Working Moms?

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  • andonsmama
    andonsmama Posts: 70
    I am also a full time working mom! after a 45 min commute both ways, working 8.5 hrs/day, and playing with my 4 yr old son, feeding him and getting ready for bed, I'm exhausted!!
    I could use the extra support from other working moms.

    feel free to add me!
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    I'm witcha! I'm married to a coach. I'm a teacher with a 45min commute each way. We have 6 kids and I'm in grad school.

    I try to work out AS SOON as I get home. One thing that has helped is I will cook several meals on Sunday so we just have to heat. While it's heating, I can hit the treadmill.

    Um... the Jillian 30 day shred knocks out a workout in 30 minutes.
    Shawn T has a Fast and Furious Insanity video that I can work in.

    Mentally I really want to do 2 a days. Physically, I can't find the time/determination.
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    Here's a link to the working moms group

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/18471-working-moms-2014
  • mgj77
    mgj77 Posts: 12 Member
    I am also a working mom of two I have an older stepson who has blessed me with grandson and three step grandsons plus one on the way in May. My son is almost 15 My daughter is 9 I work full time also. I have a couple of houses I clean on the side for extra money. I also like crafting. Making coasters is my favorite project My son is very active in sports and my daughter takes piano lessons once a week and goes to a youth group every weds night So I feel your pain My problem also is being too tired and not having enough energy or time When I dont exercise I regret it I started the 3 Day Military diet today not going too bad I am not as hungry as I thought I would be I also got up this morning at 5am and did my Walking Away the Pounds 2 miles video and I also did some walking Trying to keep it up
  • Hannahp1402
    Hannahp1402 Posts: 85 Member
    Me :) I have two jobs and a daughter who will be three on Friday. Work 12 hours a day four days a week so I do my exercise with her dog walking for 4 miles on Saturdays and Sundays and I do insanity when she's asleep. I find all the running round I do for her is some sort of work out too... Wonder how many calories being a mum of a toddler burns per day??? Lol
  • ChristyG1231
    ChristyG1231 Posts: 6
    Same here! Working mom who has a long commute each day and a 15 year old and a husband :) I'm in need of some working moms who get it, please feel free to add me
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    Me :) I have two jobs and a daughter who will be three on Friday. Work 12 hours a day four days a week so I do my exercise with her dog walking for 4 miles on Saturdays and Sundays and I do insanity when she's asleep. I find all the running round I do for her is some sort of work out too... Wonder how many calories being a mum of a toddler burns per day??? Lol

    You'd be surprised. I got a FitBit and can easily get my 10,000 steps in just from going up and down and around the house taking care of a 2.5 year old and 5 year old, plus just the steps to the car, to the office, to the bathroom, to the cafeteria at work. After I got my FitBit I raised my activity level on MFP from sedentary to lightly active and now have it at active, and I have a desk job!
  • heyma95
    heyma95 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi,

    I too am a working mother of 4 with no significant other. I am new to this site (just joined this week). I do have a gym membership and a treadmill and some light weights at home. I understand about getting time for yourself. I find it hard to get to the gym at times, because someone needs to be taken here or there and I am the taxi driver.
  • rhonda6373
    rhonda6373 Posts: 61
    Me too! I was not working for a while and it was SO much easier to fit in a workout.

    I have to get up at 4:30 to exercise b/c I have an hour commute to and from work. I have a 17 and 15 year old. The 15 year old plays Varsity and Jr. Varsity basketball so there is a basketball game mostly every night and some on Saturdays. I then have support meetings I need to go to at least 2-3 times a week nightly so I am normally just beat and don't do it if I wait until night.

    Anyway, working out in the morning is what works for me, although I am sleepy during the day at times!

    You can friend me if you like. I would love the support from a busy mom as well!
  • LizaD1980
    LizaD1980 Posts: 3 Member
    SO it's not easy to work and be a mom and wife...and fit in a workout!!!! But, having a treadmill in my living room helps, a lot. I have found waking up at 5am and running/ walking 3 miles is a great way to start the day!!!
  • dpahman
    dpahman Posts: 4
    This is actually my first post here. I've been on MFP for not quite 2 months & just started working. I'm married & a mom of 4 kids. I work full time 3rd shift. Please feel free to add me, I could use the support & would love to get to know others who understand how hard it can be.
  • psych101
    psych101 Posts: 1,842 Member
    Working mumma here! I have a one year old and work full time. I lift and run in the evenings when bubs is in bed

    :flowerforyou:
  • Mmiles24
    Mmiles24 Posts: 2 Member
    :smile: Me too. Working with long commute to work. I'm a healthclub member where my 9yr old can participate in the vast activities for kids. I get home late and its hard to go home, eat (gotta eat healthy home cooked meals) and have time to work out. Let's help each other!
    Working mumma here! I have a one year old and work full time. I lift and run in the evenings when bubs is in bed

    :flowerforyou:
  • twinsmom1117
    twinsmom1117 Posts: 27 Member
    I am right there with you! I am married, have 4 year old twins, work 45-50 hours/week at a demanding job and frankly I am tired!!! I have a ton of workout DVD's and every week I swear I am going to get up at 4am and work out...and then I don't. I seriously have good intentions but I am so tired when my alarm goes off that I keep hitting snooze until I have to get up or risk being late for work. I am going to try and start walking on my lunches...I have to do something to get this weight off. BTW, I need to lose 40-50 lbs and need all the help and motivation I can get :-)
  • medlaura
    medlaura Posts: 282 Member
    Young working mom over here. I'm 20 years old with a 3 year old son. Part time student. it's tough but we gotta do what we gotta do to be fit and healthy for our kiddos. Add me Ladies :-)
  • askeates
    askeates Posts: 1,490 Member
    I'm a 41yo single working mom of 3.... My oldest recently moved out, but I still have the 19yo and the 2yo at home, and it is most definitely a challenge! Feel free to add me.... the more support the better!
  • eemitchell1984
    eemitchell1984 Posts: 83 Member
    Count me in. Full time single mom, also work full time. I'm gone 12 hrs a day due to a crazy commute. I have to try to get jogs in on my lunch break. My son is six and by the time I'm home with him, its homework, dinner, bath, and bed. I'm still trying to figure out how to make time to work out in the evening.
  • disneygallagirl
    disneygallagirl Posts: 515 Member
    yup, full time working mom of 2 boys ages 7 1/2 and 10. Hubby works 24hr shifts. Between work, kids, house and cottage, hobbies I neglect, there is little time left for me. I too don't have the budget or time to go to a gym - closest gym is a 15 + minute drive. I used to belong to a gym before kiddos and loved it. Now what I have found works - although not my fav - is getting up early or doing it before I start my work day. Evening are too hectic and I am too tired. I have different workout DVDs or will run/walk/bike. I found taking the kids biking in the evening is a good option too. The hardest thing for me is being consistent. Friend request sent. I am on daily. :flowerforyou:
  • MsLaTisha83
    MsLaTisha83 Posts: 54 Member
    You can add me! I am 30 (31 next month) with 3 kids ages 12, 11, and 8. I also work full time with an hour commute to and from work.
  • JGonzo82
    JGonzo82 Posts: 167 Member
    Single mom (3 1/2 year old daughter), working 45+ hrs/week here. On average I get up at 4am on weekdays just to try to fit in everything that needs to be done...but if I won't do it, who will?
  • JacqueJo
    JacqueJo Posts: 33 Member
    Sent you a friend request. I absolutely hear you! Working mom, wife, and doctoral student. Never enough time in the day!
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    Single mom, full time job, part time job, I have 1 10 year old girl. I fit in a lot of workouts.

    Add me!
  • karenkomorowski
    karenkomorowski Posts: 2 Member
    Add me if you would like! I have a 3 year old and a 20 month old. I get up at 4:45 to get in 25 mins. I leave for work at 6:20am and I'm NOT a night person. I didn't read through all the posts but my thought it to try to get the most bang for your time - I'm doing T25 and it's a GREAT hard work out in only 25 mins. Also, my husband watches the boys on the weekends so I can get a run in. Best of luck to you - it's hard with kids but SO worth it.
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
    Right here! Full time working married mom of 1, looking to work on baby number 2 in the next year or so. :)
  • Meneorama
    Meneorama Posts: 11 Member
    Hi! I am another working mom... university professor, I love my work and it is quite demandant. I have two children (boy 7, girl 5)... and love juicing for me and my family... I try to wake up at 5.00 to exercise... 30 day shred o to run in a nerby park. I recently become 40 years old... so i want deeply to lose 12 kg. Fell free to add me :)
  • Thatsmywrapgirl
    Thatsmywrapgirl Posts: 60
    I go through this too!! I work at a psyche hospital, run a business and am a single mom! Seems like there aren't enough hours in the day!! If money is tight and you can't afford the gym, go on YouTube! I found Insanity videos there and get my workouts done in my living room after my son goes to bed a lot!!

    Also anyone can feel free to "friend" me! Us moms have to stick together! :-)

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