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How a heart health dietitian — and mom of 4 boys — stays fit
- Michelle Routhenstein manages a busy private practice and four sons by proactively scheduling workouts and short, frequent sessions.
- She uses a home office gym with Peloton, Tonal, and a walking pad to fit exercise into her day.
- Routhenstein aims for 20 minutes of resistance training three to four times weekly plus cardio on Peloton.
- She involves family in meal prep to keep heart-healthy meals varied and affordable.
- Her approach emphasizes whole meals with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to support workouts and energy.
- Routhenstein plans weekly workouts and more intense sessions on weekends with family activity.
- She treats meal-prepping as a lifesaver to manage groceries and weekly variety.
- Routhenstein has a cookbook and focuses on heart-healthy meals for both daily meals and snacks.
- She notes her kids’ input helps diversify meals and keeps them engaged in healthy eating.
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