I dont know how i am going to even get started. I have 2 kids the oldest is 3 and my youngest is 3.5 months when it was just my 3 year old i could work out daily while he napped it just took a long time to finally get to that point but i did and i was doing AMAZING! Then i got pregnant and gained 42 lbs (9.4 ended up being him) I am about 15 lbs from my pre pregnancy weight. My little guy does not nap for very long so it makes working out very hard. I am also on meds for postpartum and birth control (the meds have made me gain some weight).
I just dont know how to get back on the right track. I have been able to stay on top of the house work but just barely i just dont know how i am going to work working out into everything. Any advice would be amazing.
IMHO: Slow down and breathe. You have a lot on your plate right now and worrying about how to add something else will put you over the edge. If you're eating the right things than weight loss will happen (slower than you'd like, but it will happen) and if you happen to get a little bit of exercise in a few days a week, great! Maybe start taking nightly walks with the munchkins in the stroller. Small steps right now, I know you want to move more quickly, but in reality, it's more important to take care of your mental and spiritual health at the moment.
If you don't want to go to classes, maybe you can incorporate exercise into your regular activities. While the baby is awake, lift him in his carrier with one arm. Do a few reps and then switch arms.
Start small! Change in your diet can help a lot. I know I don't get to work out every day, though my job keeps me on my feet instead of relaxing. And TBH, I don't feel like exercising every day either so I simply changed my diet. At first when I was exercising all the time, lowering my caloric intake helped a ton! Now, I am doing something different but it is working for me so it makes me happy.
Try babywearing! Babies love love love babywearing. I never stopped a beat when my LO was young. I had him in a moby wrap until he was 6 months and then I wore him on my back in a mei tai. My husband had an ergo to wear which had clasps and made him feel more comfortable.
By wearing the baby on my almost all the time I could wash dishes, vacuum, go out on walks, and he was happy the whole time and slept quite a bit in the carrier because he loved the movement so much. Plus, carrying a baby makes you burn more calories and stay strong. Just be careful not to get the wrong type of carrier that could cause injuries to you and especially LO. I'll be happy to clarify if you're interested in babywearing.
I think part of my problem is i live in this all or nothing mind set and i know i should not but i cant help it. I have bronchitis right now but when i am over it i am going to have to find a way to get on track even if that means staying up late or getting up early. We are planning a big family trip for a year from now and i would really like to look at pics and not think i look like gross or avoid the pics all together.
Also i do babywear when we are out shopping or whatever but i dont know how much longer i can do that he kills my back he is 17 lbs and only 3.5 months old. =/
I personally like the Tabata method because the time commitment is low. It only takes 4 minutes to do Tabata intervals (seriously!), but it's a KILLER 4 minutes.
Here is a short SHAPE magazine article that gives some suggestions for it. I personally do Tabata intervals with burpees. http://www.shape.com/fitness/cardio/...abata-workouts
Last edited by HelloNurse; 08-17-2013 at 10:25 PM.
Also i do babywear when we are out shopping or whatever but i dont know how much longer i can do that he kills my back he is 17 lbs and only 3.5 months old. =/
The key is doing it consistently and those muscles will strengthen so you can carry him more comfortably. When he turns 6months you can put him on your back. Also, there are carriers that are comfortable. If you have a bad carrier like a Bjorn then you'll definitely be in pain! That's one big baby though, mine was a little one who didn't reach 18lbs until 12months lol!
I feel your pain!! When my three kids were little it was hard to even shower many days.
The only way I was able to fit in exercise was to take them along. Put the kids in the stroller or Baby Bjorn and WALK. We'd walk for at least an hour a day. I'd bring snacks and a beverage for the kids and we'd walk wherever, whenever we could. Through the neighborhood (we met many neighbors who became good friends), through the park, through the mall on a rainy day to window shop or whatever. Half the time I'd wind up carrying one of the kids on the way back but at least we were getting exercise.
I also started to try to limit my eating. Being a mom of little ones is exhausting, but I made a rule for myself to only eat at mealtimes and that helped me lose the first fifteen at least. I moved on to calorie counting later to help me lose the rest.
The kids grew to really enjoy our walks. They're much bigger now (12, 16, and 19), and I'm still dieting, but those walks REALLY helped me stay sane, lose some weight and get some much needed exercise . Best of luck to you!!
I had two kids in two years and had 40 pounds to lose. I've lost some of it, but I have got a few to go. The thing that really helps me is understanding that it took me two years to gain the weight, it's going to take some time to take it off. So I let myself be human and not stress that it is not happening fast enough.
I also let myself be human and realize that I cannot and should not "do it all". I don't have to be the best wife, mother, lawyer, or friend. So give yourself a break with the other stuff too!
I agree with the suggestion of putting the babes in a stroller and going for a walk.
i need help.
