Moms - When do you find the time?

I make the time. Working out is a priority. I work Monday through Friday 8am - 4 pm. I get home and get supper ready, then load up the 3 kids (5, 3, and 18 months) into the car and we go to the Y. Drop them off at Childwatch and I go workout (31 minutes on the elliptical, pushups, other strength training 2-3 days a week in addition to the cardio). I do this nearly every day (February I made it there 25 out of 28 days). Commitment is important to my success. Two of my children (the younger two) are also still nursing (overnight, even) so I do get less sleep than some people but working out gives me such a burst, that my brain is now trained to crave it, I think. Spring - Fall, I also have a 2nd job as a photographer, so definitely busy here!

I'm a single parent to two great kids. I work full time as well. I no longer use the excuse of not having time. I make time. The gym for me is a priority like many other things. Some times the kids go to the gym with me. Other times its early a.m. or after they are in bed. I've also used my lunch hour to workout as well.

YES!! That is exactly what I used to say! Now i decide to get up OFF the couch when I have the extra 5 minutes, and either do a work out video, take the kids to the park if weather permists---and actually run around with them---instead of sitting on the bench going through my phone.

I also work full time, have 2 kids, and a hubby. I have noticed that I have SOOO much more energy NOW that I do work out, and choose to be more active. Before I would fall asleep at 830 ---thats my kids bed time! Dont get me wrong its still a struggle some times, but once you find a work out that you like you will CHOOSE to do it! And once you see even a little bit of results, that will motivate you EVEN more!!

I also notice I am in a better mood when I work out regularly. Since Jan I have lost 13 pounds. Eating better, making better choices, choosing to be more active, and work out--NOT everyday--but usually.

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I work full time and have a hellacious commute, so yawn - up at 3:45-4am to workout then. Or, I'll go for a walk/jog before I leave work. I'm considering joining a gym- not sure if it will be home (there's a 24hr one) or by work (easier to stop in before/after).

I walk with my kids. Its easy now cause they are 11, 12, and 16 but when they were smaller, the two youngest were in a stroller and the bigger one rode her bike. I get to exercise and my girls get outside time with mom. I know that walking may not work forever but its working for now.

full time working mommy of three kids here...plus a two hour commute per day...talk about feeling like there is no time...but listen...there is time for yourself...I started this a year ago...75 pounds to lose total...down 54...feel amazing!!!! take it slow so it becomes a life change not a diet...fit in phsical exercise when you can...whether its parking far away...taking the steps instead of an elevator...mowing your lawn...etc...the weight will come off...also if you have a bad day...don't beat yourself up...just get right back on the horse the next day. Friend me if you like...we can all use as much support as we can. good luck on your journey!

I work 50 hours a week, part time stupent, and have a four year old and a three year old. I work 2-midnight & their dad works 1-10, and mornings are crazy in my house. On Monday's, Wednesday's, adn Friday's I try to get up by 8 (yes, I only get about 4-5 hours of sleep on those days because I dont get home til about 1:30 in the AM & cant fall asleep right away) and go work out for two hours at my local YMCA. Every day, I also work out on my hour lunch break. It is important to me, so I make the time. I dont workout much on the weekends, but I do try to do activities with my children thta include walking or being really active (like playing together at a playland or going to walk the track/steps at McKinley Monument park)

ETA: Even when this wasnt our schedule, I still wanted to work out and didnt have the time to do it alone, i did P90X and my then 3 and two year olds would "workout" with me. They thought it was fun, and knowing that Mommy and daddy work out shows them that it is important to keep active. I think my workouts with my kids are my favorite, but right now due to our schedule that just is not an option.

I'm a single mom of two kids (ages 9 & 7). I also work a full-time job 5 days a week and take the kids to activities during the week. I've only started to work out again but I find it best to work out when they go to bed. I get my shoes on and I start right away. If I don't work out then and sit down I get tired and then I don't have the motivation to get up and do it. I live a very busy life and I and everyone else needs to take the time no matter what and just do it. Although I'm finding I'm struggling more towards the end of the week because I'm more tired like now but I want results and the only way I'm going to get them is to do it. I find working out Sunday through Thursday works good for my schedule as they usually go to their dads every other Friday and the Fridays that I have them we usually do movie night and after a movie I'm just too tired to work out.
We are all busy but if you want change you just have to make the time.

Good luck

There are no excuses. You just have to do it. I am a 47 year old mother of three adults and a ten year old. When I get home from work (40hrs) after a 30 minute commute I cook dinner, clean up, help my son with his home work, get him ready for bed and down by 9. Then i work out between 30 minutes and an hour. Sometimes I'm so tired I just don't want to do it but I drag myself down and you know what. I feel awesome after. You will too!

I get up at 5am M-F to workout before the rest of the house gets up. It's not an option for me. I'm a priority and if I don't make time for myself, it's because I'm too busy making excuses. You can do it!!! :happy: