SAHM on a MISSION

Audry
Audry Posts: 70 Member
edited September 19 in Fitness and Exercise
Welcome to SAHM on a MISSION - if you are new we are a group of Stay at Home Mom on a Mission - wether you are a stay at home or a work from home mom, we want you to join us in our goals to a healthier skinner us!!!

Okay ladies so this week I thought we would post our motivations for working out!

(1) Post your daily motivation

(2) What is your favorite workout?

(3) What is the thing that makes getting in your workout difficult?

(4) What are your life changing goals? i.e. weight lose, inches, toning, health
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  • Audry
    Audry Posts: 70 Member
    Welcome to SAHM on a MISSION - if you are new we are a group of Stay at Home Mom on a Mission - wether you are a stay at home or a work from home mom, we want you to join us in our goals to a healthier skinner us!!!

    Okay ladies so this week I thought we would post our motivations for working out!

    (1) Post your daily motivation

    (2) What is your favorite workout?

    (3) What is the thing that makes getting in your workout difficult?

    (4) What are your life changing goals? i.e. weight lose, inches, toning, health
  • Audry
    Audry Posts: 70 Member
    1 - my girls I want to be around for them

    2- I love Turbo Jam Cardio Dance Remix!!!

    3 - When my 4 mo old won't let me have 20 - 30 mins to work out

    4 - I want to loose about 30 more lbs, and loose enough inches from my thighs so that they don't touch, and to keep my weight down so that I donot get high blood presure back (I had it when I was prego the 1st time) and make sure I don't get (family inherited) diabeties
  • curliegirl
    curliegirl Posts: 191
    (1) Having energy to keep up with the kids & hubby

    (2) Escaping to the rec center & walking/running on the treadmil

    (3) Time--anyone have some to loan me?

    (4) Being healthy & available for my kids & grandkids(when they come along) Watching my parents NOT be able to do this because of bad choices has fired my motivation now instead of waiting until I am worse off as I age. I know loosing weight is harder as you age!

    Have a great day!

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  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    (1) Post your daily motivation -- My husband & children. I need to be around to keep everyone in line & I want to be a good example for them. Plus, my future health. Seeing my dad on insulin is a daily eye opener.

    (2) What is your favorite workout? Turbo Jam, baby! That & walking with my kiddos. They get fresh air, I get out of the house & we get to discuss random things like pinecones & acorns and the occasionally life lesson about a squished snake. Ech.

    (3) What is the thing that makes getting in your workout difficult? The fact that I have 3 children ages 3yr-6mon, none of whom are in preschool & a husband that is gone 12-18 hours a day...that makes things a little difficult sometimes.

    (4) What are your life changing goals? Mainly, just get healthy, but that entails dropping the pounds. Diabetes & high cholesterol are big in my family so I need to battle those off ASAP!

    Good questions, Audry!
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    i'm bumping this b/c i know you all are out there! :)
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I'll join in! I've been a SAHM for 9 yrs now, almost 10!! My girls are ages 9, 7, & 5.

    (1) Post your daily motivation

    It's just part of my lifestyle. I'm motivated because I love how I feel when I'm exercising, I love being a good example to my kids, and I don't feel right if I'm not doing something!

    (2) What is your favorite workout?

    My fav workout system is P90X, fav cardio is running.

    (3) What is the thing that makes getting in your workout difficult?

    I don't make excuses. Nothing comes in the way of my working out. I get up at 4:30AM to run before my dh leaves for work. Difficult... somedays... but that's ok!

    (4) What are your life changing goals? i.e. weight lose, inches, toning, health

    I've already lost 70# and kept it off for over 3 yrs. I continue to build strength and train for races. My goal for next year is to complete a half IronMan!!!
  • Audry
    Audry Posts: 70 Member
    I'll join in! I've been a SAHM for 9 yrs now, almost 10!! My girls are ages 9, 7, & 5.

    (1) Post your daily motivation

    It's just part of my lifestyle. I'm motivated because I love how I feel when I'm exercising, I love being a good example to my kids, and I don't feel right if I'm not doing something!

    (2) What is your favorite workout?

    My fav workout system is P90X, fav cardio is running.

    (3) What is the thing that makes getting in your workout difficult?

    I don't make excuses. Nothing comes in the way of my working out. I get up at 4:30AM to run before my dh leaves for work. Difficult... somedays... but that's ok!

    (4) What are your life changing goals? i.e. weight lose, inches, toning, health

    I've already lost 70# and kept it off for over 3 yrs. I continue to build strength and train for races. My goal for next year is to complete a half IronMan!!!

    :flowerforyou: congrats on loosing and keeping off 70#!!!! WOW is all I can say!!! I hope that I can stop making excuses an dmake time for my workout!!!
  • Audry
    Audry Posts: 70 Member
    Bumping for other stay at home moms!!!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    :flowerforyou: congrats on loosing and keeping off 70#!!!! WOW is all I can say!!! I hope that I can stop making excuses an dmake time for my workout!!!

    Thanks, Audry! I think that having a plan and sticking to it is the way do it! Hope some more SAHM's join in!

    Jess
  • chubbymom
    chubbymom Posts: 164
    (1) Post your daily motivation
    Okay this might sound stupid...my daily motivation is toned women at the gym. If i am on the treadmill or elliptical and there is a beautiful toned woman near I just look at her and think...hmmm i can look like that...keep going keep going!!! LOL. It helps that i just love Britney Spears too. LOL

    (2) What is your favorite workout?
    I took a cycle class at the gym...holy smokes it was intense!!!

    (3) What is the thing that makes getting in your workout difficult? If the baby I babysit cries and I get called out of the gym...but otherwise I get to go daily with no issues

    (4) What are your life changing goals? i.e. weight lose, inches, toning, health
    My life goals are to be toned, fit, lose inches and lose 60-70lbs before next summer. I want my bloodpressure and cholesterol to go down and be in a healthy range. I want to get a complete health check that is a good one at the Dr.
  • SkinnyMama
    SkinnyMama Posts: 146
    1. Daily motivation: I feel better and less stressed when I exercise, which always makes having patience with toddlers easier:-) . I am also a type 1 diabetic, so although I can't change that, I can make myself healthier so that there are less complications as I get older. Also, I really want to like what I see in the mirror.
    2.Fav Workout: I like to walk outside and I like to get different videos from the library to change it up regularly. I really like stabiblity ball work outs.
    3. difficulty: toddlers...need I say more. Plus I am terrible at getting up in the morning.
    4.I want to lose 35-40 lbs more. And I thought it was great that someone else put on here to not have their thighs touch in the middle. That has been one of my unspoken goals all along:-)

    So glad to talk with all you ladies! Looking forward to keeping in touch and encouraging each other!:flowerforyou:
  • JMAMA
    JMAMA Posts: 298 Member
    I'll join I am SAHM-well except for one day a week!

    1. Daily Motivation-health

    2. Fav exercise-Shredding and running on my tredmill (best purchase ever made!)

    3. Workout difficulties-Laziness, and household distractions

    4. Life changing goals-eating healthy, exercise to maintain healthy body function. I am within my BMI, but I feel like i could lose 10+ pounds and feel a little better in my skin!

    :flowerforyou: JMAMA
  • jenn10
    jenn10 Posts: 161
    1. daily motivation- I really need some! But my original goal was to be happy again.

    2. favorite exercise - I have mastered the elliptical - I can go an hour! time for a new challenge.

    3.workout problem---MY HUSBAND! he never gets out of bed early enough but wants to go with me to the gym so I feel guilty if I go without him

    4.life- To get to live without fear of people noticing my weight or coments from peanut gallery member -- mom about weight.
  • TheHottestMama
    TheHottestMama Posts: 141
    (1) Post your daily motivation

    (2) What is your favorite workout?

    (3) What is the thing that makes getting in your workout difficult?

    (4) What are your life changing goals? i.e. weight lose, inches, toning, health

    1 - looking in the mirror and seeing my body. thinking about how my husband sees me and how everyone sees me at the beach.
    (sorry but its true)

    2- running. im a runnner i love love love running!

    3- ummm. finding time during the day and by the end of the day im so tired from running around with the kids! the last thing i wanna do is work out!

    4- i wanted to lose aot of weight and get toned and in shape after having 3 kids and the youngest 2 so close in age i didnt bounce right back
  • Audry
    Audry Posts: 70 Member
    :bigsmile: I am so glad to hear from everyone!!! Thank you all you all are an inspiration to me to keep going - until I find my body again!!!
  • chubbymom
    chubbymom Posts: 164
    How did all the hot mama's do today? I had a rough day with the boy. I just feel like I need a "Mommy break" ya know? Anyway hit gym this morning for cardio, and my gravity class tonight. I'm wiped, but feel better after tonights class...got some of that frustration out. :tongue:
  • guntherma
    guntherma Posts: 115 Member
    I am so envious of those of you who actually get to go to a gym. I wouldn't have the time if I had the money.

    My daily motivation is looking in the mirror after the shower, with clothes on you can't really tell what kind of weight I have gained but without clothes - it is not pretty.

    My life changing - I don't want to be a heart patient or diabetic due to something that should be so simple to control. (I am a first responder and see weight as a medical issue a LOT)

    My problem - My problem is having the freedom - if I try to go for a walk - I have to convince my 16 year old to watch the 5 and 3 year old (not easy) so I can walk faster than a dawdle. If I do my sit-ups and leg lifts - my 3 year old wants to sit on me (he is 40 pounds)

    My favorite - I go for about a 2 mile walk with my sister.
  • Audry
    Audry Posts: 70 Member
    I am so envious of those of you who actually get to go to a gym. I wouldn't have the time if I had the money.

    My daily motivation is looking in the mirror after the shower, with clothes on you can't really tell what kind of weight I have gained but without clothes - it is not pretty.

    My life changing - I don't want to be a heart patient or diabetic due to something that should be so simple to control. (I am a first responder and see weight as a medical issue a LOT)

    My problem - My problem is having the freedom - if I try to go for a walk - I have to convince my 16 year old to watch the 5 and 3 year old (not easy) so I can walk faster than a dawdle. If I do my sit-ups and leg lifts - my 3 year old wants to sit on me (he is 40 pounds)

    My favorite - I go for about a 2 mile walk with my sister.

    I understand you - I feel like I never have any time, I am not a morning person so for me to get up before 6 am is a mirical and only happens when my 4 mo old needs me, and by time my hubby gets home between 5 & 6 pm I don't feel like I have the energy to work out, some days I just have to force myself into going downstairs and turning on the dvd and getting to it. By time I'm done I usually feel better but then I am completly exhausted and just wanna crash but with a 4 mo & a 2 yr old I don't really get "rest time"
    So keep working at it and you'll get there...
    If you had a double stroller would your youngest 2 ride in it while you walked - so you didn't have to depend on your 16 yr old?
  • Audry
    Audry Posts: 70 Member
    Just bouncing in to say ...
    Hey Ladies!!!
    Have a great day and a great workout!!!
  • guntherma
    guntherma Posts: 115 Member
    Yes, I have a double stroller but my five year old really just doesn't fit in it anymore. Otherwise, they would probably do pretty well with it. I just have to make my sixteen year old do it, I know, that was one of those statements that would receive the "OMG" reaction. Have a great day.
  • kimber607
    kimber607 Posts: 7,128 Member
    Being able to wear my new/smaller clothes....feeling good about shopping and what I can wear (what fits comfortably)

    Singh and Brett, Fat free yoga

    Nothing really...I jump up at 6:30 to hit the treadmill and squeeze in 30min of yoga while the kids are at school in the am (boy those 2 hrs go way too quick)

    Be healthier overall....eat better!

    Good luck everyone!
    Kim
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    I just had this HUGE post typed out to everyone & my 3yo hit something & it all disappeared.:angry: Oh, well. Worse things could happen.

    Anyways, I just was saying how good it is to see more people jumping on board! Some people don't understand how I have to squeeze in time to exercise b/c I"m "home all day". Riiiight. I was starting to think that it was me, but talking to all of you I realize that we're all busy, too! It doesn't matter that we're HOME, we're busy women!

    Here's one that can give you all a giggle. We were on our daily walk through our village, the boys in the stroller, the baby in the sling, me puffing along & trying to keep the boys interested in nature & not killing each other. A lady was getting her mail & yelled out to me how it looked like I had my hands full. Now, before I go on, you need to know that I'm 26 years old....so, she asks me, "are ALL those your grandkids?!" *cough*:huh: Excuse me? Ummm, no....no they're all mine! *sigh* I think I need to see a plastic surgeon after all this weight is off! :tongue:

    Kim - what is Singh & Brett? I've never heard of that one.

    Guntherma - I know what you mean about the walking. My 3yo always asks to walk with me & I just can't do it. Sometimes on the weekends when my DH is home, I leave the little 2 at home & my 3yo & I will go for a walk down the street, but that isn't nearly as much as I NEED to walk, KWIM? I hope your 16 yo realizes how important this is to you & stops complaining soon.

    Have a lovely Thursday, ladies!

    Sara
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Hello Moms!! I figured you all could relate to this one. Y'day I was going to head to the Y after helping in my 7yo's class. I get in the van and drive up the street to realize my van has a flat tire!! My wonderful neighbor let me borrow her car (I had to park it in her driveway) and I made it to the school to help. Needless to say... no trip to the Y!! Good thing I am mainly a home exerciser and have tons of workouts to choose from! I am dealing w/ a pulled calf muscle so no running at least this week!!

    Anyway... tire is fixed and I'm headed to the Y for the elliptical and swim this morning in a little bit!

    Get in those workouts, ladies!!

    Jess
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    swim a lap for me, jess! glad your tire is fixed. I hate car problems. They always happen at the worst time...then again, I guess there is no "good" time for a car problem. :ohwell:
  • Audry
    Audry Posts: 70 Member
    Okay ladies so yesterday I got mad at myself because I realized I had been making excusses not to work out - so I told my hubby when he got home at 5 that I was strtign a 10 challenge to myself!! I am going to work out everynight for 10 days and watch what I eat (as I normally don't) and I am determined to loose 3 - 5 pounds in the 10 days!!!
    So with all of this I found my Turbo Jam chart (that I got when I bought it in2006) and I had never used it so my darling of a hubby help me and here are my measurements:
    Chest: - 39 1/2
    R Upper arm - 13 1/4
    L Upper arm - 13 1/4
    Waist - 36 1/2
    Hips - 41
    R Thigh - 25
    L Thigh - 25
    Weight - 167.5

    So I hope that all of those numbers are alot smaller after the 10 days!!!

    So my work out for day #1 was TJ Booty & Ab Sculpt Live (30 mins) and 20 mins of TJ Cardio Party Mix 1 (ususally 40 mins)
    I had to stop in the middle of Cardio Party because my Left knee was acting up - but I at least got my workout in and am feeling good this morning so I will be working out tonight for Day #2

    I hope everyone has a great day & a great workout too!!!
  • kimber607
    kimber607 Posts: 7,128 Member
    Hi all

    How is everyone doing?
    I didn't eat so well yesterday...tired/stressed and getting a cold but I did 1 hour of yoga and 30min on the treadmill
    My dd thought it would be a good idea to get up at 4:30a,...she was WIDE awake and never went back to bed
    By 6:00, I decided to hit the treadmill....figured I might has well get it over with and do something productive
    I'm up 1 pound from last week, so I need to get back on track!

    Kim
  • Audry
    Audry Posts: 70 Member
    Hi all

    How is everyone doing?
    I didn't eat so well yesterday...tired/stressed and getting a cold but I did 1 hour of yoga and 30min on the treadmill
    My dd thought it would be a good idea to get up at 4:30a,...she was WIDE awake and never went back to bed
    By 6:00, I decided to hit the treadmill....figured I might has well get it over with and do something productive
    I'm up 1 pound from last week, so I need to get back on track!

    Kim

    Don't you just love when the kids decide it's time to get up and it's the middle of the night?! My youngest daughter is 4 months and she gets up between 4 & 6 every morning only to stay up until 9 or 10 before she goes down for a 20 min power nap and then she's up again until 1 or 2 then another 20 min nap then she's up until 4 - 5 for yet another 20 min nap then she'll be up until 8 and then she goes down for the night & then we start over again the next morning...my oldest is 2 and she keeps me going the rest of the time (potty training - somedays I'd like to just put her back in a diaper and forget about it - but I know she'll get eventually)

    You can get back on track - and your doing great don't let 1 pound drive you crazy!!!
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Audry - that's how my weight loss started was a challenge to myself. I did every day for 7 days & logged my food on MFP religiously. It gave me a really good view of what I was doing wrong & helped kick start this whole thing. Best of luck! You're doing great already!

    Kim - Oy with the 4:30! My 3yo wakes up EVERY day between 4:30 & 5:30. If he makes it to 5:45, it is a minor miracle. It gets so exhausting. The worst part is that him & my "nearly" 2yo son share a room & half the time he wakes up his little bro, too. I feel for you! Hopefully she won't make it a ritual!

    Off to TurboJam while the kiddos are sleeping. I forgot that I'm babysitting another little 3yo tonight for a few hours so I have a ton to do before then. Yippy!
  • Audry
    Audry Posts: 70 Member
    3babybeans - I hope you have a great work out!!!

    I hope that my 10 day challenge will help me to kick start my weight loss goal as I have kinda hit a slump of not wanting to workout and eat right...So I defenitly have to get back to my healthy ways- That's what really got me to sign up for MFP - a gal pal of mine said that she used it to keep track of her food and excercise, so here I am and I have noticed I eat more than I should so hoping to change that in the next 10 days!!!
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    You can do it, Audry! I lost weight before I got married (not nearly as much as I need to loose now, but still) and the only way I could do it was logging food. I worked in a restaurant at the time so the temptation was ALWAYS there! If you feel "slumpy" think of all the work you've done to get where you are already! You're only going to get healthier from here!

    TJ'ing went okay today. 3 phone calls & 2 awake kids during the 40 min. kind of hindered things, but I finished it. It took me nearly an hour, but I finished it! :laugh:
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