Tips for Working from Home???

For one, replace your desk chair with a stability ball.

Hello!

I work from a virtual office, which means I am at home and sit on my butt all day. I work a full time and a 8 hour a week part-time job along with two classes I am taking and am planning a wedding with my fiance'. Any tips for burning calories while working from home, and any help for finding time to exercise?

(I do belong to a nearby gym, but I don't make it there often) I have started on a diet (Vemma products) and am sticking with it, but need help getting exercise in.

Thanks!

You can exercise, walk or go to a gym during your lunch break.
I would also recommend trying to get an Xbox with the Xbox kinect and some of the fitness games (Your shape fitness evolved 2012 is currently kicking my butt)

I go skating in the morning. And then sit at my desk all sweaty and stinky...my dogs don't mind. :-)

This is interesting -- I work from home completely as well and I find I have a lot more time to exercise, even with a LOT of freelance projects, a part-time job (also virtual) as well, charity stuff, a social life, business travel, etc.

It's so easy Just take the time you used to spend commuting in the morning, and devote it to a workout instead.

If you need help getting started, just sleep in workout clothes. I do that partially also because it means I won't sit around in my pajamas all day, haha!

I don't have a gym membership any more, and have invested in some low-cost equipment for working out at home. With no commute to the office, and no commute to the gym, I really don't have any excuses any more. Running is free (once you get some decent shoes), or you can get a treadmill or other equipment off Craigslist. It takes a little bit of cash and time to amass a collection of free weights, etc. but at the beginning you can get a cheapo set of 5-8-10 or something. Resistance bands cost about $5 at discount stores like TJ Maxx; you can find yoga mats and workout clothes there too.

Just get up and do it before you sit down! I find that freelance work especially can expand to take FOREVER, because it feels like you have forever to complete it, so force yourself to set a time limit for individual tasks.

I don't know if this is specific enough but I can share more tips. I love talking to other work at home types. This is the best way to work, for sure! Saves so much headache, time, and money on gas, work clothes, the occasional lunches out. I feel so, so lucky and grateful.

During your breaks- take a walk! Even if its only for 10 minutes it is better than nothing. Or do a couple sets of jumping jacks, crunches, etc.

Also there check out netflix, they have some exercise dvds on there.

Go out dancing with your fiance for a date night. Great way to get in exercise with out even really realizing it.

Good luck!!

i don't work at home but i am gone pretty much all day do to work...i do at home fitness workout programs which have completely changed my life. recently doing a P90x/insanity hybrid. no need to go to the gym and it only takes a quick 1 hour or less of your time each day.

During your lunch break go for a walk or start jogging.
Or trying doing workout dvds like Insanity.

I work from home as well.
Every hour I work one body part from this menu.
http://www.unique-bodyweight-exercises.com/index.html

And I own one those mini-trampolines that I jog on while talking on the phone or listening to boring conference calls.
It's GREAT!

I work from home a lot.
Before I did hardcore workouts daily, I used to do a lot of small things throughout the day as well.

I put a pullup bar in the pantry doorway. Everytime I walk past it, I do 5-10 pullups.

Everytime I get up to fill my water bottle, or use the bathroom, I do 20 pushups.

I have a long driveway, so spring out to the mailbox.

Plan your lunch hour to do 20 hardcore minutes of cardio and then eat at your desk if need be.

Really 1000 things you can do.

Holy Moly! I would love to work from home so I could work out at work (without the looks) Get off your bum!!

I work from home, and I think that's when I put on my most weight...wearing sweatpants every day and free access to a fridge all day didnt' do my any good. Since starting MFP I work out during my lunch...I either talk a walk or do a work out video.... and as someone said a stability ball does wonders.

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Since you work from home you can just break up your workout thoughout the day. Like little 10 min things here and there. It really adds up! And definately schedule some actual time for a full blown workout!

I do squats or calf raise while I make my coffee...I also get up at least once an hour to keep the blood flowing (do that in the office too)...I am saving the commute time, so I find it is actually easier to get exercise in!

You do not have to go to a gym to get a great workout. After doing the INSANITY video with no extra bells and whistles, I am finding that your own body weight can be used as a personal gym!! Invest in home videos, like P-90 or Insanity to name a few from Beachbody. Take advantage of your lunch breaks and get to work!!! If financially possible you may want to invest in a treadmill at home, or other workout equipment that you can do while working. Replacing your chair with a fitness ball… There is so much to try, use what you have and own it! Good Luck!