Any tips for a stay at home mom ??

You're not in a bind. You don't *have to* go outside; you've stated that working out isn't a problem.

Is your calorie goal too aggressive? Are you bored? Do you keep a lot of tempting food in the house? Is mindless snacking a habit?

There are lots of creative ways to work around ruts (if you feel you're in one.) Ultimately it comes down to making what you truly desire a priority. So get crackin'.

SAHM here also! Definitely reduce the items that you tend to snack on the most. Replace them with healthier options. I use to have homemade baked goods on hand constantly, ice cream, candy bars etc. (huge sweet tooth). I stopped baking and buying those things. I replaced them with fruit and yogurt. Once I was able to control my snacking I reintroduced those items back into my diet, I just eat them a lot less. Plus I still eat my fruit and yogurt so now I have tons of options. Also, keep your hands busy! I love to crochet, read, play with my kids and play on my phone lol. It does take some will power good luck!

I'm most definitely not a mum, but i'm a student with very little spare time for going out walking or to the gym. I've just downloaded a bunch of 7-minute-workouts on my phone. They're completely free and people seem to be getting good results so i'm gonna give them a try ^^

I only work in the evenings and I'm home with four kids during the day. I actually find I do way better at home with food than at work! At home I plan out my meals and snacks well. Keep track of my macros. Cook something healthy. At work there's always junk food sitting around and I'm busy and just need to grab something in between sessions. I think it's the planning that makes my day easier at home. I log as I go throughout the day so I know how many calories I have.

Work out when you most feel like snacking, is it after the kids have gone to bed and your too tired to do housework and too restless to watch tv? A hobby such as doing puzzles keeps those hands busy. Crocheting you can do while watching tv. I guess what I am getting at is is boredom/habit or actual hunger. Yes I am sure there's always something else 'more productive' you could be doing such as folding washing but finding something you like to relax doing is a reward for all your effort.

BTW I find folding washing while watching TV, taking small piles at a time to where they belong is a great way to add extra steps to your day.

Kids have morning tea?? This is so awesome to me. I'm assuming you're British? The image that pops into my head are toddlers dressed in big hats and pretty dress with there pinky up lol. I'm sorry, I swear I wish I were British. If only to track down Robert Pattinson lol.[/quote]

Not British, NZer. Yes the kids have their own child sized table and chairs and we have a snack and drink together around 10am. Helps with setting routines and means I don't end up with hangry kids. And helps promote healthy/safe eating practices.

I'm a sahm to a 10 month old.
I got a treadmil and run on that every morning during naptime, and again in the late afternoon.
I also quick buying a lot of unhealthy snacks and this food tracker has really helped me. It's almost obsessive for me. I have to do it and don't allow myself to go over.

I'm mostly a SAHM to a 6mo. (I say mostly because I do *some* work out of the house.)

First off, I HATE HATE HATE structuring my day. It always just makes me feel antsy, anxious, and frustrated. I much prefer to play it by ear. I make lists of things that need to get done, but I don't ever plan out when they're going to get done anymore. There's just too much craziness going on around the house to know ahead of time when I'll be able to sit down and do something.

I do workouts with my baby. There's too much else that needs to happen during those precious naps, and it's really impractical and annoying to try and leave the house. Most of my exercise comes from yoga, so I'll do that with my daughter. I picked up a book called Baby Om that shows lots of poses you can do while holding your little one. When it's nice out, I'll go for walks with her and a neighbor who has a daughter about the same age. Other times, I'll hold her while I put on my favorite music and dance. I work up a really good sweat that way.

As for cutting down on snacking, I always ask myself if I'm really hungry, or if I'm just tempted by things in the kitchen. If it's the latter, I make tea. Bigelow has this awesome vanilla caramel tea that's so satisfying. If I'm actually hungry, it's usually time for a meal.