Wow 2 under 5. Thats a handful. I have just the one biy who is nearing 3 years. Kudos to you for the early morning wake ups!
I took a yoga class last fall and it did get my butt moving, when my life slows a bit in the summer I plan to take something with more cardio. Welcome to the group!

Hi! I'm Sarah. I have a son who will be 3 in February and a 16 month little girl. I too work full time so finding the time is almost impossible. I'm also at that stage where I feel guilty if after not seeing them all day I then go to the gym for an hour or so after work so I let exercise go...end result...20 lbs heavier...sigh. I started doing Jillian's 30 day shred on Tuesday since it's a short video and can be done at home. My intent was to get up and do it before work but that hasn't happened...LOL. So I've been doing it after my husband gets home (6ish) and after I get the kids fed. He takes them upstairs so I can do it. But it is a struggle, like you've said by then you are mentally and physically drained...

Good luck to everyone!

I have a daughter who will turn 2 next month, my challenge is to find time for me to work out. The other day i put in a Jillian Michaels DVD and she worked out with me, as cute as it was at times she was in the way. The other challange i face is making sure she eats healthy with us. She is at a stage where she is a picky eater and i need to bring more healthy food to our home.

Jillian Michael's 30 day shred is a good one because it's like 27 min when you include warm-up and cool down. I'm only on day 4 of it but I've heard people having great results. I've found a few forums/boards on here with people posting about it.

I'm all about doing as most as I can in the least amount of time!

Good luck!

I have a 3 year old and an 11 month old. My husband works 3rd shift and i work a mid shift full time so my schedule doesn't leave alot of room and def no time for the gym. I'm trying to find something new to do after the kids are in bed. I've got 80 lbs to lose and i'm determined to keep it off this time. I would love to hear about any videos or tips that have helped you all.

30 day shred is good , ripped in 30 is also. i am currently doing the biggest loser : cardio max

I too am a working mom with an active 3 year old. I fell off the my fitness pal wagon this fall and I am determined to get back on track. after reading what the rest of you have posted I dont feel so alone. I work five days a week in job that will take me away from my family on the weekends. although I work from home three days a week, i find i am occupied with other activiites, laundry, cooking etc. My husband is a big help, but he takes time for his workouts, but I dont get that.
I meal plan to keep on track, stick to my grocery list and hope my eating habits are passed on to my son, but the time to work out is hard to do. So i use my Wii to dance with my little one and try to walk him to daycare or to the grocery store.
I just dont have the motivation to get into the gym or put my Wii fit to use.

Kaylaf08, I wish you all the success in the world, and appreciate the sacrafice you and your husband are making for us!

I have one toddler, shes almost 2 and then a 10 yr old. I work full time have to travel to get to my job and be a single parent most of the time except for like 6 days of the month when the BF is home, he works construction so hes gone for 2 weeks at a time and comes home for 3 days. But same as everyone else i get up at 6am chekc emails etc, 630 get myself ready for work, wake kids at 7 feed them , make lunches get the little one dresses, leave the house at 745 drop both kids off at different daycares, then its like 810am, drive 20 minutes to work. Work all day and reverse the process. get home at 5ish cook supper tidy the house by then its 7ish, spend like 30 mins playing with the little one then its bath time and bed time at 8 for the little one.
Then this is when i try to squeeze some sort of exercise in until 9pm. send the older one to bed, then i get myseld ready for bed, shower etc. then i watch tv til 1030-11 and go to bed.
Im tired just reading that

I can totally relate to all comments. I have a daughter who will be 3 in May and a 15 month old son. I am a teacher with a 25 minute commute to work. I have to get up at 4:50 to work out. I am sooo tired all of the time and hungry. My son is still Breastfeeding a lot at night so I am waking 3 times at least to nurse. It helps to hear I am not the only one. I need to loose at least 60 pounds!! I am going to walk on the treadmill all next week in the mornings before work!!