How can l loose weight with 2 kids??
angelana867
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Right now my weight is 182 and l have two daughters?? How can l do some exercise from my house??
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check her out. she's amazing. something for everyone. I have two little kids and managed to lose weight, so you can too!3 -
You needn't overextend yourself, to lose excess weight. Assuming you've punched in your numbers, using the myfitnesspal estimates, eating within that recommended range will steadily help you reach your goals. Calculating a higher deficit isn't necessary for it has already been done for you@MFP calculations.
Good luck and continue to spend quality time with your 2 daughters. Exercising to attain weight loss isn't a necessity; Working out is about fitness & health.
ETA: You may consider setting your activity level to "Lightly active."3 -
1. All you need is a calorie deficit to lose weight. This is also a great time to teach your daughters about normal portion sizes and healthier options by just being an example.
2. you can do all manner of exercises from home. Videos, the internet, just walking in place and moving your arms around. Lots of choices.
3. Your kids need exercise, too. Go out and get some together!10 -
walk the kids to the park, take the kids swimming, put the kids in creche at the gym for an hour, get a babysitter while you go for a run...
plus you only need a calorie deficit to lose weight, so just eat less.5 -
iv got 5 kids and although I let them be my excuse for gaining the weight they are NOT stopping me get rid of it,
you firstly need to sort your calories out, and getting exercise is easy with kids, go run around the park with them, dance around your living room, even get them doing work outs with you. (my 3year old daughter loves copying me and is now better at a push up than me lol.
all this depends on the age of your children i guess but if they are younger wack them in a buggy and get ya self out walking everyday. the fresh air will do them good too and as can have rain cover on and blankets etc cant use the weather as an excuse either.5 -
Not to be blunt, but you're not exactly the only one with children. Not sure what the issue is?
If you're looking to lose weight - then make sure you have a calorie deficit. If you're looking to get fitter, then get out of the house and walk, cycle or run. Children like to be active too!
And if for whatever reason you absolutely cannot leave the house, then look up exercice videos online. Try the 30 day shred, look up fitnessblender.com
It's about committing yourself. Don't be looking for excuses.17 -
A calorie deficit is all you need. No magic.6
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Derpy_Hooves wrote: »Not to be blunt, but you're not exactly the only one with children. Not sure what the issue is?
If you're looking to lose weight - then make sure you have a calorie deficit. If you're looking to get fitter, then get out of the house and walk, cycle or run. Children like to be active too!
And if for whatever reason you absolutely cannot leave the house, then look up exercice videos online. Try the 30 day shred, look up fitnessblender.com
It's about committing yourself. Don't be looking for excuses.
love this answer! exactly what I was thinking!2 -
How old are your kids?
Depending on their ages you can exercise when they nap or while they play by themselves. It is good for kids to learn that their mothers are separate people with needs/interests other than childraising.
But yeah, you really only need a calorie deficit to lose weight.1 -
Chase them around and eat healthier.2
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Derpy_Hooves wrote: »Not to be blunt, but you're not exactly the only one with children. Not sure what the issue is?
If you're looking to lose weight - then make sure you have a calorie deficit. If you're looking to get fitter, then get out of the house and walk, cycle or run. Children like to be active too!
And if for whatever reason you absolutely cannot leave the house, then look up exercice videos online. Try the 30 day shred, look up fitnessblender.com
It's about committing yourself. Don't be looking for excuses.
All of this.1 -
WOW.... some of these comments in here. SMH.... Sometimes people just want to exercise to feel good. Calorie deficit has not a thing to do with getting in some exercise time for health and sanity. I have not seen "excuses" mentioned, or any complaint. JUST a simple question asking for advice in exercising from home. It is these types of assuming and judgmental responses that drive people away from these forums. Does anyone think before posting an answer? I assume not. That being said......
How old are your kids? I also have 2 daughters and I got sick of people telling me to turn on the radio and "dance my booty off" with my kids..... who were too busy trying to run under my legs and knock me down, or running circles around me, or just not wanting the whole situation so they sat and cried, or needed a diaper change in the middle of the exercise, etc.... Exercise with my kids never ever worked when they were small. I had to get in small segments of a work out. 10 minutes here and there until I managed to accumulate a work out. Not all kids and homes and situations are alike though. If you have a good place to walk and you have a stroller, go for a walk with the kids in the stroller, or put the kids down for a nap and instead of catching up on house work or what ever else get in a work out, try waking up earlier to get in a little workout time. These are all ways I managed. Now they are ages 7 and 9 and we can do more together so it's not as much of a struggle. Another idea, do you have a trusted neighbor or even older kid in the family or neighborhood who would want to earn a little cash for watching your kids while you work out? Just ideas here. I hope you find a solution. I know how frustrating it is.3 -
I'm on the other end of this. My kids are 18 & 22, but when they were infants, they were in their playpen or bouncy seat (those still legal??) while my wife and I exercised. And, during the warm weather we wore out a couple jogging strollers, and the kids loved it. We both gained a bit of weight thru that time, but it was due to what we were eating, not the lack of exercise. The more you do it, the more your kids become accustomed to occupy themselves while you're exercising. Is it going to be a GUARANTEED 60 minutes of peace for you? Absolutely not, but take the small wins and train your kids. Believe me, as they get older, it gets easier and better. And the grand win is that you instill in them the importance of exercise. Both my kids know how to work out and fit it in to their busy schedules. A gift we gave to them and they will hopefully pass along to their kids in the future.
Now, to the post above, even though the OP didn't ask about losing weight, the weight was in the original post. I assumed that due to weight being mentioned, that the intention of the exercise was to lose weight. If that is the intention, you lose weight in the kitchen (ie: calorie deficit) and you exercise for health. You need not exercise to lose weight, and there is no guarantee that if you do exercise that you will lose weight. A good exercise plan with a calorie deficit will help greatly in health and weight loss. Good Luck OP!6 -
70chevellegsp wrote: »I'm on the other end of this. My kids are 18 & 22, but when they were infants, they were in their playpen or bouncy seat (those still legal??) while my wife and I exercised. And, during the warm weather we wore out a couple jogging strollers, and the kids loved it. We both gained a bit of weight thru that time, but it was due to what we were eating, not the lack of exercise. The more you do it, the more your kids become accustomed to occupy themselves while you're exercising. Is it going to be a GUARANTEED 60 minutes of peace for you? Absolutely not, but take the small wins and train your kids. Believe me, as they get older, it gets easier and better. And the grand win is that you instill in them the importance of exercise. Both my kids know how to work out and fit it in to their busy schedules. A gift we gave to them and they will hopefully pass along to their kids in the future.
Now, to the post above, even though the OP didn't ask about losing weight, the weight was in the original post. I assumed that due to weight being mentioned, that the intention of the exercise was to lose weight. If that is the intention, you lose weight in the kitchen (ie: calorie deficit) and you exercise for health. You need not exercise to lose weight, and there is no guarantee that if you do exercise that you will lose weight. A good exercise plan with a calorie deficit will help greatly in health and weight loss. Good Luck OP!
Yes it was mentioned in the Title, but the question was specifically how to exercise from home. The idea that exercise does not aid in weight loss is ridiculous to me. People preach it, but I don't buy it. You do burn energy when you exercise. For some people trying to maintain a calorie deficit with no exercise has them eating so little that they can't maintain diet alone.2 -
angelana867 wrote: »Right now my weight is 182 and l have two daughters?? How can l do some exercise from my house??
Mine are 19 & 21 and I miss the days of going to the park and running around like a lunatic when they were little. A lot depends on their ages. Are they old enough to head out to the yard to kick a soccer ball around? Go for walks together? Are they young enough that a jogging stroller would work?
The best part about little kids is that they don't mid playing outside when it's cold or it's raining as long as they're bundled up which means you can be active all year 'round too.2 -
Simply eat less food.. You can manipulate weight gain into weight loss simply by changing your total daily calories. Cardio and weight lifting aren't nescessary to lose fat. They just can help you create a deficit that isn't through diet alone.3
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That being said. Buy an elliptical and do that for 30-60 minutes a day0
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It can be really, really hard to watch your eating when you are exhausted all of the time, and having two kids--especially two little kids--can be exhausting.
Being mindful about what you are eating can make it easier to eat regularly, avoid cravings, and eat less. MFP can help you do that, if you use it religiously.
Adding some exercise also makes a big difference, as you obviously know. There are lots of exercises you can do at home: situps, pushups, squats, leg lifts, jumping jacks, lunges, planks, etc. Yoga is also great and there are tons of videos online. An elliptical machine or treadmill are also good options. Or get a Burley and trailer your kids around town behind your bicycle. Whatever you do, take it slow and don't expect too much from your body at first.
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There is a lot of good information. I have two girls too, 4 and 2 at the moment. I log everything I eat and do not keep chip or other things in the house. I will eat a lot of things I make for the girls just smaller quantities. Also, I will do workouts videos. I have 2lbs weights for me and 1lb weights for my girls. They pretend to do it with me and I get my work out in. Or I will do it after I put them down or before I know they will wake up depending on my day.1
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MissusMoon wrote: »1. All you need is a calorie deficit to lose weight. This is also a great time to teach your daughters about normal portion sizes and healthier options by just being an example.
2. you can do all manner of exercises from home. Videos, the internet, just walking in place and moving your arms around. Lots of choices.
3. Your kids need exercise, too. Go out and get some together!trigden1991 wrote: »A calorie deficit is all you need. No magic.
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Like many others here, I don't understand the question. Plenty of people with children can lose weight. If it's only weight you are concerned with and not muscle tone, simply eat at a deficit. I recommend investing in a food scale and tracking everything you eat as I had no idea how far over my target calories I was until I did that.1
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ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »WOW.... some of these comments in here. SMH.... Sometimes people just want to exercise to feel good. Calorie deficit has not a thing to do with getting in some exercise time for health and sanity. I have not seen "excuses" mentioned, or any complaint. JUST a simple question asking for advice in exercising from home. It is these types of assuming and judgmental responses that drive people away from these forums. Does anyone think before posting an answer? I assume not. That being said......
How old are your kids? I also have 2 daughters and I got sick of people telling me to turn on the radio and "dance my booty off" with my kids..... who were too busy trying to run under my legs and knock me down, or running circles around me, or just not wanting the whole situation so they sat and cried, or needed a diaper change in the middle of the exercise, etc.... Exercise with my kids never ever worked when they were small. I had to get in small segments of a work out. 10 minutes here and there until I managed to accumulate a work out. Not all kids and homes and situations are alike though. If you have a good place to walk and you have a stroller, go for a walk with the kids in the stroller, or put the kids down for a nap and instead of catching up on house work or what ever else get in a work out, try waking up earlier to get in a little workout time. These are all ways I managed. Now they are ages 7 and 9 and we can do more together so it's not as much of a struggle. Another idea, do you have a trusted neighbor or even older kid in the family or neighborhood who would want to earn a little cash for watching your kids while you work out? Just ideas here. I hope you find a solution. I know how frustrating it is.
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My thoughts as well. This is exactly why I seldom post. Someone asks a simple question and the hyenas circle. Insulting someone by insinuating that they are unmotivated is just hurtful. She is looking for suggestions so that she can find something that works for her own situation. Kindness and understanding go a long way. We are all trying to obtain our own goals; that's why we're here.7
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Debster634 wrote: »My thoughts as well. This is exactly why I seldom post. Someone asks a simple question and the hyenas circle. Insulting someone by insinuating that they are unmotivated is just hurtful. She is looking for suggestions so that she can find something that works for her own situation. Kindness and understanding go a long way. We are all trying to obtain our own goals; that's why we're here.
I think people get bent because it wasn't a "simple question". Calling the post "how do I lose weight with 2 kids" puts people in the mindset that the OP is using the kids as an excuse before we even read the post. When you post online, choosing words carefully is a good idea.
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Debster634 wrote: »My thoughts as well. This is exactly why I seldom post. Someone asks a simple question and the hyenas circle. Insulting someone by insinuating that they are unmotivated is just hurtful. She is looking for suggestions so that she can find something that works for her own situation. Kindness and understanding go a long way. We are all trying to obtain our own goals; that's why we're here.
"The hyenas circle"? Seriously? Bit oversensive if you ask me.
No one is suggesting OP is unmotivated, however I have no clue what the 2 daughters have to do with her attempt to lose weight. She never stated what exactly the issue is. Is is time? Is it bad food in the house? Is she a single parent?
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Debster634 wrote: »My thoughts as well. This is exactly why I seldom post. Someone asks a simple question and the hyenas circle. Insulting someone by insinuating that they are unmotivated is just hurtful. She is looking for suggestions so that she can find something that works for her own situation. Kindness and understanding go a long way. We are all trying to obtain our own goals; that's why we're here.
A bit extreme I would think especially since OP hasn't come back and made clear exactly what the problem is.4 -
You just do what you can do and call it good. No guilt. Get enough sleep. Keep a calorie deficit. Learn about nutrition. When you do things with the children, make them active things like walking or playing at the park. Don't sit too much. Make your hobbies active ones.
If you find you have some extra time in the day, there are a lot of exercise videos available on the internet. A search engine is your friend. Also, a few minutes here and there can add up.
Then, if you have people in your life who are even marginally supportive, enlist their help. Say, "I'm going to be going for a walk from 5 to 6 this evening, please re-heat the soup while I'm out," or "Would you please oversee the bedtime routine while I do some exercises in the kitchen?"
This stage of life really doesn't last forever, so just make the best of it.2 -
ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »WOW.... some of these comments in here. SMH.... Sometimes people just want to exercise to feel good. Calorie deficit has not a thing to do with getting in some exercise time for health and sanity. I have not seen "excuses" mentioned, or any complaint. JUST a simple question asking for advice in exercising from home. It is these types of assuming and judgmental responses that drive people away from these forums. Does anyone think before posting an answer? I assume not. That being said......
And, who are you to scold?
Point that finger out and there are always three more pointing back at you. That being said....
The title, a question, is "How can l loose weight with 2 kids??", and then the question is furthered with how to get more exercise.
Answer to the OP: all you need to lose weight is a calorie deficit. No exercise is actually necessary. However, if you would like to exercise, have you thought of looking on You Tube for videos, or taking the kids for a long walk, or just turning on the music and dancing around with them? You can also do other exercises while they nap, or have significant other (or family member, friend) babysit them while you go do your preferred exercise.
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ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »WOW.... some of these comments in here. SMH.... Sometimes people just want to exercise to feel good. Calorie deficit has not a thing to do with getting in some exercise time for health and sanity. I have not seen "excuses" mentioned, or any complaint. JUST a simple question asking for advice in exercising from home. It is these types of assuming and judgmental responses that drive people away from these forums. Does anyone think before posting an answer? I assume not. That being said......
And, who are you to scold? Point that finger out and there are always three more pointing back at you. That being said....
The title, a question, is "How can l loose weight with 2 kids??", and then the question is furthered with how to get more exercise.
Answer to the OP: all you need to lose weight is a calorie deficit. No exercise is actually necessary. However, if you would like to exercise, have you thought of looking on You Tube for videos, or taking the kids for a long walk, or just turning on the music and dancing around with them? You can also do other exercises while they nap, or have significant other (or family member, friend) babysit them while you go do your preferred exercise.
I might ask you the same question! When people post for advice there is no need for the nasty comments and judgement. A simple question should not be met with an arrogant and condescending attitudinized. If a person doesn't have constructive advice why comment? SMH....3 -
ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »WOW.... some of these comments in here. SMH.... Sometimes people just want to exercise to feel good. Calorie deficit has not a thing to do with getting in some exercise time for health and sanity. I have not seen "excuses" mentioned, or any complaint. JUST a simple question asking for advice in exercising from home. It is these types of assuming and judgmental responses that drive people away from these forums. Does anyone think before posting an answer? I assume not. That being said......
And, who are you to scold? Point that finger out and there are always three more pointing back at you. That being said....
The title, a question, is "How can l loose weight with 2 kids??", and then the question is furthered with how to get more exercise.
Answer to the OP: all you need to lose weight is a calorie deficit. No exercise is actually necessary. However, if you would like to exercise, have you thought of looking on You Tube for videos, or taking the kids for a long walk, or just turning on the music and dancing around with them? You can also do other exercises while they nap, or have significant other (or family member, friend) babysit them while you go do your preferred exercise.
I might ask you the same question! When people post for advice there is no need for the nasty comments and judgement. A simple question should not be met with an arrogant and condescending attitudinized. If a person doesn't have constructive advice why comment? SMH....
I agree that advice should be constructive. That said, I haven't seen a rash of nonconstructive advice in this thread.8
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