Busy mom's fun at home fitness!

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  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    My husband laughs when I chase the dog around while picking up the living room. He loves playing tag. Got a blister this morning time for new sneakers or at least socks.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    That's awesome! Dogs are the BEST exercise buddies. My dog is shedding like crazy now...luckily she loves to be brushed.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Window cleaning workout today. Please don't judge me if they're streaky :#
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Hard to see all the streaks if you're busy boogieing while cleaning. :) I'm planning major spring cleaning this weekend.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Lizzy,
    My goal is to finish spring cleaning tomorrow.

    Jill
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Blister was due to the socks. I wore different socks(thinner) today and had no problem although the area is still a little sensitive. Jill, Good luck getting your spring cleaning done. :)
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Today is going to be a fantastic Friday! Can you feel it? B)
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Time to squeeze in some walking while my family is still asleep. Time for some mom and dog time!
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Friday was college tour day. Got my 10,000 steps in no problem. Saturday and Sunday was cleaning catch up and attempt at spring cleaning. I am so tired today at work, it is hard to keep my head from hitting the desk.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Way to go, Lizzy!
    Only a couple more hous at work, then you can go home and crash...
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Mini goal: I'm only .4 pounds away from being under 200 pounds! This is happening
  • melduf
    melduf Posts: 468 Member
    That's great progress! Congrats!
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Woo Hoo Jill great work!! Reaching a milestone like that really spurs us on to keep at it. I really had to push through 2.5 miles this morning in the rain and 90% humidity.
  • greengladiol
    greengladiol Posts: 23 Member
    :) I like the idea of doing exercise at home my problem is to find motivation pleas HELP!!!!
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    greengladiol wrote: »
    :) I like the idea of doing exercise at home my problem is to find motivation pleas HELP!!!!
    It took some time but I now wake up around 5:40am. This gives me some early morning uninterrupted time to go out and do some roadwork. You can also fit it into your day by turning up the music while doing household chores and dancing around, doing squats while picking up things from the coffee table or floor, or just doing a bit of extra lifting of detergent bottles while waiting for the spin cycle to end.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Lizzy, I love your laundry detergent idea!!
  • laurijeffords
    laurijeffords Posts: 32 Member
    I clean and zumba!
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    Lizzy, I love your laundry detergent idea!!
    I never time it right and go down 3 to 5 minutes before the cycle is over so instead of running up and down the stairs (which is exercise too) I just started picking up the extra detergent bottles.

  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    laurijeffords wrote: »
    I clean and zumba!

    Love it Lauri....if you've got to clean, you might as well dance and have fun!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    I've had some friends ask me what I've done to lose the weight. I try to walk my dog for 30-45 minutes each day after my kids go to school, before I go to work. 10,000 steps is my daily goal.

    Then, if there is time, I do Fit Star... The free one. I also crank up music and dance in place while doing housework...dishes, cooking, laundry...sneaking in exercise wherever I can...

    Last but not least, i track what I eat...and try to plan my meals ahead. The more veggies you eat, the less calories they are compared to other foods.

    My goal is to feel great about myself every day...and losing the weight is the added bonus. Fitness has to be what you like to do, or you just won't do it.

    I don't want to be skinny; I want to be a healthier, more energetic me.

    Jill
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    I'm taking my daughter to work with me today, since it's "Take Your Child to Work Day". She'll be joining me on my morning walk with dog. It's gonna be a great day!
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    My son and I have had many heart to heart conversations on our walks. It is a wonderful way to bond. Enjoy your walk with your daughter.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Lizzy622 wrote: »
    My son and I have had many heart to heart conversations on our walks. It is a wonderful way to bond. Enjoy your walk with your daughter.

    <3
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Happy Friday :) I have a 3 mile walk on my RunKeeper Plan tomorrow, hopefully it warms up a little bit.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    How was your weekend?
  • Mariya_Stewart
    Mariya_Stewart Posts: 13 Member
    Hi! I hope I can join you. I have two lovely kids and I love do some of my exercise at home :)
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Good weekend. I got some more spring cleaning done but broke the broom. So off to buy a new better broom that can handle my strength LOL :D
  • ifely
    ifely Posts: 2 Member
    Hello I'd like to add you to my fitness pal for support and motivation. I'm a Mom of a 1 yr old and three months pregnant. I am trying to find other myfitnesspal buddies who are busy Moms like me that are trying to get regular/ Daily workouts and healthy eating into their busy schedule, seeing other busy moms log in daily is major encouragement. Thanks!

    Regards,

    -Fely

    Ps) thanks for creating this thread! I've sent friend request to some of you already thanks.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Mariya_Stewart wrote: »
    Hi! I hope I can join you. I have two lovely kids and I love do some of my exercise at home :)

    We'd love you to join!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Lizzy622 wrote: »
    Good weekend. I got some more spring cleaning done but broke the broom. So off to buy a new better broom that can handle my strength LOL :D

    You must be as strong as Thor!
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