How do you find the time?

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  • courtnietruman544
    courtnietruman544 Posts: 3 Member
    I work a full time graveyard shift and have two boys under two. I workout at home with Beachbody. I lost almost 30lbs in the year after my first son was born with PiYo and the 21 day fix. Also using my fitness pal everyday kept me in check. I let my friend use the 21 day fix and told her about this app and she is down 28lbs since January.
    There are days you know you just can't fit it in but there are days we all try and just make excuses. Finding people to help keep you accountable is a big help too.
    Clean eating played a big part in my weight loss too. Thegraciouspantry.com has a ton of clean eating recipes for every occasion. The crockpot meals have really helped me out a lot.
    Try out different things and you will find what works best for you.
  • Abbie918
    Abbie918 Posts: 120 Member
    I'm up at 430 to get to the gym before work. It kickstarts my day and means I can devote my afternoons/evenings fully to other commitments.
  • angfirst
    angfirst Posts: 47 Member
    I had to make the time to exercise by scheduling it in advance. But, I also created a schedule for household chores and other regular commitments too, which has helped a ton and keeps things from becoming overwhelming. I always thought my mom was crazy for dusting on Mondays, doing wash on Tuesdays, etc. But, she was kind of brilliant! Lol.
  • jordanamrussell
    jordanamrussell Posts: 40 Member
    I work full time and also have 2 kids. I either wake up and do it before heading to work, which can be rough because I wake up at 5:45am and leave home at 6:30am.. but I prefer to do it after work. That either means getting home and doing it RIGHT AWAY so there's no excuses to skip it, or doing it after I get other stuff done, like helping with homework, some laundry, or prepping dinner.

    I used to do workouts at home and my kids would join in sometimes.

    You have to make the time otherwise you'll never "find" it. If you have to do it at night, then do that. Workout dvds are especially helpful in that area. Even if you only fit in 10 minutes some days, or 20. Some days may be easier than others. You have to remember why you're doing this. What are your goals?

    If you have a husband, let him help out. All you're looking for is 30 minutes of time for yourself.

    I never feel guilty anymore about taking that time for me to workout. You're making yourself a better wife and mother. You are making yourself healthier to live a better quality of life. if that isn't important, I don't know what it is. Good luck :)
  • karina0679
    karina0679 Posts: 51 Member
    I am planning to start walking during my lunch break...It's a start right?
  • Jamiepk1985
    Jamiepk1985 Posts: 463 Member
    That's smart. I should do that too!
  • karina0679
    karina0679 Posts: 51 Member
    Jamiepk1985 wrote: »
    That's smart. I should do that too!

    I get a 50 minute break so I can easily incorporate eating and taking a 30 minute walk :)
  • str8bowbabe
    str8bowbabe Posts: 712 Member
    I workout at lunch. I am lucky enough to have a gym here at work. If you don't have time to do a big workout, break it down into smaller 10 minute sessions. Try including the kids as part of the workout. I used to use the babies to do my leg lifts. They loved it. I would put my feet on their belly and hold their hands. I would also do squats when I picked them up and put them over my head then over again. If they are old enough, let them do a workout video with you. Helps you...helps them and gives you all bonding time. Just some suggestions.
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