Going back to work and fitting excersize in

As cliche as it sounds 'Just do it'. I would say a good percentage of MFPer's work full time and have kids....we make the time.

not wanting pity in any way shape or form. and 2 hours for me is neccesary

2 hours is not necessary for general fitness. 30 minutes to 60 minutes, get it in get it done. Make sure you stay within your calorie goal. That along with 30 to 60 will get you there. If you need to exercise more you may want to rethink your calorie intake?

Shouldn't be a problem if you want it badly enough. I don't have kids but I work 10-12 hour nights, and never the same schedule.... but I get my workouts in, regardless...... walking on breaks, etc. I'm not a morning person either; I do my workout in the late afternoon and evening..... if you want it badly enough, you'll make time.

Congratulations on the job!!
It's all about finding a new routine.
I used to exercise during the day when the kids were at school, but since working I now have to exercise in the evening after dinner. I leave work at 6, have washed and wiped up from dinner by 7, have half an hour rest then do 30 day shred and then go straight to the gym after. I shower at the gym so when I get home I put my pj's on watch 20 mins of tv and then go to bed.

Two hours exercise seems very long, I wouldn't be able for that to be honest.

I have a fulltime job, a husband and two young children. So I only get to workout after 8pm, when they're in bed (I don't do mornings, not a morning person, like you).
But when they're in bed I would stick on a dvd (jillian michaels, davina mccall) or find something on youtube, fitnessblender or blogilates and do a workout for 30-60 minutes. And if the weather is anyway decent and I have the time, I will go for a good walk in my lunchbreak (always have my runners in the car with me).

You'll probably be really, really tired in the first week or two when you're back in work, so I woudn't overdo it, but try to get yourself some kind of routine.

Congrats on the job!! :flowerforyou:

I'd say plan your workout times in advance - certainly for me that's the only way it happens. Never had time for exercise what with working, kids, husband's working times etc. until I started Couch 2 5K. Now I have three runs a week scheduled, plus one class. Nothing else has changed in the family schedule - it's just that I finally gave my own health and fitness the same priority I gave everyone else's. Occasionally things have to change, but then it's a case of making alternative arrangements; the next week I can't do my normal Wednesday afternoon run, so I'm going to have to get up early those mornings and go out then instead (ugh!). I'm not missing them out, though - that's not an option now.

SIt down before you start work, look at your timings, think about how you work, whether you like early mornings/late evenings/whatever, and plan plan plan.

I work 40 hour week as well as run my own business as a sideline. Im up and at the gym by 7am 3 mornings a week. I dont like it (infact can think of a few do actually do) but I just get it over with. I only do 30 mins in the mornings before work but I also then on alternative nights do 3 nights after work for 50 mins. Yes I get home late on those nights and probably only get in at 8.30pm but its worth it in the long run. Providing I do those workouts in the week I dont have to go at the weekends and usually find a "fun" activity to do on Saturdays like a day trip somewhere to take a long walk, swimming, tennis etc.

I don't have kids and can only imagine how difficult it must be for parents but if you want it badly enough you will find even 30 mins in your day. I know I did just by not watching tv, the benefits far outweigh getting home early. The house suffers, from both of us leaving at 6.30am and not returning home until 8.30pm but its all about priority. If you want you will find the time.

not wanting pity in any way shape or form. and 2 hours for me is neccesary

Seriously, what the hell kind of exercise are you doing that takes two hours? Walking?

Two hours yes but its split up throughout the day. For example mornings I'll do 45-60 min of Zumba or Just dance on the Wii. Mid afternoons 30 min of a circuit training dvd or pilates or boxing. Evenings a 30 min walk on the treadmill or outdoors. I change it up frequently so my body doesn't get used to anything. I'm taking this seriously and I have 97 more lbs to go. Plus I love the way my muscles feel after a good burn!

I admire your willpower, well done you! But honestly, to me this sounds like you're overdoing it a bit. I would pick either zumba or circuit and alternate that daily, after work. And you can do a quick walk in your lunchbreak. Don't forget to take a rest day every now and then as well!

I can relate - I am a teacher so summer vacation and working out is different than working out during the school year. Sometimes at the end of the summer I'm excited to go back to work, because I know that it will provide more of an opportunity for a routine. Sometimes sitting at home all summer provides too many opportunities for temptation...

Just find a routine that works for you

Congrats on your new job!

"If you can dream it, you can do it."
-Walt Disney

Just make it part of your routine. I'm a student now, but when I was working full time I'd get home from work, change into workout clothes, have a workout, put dinner in the oven, hop in the shower... Just make it a part of your day. To fit two hours in it might mean waking up an hour early, working out for an hour, showering, getting ready for work... When you get home, change, workout for an hour, start dinner... To me, it's easier when it's like that because you can't drag your *kitten* and screw around. You need to get it done, so you just... do.

I walk everyday on my breaks and i have resistance bands at my desk that i use a few times a week. Yes i get strange looks but who cares! I'm on a mission. #BattleMode