Balancing Mom Life, Career, and Competing with Aimee Delgado

Welcome back to the Fit Body Lifestyle! This week, we cozy up with the inspiring Aimee Delgado—a powerhouse mom, athlete, and full-time coach—who opens up about what it really takes to juggle motherhood, career, and the intense world of competitive bodybuilding.

Aimee’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and deep commitment. She shares her journey from a party-driven lifestyle to motherhood, and how becoming a mom—and later discovering bodybuilding—completely changed her trajectory. Through discipline, habit tracking, and unwavering presence, she’s found a way to thrive in both her family life and athletic career.

This episode is packed with wisdom for any parent or athlete trying to “do it all” without losing themselves in the process.

5 Key Takeaways from This Episode

1. Motherhood Can Sharpen Your Discipline
   Aimee shared that caring for her daughter, Aria, actually strengthened her focus as an athlete. The organizational skills and structure required in parenting translated beautifully into her prep and training.

2. Presence Over Perfection
   Whether it’s weighing chicken for a meal plan or picking her daughter up from school, Aimee emphasized the importance of being present in every moment—not just checking tasks off a list.

3. Breaking Generational Patterns Takes Courage
   Aimee bravely shared her history with alcohol and how becoming pregnant with Aria inspired her to stop drinking, breaking cycles of pain in her family and choosing a new path for herself.

4. Systems Create Freedom
   Habit trackers, shared calendars, and clear boundaries—like capping her coaching roster—allow Aimee to give her best to her athletes, her daughter, and herself without burning out.

5. Your “Why” Fuels the Grind
   For Aimee, her “why” is crystal clear: showing up for Aria, building a life of health and purpose, and competing at the highest level. This powerful sense of purpose keeps her moving forward even on the toughest days.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance the demands of family, career, and your own goals without losing heart, Aimee’s story is living proof that with discipline, systems, and a clear “why,” it’s possible to thrive.