as fast food really is a great convenience when you are running behind.

Summer is approaching which means it is time for outdoor activities and of course bathing suit weather. This can cause quite a bit of worry for those who are not confident about their body. A few weeks can make a huge difference so starting to get your look ready for summer can be accomplished from now. The following are ways to get your body as well as your look in general ready for the summer months.

Start Enforcing Your Resolutions

Too many people get discouraged once they have failed at their resolutions. The fact is that many of the goals are too difficult and need to be modified. Setting smaller goals can help keep motivation high and decrease the chances of becoming discouraged. Take a look at your resolutions for this year and take a much more realistic approach. This could be cutting out candy or desserts in general and changing this to only 2 desserts per week. Rewarding yourself should be a part of your resolution as a reward system can be better than a zero-tolerance policy for certain foods.

Take Care of Your Skin

The summer months mean you can finally attain that tan that you always look forward to. Do not burn yourself the first few times in the sun as this can dry out your skin and damage it long term. Getting a tan slowly and consistently is the healthiest way to do this. Keep your skin covered in sunscreen and do not forget to moisturize after long days in the sun. This can help you keep your color as well as reduce the damage done to the skin if you were in the sun for too long.

Work Out Daily

You do not have to go to the gym or the yoga studio for 3 hours a day to get the results you will want. First, you need to get equipped with the right shoes or mats from a sports or yoga shop. The right clothing and equipment will reduce the odds of injury which can set you back. Something as simple as taking the dog for a long walk can count as a workout as long as you are doing more than you were the day before. Getting the entire family involved is a good idea, as well as a family bike ride instead of Netflix binge, can be beneficial for the entire family. The family can also be involved if you are choosing to eat in a healthier manner. As the mother you will most likely be doing the cooking so unless the kids want to cook, they will eat healthily!

Get your body where you want it to be for the summer months and keep it up. The best thing about getting into shape is that it is easier to stay in shape than to get into shape in the first place!

Written by Natalie Bracco for Working Mother and legally licensed through the Matcha publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to legal@getmatcha.com.