I did feel guilty about letting my alarm go off at 5.45 am to go the gym and waking my husband up when he didn't have to go to work - until I remembered that I get woken up by him at stupid o'clock when he is working!! :smokin:

I do feel guilty...about a lot of things. Financially, we are struggling, and I work on production and work from home. There are times when I even feel guilty about sleeping, since I cannot make money while I am asleep. I love a hot bath to relax, but when I take one, there are times when I feel guilty about taking that time and not working. I know I have to take some time to keep from going insane or getting depressed, but it is a balance I struggle with and is part of the reason why I have turned to MFP for some support on my journey to be healthier and lose at least 30 pounds. I know I won't be much good to my family if I get sick, and things that could develop from me needing to lose weight, like hypertension or diabetes, will only cost us more money we don't have. I do agree that it is important as a mom to take care of yourself. There are only 24 hours in each day, and I think we often have to take one day at a time and not beat ourselves up for what we could not get done yesterday. Again, I am hoping others here who have successfully navigated eating healthy and fitting in an exercise program while still getting sleep, paying the bills, and being there for family can share.