Over 60! DAY IN MY LIFE - ROUTINE, WORK & RECIPES

Do you ever feel like there’s not enough hours in the day? Trying to fit everything in can be a real challenge, especially if you have a full-time job as well! Though I don’t work year-round, when I am working, it is full time hours with an added long (3-hour total) commute! (Toronto ranks 4th in the worst commute in North America! Behind NYC, Washington, and Chicago). I am committed to healthy eating and getting my workout and steps in, so planning and organizing are key!
In today’s video I take you through my routine from getting ready the night before, recipes for a healthy, fast breakfast, packing my lunch and squeezing in steps where I can. Keeping all the balls in the air is no easy task, and my hat goes off to everyone who manages to juggle it all! We don’t need to be perfect, and we need to accept when things don’t go exactly as planned - but we can give it our best shot!
I’d love to know how you do it. Do you work out before work? Work from home so you can work out at lunch? Do you pack a lunch or have a go-to spot to buy something? Your tips may give others a good idea! I hope you find my day helpful to you.
Thanks for watching!
Nancy xo
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*HOMEMADE SPINACH FETA WRAP* [299 Calories / 25.5g Protein / 11.5g Fat]
-1 Protein Up wrap
-2 slices turkey
-1 whole egg
-1 egg white
-spinach
-20g feta
*SHRIMP SALAD*
-Sprinkle 125g shrimp in Tajin seasoning
-Salad greens
-Cucumber
-Tomato
-Cooked leftover pumpkin (be creative!)
Dressing:
-1 tsp olive oil
-2-3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
-juice of ½ lime

[@adamblakley3780]

You're inspirational to people of all different ages, genders and walks of life. Thanks for making these videos for us, and please don't stop.

[@MamaTenny]

Omg, thank you soooo much Adam, I truly appreciate that!! 😊

[@acewingate6993]

My boyfriend broke up with me last night and for some reason this video really brought me so much comfort. He was my first boyfriend since I came out as gay. I ate my first meal in 2 days with you. You’re the mama I wish I had ❤️ I was crying all day and night

[@karinpawluk4376]

hugs babe

[@acewingate6993]

@@karinpawluk4376 thank you so much! I haven’t even been able to eat all day

[@MamaTenny]

I feel so bad for you. I promise, life will get better again, just give it some time. Reflect but don’t obsess. All the best to you. 😘

[@lbar9720]

I hope you're doing better now. My Sister used to always tell me this after I went through a breakup: "That now that the wrong one is out of the way, the right one can find you." I hope the Right one is with you now, or on the way =)

[@juliezoutendam5338]

I love your videos! So helpful and positive. Would you ever consider doing a video of a tour of your house? I think your house is so gorgeous, and your closet was the closet of my dreams!! I know we've seen your gym in your basement and your kitchen, but seriously, I would love for you to take us on a house tour if you're OK with it. :)

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Julie, thank you so much! I think most of my house has been seen!!! Between my videos and Will’s I think you’ve only missed the bathrooms 😂

[@ffiontill5924]

Their art collection looks stunning too!!

[@SharingWhat]

I absolutely love you. I am 5'4" to 5'5" and I weigh 283 lbs. My oldest son was murdered in PS, CA in 2007 and I was much thinner then. I have a small frame to where I had a 24" waist for years and weighed 116. We went thru so much I just didnt want to get out of bed. I was drinking 2 sodas a day or southern sweet tea, potato chips, a few tiny candy bars. I have been planning my diet reading diet books from the 1950's to now. I have so many of them. Watching videos helps keep me focused. I was watching your son and subscribed yesterday and your channel popped up. It was just what I was looking for, simple, motivation, with great ideas. Thank you so much for doing this. I have been making food lists to plan and prepare, trying to get the junk food out of the house and the good food in. I cannot thank you enough for the kind words of inspiration in your videos and for making everything so down-to-earth.

[@MamaTenny]

Hi there and thank you very much for your comment. First of all, my deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your son, such a tragedy. The fact that you want to do something to better your health is the first step, and you’ve taken it! Awesome! Now you need to put into practice some of the ideas, tips, strategies and guidelines that you have been so diligent in researching! Don’t do it all at once but start! If there’s one thing that will make a HUGE difference, it’s walking! You will see results! Forget the chips and sweets MOST of the time, but if you’re too restrictive, it’ll be too hard to stick to. I think you have the tools now, it’s time to start the build. Best to you!❤️❤️❤️

[@betterlivingonabudget]

Loved seeing your day-in-the-life! Thanks for sharing all you do with us!! Also interesting to hear about work-life in Toronto. My favorite thing to read on the treadmill is First or Womens World - large text, short snippets of positivity, inspirational, and fitness/food advice that is easy to read/digest. I hear you on the frustration of the long commute - I've an hour each way. I've gotten into listening to podcasts - fitness/longevity, business success stories, motivational, and mind-spirit stuff - it makes the trip go much faster, and I learn so much, I almost miss the drive on the days I don't have to commute, lol.

[@MamaTenny]

I am a podcast fiend too but not nearly as inspirational as yours! I’m a true crime junkie! 🤷🏼‍♀️ 😂

[@blanchetv]

Loved this episode so much, I can watch you all day! I always say it is not by accident when women look this fabulous beyond age 40, and you demonstrated beautifully how you do that with every decision you make!

[@MamaTenny]

Love you Blanche!❤️ Glamour Queen yourself!👸🏻

[@blanchetv]

@@MamaTenny

[@fedepivuz]

You are a great woman... I started almost one month ago to follow your son, and he was a true inspiration for me in order to change my lifestyle in an healthier way.. And now you are also helping me to continue to reach this goal. Keep going. Greetings from an Italian girl living in Norway. Federica

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much! I am so happy to have you here with me. Continue with your fantastic progress! 💪🏼

[@jadegilley7613]

I really appreciate these videos! Such an inspiration to everyone - I juggle fulltime work and workout 2+ hours a day and need to learn to cut myself slack on the odd occasion I don't get to my goals. Thanks for your ending comments x

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Jade, really appreciate having you here! 😘

[@dz7871]

OMG haha!! I laughed out loud, at a) the use of the Benny Hill theme song, and b) when Mama T woke up at the crack of dawn and muttered, "...I'll see you downstairs..." 😂

[@MamaTenny]

So happy to know you enjoyed it, thank you!😘

[@heatherknits124]

Your energy is incredible. And I absolutely cannot be bothered to change my shoes. There are days I can hardly be bothered to put on my shoes, and I have been known to wear my slippers to work. I have to be able to stand, bend, twist, and reach… plus climb, jump, slide, while lifting, sometimes while sprinting. Absolutely no heels for me, but I really like pretty shoes, on every one else! Thank you for this! I’m sorry you had to drive to work. If I had any choice, I would take the bus, but they don’t run third shift or weekends around here. Having time to walk is essential, and I’m glad you can find time, and you make time to walk, showing us all how it’s done, even in less than ideal circumstances!

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks so much Heather! You sound like you must be a gymnastics coach at work!!! I would love to wear running shoes all day at work but they don’t go with the jewellery!😂💍💎

[@alien-vu7yl]

@@MamaTenny May I recommend Carla Rockmore for examples of how you can absolutely rock the jewels while wearing more casual shoes? Regardless, that dress looked lovely on you.

[@adeletrimble4046]

You’re so aspirational yet so relatable. Thank you for making these videos and encouraging us to keep healthy living a priority. It’s huge for me but some days I want to give up. (I never will though!) With your commuting time, I know I have no excuses! 💪🏻❤️

[@rachelmckitterick]

I can easily see why you wanted to eat the salad outside! What an absolutely beautiful day it was 😍. The Salad and wrap I could eat everyday. They looked amazing. Your right about your lifestyle taking dedication. The important thing for everyone to remember is to always do what you enjoy and I know you enjoy your walking. 😊 Such a great helpful and interesting to watch video ♥️🥰 Much love to you Mama Tenny xo

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much as always Rachel! Busy getting ready for Christmas? I’ve got so much to do! But I’ll get there!😂 Love to you right back ❤️

[@rachelmckitterick]

@@MamaTenny Ahh yes! 😄 Busy present buying and I'm flying to my parents on Christmas Eve. It's such a busy time for everyone isn't it, but it's worth it. I love Christmas time 🥰. ♥️

[@Jen-Chapin]

Really love this video! I also work full time and am on a weight loss journey right now, so inspirational!

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Jen! Thanks so much for watching! I’m going to check out your channel as well. All the very best to you for a great holiday season! 🎄❤️🎅🏻💚

[@13ritneyanne]

Your videos brighten my day so much! And almost a whole day with mama tenny?! Yes please! Keep them coming!! ❤️🤗❤️

[@MamaTenny]

Haha, thanks Britney! 💚

[@margaretjohnston7320]

Happy Easter! Thankyou for the videos. Keeping me on my health journey.

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Margaret 😘

[@OhxSnapples]

Thank you for the video and positive advices and showing us your day in your life

[@MamaTenny]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching!😍

[@marinelaaa92]

This is one amazing woman

[@cherbug1197]

Love your channel!

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that!😊

[@adafonseca2517]

Thank you for being inspirational. I’m new at your channel and love it. 🤗

[@MamaTenny]

Thx Ada, so happy to have you here!❤️😘

[@markwilliamson9140]

Hope the year has treated you kind on you tube. Need to catch up on your videos. I follow that many people I can't keep up with everyone. Good luck for the new year Mama Tenny. 👍

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Mark, so happy to see you here!!! Maybe skip a couple of you’re other subscriptions for me??😂 I’m enjoying my KZbin experience, having fun filming and having regular viewers that are engaged and coming back. What more can I ask for? (Not including 1 mil subs 😂) Thank you! ❤

[@markwilliamson9140]

@@MamaTenny 😆, yeah I'll skip some other people for your vids. Going to watch a couple tonight anyway. Hope next year you'll get more subs. 👍

[@laurahoughton1289]

Wonderful person and channel! A few ideas/requests for future videos: one about how you avoid slipping into temptations (to dawdle, to overeat, to emotionally eat, etc), one, relatedly, about the psychology of addiction, one about aches and pains as we age, one about DOMS, one about ideas to keep routines fresh and interesting, one about music channels in association with exercise/ routines/ or simply getting through moments of necessary drudge in the day. Thanks for all the inspiration so far and keeping it honest and real. Laura

[@MamaTenny]

I need you around here Laura when I’m brainstorming for content ideas! Thank you! ❤️

[@coffofcuppe]

Hi Mama Tenny, Nice video. You are a busy lady. 🕊🎄

[@MamaTenny]

Always on the go, just like you! Thanks for watching 😘

[@jujn4l]

Awesome! I work full time and have two young kids… my only saving grace is that I usually don’t have to commute, otherwise I don’t know how I would do it all.

[@MamaTenny]

It is sooo hard to fit it all in! Kudos to you Julie 🙌🏼❤️

[@ffiontill5924]

I was wondering what are some of your past careers? I feel like you’re a very wise person and would love to know more about your journey to how you got to where you are today? Raising a beautiful and caring family positively impacting others and sharing great messages💗

[@hannnaahclonts]

Would love to know what you do for a living!! Such an inspiration 🫶🏻

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Hannah. I am a Graduate Gemmologist and I work at a jewellery auction house where we sell estate pieces. I only work part time previewing jewellery with clients prior to auction. It’s really more of a passion project for me because I love jewellery so much! 💎💍

[@alien-vu7yl]

@@MamaTenny any chance we get to see some of your jewellry collection? Only if you feel comfortable of course, I just love shiny things so much.

[@jacindablair8685]

Wow!! You amaze me! Do you ever get burn out? If not how do you avoid it ?

[@evelynross6144]

♥️💕♥️

[@RAESCA.]

I want to be this discipline and motivated. 8:47 wow 10:58 beautiful place 11:45

[@MamaTenny]

You’ve got this! Little changes add up! 👍🏼❤️

[@monicagomes3023]

Hope being fit like you :)

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Monica, appreciate that!🥰

[@ashleybankscoaching]

Hello gorgeous 😍 you look stunning omg

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much Ashley! 🥰

[@jmr9735]

I've gotta say - I've never seen such a fancy closet in my life - a massive TV AND a fireplace? Just how much time are you spending in there? :)

[@MamaTenny]

🤣 maybe I should spend a bit more time organizing! My overflow is in the basement! ☺️

[@Missdee67]

Lol is Will editing this? ❤

[@shellsea9520]

🥰😍🤩

[@hashimotoqueen7227]

I wanna be just like you but I keep eating all day and night 😭

[@olgak506]

no wonder she is so fit, 5 pieces of shrimp in a lunch salad 🤔😲😳

[@pgarciaAP]

Part-time work part of the year? Oh no how stressful.

[@alexandramarkus9987]

You're my mom's slightly better dressed twin, I swear, it's uncanny.

[@MamaTenny]

Lol, I love it! 👯‍♀️

[@Mr1Tanker]

Ewww..Balenciaga.🤮 On a lighter note, your drive and discipline are exemplary!

[@MamaTenny]

😇 I didn’t go in!!( and wouldn’t!) You can’t fault me for walking by!! 😂🤣 Thank you!

[@thefitnessfoodfairy3389]

Always a pleasure spending a day with you!🤗🤍

[@MamaTenny]

You're the best! Thank you!