No time to work out
KnittedZombie
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Hello!
I use to go to the gym all the time. However, last year I started working three jobs, and I don't have time to go to the gym. Then on the days that I do have time, I honestly am just too tired. I was thinking about buying a Wii because of the WiiFit and Just Dance. Has anyone used these and what do you think? Or is there something that you would recommend for me to try at home? I'm afraid that eating better won't be enough to lose the weight that I would like too.
Thanks,
Sam
I use to go to the gym all the time. However, last year I started working three jobs, and I don't have time to go to the gym. Then on the days that I do have time, I honestly am just too tired. I was thinking about buying a Wii because of the WiiFit and Just Dance. Has anyone used these and what do you think? Or is there something that you would recommend for me to try at home? I'm afraid that eating better won't be enough to lose the weight that I would like too.
Thanks,
Sam
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Whether you think that you can, or you think that you can't, you're probably right.
--- Make time. If you don't "have time" now, you'll find a reason not to do WiiFit if/when you do get it.
This is coming from a guy who works 50+ hrs a week, my wife works 3rd shift, I have a 10 month old (and no babysitter/daycare) and I still get to workout 9x a week.0 -
Wii Fit is better than nothing but there is all kinds of work out videos you can do if you have time to use the Wii Fit. I get up at 4:45 to start working out at 5. I have 2 kids and a FT job and when I get off I h ave dinner, homeowrk and my own chores to do. I just keep going until 8pm, at that point I have done all I can do and I need time to relax and unwind...next day I start over.0
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What are you working 3 jobs for? Change your life style so that you have time to do the things you like doing. Don't you wanna be healthy, happy and look and feel better? WiiFit will not help. Rethink your priorities my friend.0
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I have wii fit.. I find it boring and hardly ever use it. My best piece of workout equipment I ever bought (and have put many many miles on it) was The Tony Little Gazelle. Crosstrainer Pro. It wasn't very expensive and I've had it for years! It really holds up and every time I got motivated to lose weight, Tony's Gazelle was my road to success. His videos are easy to follow and he never gets annoying.0
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My friend let me borrow the Wii Active 2 and it was a great home workout. Good luck!0
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Whether you think that you can, or you think that you can't, you're probably right.
--- Make time. If you don't "have time" now, you'll find a reason not to do WiiFit if/when you do get it.
This is coming from a guy who works 50+ hrs a week, my wife works 3rd shift, I have a 10 month old (and no babysitter/daycare) and I still get to workout 9x a week.
^^^This^^^
You have two choices. Make time or Make excuses. Not trying to be mean but that is the way it is.0 -
I used it then lost the novelty and went back to running0
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use the area where you work. climb stairs, walk at lunch, lunges by your desk. all of this will add up. there are lots of websites to look at for exercising at your desk.0
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Whether you think that you can, or you think that you can't, you're probably right.
--- Make time. If you don't "have time" now, you'll find a reason not to do WiiFit if/when you do get it.
This is coming from a guy who works 50+ hrs a week, my wife works 3rd shift, I have a 10 month old (and no babysitter/daycare) and I still get to workout 9x a week.
^^^This^^^
You have two choices. Make time or Make excuses. Not trying to be mean but that is the way it is.
exactly. Also, a healthy diet can make all the difference because you cannot out-exercise a poor diet! Avoid processed stuff and stick to meat, fish, veggies, and fruits.0 -
Okay, you don't have to go to the gym to exercise, and going to the gym DOES require more time in terms of travel and getting changed, signed in, etc. You can work out at home. I don't know anyone who has lost weight from a wii, but I'm sure there are solutions. DVDs. Home workout equipment.
What matters most is that you are honest with yourself and willing to commit to the TIME and EFFORT that a good workout requires. If you put in time and effort, you will be golden, no matter what exercise you've chosen to do.0 -
That's BS- Make the time...
Planet Fitness is open 24 hrs and while I tottaly understand you have 3x jobs your health is way more important then a few extra bucks!
Sorry so blunt and wish you the best of luck for sure
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Do you work at a desk? If so, I just got one of these. I haven't tried it yet, but I figure, something is better than nothing and I can't make an excuse not to work out if it's right beneath my feet and doesn't require me to stop working!! :happy:
http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-55-1610-InMotion-Elliptical-Trainer/dp/B000VICRO80 -
80 % of weight loss is diet....eat better, count your calories. You don't need a gym for exercise. Start walking......use the stairs whenever you can, use stairs at work , walk 20 min every day and slowly increase your speed. Jump rope, ride a bike, do some exercise DVD instead of watching a soap/TV, ride a stationary bike while watching TV......Go for a walk after dinner, walk the dog, walk on your lunch break or get up 20 minutes earlier to get a walk in....any of these things will help to get a little more exercise in your daily routine.Some folks get off the bus a stop earlier and walk the rest to/from work, ride bike or walk to work. When you feel that you can do a little more or feel like you want to be more active you can add. .... 0
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80 % of weight loss is diet....eat better, count your calories. You don't need a gym for exercise. Start walking......use the stairs whenever you can, use stairs at work , walk 20 min every day and slowly increase your speed. Jump rope, ride a bike, do some exercise DVD instead of watching a soap/TV, ride a stationary bike while watching TV......Go for a walk after dinner, walk the dog, walk on your lunch break or get up 20 minutes earlier to get a walk in....any of these things will help to get a little more exercise in your daily routine.Some folks get off the bus a stop earlier and walk the rest to/from work, ride bike or walk to work. When you feel that you can do a little more or feel like you want to be more active you can add. ....
Ditto! All good ideas!
Hollycat:flowerforyou:0 -
Get the Nike Training app for free and do those workouts at home instead of wii fit. They range between 30 to 60 minutes! I work 60 hour weeks and literally force myself to complete the workouts!0
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You have to make time to do it! I can understand not having time to go to the gym... so cancel the membership and get a bunch of workout dvd's start a collection, find them on craigslist, cheap at walmart where ever! Now here is the important part, ACTUALLY USE THEM! Every day or 5-6x's a week! You will actually save money in the long run, and lots of time. But you do have to make time to do it. Dont get a wii fit, I had one- sold it. It was a waste!0
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You have a choice to make the time. I work two jobs and I am a single parent. I workout 4-5x a week. I know it is tough to figure out how to best manage your time, but you can do it.
It isn't always easy and sometimes you have to "think outside the box" but if it is a priority, you can make it happen. I guess you just have to figure out if you really want it. If you get a Wii I think the novelty will wear off pretty fast if you don't already have an established commitment. You will just find yourself stil saying you don't have the time and you will have a Wi collecting dust.
Just my two cents worth.....0 -
Walking works well for me. I have four kids that are involved in various activities, I run a 911 center, and I am married. So I don;t have a lot of time. But I have learned to walk whenever I have a chance. I get to work about 20 minutes early every morning and walk laps the outside of the building, Then I walk again during lunch. It can be done, you just have to figure out a way to fit in exercise.0
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I work three jobs too. Make working out your fourth job because you deserve to take care of yourself. Don't bother with wiifit. I have it and i burn more calories washing dishes than doing those silly workouts. You have time for what you make time for and the time u spend thinking of excuses and reasons not to work out could easily turn into thirty minutes of excercise.0
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If you have time to play "workout" video games on the Wii then you have time to do actual at home workouts. Get some Jillian Micheal's DVDs or maybe pick up a kettlebell and some workout DVDs to go along with that, or a few Zumba workouts, if you're more inclined towards that. But do something that is an actual, focused and structured workout that will help build strength and endurance while you do it.
I never had time to go to the gym or workout...until I stopped making excuses about how I never had time to the gym or workout. Then I managed to go every single night for just about a month to form the habit in myself, dropped it down to six days a week and kept making it happen.0 -
If you want to lose weight, the journey isn't a cake walk.. Lol .. If u really want to attempt try jillian Michaels dvds.. There like 30 minutes, tops. I work 8 hours a day, and have a 10 month old son, and my hubby to "take care of" and a house to help run.. Believe me, its literally not easy, but i force myself to do 30, minutes of workouts EVRY NIGHT! Regardless of what is going on. I recall a few nights where i didn't get to do My workouts till 11 pm, and had to be up for work at 530 am. It can be done. I'm walking proof. 0
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I like how you said you GET to workout. I totally agree with this! Very good advice.Whether you think that you can, or you think that you can't, you're probably right.
--- Make time. If you don't "have time" now, you'll find a reason not to do WiiFit if/when you do get it.
This is coming from a guy who works 50+ hrs a week, my wife works 3rd shift, I have a 10 month old (and no babysitter/daycare) and I still get to workout 9x a week.0 -
I did expect such a response or I would have put more time into my orignal post.
My day looks like this: 3am I wake up and get ready. I get to work at 4am. I either do a lot o walking scanning the store for empty holes or a lot of heavy lifting stocking shelves. (It's a big box home improvement store and I can work the order picked. Meaning I lift lawnmowers, grills, ceiling fans, ect). I do that until 6:30 - 7. The. I get to my second job which is teaching special needs children. If you have never been in a lifeskills clasaroom, it's a lot of physical work. We have music and movement in the morning which is when we do Just Dance. The a couple of hours later we have 30 minutes of gross motor in the gym. And then there's recess and Richard Simons at the end of the day. Also, it's an elementary school, so these kids are busy busy. I leave from there at three and go to my third job at five. I run a register at that job or work the floor. If I run the register and it's a slow night, I do some desk exercises that I found online. I get home around 10 and I am in bed by midnight. I think because I already do a lot of walking in my day, the fifteen minutes extra run/walk I try to add doesn't seem to make a difference. During breaks from school, I can get back on track witb exercise quickly. I like to run but I also like to eat donuts and that's the problem. I do also have a family and friends.
I was looking for suggests of things I could do at home that actually work when I have some time off. The home improvement store and school are Monday through Friday. My schedule for the hobby store changes though it's usually three days during the week and the I work the weekends. I wasn't trying to make excuses. I mean, clearly there is room for improvement or I wouldn't be like this.
And I make less than $20,000 with all of my jobs. I only work that many jobs because I can't find one job that makes me enough money. It happens.
I sent this from my phone so sorry for any misspelled words or anything else.
Thanks,
Sam :-)0 -
You can lose weight with diet alone. Make sure you're eating the right amount. Do a google search for a "TDEE calculator" plug in your numbers and find the calorie allotment that's right for you.
Let's be honest here, you have alot to lose, MOST of that (if not all) can be done with a dietary change. Exercise is good for you, but if you don't have time (or don't want to....as in my case lol) then modify your eating habits and see how that goes.
I think my ticker says "8pounds lost" or something. I've only been at this for a month, I only want to lose 20 pounds total, and I don't exercise. My diary is set at 1700/day. And most days I eat over that hahaha.
So, yes, exercise will speed things along, but it can be done with diet alone. If/when you plateau, then re-evaluate your goals and move on.0 -
There is always time. It is about priorities.0
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You are right, eating well is not enough to be really healthy and lose weight. I work out at home. I had a treadmill and a friend gave me an elliptical machine. I also found a strength training program online for FREE (Jamie Easons LiveFit 12 week plan) and I use some free weights I've had forever. You just have to DO it.
You will never regret the workout you did, you will always regret sitting around doing nothing.0 -
Dear Sam,
I know where you are coming from--I've been in that boat, working so much that my eyes feel like bleeding and then some. Here's the best advice I can give to you:
Make the best nutritional choices you can. With the kind of weight you are looking to lose (and the active lifestyle you lead), investing your energy into eating well will give you some good results and create excellent habits.
Start actively looking for a way to get rid of the early morning/late night shifts. It might mean moving to another district/state so that your profession (for which you are educated) can pay the bills and leave you with enough time to start pursuing the lifestyle you want.
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I did expect such a response or I would have put more time into my orignal post.
My day looks like this: 3am I wake up and get ready. I get to work at 4am. I either do a lot o walking scanning the store for empty holes or a lot of heavy lifting stocking shelves. (It's a big box home improvement store and I can work the order picked. Meaning I lift lawnmowers, grills, ceiling fans, ect). I do that until 6:30 - 7. The. I get to my second job which is teaching special needs children. If you have never been in a lifeskills clasaroom, it's a lot of physical work. We have music and movement in the morning which is when we do Just Dance. The a couple of hours later we have 30 minutes of gross motor in the gym. And then there's recess and Richard Simons at the end of the day. Also, it's an elementary school, so these kids are busy busy. I leave from there at three and go to my third job at five. I run a register at that job or work the floor. If I run the register and it's a slow night, I do some desk exercises that I found online. I get home around 10 and I am in bed by midnight. I think because I already do a lot of walking in my day, the fifteen minutes extra run/walk I try to add doesn't seem to make a difference. During breaks from school, I can get back on track witb exercise quickly. I like to run but I also like to eat donuts and that's the problem. I do also have a family and friends.
I was looking for suggests of things I could do at home that actually work when I have some time off. The home improvement store and school are Monday through Friday. My schedule for the hobby store changes though it's usually three days during the week and the I work the weekends. I wasn't trying to make excuses. I mean, clearly there is room for improvement or I wouldn't be like this.
And I make less than $20,000 with all of my jobs. I only work that many jobs because I can't find one job that makes me enough money. It happens.
I sent this from my phone so sorry for any misspelled words or anything else.
Thanks,
Sam :-)
I actually think you sound like you are doing loads already and well done for all the effort you are putting into your work life. One thing I would suggest is to look at whether you can put any more umphth into your work activities on a daily basis, e.g. taking the long route round the store carrying something heavy (but not too heavy) introducing more appropriate sporty stuff at school etc. Maybe, if you have a lunch break going for a short run or fast work either on your own or with other staff. Can you cycle between any of the jobs or walk/run etc...? if not then what about some basic weights for at home (get second hand) or there are loads of kettle bell workouts that combine strength and cardio together and can be done in 20-30 mins a day at home. I would also consider a running programme such as c25k and do running when at home (rather than a gym) as it takes so little prep time. You could add tabata style training onto the end of a workout as that is four min very high interval training with good results for so little time.0 -
My teenage daughter lost 25 pounds this summer from playing Just Dance on Kinect everyday this past summer (keep in mind she didn't have weight to lose in the first place), but it does burn calories. Another idea, I do 100 jumping jacks every morning in 2 minutes.0
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I'm with you Sam.. I sub as a teachers aid in Special Education, and then go to school two nights a week. So while i am busy and moving, it's not the same as purposeful exercise.
My suggestion, make the most of Saturday and Sunday. Go for long runs or strength train if you can. I always make sure to do a workout on Saturday/Sunday, so that if I slack during the week, I don't feel as bad.
Also, use little breaks as efficiently as you can. Like I'll have an hour or two between my work and class, so I'll go on a quick hour run or a do a quick workout app. If I'm on lunch and there is time left over, I'll walk around the building for that extra half an hour or w/e. Before you know it, all that stuff adds up and the weight starts coming off.0
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