Working Mom needing to lose weight

I can definitely relate to this. I have started talking a walk around where I work on my lunch break. I figured it's better that sitting at my desk reading trashy gossip sites ;-) I also have been really strict with myself in forcing me to go the the gym Saturday and Sunday. Like you said, an hour away is better than doing nothing. I feel so much better after taking that hour too!

I don't work out every day (I know I'm so bad). I take a couple days during the week and sometimes 1 during the weekend. When I first started I did Jillian Michaels DVDs in my living room. Pretty easy to do at home after the kiddos are in bed!!!

Maybe get up ealier in the mornings (I am not a morning person so I know this can be tough). Or maybe workout after they are in bed. Or workout during lunch as others have said. I have done all three (gym had showers and I was able to be gone hour + so I could take a quick shower).

I find that if I get up in the mornings, I can definitely get my workout in. If I wait until evening - it sometimes gets left out.

I like the above post. i'm in the same boat. I work a desk job and have a 8 month old. It's hard to do anything after work bc my fiance, his father, works evenings so it's just me to watch him. I would take him for walks but the weather in Jersey hasn't been the greatest. This has given me some ideas though. i think i could suck it up and do 1 early morning a week.

As a mom of 4 ages 7, 6, 4, & 2, I have limited time to exercise. I bought myself an elliptical and it seems to make exercise easier, because I don't have to find time to GO to the gym! I do all I need to with my kids, and when the homework, chores, laundry, etc, etc, is all done, and the kids are allowed their TV time, I get on the elliptical while they watch their show. I usually can squeak in 30 minutes. I do this 3 times a week, I alternate it with Jillian Micheal's 30 day shred, also 3 times a week, and one day I don't workout at all (usually Saturday). Hope this helps!

Well, I have a 22 month old little boy and one of the things I have started doing is getting up early to work out and get it out of the way for the day. My son isn't up yet....heck, the house is still asleep, but I feel great getting it done, I'm not taking any time away from my son or husband and I don't have to worry about NOT doing it later. Also, my husband and I take our son on a walk to visit our neighbor's horses and donkey in the evening and that burns even more calories. No, it doesn't get my heart rate up really, but a calorie is a calorie, right? Also...if you work somewhere where there are stairs...take a break every so often and go down and up as much as you can. I've started taking the stairs alot at work (I work on the 9th floor) and I really believe it's helping to keep the weight off. Good luck to you and I know you can do it!!!

I'm in the same boat I work 40 hours a week but I do take a hour lunch and we have a gym at work so I head down there then I take a quick shower and back to work.. I find it hard to squeeze it in at night with 6 kids and my fiance... but I have been going for walks and having them ride there bikes.. (so I don't have to walk as slow.. and sometimes you can jog to keep up with them) or we play the wii.. The kids also like when I bring out the work out DVD's then they work out right along with me... and I'm still spending time with the kids...

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I would suggest 30 day shred as welll. The results are amazing. I didn't lose much weight but lost 11 inches! Definitly take your measurements before starting so you can really see how much your body changes even if you don't lose alot of pounds.

I am also a working mom of two boys, age 5 and 2, with a desk job. They are my WORLD and I don't want to use my time with them to exercise. I usually do my eliptical in my basement at night AFTER they go to bed. It is actually quite nice. Me and Pandora have a date and it is kinda relaxing. I don't miss anytime with them and my hubby gets a while to watch whatever he wants

It's hard to find time when you work full time, my children like going outside for walks or riding their bikes. I find on days I don't have time to work out, if we can in the afternoon or after dinner just all of us go for a walk around the neighborhood. That way I'm with my kids and they get to be outside on their bikes or walking.

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!