Any working Mommas trying to find time to exercise?

I have just read about T-Tapp. It is a quick non jarring exercise that is good for total fitness. Good luck. I bought my cd on amazon. I heard about it on Nebraska Public Television

Hello all the working Moms out there! I work full-time, mother of an 8 and 4 year old, and do a lot of volunteer work so we keep busy. I fell off the MFP wagon for a few months and regained all the weight I lost, so here I am again, starting over. I lost about a pound a week as long as i was sticking to MFP and logging my food and exercise so hopefully it will work again this time

It is so hard to find time to exercise and so easy to sneak in extra empty calories while packing kids' lunches, serving them food, running them to activities, etc! I find that I snack more when I am not exercising. here are some ways I try to fit exercise into my day:
Eat lunch at my desk, and then walk for 30 mins around the office block and neigborhood or take two 15-min brisk walks. If you can find a walking buddy at work it will make it easier for you to stick to it.
I like Walk Away the Pounds too, with some light weights.
When my kid is at an activity (dance class, t-ball), I wear my tennis shoes and go for a 30 - 45 min walk.
Always park at the furthest parking spot (if safe) and take the stairs. My office is on the 5th floor.
Find a gym with childcare so you can work out - my gym has childcare for $5/month unlimited.
Ask the hubby/ partner to watch the kids on the weekends so you can go to an exercise class or do strength training
if your kids are old enough, they can ride their bikes/ trikes in the evenings after dinner and you can walk.

good luck! Now I need to get back to practice what I preach :-) thanks for all the support.

Hi there!! I know how you girls feel. It's so hard isn't it? No lack of desire (well, sometimes) but just many pulls of time be that two lively small boys, shift work, family, husband....need to conjure up more hours.

One little thing that might interest...maybe it's silly but it has been a recent lightbulb for me - i try to make any travelling about part of my exercise plan i.e walk/cycle on the school run whatever the weather, cycle to work - 10miles (I'm proud!) or jog to Zumba. If I can 'travel exercise' this has got to help doesn't it? I know there is no weights or ab crunches but I find it almost impossible to the gym consistently.

Any ideas gratefully received for exercise tips AND tips on what to do when you've exercised and feel hungry! I think the advice is don't stuff your face just because you've been for a half hour jog.

And lastly, I do night shifts - I know it is crazy but I'm stuck with them for now - so at 3am how do I keep away from the tuck shop with its 'healthy' (full of sugar cereal bars), naughty chocolate and 'getting through the shift' crisps.

All advice, support and stories welcome....and will be returned!
T

Hi. I am a 27 yr old mother of four children(7yr, 5yr, 3 yr, and 8 month). I work full time and then come home to a loud hectic house! Its hard to find time to do anything for myself but I am making time for it even if it is only a few times a week. Feel free to add me if you like!