Getting exercise started is uhm difficult

Its very difficult when you first start out. I started slow and building up.
What about a jogging stroller for your 1 year old or a wagon so he cant run on the road.
and something like the wii fit or x-box kinect might be good for you, its a fun and easy way to get exercise in that dosnt kill you.

good luck and just keep on going slowly and it will get easier.

I don't see you make excuses. This is the reality of your life. If you can't find activities or options that fit into the reality of your life, then you won't be able to maintain it for an extended perios of time.

I know exactly how you feel. The first time I worked out with my trainer, I wanted to die. My chest hurt, I could barely breathe and I got so red faced that she was actually scared I was going to have a heart attack. The key is to take a minute or 2 to rest and regain your breathing but then continue. Don't stop completely and walk away. That first time, I stopped every 5 minutes to get some water and calm my racing heart but I continued until I needed to stop again. That's the only way you will build up your stamina and improve your cardio health. You should also get some small dumbells. I started with 5 pound ones. At least 2 times each week, you should do compound exercises with them ( for example: squat while curling the dumbells). Building muscle also helps to make you stronger.

Trust me... if you don't give up, it does get easier. I cna now do the entire hour with my trainer and I only stop 2-3 times for water but I don't lose my breath. We've even graduated me to 8 pound dumbells and 5 pound akle weights to keep me challenged. Feel free to add me as a friend and reach out any time you need some support. It's so hard to get on that right track but you can do it!!!

I have been using Leslie Sansone's walking dvds and they are great. You don't have to leave your home to do these exercises. You can purchase them at Wal-Mart or on her website. You do not need any special equipment. You can do 15 minutes at a time if that's all the time you have. They are absolutely wonderful. Good luck!!

Hi!
I am exactly where you are right now. My eating is perfect, i rarely stray off plan. But i find it very difficult to get going with exercise. I am a stay at home mom and find it hard to find the time. I live in ireland so the weather is often not good enough to get out for a walk. I am also the queen of excuses.

I am trying to do at least 15 mins of an exercise dvd every day. I'm going to keep doing 15 mins for a month cos they say it takes 30 days to build a habit dont they? and once it becomes a habit, i will increase the time by ten mins every few weeks so i dont shock myself! I can do anything for 15 mins right? and luckily, alot of the kids tv shows are about 20 mins! lol!

Please feel free to add me as a friend, maybe we can motivate each other! Good luck!

The biggest thing that I can suggest is find something that you enjoy doing. If you don't like it, especially with having such a hectic schedule, you won't do it. You will find an excuse. I'm like you. I work full time, I have two children, a hubby, house, two dogs, a cat, four fish and a turtle to take care of. There is NEVER enough time in the day to get everything done that you want to. But that's the key. You have to WANT to. I started out with Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. From warm up to cool down, it's less than 30 minutes. When I first started, I told myself that after EVERYTHING else that I do, I DESERVED 30 minutes out of every day to try to become the person I want to be. It was fun, it was quick, and it worked. Since starting my journey, I have lost 63 pounds. I am now a member of a gym that I attend at least 4 days a week. I found that the more I worked out, the more energy I had. And all of a sudden, I wasn't exhausted all of the time. I had time to come home, do homework with my daughter, make dinner, straighten up, play outside with the kids and dogs and still have "me" time. I get more done now than I did before when I had LESS time to work with.... LOL

You CAN do it. It's just a matter of finding what works for you! If you like the elliptical, and today you can only do 8 minutes - promise yourself that tomorrow, you'll go 8 and a half. Don't try to push yourself too much, but do push! You are capable of much more than you think!!! Feel free to friend me! Good Luck to ya honey. :happy:

when I first got started on this latest journey to a healthier me, I was at 243 lbs. I didn't feel like I could do ANYTHING! Someone suggested that I dance. Personally I love to dance! So, I'd put in a CD and dance for 10 - 15 mins. No one was around, so I didn't care what I looked like. And in no time, I found myself stretching...throwing my arms high, kicking my legs in all directions...because I knew it would increase my fitness level. Before I knew it, I was dancing for 30-45 minutes and sweating up a storm. I guess you could call it my own form of aerobics. But because I loved the music and was doing my own dance moves, it didn't seem like work.

Eventually I moved on to more structured workouts using DVD's. But I stuck with the dancing programs because that's what I loved (Zumba, Rockin' Body, etc.). It's only been two months, but I'm down 13 lbs and have added 30 min. walks (with a bit of running) to my workouts.

Just find something you enjoy and be consistent with it.

Have you considered swimming or taking a class, like yoga or pilates? They may seem like easy things to do, but I've found that doing a class with a good instructor helps, as well as choosing a workout that is a little out of the box helps with getting you back into the swing of working out. Popular classes in my area for yoga are something called 'hot yoga' where the room is really warm and they practice vinyasa yoga, which moves with each breath. While your chest won't be burning the same way as you would with conventional cardio, your muscles get a good workout and the heat helps you loosen up and get into the flow of the workout much easier. Moreover, you feel fantastic afterwards, tired, but totally fantastic, which helps you want to go back again and do the workout.

Walk Away the Pounds by Leslie Sansone is an at home walking program...many to choose from at Walmart and Target (and Amazon) around 10 bucks usually around 5 one mile walks. Easy to do, don't need a lot of room, 4 basic moves.
Good luck with your journey!

If you can get someone to look after the kids once a week, I highly recommend a team sport to get you back into exercise, that's how I did it! I was hopeless at team sports when I was at school, but I found a netball club near me specifically for women wanting a bit of fitness and fun. It doesn't really feel like exercise because it's so much fun, and playing with other people helps to keep you motivated. Good for the social life too!
From doing absolutely NO exercise, I started playing netball once a week, then twice a week when our team entered a league, now a year on I'm also kickboxing once or twice a week and training for a 10Km run! Admittedly, I don't have kids so don't have the same time pressures but as others have said before me, there are always ways and means to fit *something* in. After my first netball training session I was POOPED but gradually, my fitness levels improved and I'm now considered 'sporty'!!!!! Never thought I would hear myself described as that!!! Good luck!

It is very difficult to find time. I have two small children, so I know how you feel. Just try to get in what you can, when you can. Some things that you can do around the house- free weights, exercise dvds, chasing the kids out back, jumping jacks, sit-ups, push ups. I've been doing the 30 day shred DVD by Jillian Michaels. It's only about 20-25 minutes long and I've seen some nice results so far. Hope this helps!