Working Mom needing to lose weight

Ok. here's my normal day, I'm sure someone here can relate!
Wake 5:30am (shower right away dressed by 6am)
Wake up 13 yr old twins by 6am
Leave house 6:30; arrive at work by 7:30 M-F
Leave work 4:30p
Home by around 5pm unless a stop at the store is needed.
Clean up house a little, get dinner started, around 6:30.
Eat by no later than 7pm; clean up after dinner until 8ish
Several days a week I work on computer doing my side business with husband, Ebay. Usually done by 9ish depending.
I try several days a week to get in our garage to ride the stationary bike for 30 minutes but some days it just doesn't happen.
I also LOVE LOVE my sports! I should work out during my beloved Blackhawks (in the playoffs!! Go Hawks!), Bulls or Michigan Wolverines football, but I'm usually trying to finish laundry or something during the games.

For work....I'm in large office (square foot wise not people wise) of only 3-4 people on any given day. My office is pretty big fortunately. So in order to get some kind of exercise in I try for the following;
(fyi we have no stairs here otherwise I would walk them always!)
Desk push ups try to get in at least 10-15 twice a day
Squats Still trying to accomplish at least 10 without keeling over! I'm short, you would think it's easier!!
**I keep a set of 1# hand weights in my drawer and pick them up to do curls, triceps, presses.

*********MIND YOU....I've tried to keep doing these things but somehow always fall off the chart! So I trying all over again...I like doing them but sometimes I forget!

If you are lucky enough to have an office with a door, just close it to get a 10 minute something in! You can can even log on the computer (if you're allowed to, if not use your own electronics) to youtube quick desk/office excercises!
Working out doesn't have to be done all at once. But think of this....if you do 10 minutes 3 times in your workday, that's 30 minutes. Then always, always include the work you do at home! I move so much when I'm cleaning I never considered it working out!
Hope I can help!
Good luck!

I, too, have a desk job. I bought a set of pedals from Walmart that I keep under my desk. I also have a couple of resistence bands and a 5lb weight that I keep on my desk to do arm exercises. Every little bit of extra movement helps!

Hi! I am new to this sight too, but in the 2 weeks I have started, I have been taking my kids for walks every evening after dinner. its done some good. But this past weekend Ive doubled my calories burned but playing bad minton in my front yard with my kids and a friend! its the best work out and the kids get to run out energy at the same time! Badminton to me doesnt even feel like a workout!

Leslie Sansone and workouts that are 20-30 minutes long that include circuit training for toning. I REALLY like Leslie Sansone walking..its easy and quick..15 minute mile..gets your heartrate up. Also stick to workouts you like doing. I have been doing a dance workout..I have so much fun with the music that I dont even realize how much time has passed. Hope you get what you need from your post/MFP supports. Best wishes!!

I'm able to work out consistently on Tuesdays and Thursdays because my little one stays the night at Grandma's house those nights. On weekends I try to get a workout in during her nap time on at least one of the days. I also wear a pedometer to track my steps taken during a day and set weekly goals for myself. I try to sneak a walk in at lunch time if it's nice enough out. Otherwise I pace around my house after my daughter is in bed to get up to my goal steps.

In a couple of weeks our daycare arrangement will change and I'll probably have to give up my Tues/Thurs nights while my hubby studies for the bar exam. I'm thinking about buying 30DS and doing that in the mornings.

I have a problem with people saying that they get up early in the morning to work out because it doesn't take away from their familly time. If I'm getting up an hour earlier that means I either lose and hour of sleep or I have to go to bed an hour earlier. I've learned I need sleep so losing sleep is a dealbreaker for me. That means that I'll have to start going to bed earlier. That won't take away from my time with my daughter directly, but it will mean that I'll have less time to get things done after she goes to bed. So I will likely spend a little less time playing with her and more time doing dishes, etc between work and her bedtime. Also, that cuts into quality time with the hubby. So it absolutely still takes time away from my family....

BTW, anyone feel free to add me if you'd like!

I have a desk job as well. I try to spend at least 20 minutes of my lunch hour walking outside. This combined with better eating choices (I should by stock in whatever company makes Progresso soups) is helping me to drop some pounds.
Do you have a chance to play with your kids in an active way?