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| I think with everything you just have to find the time. Though I will admit the person that started this definitely had more on her plate than most. Maybe for you (and others too) the trick is to find a way to combine tasks. Find ways to be active with the kids. You can walk together (youngest in a stroller or carrier) and the others either walking or on a bike. It may not be as fast paced as you'd like, but you get some in. Or find games to play with the kids. It doesn't have to be a "formal" game, but they will enjoy it and you'll get some active time in. With a little creativity it is possible. Flexibility and creativity are key.
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I have been a mother since I was 15. I got pregnant with my twins a month before I got married(while on birth control go figure):) so I don't know that I have ever been first. Having became a mother before I found out who I was I am just not sure that even to this day I am me. Now I have four kids a house and husband to care for so it is hard to find time. I get enough breaks but because of money issues I never get to try new things or even hobbies like horseback riding. I mostly go to the library or parks for lunch but I can only think so much before I start focusing on the bad things in life. Does that make me a selfish person??
I love having a place to vent. SmileyFace! Mel
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| 1st child. My husband works long hours in the spring/summer/fall months (agriculture seed/chemical salesman), so when we were married I had ample time for me. But after the 1st came along, all I did was for her. Now with number two...who am I?
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MOMOFMAX218
6/3/08 12:48 P
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Couldn't agree more, Judi! Taking care of everyone and everything FOR everyone (especially with younger children) is a bit overwhelming--You bring up an excellent question... I wonder why it is that we, as moms, so quickly put ourselves on the back-burner instead of non-living things (like making sure every dish is clean/put away every meal or whatever it may be).
So, I guess the question becomes: At what point did you notice yourself scootched onto the back burner? "I Do"? The birth of your first child? second? third? (etc)
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HIPPIEMAMAJUDI
6/2/08 4:57 P
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| It is difficult to juggle busy family life while on a weightloss journey. The hardest part isn't so much doing it, its actually making yourself a priority. Seems like when you're a mom, its so easy to keep yourself on the back burner. I get my workouts in when I can. I just have to remind myself: It's only 30 min. I probably spend more time thinking about doing it than actually doing it. Being able to take the kids along has helped tremendously. I have a single and double jogger so one of them is usually with me. It makes me glad that they are with me on my runs, so they grow up knowing that exercise is an important part of life.
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CHRISTIEMOMOF3
6/2/08 11:12 A
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I agree with Army Wife. What about all those things we do that does expend alot of energy but we don't necessarily follow a video or a class to do them? Thanks for the suggestion of FITDAY.
I am also very busy. Work full time at my church, also teach Bible classes there on Sunday's and Wednesday's and there is prep for that, also 2 of my 3 kiddos are involved in sports. So there are practices and games often at the same time all the time. I am trying to make the time to walk on my lunch hour and getting up an hour earlier to do something else aerobic. I am trying. That's all we can all do!
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ARMYWIFE117
6/2/08 1:15 A
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| You know, I think it would did help to see a little bit of accomplishment for those of us without time for a "real" workout. There are so many things that are little but add up. walking up and down stairs, lifting a 25+ pound child in and out of the car, pushing a stroller/cart with a kid in it for grocery trip or other errands, etc.
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MOMOFMAX218
6/1/08 2:00 P
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| Thank you for the suggestion, ArmyWife! I'll have to check that out, too... Even if we can't count it on SparkPeople, it would bring some sense of accomplishment (no matter how small) to see those numbers of calories burned doing the routine, day-to-day tasks.
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ASHLEYMOMOF2
6/1/08 12:01 A
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| Armywife that is what I disliked about it also. I will have to look at the site!
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ARMYWIFE117
5/31/08 7:21 P
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I don't have nearly the workload you do with my 15 month old son and being a part-time online college student, but my husband expects a clean house and dinner ready in the evenings, too. It's tough to juggle it all and feel like you got a lot accomplished!
One thing I dislike about sparkpeople is that it does not include calorie burning for cleaning tasks - washing cars, loads of laundry, standing/walking through the kitchen/cooking, etc. You could try www.fitday.com just to see what your calorie expenditure is!
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MOMOFMAX218
5/31/08 3:00 P
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Hang in there, Mel--a plateau is bound to happen sooner or later, but you'll feel so much better about yourself if you don't give up, I promise!! LadyMM35 is totally right--"all we can do is our best...and just keep working at it"...
LadyMM35, congratulations on your decreasing mass to this point--you're doing great!
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Hey all,
It really is hard to squeeze in enough time to do everything that needs done.
I work full time outside the house. I have an 18 month old and Grandma and my niece live with us. There are days when not everything gets done, and sometimes thats OK. Like tonight I took the baby and went for a nice long walk, I left the kitchen dirty and just went. The weather was beautiful and I worked all day, so we just went and enjoyed it. So tomorrow morning I will have to get the kitchen back into shape...but I'm fine with it.
I think all we can do is our best...and just keep working at it. My DD loves to be in the stroller, so that really helps.
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| Thank you! What worked for me was the "You: On a diet" book. It is amazing! Great food and excersices. I just can't afford the food anymore. I haven't lost a pound in four months.:( I don't know what gives. I keep trying but, nothing yet. I am almost at the point where I want to just say "forget it, wheres the cake!". SmileyFace! Have a good night! Mel
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MOMOFMAX218
5/30/08 2:56 P
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Mel--Congratulations on the 20 pounds gone so far! Keep up the great work! Whatever you're doing, it must be at least kind of working, right?
--Rachel
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MOMOFMAX218
5/30/08 2:53 P
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Shohneke--you sure seem to have your system down! That's awesome! I hope that continues to work for you (and that you're still able to get enough sleep) -- Thanks for your input!
--Rachel
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I totally know the feeling!!! I work full time, commute and hour both ways, have a 4 yr old and a 10 wk old, laundry, etc., etc. What I have to do is plan my meals out a head of time and shop with a list for those meals (for the week). I also set the alarm for 4 am to get in my exercise dvds and a few other chores. (I use the Jillian Michael's Biggest Winner 5 - DVD set. It combines cardio with weight lifting...two birds, one stone and only takes a 1/2 hour). If my little one wakes up during this time and wants to eat (breastfeeding), I try to get in my dvd when she goes to bed for the night. I also try to squeeze in a walk after dinner with the baby in the stroller, a dog on each arm, and my 4 year old on her bike. But this only works when the weather's nice. I also found that when the baby is fussy, she tends to fall asleep if I hold her while I'm vaccuming...weird but true.
No wonder I feel like wonder woman sometimes!!! What we women can accomplish in 24 hours, amazes me. Thank God for a uterus that can multi-task!
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| Hi, my name is Mel. I just want to say: You go girls! I am a stay at home mother of four and just taking care of them, getting them off to school and keeping my house in order is a time consumer for me. It is hard for me to find the time to even workout. I have to get up at 5:00 in the morning just to make sure I get it in. I want to go back to school but, I just don't know that I could continue to be the great mother I am today. I guess I am saying my plate is full. How do you find the time for more?? :) Mel
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MOMOFMAX218
5/30/08 8:34 A
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Hang in there, Blending Mom! You can do it!!
Hopefully there's someone out there who has it figured out and can help us with some suggestions... There's just got to be! In the meantime, it sure is a relief to know that I'm not the only one with this struggle!
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BLENDINGMOME
5/29/08 11:20 P
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| I'm a full time working mom of SEVEN (fun blended family!) and don't have time to spare really. I'm hoping Spark will help me somehow....I mean I have ordered exercise dvds that haven't been opened since i got them 3 months ago!
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MOMOFMAX218
5/29/08 10:58 P
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Good for you, Heather! Way to put that man to work! I have a difficult time with delegating... and confrontation... and finding time to sleep... Didn't get any cardio in today, but I AM excited that I remembered to do some of the "strength training exercises" this morning--got my 4 year old involved during one of the baby's 20 minute power naps, he got such a kick out of it! Fun times
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HEATHERBRIE1
5/29/08 12:47 P
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| I am with you all. I am a big fan of my dvr. I pre-program my tv for what I want (we have a chanel dedicated to fitness) and I do it when everybody goes to bed. I have found out the hard way if you do not make some kind of time for yourself, you will be no good to anybody else. I have also found that a detailed schedule works wonders for me. I have a separate calander for what chores get done and when. It helps with my hubby - so if he needs clothes washed before laundry day - he has to get off of his hiney and do it for himself.
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MOMOFMAX218
5/29/08 9:32 A
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Oh yes! I lost all my baby (and pre-baby) weight after my first child... then attempted returning to school full time in addition to working full time, and it all came back! 
Now, I'm lucky enough to not have to keep up with a full-time-away-from-home job, but even with that subtracted and extra kids added, I can find time for the crunches & strength training stuff (that doesn't result in stink), but the cardio... that's another story...
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DANNYGIRL01
5/28/08 9:49 P
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I so feel you... I work 40+ hours a week, do all the housework and care for a 2 yr old and a "2 yr old" husband. How can anyone with a full load find time to shed those pounds????!!???
I lost weight before and kept it off for a whole year before I became pregnant, but I was care free and could dedicate the time it takes to get fit.
I am at a lost too
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MOMOFMAX218
5/28/08 7:08 P
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Between a newborn (who is not at all sleeping through the night!), homeschooling a kindergartener, "baby-sitting" my ADHD step-son (long story), trying to get through college, and being the sole source of getting dinner on the table nightly (as well as ALL of the cleaning, laundry, etc) -- when is there time to do enough cardio to really get results?! We don't have the money to eat as healthy as we should, and I barely get 4 hours of sleep per night on a regular basis.
I can't possibly be the only one going through all this -- so parents, How do YOU find the time?!
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