Busy Moms work out when???
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Between my commute and work hours I am out of the house from 6:45AM-7PM. I work out at 4am before waking my 5 year old up to get ready. I am tired, but I feel better when I get my morning workout in!
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My workouts include: housework, mowing, walking the dog, going to classes, etc. I have time for actual workouts when my son goes with his father for visitation during the summer.0
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I have 4 young kids and I work in the evenings. I work out during the baby's nap time in the basement while the middle ones watch tv! It basically cuts into the time I should be cleaning but I made the decision that exercise is more important than a clean house.
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I get up @ 5am and do it, while the children are sleeping.0
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I do excercise videos and lots of walking. My 1 and 3 year old join in :-)0
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i have found doing 100 squats,20 burpees and arm workouts to music in my room seem to work once they have gone to bed. takes about 15 minutes but its working and 1200 calories diet. i seem to be looking heaps better.0
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I imagine they make time just like Busy Dads do.0
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I do it late at night when the house is quiet and everyone is asleep. I shut the TV off and throw on a Youtube vid. If you have an 30mins to an hour to watch your favorite show then you have time to workout.0
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There is always time if you truly want to work out.
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I'm not really a busy mom but yoga and work out DVDs aren't very effective when my son is trying to climb on me the entire time so on nice days we'll go outside and play soccer. Running around tires us both out and you get play time in. I don't know how old or how many kids you have but my son is three and thinks it's hilarious when I do my squats holding him lol. You could also have a "dance party"0
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These are all great ideas, whatever works to get your body moving! If you aim to get in 15 min a day and stay consistent, it should help you achieve a habit. Keep at it!!0
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I own my own business, am taking a class, have two special needs boys and have other stuff going on. When my doctor told my husband And I that I had to lose weight, we took it serious and we make it a priority. I am fortunate enough that when I am not seeing clients during the day, I can hit the gym then. I also go at night and on weekends. Everyone know this is a top priority and I have a lot of family support around it. Also, going to the gym, I just feel better so I want to be there so it is a priority for me for myself. I go whenever I can squeeze an a hour or so.0
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I go to the gym directly after work. Dinner can wait an hour. Where there is a will there's a way.0
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I go 4 to 530pm they have a kids club for my daughter. On soccer days 6 to 7pm0
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I'm up at 530 to do t25, I work from 730 am to 6 pm, go home, cook dinner, walk the dogs for an hour, and then get homework in as I go to school full time as well (edit: All online classes through EWU). I basically don't watch TV until summer break when I don't have class. If it's important to you, you will make time. Incorporate your children, it's important for them to see you building this habit!0
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I either go to the gym at 8 am before work. Or during tax time when I have to be at work at 8 and can't hit the gym, I workout at home at 9:30 pm, or whenever the kids go to sleep. No more TV time, since I have to do the cooking and laundry right after work now. But it all gets done!0
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Thanks so much! Not feeling guilty about making myself a priority might help haha...I'll miss you Netflix...0
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Staceym2112 wrote: »My workouts include: housework, mowing, walking the dog, going to classes, etc. I have time for actual workouts when my son goes with his father for visitation during the summer.
When does he get out?0 -
M/W/F, I drop the kids off at school at 7am (I make them go to before school tutoring), then hit the gym before work (weights). It's across the street from work, so I usually get to work around 8:15-8:30. Work through my lunch so I can leave by 5.
T/Th, my husband and I do 20 minute HIIT running while the kids get ready for school. I stay after work on Tuesdays for Yoga from 5-6.
Sa, I do 20 min HIIT while my son is at his aerial arts class.
On days that my husband is off/working from home and during the summer when I don't have to get the kids off to school, I leave extra early and bike to work (16 mi round trip).0 -
I take my 9 month in the stroller with me 1 hour of walking/jogging, after droppin off the older ones to school.0
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How old are your children? Is it possible to include them somehow? Just doing yoga on the living room floor or walking around the block together would be something.
I have 3 children at home still, work from home and home school one of my kids. I still manage to walk on the treadmill (in my garage) for 20-40 minutes every other day and sometimes every day, depending on how I feel.0 -
My son's bedtime is 8pm and I work out immediately after putting him to bed.0
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10 minute increments throughout the day work well for me.0
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victoria_1024 wrote: »I have 4 young kids and I work in the evenings. I work out during the baby's nap time in the basement while the middle ones watch tv! It basically cuts into the time I should be cleaning but I made the decision that exercise is more important than a clean house.
Let the older kids do some of the chores for you. It teaches responsibility, and is a good life tool to have. Kids as young as 4 can start helping pick up trash, put clothes in hamper, bring dishes to the kitchen, put toys in bin or on shelves. My mom used to have us do regular "10 minute pick up" throughout the day.0 -
I use Jillian videos and usually work out in the evening after kids go to bed; around 8:30 or 9. I also sign up for tennis classes through our city. Husband goes to tennis on Mondays and I go on Thursday. Hard to fit the time in and I'm usually exhausted by 8:30 or 9, but it's the only time that works for me.0
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So inspirational!! I don't have kids, so my excuses are lame. But I find that 30 min a day is very doable. Did you guys exercised regularly when you were pregnant? We are hoping to start trying for a baby soon0
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AnhEatsBread wrote: »So inspirational!! I don't have kids, so my excuses are lame. But I find that 30 min a day is very doable. Did you guys exercised regularly when you were pregnant? We are hoping to start trying for a baby soon
Yes, its extremely good to continue exercising and staying fit during pregnancy. But don't make weight loss a goal once pregnant, because you will need the extra calories.
Make sure that all exercise done is safe, and nothing that can make you fall. No biking unless on a stationary, no rock climbing, etc.0
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