3 weeks in and my biggest struggles!

run up and down stairs, if you have them. Get a kettlebell and do exercises with that while cooking.

Yep, full-time working mom of 2 kids here (ages 4 & 1). Trying to lose this weight may be the hardest thing I've done. Because it requires supreme dedication and prioritization! Are you married or do you have a roommate? If so, one thing that works in our household is trading off weekend evenings at the gym or for a run through the neighborhood. Hubs will get the kids going on dinner while I work out, and I'm still home in time for the bath time/bed time routine.

I also joined a gym closer to my work and have started fitting in lunchtime workouts. This is great for me, because I don't think I could handle getting up earlier (my kids already get up around 5am each morning). If you don't have a gym close by - do you have an office with a door you can close? If so, close that door and youtube some workout videos! If that's not an option, get outside and take a walk!

As far as the support at work, any time you change up the routine it'll take folks some time to adjust. Just put on your blinders and do what you need to do for you!

Good luck!

I love love love Fitness Blender workouts for quickies. (Fitnessblender.com). The way they design their videos makes it very easy to pause if a kid needs you or if you have to stir a pot on the stove. Check it out!

The walking with your kids idea that the PP mentioned is perfect, as it's good for them too AND you're spending time with them. Triple win.

As for the people at work, just let that one roll right off and don't give it a second thought. People with newly found health goals often get so wrapped up in their plan that they think everyone else cares about it too. They probably don't

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I too am a mom of 2 little ones (5 and 1) and my husband works a lot of weird hours, so I have the kids a lot by myself. It does make getting to the gym tricky (although I do make it to bootcamp at least 2 times a week - usually the early morning class while everyone is still asleep). But, my trainer has me doing little things in the nooks and crannies of my day. For example, everytime I go to the bathroom, I do 15 squats. If you think about how many times you go to the bathroom in a day...that is a lot of squats! (I also switch that to push ups or lateral leg lifts when I am at home). I also try to plank for 2 minutes as soon as I get up and right before I go to bed. I know it isn't as good as going to the gym...but on those busy days when you just can't fit it in, at least it is something. Now that the weather is getting nicer, I also like to pack the kids in the stroller and go for a couple mile walk. That way I am still getting time with my kids and my exercise too!

Good luck...I know how hard it is to make ourselves a priority!

Congratulations on making the choice to live healthy! I'm also a working mom and have very little free time. It isn't easy, but it can be done. Just keep at it, and once all of this becomes part of your daily routine, it will become easier.
As far as your Co workers, yeah a lot of people have the same issues. Its a shame that people get treated badly, for wanting a healthier lifestyle. But I think its just they know what they are eating is no good, but they don't want to do anything about it, so its easier to just form a click against it. Rather then putting in hard work themselves. But, once they see how committed you are, and see all your results, they may change their minds.

I use to come home watch the news then make supper. Now I come home and still watch the news but I put a workout video on my Kindle and workout while I'm watching the news. Youtube has some great workouts - Fitness Blender, Tae Bo, Jillian Michaels. You can even stick on one of the kids favorite shows on the television and while they are watching it workout in the same room. Good luck and remember the outcome is well worth some juggling of time.