[Forum] Busy Mum: How Do I Make Time to Exercise?
Thursday, December 10, 2009 9:00I was an avid exerciser and healthy eater. Never a skinny person but always healthy and in shape. I enjoyed working out and knew it would always be a part of my life. I was consistent for 17 years.
In 2008 I gave birth to twins and when they were 10 months old I got pregnant again with my youngest daughter. I am a happy mother of three now but I am having a lot of trouble getting back into shape.
I am so frazzled all the time and stressed out. I am home with the kids all day and my husband works a lot so it's basically just me with the kids all day. My only hope of a workout is to take the kids for a walk but with the triple stroller I don't feel like I'm getting a good workout because it's more difficult just to push the kids in it.
I really want to get back into shape and am wondering if anyone out there has any advice or is maybe in a similar situation? I can do strength training with my kids there with me but it's the continuous cardio (like on my treadmill or stationary bike) that is more challenging for me right now. Waiting until the kids go to bed is impossible because I'm dead tired by then.
I just wish I could get a little of myself back. Any tips?