Problem finding time to exercise

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  • ebbtide71
    ebbtide71 Posts: 1
    you know the thing I find more 'maintainable' than anything is 'incidental' exercising, walking to the shops with the kids instead of driving, going with them to the playground and running around like a maniac (OK so yours may be too old for that ), bike rides with them on the weekend instead of driving somewhere with them. Try and add one thing a week, then once you get used to that - add another.
    I too am very busy, I work full time, I have two kids (3 and 6), hubby studies and takes the kids plus he works at night.
    The biggest thing that makes me fit is I used to do karate - for years I trained and since having kids missed it, but my daughter found my old trophies and decided she wanted to do it too.....now I'm an instructor and she's in my class ;) perhaps you can find a sport that at least one kid does and try it out too? Your kids are old enough that if you find a sport that you love say netball - they could go along with you and watch. Even if they don't like it they can get over it - it's not all about them (even though they are teeenagers lol)
    Saying you don't have enough time is not the reason, just an excuse, you have to get the motivation, mentally decide you want to do it - then you will FIND the time. You're worth it and your health is worth it.
  • annagrace51
    annagrace51 Posts: 12
    work out vidoes...to do at home...
  • jjnt007
    jjnt007 Posts: 302 Member
    Try to do 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels. 26 minutes and you can do it at home.
  • fmbomzo
    fmbomzo Posts: 382 Member
    I have a variety of workout videos so that I can work out on demand and not get bored. I do the Supreme 90 Day system (on day 63) which only requires a stability ball and a few sets of hand weights. I also do Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds videos. She has a 30-min 2 mile walk in the program that I do in my living room and it require very little space. That's a 4 mph clip, which isn't bad for an indoor activity.

    I also have a few Jillian Michael's DVDs and The Firm DVDs and Tae Bo.

    If you want to get outdoors, take the kids with you and use that time to "catch up" on things with them as well.
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I was babysitting at 13. It's old enough to be along for 30-60 minutes while you go workout. And it's certainly old enough to be active with you.


    I was baby-sitting many kids by the time I was 13, but times are different.

    If your family is anything like mine was when the kids were that age I do understand your road-blocks, they get so busy. Unfortunately you’re going to have to get up earlier or stay up later.
  • xlolitabandita
    xlolitabandita Posts: 242
    POP Pilates on youtube...She's awesome and it's free!
  • jesterx888
    jesterx888 Posts: 181
    Just like jomalone2, I had to MAKE time for it......For me that means getting up at 4:30....
  • laken87
    laken87 Posts: 11 Member
    if the kids are little,workout during nap time. if they are older,i'm sure they will survive for 30-45 mins without mom. i'm pretty sure you have a tv,during commercial break do a little something. for the average 30 minute show,there are 10-15 minutes of breaks. take the kids outside,even if ya'll just run around and play tag;it's better than doing nothing all day. Time won't find you,you have to find it.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    stop with the excuses!
    i work full time AND go to school full time and still find the time!
  • TunkJ
    TunkJ Posts: 1
    I'm glad to see this post. I've been trying to work out for the last two weeks. My husband is never home (deployed, again) and I have two kids. My littlest is 15 months and has been SO needy lately. She's also still nursing on demand too. I bought 30 Day Shred and have been dying to actually be able to finish it in ONE go. I have a big issue with my workout being interrupted. The last two weeks, I can't seem to get more than 10 minutes in without someone crying or needing something. It's very frustrating because once I get going, I really get into it. I enjoy working out but it's just getting started that is the hard part. So, when I have to stop halfway through, it really sucks the motivation right out of me. I have been making time to take the kids on walks in the afternoon as well which has been really nice. One on a scooter/bike. One in the stroller. I just want to do "more"!!! I think I'll take the waking up early advice. As much as my body is screaming "Nooooo!" lol It will be worth it in the end run.
  • sloanie1
    sloanie1 Posts: 276 Member
    I was babysitting at 13. It's old enough to be along for 30-60 minutes while you go workout. And it's certainly old enough to be active with you.

    Agreed!!! I was babysitting around my neighbourhood and getting paid at 12!
  • holleysings
    holleysings Posts: 664 Member
    Thanks everyone.... Yes i guess i could get up earlier but we all leave the house about 7:30 so would need to be up early. Children are 13 and 11, so not tiny but still not really old enough to leave on their own. would love a running machine in the garage... will have to ask for one for my birthday :) I

    My mom left me alone starting at age 11 for a couple hours at a time and I had to watch 3 younger kids! We all survived, no one ever got hurt, and that was before cellphones were widely used. Your kids would probably be fine if you went for a run or to the gym for an hour.
  • jenessae
    jenessae Posts: 23
    I get the not having time but, as someone else said, when you really want it, you'll make time. I have 3 boys 8,9,15 a husband and a full time job. I have to be at work at 7am the ONLY time I have is early morning I get up at 4:30am to make it work because that's how bad I want it.
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
    If the kids are in sports activities, maybe you could walk or jog around the field while they're engaged. I took my children hiking a lot when they were young. Use bug spray on the feet and legs. We encountered a lot of ticks on one excursion. They're old enough for biking with you, too. :ohwell:
  • akaporn
    akaporn Posts: 231 Member
    4:30am every day for 2-3 years already.... I work long hour too (6:30a-8p) +50mi away. Trust me, try it for at least 1 week. It will make you feel like a winner and get you start a new day in a very very positive way.
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
    I have to make time, so I tell the hubby when he comes home that I am going running, and trust me, i go to school, have a 3 and a half month old, and am looking for a full time job. I also work out before i go to bed...you can do it :)
  • Storey621
    Storey621 Posts: 82 Member
    I do not have kids so I don't know how difficult it is to work out around multiple schedules. However, I am married, going to school, working full time and I have been able find time to work out. It is definitely hard and discipline is a neccesity. It used to be that once I got off work I didn't want to do anything else but go home. But my husband knows how important working out is in my life and we've both made sacrafices so I can reach my goal weights. If you want it bad enough you can work to make it happen.
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    My 12 year old step daughter sometimes babysits our 2, 6, 7, and 8 year old so I can get a run when DH is working. She also runs with DH when he goes. In fact, sometimes we take all the older kids with their bikes, put the 2 year old in the jogging stroller and DH and I run while the kids ride... we also have a gym set up in the basement and I work out there after the kids go to bed if DH is working.
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    Purchase a workout DVD so you can pop it anytime whenever the kids are sleeping or early in the morning. There are lots of workout DVD's available that you can choose from: Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Insanity, 30DS etc.

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