Day in the life: How I balance work, fitness and family

What if the secret to feeling more productive, centered, and present isn't doing more, but structuring your day with intention? In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my full day: from my 5 a.m. wake-up to my nighttime wind-down routine. This isn't a highlight reel. It's the real, unfiltered look at how I balance being a mom, running a business, training for a 70.3, creating content, coaching clients, and showing up for my family. All while protecting my energy and staying grounded. I walk you through my non-negotiables: my morning meditation and red light routine, how I structure my workouts, what I actually eat in a day, how Ian and I work together without losing our minds, and why time blocking has completely changed my life. I also share how I stay off my phone when the kids get home, my supplement lineup, why I don't lift in the morning, and the nighttime rituals that help me sleep better and wake up ready. This episode is honest, detailed, and full of the little habits that actually make a difference. From protein coffee and chia seed pudding to mouth tape and magnesium before bed, I'm breaking down what works for me, and why I believe structure creates freedom. If you've ever wondered how to build a routine that supports your goals without burning you out, this episode will give you a real blueprint. You don't need to do it all. You just need to do what matters: consistently. _____ Sam's LINKS:https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Samcfit EMPWR by Sam App | *free 7-day trial*https://www.empwrbysam.com/ My Macro Guide:https://samcfit.com/macro-guide-only Running Programs:https://www.samcfit.com/running-programs Follow Sam:Insta: @samcfit_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Samantha_Christine _____ FondGet 10% off your one-time order with code SAMCFIT. Go to https://fondregenerative.com/SAMCFIT. WayfairHead to https://wayfair.com to explore all things home. KachavaRe-wild your nutrition at https://kachava.com and use code SAMCFIT. New customers get $20 off an order of two bags or more. PaleoValleyHead to https://PaleoValley.com/SAMCFIT or use code SAMCFIT at checkout for 15% off your purchase. VitacleanHead to https://vitaclean.co and use code SAMCFIT for 20% off their starter kits. _____ Topics discussed: 00:00:00 Welcome & Why I'm Doing a Day in the Life Episode 00:02:25 5 AM Morning Routine: Red Light, Meditation & Breathwork 00:06:51 Protein Coffee, Supplements & Morning Time with Lucy 00:14:23 Morning Cardio Session & Training for 70.3 Ironman 00:16:16 Breakfast with the Kids & Getting Them Ready for School 00:19:24 The Work Day: Content Creation, Coaching & Running a Brand 00:23:36 Working with Your Partner: How Ian and Sam Make It Work 00:29:18 Afternoon Lift: Why 30-45 Minutes Is All You Need 00:31:11 School Pick-Up & Intentional Phone-Free Time with Kids 00:32:53 Dinner, Bedtime Routine & Winding Down as a Family 00:36:06 Nighttime Routine: Magnesium, Skincare & Eight Sleep 00:40:23 Final Thoughts & The Power of Time Blocking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices