W00dyPerry
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So...When do you find the time?
Thank you all for your suggestions Very Happy
posted 18 Mar 2019, 09:02
So...When do you find the time?
immort777 wrote:
Well, to be honest, if what you need is to lose weight, DIET comes first, workout comes last.

I lost most the weight in the 9 months before I even started working out.
I agree with the comment that if you're tired, then you need to listen to your body. HOWEVER, exercise gives you extra energy. Make some trials and find what works for you. Listening to your body is an ongoing learning process!

I'm wondering if a change in your way of eating will also help to feel less tired or help ameliorate your condition? I'm no expert so don't listen too much to me, I'm just thinking out loud.

Good luck!



I am actually working on my diet right now. I read an article that said if you're anxious about fitting an exercise schedule into your busy life, just hold off for a while and focus on diet. While I agree with this approach, I am going to have to start adding some exercise into my life if I want to improve my results. I was just curious on how every other busy parent fits it into their lives.
posted 12 Mar 2019, 07:24
So...When do you find the time?
Dee_T wrote:
Sleep is more important than anything else, if your body is telling you that you need it, you need it!

One thing that may make a difference is taking walks on breaks. If you don't take breaks, start taking them. They are yours by law, and it will help you physically and mentally to get away for 10-15 minutes a couple of times a day.

Can your husband take care of the morning chores 2x per week and you get in a workout before work? That is when you will have the most energy, and it may help you all day long.




Unfortunately, my husband wakes up at 4am to get to work. He is gone by the time I get up to get ready for work. We work at the same place, he just starts earlier than I do. I would prefer to work out before work. I used to before I got a full time job. I always felt the most energized and accomplished after a morning work out.
posted 12 Mar 2019, 07:20
So...When do you find the time?
Thanks to both of you!

I have hypothyroidism, which makes me more tired than usual. If I take my medicine regularly I can get away with a couple hours less of sleep.

You're right though. I need some me time. I think I usually feel selfish taking me time because I tend to rely on my husbands help A LOT. He is very helpful with our daughter, but I get lazy and I think I sometimes ask him for help too much (usually on things that I am highly capable of doing). We just need to find that balance as a family. That is sort of why we started taking turns picking her up after work. He goes to the gym more often than I do so I offered to pick her up M, W, F. Ideally I would go to the gym on T, TH, S. But By the time I get off I'm pooped.

I think I will try doing small workouts in my living room after we put the baby down. That's something easy that DH and I can do together without having to leave the house.
posted 11 Mar 2019, 08:29
So...When do you find the time?
I just had a baby this past June. Pre-baby I weighed 215lbs. I currently weigh 235lbs (Something I never thought I'd say out loud, but here we are). Before my pregnancy, I knew I had to lose weight, but I worked a full time job with a very busy and inconsistent schedule. I felt like I didn't have the time to get to the gym or meal prep. Now, I have a super consistent schedule but I feel like there is not enough time in the day to do everything I need to do and take care of myself!

I know I will probably have to make some sacrifices, but the biggest one I don't want to make is giving up time with my dear daughter. I love spending time with her and my husband. I just really don't want to sacrifice that time.

Here is my regular schedule. Maybe one of you will be frank with me and tell me what I already know, but sometimes that is all someone needs to get the ball rolling.

5:00am-6:30am -wake up, pack lunch, make breakfast to go, get babygirl ready to go to babysitters

6:30am-7:00am- driving to work

7:00am-3:30pm- Work

3:30pm-4:00pm- Pick up baby girl (M, W, F), Drive Home (T, TH)

4:00pm-6:30pm- Cook dinner, Eat dinner

6:30pm-7:30pm- Get DD ready for bed

Then by this time I'm ready for bed.

I know. I know...I just need to let my hubby put her to bed 3 days a week and go to the gym after dinner time. LOL

If you have any ideas, tricks, or just some simple words of advice or comfort please let me know.


posted 08 Mar 2019, 14:23
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