What's a real solution for a married couple with 3 young kids to stay committed in weight loss?

Question

We are on the road that leads to heart disease, diabetes, and a life of obesity. And even worse I'm afraid our kids will soon be there too. Joining a gym isn't an option, because we can't get a babysitter for every day and we can't afford it. I feel like I may be more committed then my husband, since I've already lost 1/3 of the weight and have truly accepted my problem. I need some real solutions that will actually work! Maybe something involving a commitment that can't be broken or daily routines that can become habititual.

Answer 1

First, eliminate all fast food from your diet. Learn to cook together, involve the husband and kids. Feed your family healthy snacks, carrot sticks, raisins, apple slices, etc. Then find an activity the whole family can do, take walks with the dogs, the kids in strollers or on their bikes. Last, but most important, turn off the TV and video games. Sign the kids up for T Ball or soccer, swimming lessons, anything outdoors.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Have you checked into the gyms-Gold's Gym has daycare. My husband and I have 3 kids and we go 4 nights a week. Oh and we only pay $15 a month for all 3 kids. Another good option is the YMCA- they have child care and the membership is income based! My brother pays $21 every 3 months for the Y! The personal trainer at my gym said that losing weight is 80% diet. So, focus on that and then go from there-I lost 20lbs at home before I joined the gym. Try these sites.

Answer 4

Why dont u find a gym that will care for the kids there. or go on family walks, get some weights for the house. eat healthier. eat five times a day, small amounts. it depends where you live but there are cheap gyms in the bay area (ca) pay between 9-19 a month. Fitness 19 or Right Stuff gyms (they are all over). look it up online.

Answer 5

I think that running everymorning before going yto work is the best thing. You will have time to be together and maybe talk while you walk. I started running/walking with my boyfriend and now it's a habit that has brought us closer. If you have very small children you can buy those little cars for babies and you can push them while you are running, and if they can walk already all of you can ejoy a fresh morning walking.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

if you re buying only a few items skip the cart and carry a basket

Answer 8

pack healthy snacks

Answer 9

degrease by scrubbing in the shower for 15 minutes then spend 7 minutes shaving 3 minutes toweling off 4 minutes moisturizing and 20 minutes blow drying and styling your hair

Answer 10

think ahead to how youll eat and exercise on the weekends its easy to get too relaxed on saturdays and sundays but healthy living is a 7 day a week endeavor