Does anyone else find it difficult to....?

Question

stick to their workouts? I used to be in great shape and looked forward to working out. Ever since I had a child (he's 17 months now), I've had no motivation. I don't have the time either. Does it get better? What's wrong with me? I look fat and I'm not even doing anything about it.

Answer 1

I had the same problem. my son is now 10 months old, and I was in rock solid shape before him too.. I'm not back there yet, but I find the key is in the routine... I found that by forcing myself back into a routine of doing cardio at least 4 times a week, I feel much better. it even makes me crave healthier foods, and want to work out more. good luck!

Answer 2

well my brothers girlfriend had 2 kids with him the 1st is 2yrs the second 11mth.she was a skinny chick. and she gained weight some people gain the weight and lose it. since u had a baby u know u dnt have time and its harder becuz u have a kid. so u probally dont try because u know u dont have time.u have a child to take care of so the only thing on your mind is your child. as s/he gets older then u can go out 2 the gym.in the mean time just do some 5crunches and 10 push ups, and 20 jumping jacks. u wont see results untill a lot later becase u build muscle and then your new muscle burns the fat.

Answer 3

i agree! i too have had a hard time getting motivated to do stuff, and my girl is 18 months old. i find that every night we go for a walk, even if it is around the block...just 10 minutes of something a day helps. at night, use cleaning time as a workout, instead of bending over to pick up the toys, try doing squats instead. when you are cooking, take a can of veggies in each hand and use them as weights. just little things help, you may not notice it but it definetly shows!!!!

Answer 4

I know what your saying- when your in the normal routine of going and working out you feel great, look great and keep motivated but then you start missing one session here and then 2 sessions turn to 3, 4, 5 and then it's hard to get back into the gym! I need to get off my duff too... ;o)

Answer 5

I know the feeling, having a kid takes it out of a woman. It only got more difficult for me until I went to work at a nursing home. I was on my feet 8-12-sometimes 16 hours a day. That took the weight off fast!

Answer 6

Nope. I'm motivated. I only gained 13-16 lbs during my pregnancy, and lost it immediately. Whenever I have gotten a bit chubby in my life, I just looked at myself naked in the mirror, and I was motivated!

Plus I love working out, even though I get really tired and "when am i gonna be done?" keeps passing through my head.

I'm in better shape now than I was before. I wasn't fat before my child, but I wasn't in shape; I was just skinny.

Now, just 5 months later, I'm skinny, and toned.

Answer 7

there's nothing wrong with you. haveing a child takes a lit out of you. m daughter is now 7 and i am still finding it hard to stick to a workout plan. you can ind ways to workout with your son though. use him as a weight...babies loved being picked up....turn it into an excersice. put him in his walker and do sit up and peek a boo at the same time

Answer 8

Depends on many factors.
Your baby is using up all your energy, for one.
Try to go to bed earlier and getting up earlier, maybe you can work-out while baby is still asleep and you are fresh for the day.

Motivation is all a state-of-mind thing, you have to "will" yourself back in to motovation. Make the time. Give yourself rewards for working out... but not sweets! Like a movie rental or something.

Answer 9

I don't have a child and I have no motivation. Its normal.