Lillian June Wellness

If you’re a busy mom juggling everything on your plate and wanting to feel stronger, improve your endurance, and boost your energy, this is for you!

Ever wonder how your cardio fitness stacks up, even just against your own baseline?

This 3-minute step test is a simple, at-home method to measure it.

Here’s how to do the test:

🦵 Grab a 12-inch (30.5 cm) step, bench, or sturdy box
🥁 Set a metronome app to 96 beats per minute
⏱ Step to the beat for 3 minutes:
→ Up with your right foot, then up with your left
→ Down with your right, then down with your left
🔁 Switch lead legs at the halfway point (90 seconds)

When time’s up, sit down immediately and:
✅ If you’re counting manually, start counting your heart rate at a pulse point for exactly 1 minute
✅ If you’re using a heart rate monitor, record your heart rate at exactly one minute after sitting down.

Then check the chart in this post to see where you land. The lower your heart rate after exercise, the stronger your recovery response, and that’s a great sign of cardiovascular fitness!

Want to build better recovery, increase endurance, and follow workouts that actually support your heart and hormones?

📥 DM me the word “READY” and I’ll show you the exact plan I use with clients who want real progress without punishing workouts.

💾 Save this post to retest each month and track your progress over time!

👯♀️ Tag a friend and make it a mini challenge together!

Let’s talk about hormones…

Because they’re not just about postpartum challenges; they’re your body’s control panel…

And when even ONE hormone is off, it can throw your whole system out of whack.

That’s why I created the Happy Hormones Checklist — a FREE, science-backed guide to help busy moms understand their hormones and support them with small, daily actions.

✅ 12 key hormones you need to know
✅ What each one does (in plain English)
✅ Simple ways to support balance with food, sleep, movement & mindset

📥 Comment "HAPPY" and I’ll send the checklist your way!

This Mediterranean Chickpea Power Bowl is one of my favorite make-ahead lunches.

It’s high in protein and fiber, super easy to prep, and keeps you full and focused all afternoon.

It’s perfect for busy moms working on sustainable fat loss who want something quick.

Mediterranean Chickpea Power Bowl

(serves 3)
1 can (15 oz / 400 g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup (185 g) cooked quinoa, brown rice or (for added protein)
1 cup (150 g) cucumber, diced
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup (75 g) bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup (30 g) red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: 2 tbsp feta cheese or a sprinkle of fresh parsley

Combine the chickpeas, quinoa, and chopped veggies in a large bowl.

In a small dish, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Pour over the bowl, toss well, and top with feta or parsley if you’d like.

Nutrition (per serving, with feta):

Calories: ~380; Protein: 14g; Carbs: 54g; Fiber: 11g; Fat: 12g

Meal prep tip: Make a batch on Sunday. You’ll have healthy lunches ready-to-go for a few days!

Pro tip: Pair this dish with canned chicken or Boostcous to up your protein!

💪 Save this post so you can try it later, and follow for more recipes that fuel your energy and support your goals!

Love recipes like this??

If you’re a busy mom ready to regain your strength, energy, and confidence, my Energized Mom program offers simple, delicious meal ideas and the support you need to feel amazing and stick to your goals.

I have a few goals for 2026… but you know what I also want?

I want more joy in my week.

That means more free time blocks to do something just because I want to, not because it’s on my to-do list (such as my first embroidery project).

For a lot of busy moms juggling work, family, and self-care, it’s easy to get caught up in being super productive. That’s great, but when every hour is scheduled, there’s not much room left for fun and joy.

The fix? Building in that time on purpose!

You know what they say: if you want something to happen, put it on the calendar.

So that’s what I’m doing this year:
More moments that spark joy.
More room to just be!

What about you?

👇 What do you want more of in 2026?