HELP..No Time or Money for the Gym...

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  • ExcelWithMel
    ExcelWithMel Posts: 192 Member
    Quit my gym membership 2 years ago and I'm in better shape now that I was 10 years ago.

    Running (which I know you can't do)
    DVDs in the basement
    Yoga
    Swimming
    Walking
    Stretching
    Situps/Pushups when watching TV
    Outdoor activities on the weekends/in my free time.
  • anndisme2
    anndisme2 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi! I'm a mom of twin 3 y.o. and a 9 month old. It has been very hard to find time to exercise (also no time, $ or babysitter for gym), BUT it has forced me to be creative with workouts. I just do what I can, whenever I can, and often I don't know how the workout will go, or what interruption will challenge me. Today I exercised on the floor, and just let my twins join in however they felt inclined. (try leg lifts with a 35 lb toddler laying across your leg!! - I may be sore tomorrow!!l ;-) And lately, I have put music on we all dance around - much more fun than lifting weights at a gym!
    Sometimes I stretch and do floor exercises after the kids go to bed, unwinding with a favorite show. It's a treat, not a chore! (Shouldn't it be?? When we were kids, we simply "played" and got exercise without thinking about it. We adults probably need to "play" more!!)

    I have faith that you'll be creative and find time to do something you enjoy. Best of luck to you on your weight loss and also your academic goals!!!

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