When Do You Exercise?

[Ariana]

When do you all find time to exercise? I feel so lazy and tired at the beginning and end of each day that I have completely stopped exercising and as you can imagine I have slowly gained about 20 pounds over this past year I don't even have kids 3 mornings a week but I use that time to catch up on cleaning/laundry/shopping.

How do you do it? What do you do for exercise? Help me

[Rockgirl]

I run or go to the gym at 5 AM. It's the only time that works for me. At first it's hard to get up that early, but it gets easier. And the hardest part is rolling out of bed--the rest is easy!

[Michael]

Usually early in the morning or around sunset. Just taking a 15 minute walk can get your metabolism moving. I also start out the day with Dr Schultz's SuperFood which keeps me going. I'll even take it again in the afternoon.

[Febby]

I ride my horse 4-5 days per week (after work or during the day on weekends). I used to jog, but it gets dark so early now and I don't like running in the dark. I also leave for work at sunrise so same problem in the morning.

And I have the bad eating habit of not eating when I'm busy or have been busy, which has me eating minimal amounts during the day, and then I go home and lay down and usually microwave some rice.

[midaycare]

I used to be an exercise queen. Then I gained weight - while exercising. Real weight, real pant sizes. I went from a 6 to a 10. All the while nothing changed.

So I saw a nutritionist- who said I ate excellent - and she had me add in weights. I gained more weight and went to a size 12.

I was very frustrated and saw the doctor - many times. Low carb, high fat diets make the weight fall off me, but not crazy low carb. Lower than 100 grams per day.

Now I might walk a few times a week, but really, I'm very active in the daycare and with DH and DS. It's not a priority anymore, and I feel really good

[Unregistered]

I used to be an exercise queen. Then I gained weight - while exercising. Real weight, real pant sizes. I went from a 6 to a 10. All the while nothing changed.

So I saw a nutritionist- who said I ate excellent - and she had me add in weights. I gained more weight and went to a size 12.

I was very frustrated and saw the doctor - many times. Low carb, high fat diets make the weight fall off me, but not crazy low carb. Lower than 100 grams per day.

Now I might walk a few times a week, but really, I'm very active in the daycare and with DH and DS. It's not a priority anymore, and I feel really good

My mom was a big women. I'm talking almost 400lbs before she died. Not like she become 400 and died. She was about 400lbs for almost 20 years. I think some bodies are just more prone to putting it one. She ate a lot, but rarely junk and HATED sweets. Everyone in the family was skinny. Her siblings, her parents, even extended family except for one aunt who was about 500lbs. With both these women (my mom and great aunt), they could exercise and lived to be very old. My great aunt was very fluffy. My mom had fat, but she a tone to her.

[childcaremom]

When do you all find time to exercise? I feel so lazy and tired at the beginning and end of each day that I have completely stopped exercising and as you can imagine I have slowly gained about 20 pounds over this past year I don't even have kids 3 mornings a week but I use that time to catch up on cleaning/laundry/shopping.

How do you do it? What do you do for exercise? Help me

The best times for me are mornings. I used to get up and head to the gym for 5 am. Now I'm trying to get out after dinner for a walk.

I gained some weight this past year, as well, so am making it a priority to get it off. I feel better when I'm more active, too. We spend a lot of time outside so I make sure i'm always moving with the dcks. I try to fit in my yoga at some point during the day (usually rest time).

Good luck! It's not easy getting started but once you make the commitment and get going, you will miss it when it doesn't happen.

[Annalee]

30 minutes walking in the evening....usually on the treadmill since the time has changed...I don't necessarily do it to lose weight but it sure makes me feel tons better.....a great stress relief.....the best is when I can walk outdoors....I love just walking and clearing my head when there is nothing but me and the road! Even if cars are flying by, I just tune all that out......great therapy for stress relief!

[momofsix]

I'm really struggling with this too. I'm so afraid of tripping and falling over something in the dark while running. It's dark before 5:30 here now I hate running on the treadmill, mine is so old and LOUD, but that's what I've been doing lately. I generally try to hop on as soon as the kids leave-family dinner either waits or they can eat without me...I've got a 25k coming up in the spring I need to train for so I really can't not run.
If i had 3 mornings a week free that would be my dream! Use at least half an hour for exercise and you'll still have time for the other stuff. Starting is the hardest part, once you get going you'll be so glad you did!

[Rockgirl]

I'm really struggling with this too. I'm so afraid of tripping and falling over something in the dark while running. It's dark before 5:30 here now I hate running on the treadmill, mine is so old and LOUD, but that's what I've been doing lately. I generally try to hop on as soon as the kids leave-family dinner either waits or they can eat without me...I've got a 25k coming up in the spring I need to train for so I really can't not run.
If i had 3 mornings a week free that would be my dream! Use at least half an hour for exercise and you'll still have time for the other stuff. Starting is the hardest part, once you get going you'll be so glad you did!

I so understand this! I try to always be training for something....I need a goal to keep me going. I've been running at 5 AM for a few years now, but I run with at least one other person, sometimes more. We stick to the major streets because they are well-lit, and we wear LED reflective vests. I really enjoy it!

[Unregistered]

Running up and downstairs in the morning bringing supplies needed for day down.

Lifting munchkins in and out of pack n play & on and off change tables.

Hokie Pokie, Head & Shoulder, Knees & Toes and other goofy dancing with kids.

Hauling the youngest two up and down stairs for outside time.

While outside sprinting across yard to keep toddlers away from swing set and off picnic tables etc.

Loading and unloading Quad stroller with kids and going for walks.

[daycare]

When do you all find time to exercise? I feel so lazy and tired at the beginning and end of each day that I have completely stopped exercising and as you can imagine I have slowly gained about 20 pounds over this past year I don't even have kids 3 mornings a week but I use that time to catch up on cleaning/laundry/shopping.

How do you do it? What do you do for exercise? Help me

you have to find something that you like to do and make it a daily habit.

what interest you? do you like running? jogging? walking etc.

once you find out what it is that you like to do then you will find what time of the day most interest you to do these things.

I like lifting weights, so for me it's first thing in the morning and I run at night. Well before I injured myself I ran at night, but that is my schedule every day. I don't miss a day ever. You need to form a new habit and get yourself past the 30 day mark of consistency. then it will happen as naturally as sleeping.

do you like to join gym? a lot of the women here like to do that dancing class, it looks like a ton of fun, but I have two left feet so I just admire from afar.

[permanentvacation]

In the morning before daycare, at night before bed, during nap time, and during free play time at daycare.

I walk on my treadmill, ride my stationary exercise bike, and lift weights on my home gym in my basement during nap time. We are legally allowed to be on another floor in the house while the kids are asleep. I also bought things that I can use to exercise with that can be used while I'm watching the kids during free play. Inside, I have a mini-bicycle. It's just the pedals. I sit in my desk chair and peddle away while the kids are playing. I also have one free weight that I use to do arm curls, wrist curls, and whatever it's called when you hold the dumbbell in your hand, start with your arm straight in the air like you're raising your hand in school, then bend your arm to put the dumbbell to the top of your back. I also have an exercise resistance band that I use and hand squeeze things that work on your hand muscles.

Outside, on my porch, I have a mini-trampoline that I jump on while the kids are playing.

Since I don't sweat too much while doing the exercising I just told you about, I can do them during the daycare day without needing to take a shower. I am still doing my job completely legally (regarding going in the basement during nap time), and I am monitoring the children as well as talking with them during free play and outdoor play.

Between exercising and working at my 2 new part-time jobs (which keep me moving at work and keep me away from my refrigerator!), I've lost 16 pounds in the past 3 weeks!

[Blackcat31]

Running up and downstairs in the morning bringing supplies needed for day down.

Lifting munchkins in and out of pack n play & on and off change tables.

Hokie Pokie, Head & Shoulder, Knees & Toes and other goofy dancing with kids.

Hauling the youngest two up and down stairs for outside time.

While outside sprinting across yard to keep toddlers away from swing set and off picnic tables etc.

Loading and unloading Quad stroller with kids and going for walks.

I used to think this too but then I found out that once your body becomes accustomed to doing those activities, it becomes normal activity for your body and not considered "exercise" to lose weight.

You have to raise your heart rate for at least 10 minutes* before your body burns more calories than it is used to doing on a daily basis. *(I'm pretty sure that is the #)

[daycare]

I used to think this too but then I found out that once your body becomes accustomed to doing those activities, it becomes normal activity for your body and not considered "exercise" to lose weight.

You have to raise your heart rate for at least 10 minutes* before your body burns more calories than it is used to doing on a daily basis. *(I'm pretty sure that is the #)

yes you are correct!!