Exercise???

Question

I have 3 children, one of which is a baby. My schedule is very busy. I have a hard time finding time to exercise. As a result, I am starting to put on some weight, and I hate it! The only time I can workout is at 6:30 in the morning. My problem is that my baby hasn't been sleeping at night, due to teething. She only wants me for comfort. I have been so tired, that I haven't been able to get up in the morning to exercise. I wake up the same time my older kids do, get them ready for school and take them to school. After they go to school, that's when my day starts and there's no time to workout. How do you keep an exercise routine? I have tried so hard, but now that I'm not getting sleep, it's very difficult. What are your tricks to staying thin? Do you take certain vitamins for energy, what do you do? Please help!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

try drinking green tea. My sister swears by it and I've heard it can help to speed up your metabolism and add a natural boost to energy. Something you could try is getting a treadmil. That way, during the day when you're with your baby and holding it and comforting it, you can walk on the treatmil as well. Or even easier, is continually walk up and down the stairs for a set amount of time, like 15-20 minutes or so. Doing some form of cardio can greatly improve your energy.

Another thing is if you've only got like half an hour to try and workout try buying a stability ball. You can do a total body workout with one of those things. And because you'll "feel the burn" with the exercises it'll help to wake you up.

Those and eating healthy will help you out.

Congrats on the baby, and good luck with the weightloss.

But even though you're a little upset at the weight gain, you're a mommy now, you deserve to slack off for a little bit. besides, once that baby gets going you're gonna be one crazy buys lady. (moreso)

Answer 3

I have been there where you are, and aside from getting on the treadmilll half awake, I was not able to do it any other way for a long time.
If you are a stay home mom, you should set aside 15 minute intervals through out your day, and get on a treadmil, or work out with what ever you have at home... Treadmills are ideal for mommy's. You can hop on it when ever. And if you can do this three times in your day, you will have done 45 minutes of cardio. This is what helped me.
Don't feel bad, we have all been there, and even as they get older, we still have the same challenge of finding time for ourselves, to take care of our own health. Don't give up. Hang in there and find what works for you.

Answer 4

I personally keep a mini-tramp handy. I can watch Blues Clues with my little one while jumping (and I also do some hand weights).

With yours being so young - will she swing? You could put her in the swing and jump. You might also try the play pen with some favorite toys.

When the weather is good you can put her in a stroller and walk.

As you exercise you will gain an energy boost for your day. I do take a multi-vitamin to help as well. Eating a good diet is important for energy too.

Been there! You're in my thoughts. Young ones with multiple kids is tough. Just try to hang on to the fact that teething is temporary.

Answer 5

A healthy lifestyle should also include taking time to de-stress and relax.

Your Recommended Daily Allowance for Relaxation is equally as important as controlling your diet and fitness routine

Controlling stress levels and taking time to relax can go along way towards helping you achieve your diet and fitness goals

Stress is the curse of living in modern times. Everyone suffers from stress. And the stress we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, emotions and minds.

Feeling stressed out, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day, the best thing to do is relax.

Answer 6

The only thing that i can advise you to do at this point is to really watch what you eat. Soon your baby will sleep more and you will too and you'll be able to exercise. You should take vitamins also.