Looking for more mom "friends" on here

sweetkristina
sweetkristina Posts: 25
in Motivation and Support
I have a few "friends" on here, but not many mommy ones. As all moms know, it is hard to find time for ourselves to workout, especially if working outside the home. With caring for our child(ren), working and keeping the house up, how do you do it all? I am lucky to get 6 hrs sleep because I gotta workout at 915 or later, after my son goes to bed. I tried the AM workout, but it actually makes me more tired thru the day, not energized. So, would love to hear some advise and maybe get some new "mom" friends on my list. Oh yeah, and Im almost 31, mother of one extremely energetic 4 yr old.
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  • Ginagogogo
    Ginagogogo Posts: 42
    Hi! Add me, I have 3 kids and I can relate to everything in your post! Maybe we'll figure out how to do it all one day...
  • LaurySch
    LaurySch Posts: 277 Member
    You're welcome to add me, single mom with 2 teenagers! I've spent so much of my life taking care of them I hadn't realized until about a year ago that I'm a much better mommy when I feel better about myself!

    Your little guy is a lot younger than mine, but I found that even running for 30 minutes while my daughter is at dance class or later in the evening before bed - but my kids are able to be by themselves now. And I don't have a gym membership, I just do a lot of stretching and strength exercises I can do at home. Hope that helps!
  • tabbykat6802
    tabbykat6802 Posts: 233 Member
    I'm here for you! I have 3 boys-(3 on monday), 6, 8). I am just now getting myself started on a healthier lifestyle. I would love to help you out.
  • BeckySBowen
    BeckySBowen Posts: 59 Member
    Another Mom here! I'm 46 with three kids. I teach full-time and I run a busy on-line business selling my artwork. I have a terrible time finding time to workout even with gym equipment in the house. But, other than finding time, I have no excuse, lol! I just have to make myself do it. Once I get on the treadmill and find myself alone for a while, it's hard to stop. :)
  • Anamdalta
    Anamdalta Posts: 56
    Let's be "friends!" I'm a single mom of one, and the thing that saves me (in terms of getting time to work out is that a dear friend of mine happens to live with us (and, she works from home), so, it means I can duck out 15 minutes before my daughter leaves for school, hit the gym (literally halfway to my workplace), and still get to work (mostly) on time. If not for supportive friends, I'd still be saying "I should go to the gym," rather than, "I'm going to the gym."

    Does anyone else find that the "mommy guilt" of taking the time to do these things is a bit crushing at times?

    :) kerry
  • jaelliott907
    jaelliott907 Posts: 28
    You're welcome to add me too! I'm a mom of a rambunctious little two year old. I also work full time, Feel free to add me :) Good luck on your journey and hope to hear from ya!
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    Mom of six here; feel free to add me. Exercise is as much a part of my daily routine as taking a shower and brushing my teeth. If I can't do it alone, the kids join me. Maybe your 4 yo would enjoy trying to do jumping jacks, pushups, etc with you? Or Wii or Xbox fitness games? There is always a way to make it work!
  • SMP151
    SMP151 Posts: 32
    Feel free to add me too. Single mom of a very busy 10 year old. I completely understand what you are feeling. I get a full hour that I stretch a little bit for lunch so I always get my workouts in then and eat something at my desk...
  • destinedwi
    destinedwi Posts: 11
    Hey I will add you I am a mother of four! I have three in school and one at home who is special needs. I usually go for a walk with him in a stroller when the other three are at school. My younges is 2 and a half so he is still young enough to go in the stroller. We live in an apartment so in your shape I would fine when people didn't work out, and have him sit and watch cartoons or if you have a nice gym they sometimes have daycare. The YMCA was my favorite free day care!
  • AlbaAngel25
    AlbaAngel25 Posts: 484 Member
    add me! mommy of an 11 month old :)
  • cortney_weiss
    cortney_weiss Posts: 57 Member
    Add me! I am a mom of a 2-year-old and a baby on the way!!
  • sweetkristina
    sweetkristina Posts: 25
    You're welcome to add me, single mom with 2 teenagers! I've spent so much of my life taking care of them I hadn't realized until about a year ago that I'm a much better mommy when I feel better about myself!

    Your little guy is a lot younger than mine, but I found that even running for 30 minutes while my daughter is at dance class or later in the evening before bed - but my kids are able to be by themselves now. And I don't have a gym membership, I just do a lot of stretching and strength exercises I can do at home. Hope that helps!

    Thanks for the response. Yeah, it is hard. I dont have a gym membership either. Lots of videos are my go to. Easy to pop in, just gotta have the motivation to press play.
  • sweetkristina
    sweetkristina Posts: 25
    Another Mom here! I'm 46 with three kids. I teach full-time and I run a busy on-line business selling my artwork. I have a terrible time finding time to workout even with gym equipment in the house. But, other than finding time, I have no excuse, lol! I just have to make myself do it. Once I get on the treadmill and find myself alone for a while, it's hard to stop. :)


    Agreed. THe hardest part is starting. Once I am doing it, I find it hard to stop before whatever DVD I'm doing is done. I guess that's the good thing. Just gotta start more. =)
  • sweetkristina
    sweetkristina Posts: 25
    Let's be "friends!" I'm a single mom of one, and the thing that saves me (in terms of getting time to work out is that a dear friend of mine happens to live with us (and, she works from home), so, it means I can duck out 15 minutes before my daughter leaves for school, hit the gym (literally halfway to my workplace), and still get to work (mostly) on time. If not for supportive friends, I'd still be saying "I should go to the gym," rather than, "I'm going to the gym."

    Does anyone else find that the "mommy guilt" of taking the time to do these things is a bit crushing at times?

    :) kerry

    Hating the mommy guilt. And my son always says he wants to workout with me, but there is just no way. I hate to say it, but he gets in the way when we try to do that. =) I love that he wants to do it with me, but the workout just isn't as effective. =)
  • sweetkristina
    sweetkristina Posts: 25
    Mom of six here; feel free to add me. Exercise is as much a part of my daily routine as taking a shower and brushing my teeth. If I can't do it alone, the kids join me. Maybe your 4 yo would enjoy trying to do jumping jacks, pushups, etc with you? Or Wii or Xbox fitness games? There is always a way to make it work!

    This is true, he does want to workout with me, but our area to workout is so small we end up on each other. =) Fun, but not effective. =)
  • BelindaDuvessa
    BelindaDuvessa Posts: 1,014 Member
    Any of y'all are welcome to add me. I'm mother to 3, with #4 on the way. #3 was supposed to be our last. I had the Essure procedure done, but God has a funny sense of humour.
  • sweetkristina
    sweetkristina Posts: 25
    Any of y'all are welcome to add me. I'm mother to 3, with #4 on the way. #3 was supposed to be our last. I had the Essure procedure done, but God has a funny sense of humour.
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    Wow, that's crazy. I thought that was supposed to be pregnancy proof. Just goes to show. =)
  • LittleMiss_WillLoseIt
    LittleMiss_WillLoseIt Posts: 1,373 Member
    Hey add me!! I'm a mother of 2 boys...two and four years old!! =))
  • webarr2003
    webarr2003 Posts: 20
    Hi Add me, I have three children and well working out since the kids started school has become a weekend thing. Maybe you should try that and see how it works.
  • ChrissieNer
    ChrissieNer Posts: 29 Member
    Feel free to add me! I can relate - I have a very energetic little one who's turning 4yo in a couple of weeks. I too work out after 9pm once my husband takes her up for bedtime or while she's at preschool. I workout on my treadmill or do WiiFit. When I'm on the treadmill she likes to cheer me on but then gets bored an goes to her room to play. With the Wii, she asks wants to workout with me (or just dance around me and be mischievous) so I either let her "workout" after me... or I set the boring "Free Step" for 30min., then switch the TV over to the Disney channel and we watch together (while I'm stepping) - LOL!
  • Effpcos
    Effpcos Posts: 350 Member
    Add me if you like, I'm a 30yo mum/mom of 5, aged 11-22mths, in New Zealand so my day/night is a bit backwards to most of you, =).
    I agree it's very hard to find the time, I've just joined MFP recently. I've started a blog too, which reads more like a hohum diary but I hope it's documenting my journey from fat to fine!

    Mother guilt is the worst! Making the time, buying the equipment, growling at them for getting in the way, =(, it all feels very selfish sometimes!

    Oh and I promise not to "unfriend" anyone for not interacting enough! I understand time is scarce and I'm just happy when I see people logging in, =).

    Edited to add- my kids are aged 11years to 22mths, not 11mths-22mths. Oh dear!
  • monyango
    monyango Posts: 166
    Feel free to add me too:) I'm a mom to 3. My daughters are 11 and 9 and my son is 4. I'm returning to school (part time) so I feel like I have very little time. I actually tried to incorporate some exercise into doing laundry because I'm so strapped for free time! ha, ha.
  • sweetkristina
    sweetkristina Posts: 25
    Add me if you like, I'm a 30yo mum/mom of 5, aged 11-22mths, in New Zealand so my day/night is a bit backwards to most of you, =).
    I agree it's very hard to find the time, I've just joined MFP recently. I've started a blog too, which reads more like a hohum diary but I hope it's documenting my journey from fat to fine!

    Mother guilt is the worst! Making the time, buying the equipment, growling at them for getting in the way, =(, it all feels very selfish sometimes!

    Oh and I promise not to "unfriend" anyone for not interacting enough! I understand time is scarce and I'm just happy when I see people logging in, =).

    Edited to add- my kids are aged 11years to 22mths, not 11mths-22mths. Oh dear!
    .

    Oh my, 11 months to 22 months, ha ha, I think I'd have to hop a plane and help you more than myself. =)
  • sweetkristina
    sweetkristina Posts: 25
    Hey add me!! I'm a mother of 2 boys...two and four years old!! =))

    Congrats on teh 75 lbs lost, that's a great accomplishment
  • knw32183
    knw32183 Posts: 47
    Feel free to add me:) I have a 4 year old boy who likes to try to workout with me but ends up in the way every time. I also work full time on second shift so my workout time is totally random, Early afternoon or late at night, whenever I can work up the motivation :yawn:
  • dawnM3007
    dawnM3007 Posts: 37
    Hey! U can add me :-) I have a 13 month old little boy and I work part time and look after our house and dog. Im really busy also and was going to the gym but had to wait till the evenings to get child care and I find I have less energy then plus sometimes the classes I did left me so buzzing I couldn't sleep which was fun when I had a 12 hour shift to do the next day! So I'm quitting the gym and I'm getting turbo fire and I'll be getting up at 6 am to work out b4 my son gets up around 7/7:30. I much prefer working out in the morning so this will suit me much better.
  • JamieCRodriguez
    JamieCRodriguez Posts: 88 Member
    I have a few "friends" on here, but not many mommy ones. As all moms know, it is hard to find time for ourselves to workout, especially if working outside the home. With caring for our child(ren), working and keeping the house up, how do you do it all? I am lucky to get 6 hrs sleep because I gotta workout at 915 or later, after my son goes to bed. I tried the AM workout, but it actually makes me more tired thru the day, not energized. So, would love to hear some advise and maybe get some new "mom" friends on my list. Oh yeah, and Im almost 31, mother of one extremely energetic 4 yr old.

    I'll send you a friend request! I'm looking for support from others moms as well!
  • thibk5
    thibk5 Posts: 40
    I am a mom of three (5 year old twin boys and 7 year old daughter). Been on here for 2 months and have had good results (18 lbs) but I still need constant motivation. Feel free to add me!
  • crunchybubblez
    crunchybubblez Posts: 387 Member
    Stay at home mom to 2 under 5yrs.
  • vfenner
    vfenner Posts: 1
    I just started My fitness pal 15 days ago, this is my first time on the form. I am a stay at home mom of an 8 yr old, 6 yr old, and 4 yr old. I would love some mommy friends as well :)

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