So unmotivated to exercise at home :(

You can do this, Hannah. Just push past the negatives & think of all the positives. I'm only thinking about things I've done myself. Some ideas: turn on the radio & go to town. It doesn't have to be JUST dancing. I've done knee push-ups, situps, & other things while my kids dance around me. It's fun for everyone. That's one idea. You can also do a lot of body weight exercises @ any time. Squats, pushups, leg lifts, etc. Try to tap into your creative side and you'll find things that work with your family dynamic and your budget. Please don't give up, Hannah. You are worth it. You deserve it. You can make it work. Seriously.

I'm totally in your corner, pulling for you!!!

*hugs*

Jean

Do you have a regular bike? You can get a 'bike trainer' for less than $100 (or maybe even better on craigslist) and convert that to an indoor bike? Can your husband switch off watching the kids to give you an hour of workout time somewhere during the day where you can get out for a walk or run? Would it be terribly inconvenient or difficult to take your kids along for a walk or something? Maybe you have some other 'mom-friends' you could trade off with, or help each other by walking together?

I find it difficult to be motivated at home as well, so I know where you're coming from..but you are so young and this is the time to get in shape and set those healthy habits in place.. Good luck!

Do walking with Leslie Samson I love the results I am getting and you don't have to make much noise and walk up the kids... Also get out and run you don't need equipment but you need will power... Just do it!!!

Check Craigslist and Freecycle.org to see if anyone is giving something away or selling it really cheaply. One thing you could do is take your kids out in the yard and play tag for 30-45 minutes. You'll get exercise, and you'll wear them out in the process (double benefit!). Then you could do some strength training while you watch tv after the kids go to bed.

I know what you mean, though. I was trying to work out at home, but I walk in the door after work, and my kids (ages 12 and 13) are pushing papers at me from school. There's laundry, dinner to cook, lunches to pack, dinner to clean up, kids to get to bed, etc. I finally had to just look at my budget and find the money to join a gym so I could work out in peace! That may not be possible for you, but just playing with your kids and chasing them around the yard is good exercise. You could even find some games online that you guys can play in the yard to keep you all running around. It's good for your kids, too...they'll get some exercise along with you.

It can be really hard to get motivated for home exercise, I usually start with good intentions then a week or 2 in things slide, but one thing that has remained constant is walking. Do you have a double buggy, you could powerwalk while pushing the kiddies, that way you will get cardio as well as a little weight work with the loaded buggy. One exercise routine I like at home is the Leslie sansone walking workouts on the days its raining and here in NE Scotland, that seems to be everyday lol

You can get an idea of one of her workouts by going onto her website, you will also find her on you tube, I have downloaded links and use this, I also ordered the DVDs from QVC.

Best of luck x

I'm in the same boat with you.

I just started walking the neighborhood. I don't really do well with indoor exercise (unless it's the dead of winter).

Check freecycle.org for someone that may be giving away their exercise equipment. (I've raked in a TON of exercise equipment that way)

Do Netflix streaming and try different workout videos. I just added a ton to my streaming and my DVD queue.

I have to get up early in the morning to work out - before the rest of the house wakes up.

I have several types of home workout dvd's. I do have the Leslie Sansone Walk At Home with the intensity belt. I never use it because I have a treadmill and a recumbant bike - but I didn't always have those and at that point I used my dvd's.

I would be happy to send you that dvd or others I have that you may be interested in. I won't charge you anything and I don't need them back. If you would like to have them than message me separately and let me know.

Good luck to you!

I have to workout at home pretty often even though I have a gym membership. Some days I just can't make it there because things are too hectic after work and they close at 10 PM on week days. Thankfully I do have an elliptical at home, but I also have some workout DVDs that are really fun. I think maybe if you find 1 or 2 that you like that aren't an hour long, that may be the best option. I would recommend Zumba, 30 Day Shred, Biggest Loser Power Sculpt and Turbo Jam. Turbo Jam is my favorite and the instructor Chalene is awesome. I got my elliptical off Craigslist for $150 and brand new it was over $1000. You just never know what deals you may find. Also someone had suggested doing the 24 months no interest thing on a treadmill or elliptical and I think that's a reasonable idea if you can afford the $15-20 monthly payments. It will probably end up being one of the best purchases you make. I know it's hard to get the energy sometimes, and I struggle with that too. I have a 2 year old boy that never slows down. By the time he is in bed I am beat and worn out. I just have to remember the weight doesn't magically fall off overnight and it is worth it to keep going when you continue to see the results on the scale and how your clothes fit. Feel free to add me!

Blast some music out of the stereo and just dance yourself silly, even the children can join in! I don't like gyms or like exercising for that matter, but once there is some music being played my bum is shaking! You will be surprised how many calories you can burn just being silly! Good luck you can do this! x