Any stay-at-home Moms out there?

BethMamma
BethMamma Posts: 4
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I'm 28 and I stay at home with my 3 and 1 year old kids. I love them, but they make it hard to work out! We are busy, busy, BUSY! I could really use some support and motivation to keep me going.
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  • tinana_RN
    tinana_RN Posts: 541 Member
    I work 2 days a week and am home with our kids (ages 2 and 4) the other 5 days :) They DO make it harder to work out, but I try to involve them to keep them occupied-- walking, Wii fit, Jillian Michaels DVDs-- they try to play along and usually lose interest-- lol
  • lyndall5311
    lyndall5311 Posts: 146 Member
    Hi,

    Im also a SAHM, to my 3 kids 6yo son, 4yo daughter and 2yo daughter. i also run a family day care business, so am also very busy.

    Ive just sent you a friend request, thought we could motivate each other.

    Cheers, Lyndall :smile:
  • Mamax8
    Mamax8 Posts: 1
    I am a stay at home mom of 8 but 4 are now grown and I have 4 more I'm home with now and it's exhausting ,people say well you don't really have a job ya right hardest job ever but I'm glad I've been here for my children
  • jules0516
    jules0516 Posts: 158
    You can add me if you want..I'm a SAHM- I have 2 kids and take care of 2 more..I also home school them..I've started making the older ones work out with me, but they still eat ALLL day long :grumble:
  • vsay215
    vsay215 Posts: 44 Member
    I belong to a gym that has babysitting. I used to take them with me. I was able to work out and they met friends.
  • mrscapamerica
    mrscapamerica Posts: 67
    I'm also a stay at home mom right now. It is definitely hard to find the time to work out. I try to take a walk with my daughter and puppy every couple days. It may not be a lot but it does keep me more active. I wish I could spend time at the gym but that is just not going to happen any time soon.
  • darlenem12
    darlenem12 Posts: 18
    Hi I am a stay at home mom also and I know how hard it is, maybe you can find a gym with a daycare, and if not, there are some good workout videos that you can start with maybe when your kids are napping. my daughter is in school so now it's easier for me. But whatever you do don't give up cuz you'll end up gaining weight I know cuz that is what I did, and I put alot of weight on which is going to take sometime to get off. Good luck with your decision, I wish you the best.
  • emmymae22
    emmymae22 Posts: 206
    I'm a stay-at-home mommy to 4 year-old twins...I'm very lucky though because my gym has a babysitting service. I can drop them off for a buck a piece and let them play with other kiddos while I do Zumba or Turbo.
  • slepygrl
    slepygrl Posts: 249 Member
    I'm a SAHM I have a 7 y/o and 2 3 y/o's. Our gym have FANTASTIC childcare. My kids love going.
  • pamelak5
    pamelak5 Posts: 327 Member
    I work outside the home, but a couple things that help when I am home - be ready to start working out as soon as everyone is asleep - morning, nap or night! For mornings, I keep my gym clothes out. For afternoons, I will already be in my workout clothes and have a DVD ready to go. Do you have a double stroller? I found some steep hills by my house and couldn't believe how hard it was to push just the single stroller!
  • BHRussell
    BHRussell Posts: 83 Member
    Not m here... but I am a single Mom of a 13, 10, 7 and 1 year old, and I home school. It is all me. I gained 100# with my last and I am 25 pounds away from old overweight self. However I want more, 100#s more. I know I can do it.
  • BethMamma
    BethMamma Posts: 4
    That is so true! I think we should have the highest paid job on the planet! But we're the lucky ones to spend so much time with our kids. Go you for raising 8 children!! I admire you. I think it's hard to have two haha! Hang in there with working out. The hard thing is making time for ourselves since we're always worrying about what everyone else needs. But we deserve it :)
  • ACB42
    ACB42 Posts: 40 Member
    I work 2 days/week, but am a SAHM the rest of the time. My kids are 5 and 3. When I work out, it's generally after the kids have gone to bed. It works for me because I am a night owl, anyway. We are about to join the YMCA for the summer, and my plan is to tell the kids that they are going in the childcare room for the first hour while I exercise. If they behave, then we'll go swimming afterward. We'll be there 2-3 days/week this summer, so that will help a lot!
  • littlecaponey2
    littlecaponey2 Posts: 143 Member
    I'm a SAHM, have been for 10 years. I have three kids.....10, 7, and 5. I just started going to the gym 6 days a week and feel like I have finally started coming up for air after 10 years. I have survived for 10 years and now I am up and seeing the light again adn putting me on the list. Feels Great! Add me if you would like....
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    I'm not a stay at home mom, but when I'm not at work it's hard to tear myself away from my kids - the solution? I get up at 5 everyday to get a good workout in before they wake up, then I'm completely available to get them up and dressed and off to school, and when they get home shortly after I get home from work, I'm 100% there for them because my workout is already done.
  • jessgarr27
    jessgarr27 Posts: 78
    Ima stay at mommy of 3 year old twin boys their brother is 8 and he's in school full time; I work out at 24 hour fitness 6 days a week gives me a lil time away from them LOL .. but I have no mfp friends Idk how to add people so send a req if u want ... I also work out at home when I get home from the gym everyday LOL I'm always moving I swear... Good luck to ya tho I know its tough being a stay at home mom
  • tmte1207
    tmte1207 Posts: 22
    I'm a SAHM to two little ones, ages 3 and 5. I work out every morning and the kids go with me. They love going and love cheering me on when I'm going through and doing my thing. Love it and love that I'm leading by example for them! :) Feel free to add me as a friend if you want!!
  • darrcn5
    darrcn5 Posts: 495 Member
    I am! My little man is 16 months old. The jogging stroller is a miracle for me; he actually likes riding in it and I can get a run or walk in. I ran the steps at the playground today to get a little extra cardio in :)
  • Mommareed4
    Mommareed4 Posts: 144
    I am a stay at home mom of a 6,5, 3 1/2 & almost 2 yr old..i work out when my oldest goes to kindergarden and my youngest is taking her nap..i try to get my boys (middle age) to watch a movie..if not they just watch me lol
  • adelineclarke
    adelineclarke Posts: 4
    Lucky you
  • wishn2binAZ
    wishn2binAZ Posts: 40 Member
    I'm a stay home mom with 2 boys and run a home daycare. I talk all the kids on a walk in the morning and then when nap comes around, I try to squeeze in Zumba on the Wii, treadmill or a workout dvd. Doesn't always happen with the baby I watch but we make do. Feel free to add me :)
  • darlenem12
    darlenem12 Posts: 18
    So true not enough credit for mothers who sacrifice everything for their kids.The hardest job ever and the most rewarding, I have a 23yr old and a 9 yr. old I'm glad my 1st kid turned out good and is an adult now lol!
  • jfaure23
    jfaure23 Posts: 114 Member
    Hi! I'm a mom of 3 boys (8, 4 and 6mos). I work out 6 days a week by scheduling it in. After the oldest is gone to school, baby is fed and put into crib, and the 4 year old comes down with me and plays while I do a JM workout. I keep the workouts to 30minutes (thank you JM for that!) then go up and shower. It works out splendidly for me. If I don't get a chance to do it in the morning, I do it in the evening when the kids are in bed. There is always time, but you've got to pencil it in.

    Friend me if you'd like motivation :)
  • SpydrMnky27
    SpydrMnky27 Posts: 381 Member
    I'm a SAHM! I have a 6 year old and a 2 year old. My oldest knows that I need my time to workout but he's more than welcome to join me. My crazy 2 year old is a different story. Usually he is pretty good with letting me workout but sometimes he just wants my attention all day and I can't break away. Those days I just use him as my weight and I'll do lots of squats and lunges and lift him in the air repeatedly for an upper body workout. Also, I just dance around and make for him but I make sure to keep my HR up. If I have to break it up into a few 10 minute workouts throughout the day then that's what I do. It's definitely not ideal but at least it's something. I wish I could go to a gym with a daycare but my 2 year old is not having it.
  • PrfctGdess
    PrfctGdess Posts: 257
    Yup, you're not alone. :smile: My boys are 5, 3, and 21 months. :happy: you can do it!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I am currently a stay at home mom, but my son is in school all day! That leaves me very open for exercise! That said, when I was working full time, plus commuting 2 hours a day I just fit in exercise when I could. Definitely try to get them involved. My son would start doing a DVD with me and then get bored and just lay on the treadmill watching me and commenting on my poor form, haha :) But now that he's a little older (6), we play tennis together, soccer, run. Just do fun things with them to start and see what you can fit in. Also consider taking an hour for yourself when Daddy gets home or after dinner. One on one time with Daddy is good for them too!

    Edited to add, you can add me as a friend if you'd like!
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
    i have a 3 year old. i have a weekend job but monday through friday hes all mine. i do zumba and although hes three, he gets involved. we walk around the neighborhood which he loves. if you have a pool or trampoline thats some exercise. i try to get the exercise in while hes taking a nap. also i crank up the tunes and we dance together. feel free to add me.
  • Calliesmom1
    Calliesmom1 Posts: 78
    ME!!! i stay at home with my one yr old daughter. i try to do something during her nap time. I have a stationary bike but you can get a dvd. EVERYONE ADD ME
  • KatFierce
    KatFierce Posts: 252 Member
    Im a 22 yr old SAHM to a 3 yr old boy and 8 month old boy. It makes it so hard between taking care of all their needs, cooking cleaning etc, breastfeeding and Im in Cosmetology school 4 nights a week. I started this journey while pregnant with baby number 2 to keep my weight gain under control. Baby was born in September I have lost 68lbs since the day I went in to deliver ( 242lbs down to 173). I use my treadmill when I can, do exercise DVDs, walk with the kids in the stroller. But honestly MOST of what Ive done has been through changing my eating habits, as exercise time is HARD to come by.
    Can ALWAYS use more friends anyone feel free to add me :)
  • lilcupcake213
    lilcupcake213 Posts: 545 Member
    I'm a stay at home mom to 3 kids- my son is 5, my daughter is 4, and my littlest girl is 13 months. It's deff. hard to find time for yourself but once I got on a schedule of working out at night when the kiddies are asleep..i lost 20 lbs and am still working out every night. it's really important to find time to take care of yourself, because if you dont take care of yourself who is gonna take care of your little angels =) feel free to add me for support

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