tennisstar

I play a lot of tennis, but unfortunately, I'm still about 15-20 lbs overweight. I've tried working out, too, and even though I don't have small kids at home, work, taking care of the home, commuting, etc makes it hard to find the time. I get frustrated that after all my tennis playing, I still cannot lose weight!
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I'mInLoveWithMyHubby

I fully understand. Now that I'm disabled it's incredibly difficult to keep the weight off. I'm only able to bike on a stationary bike a limited time keeping my upper half body still as possible. No more cardio for me. I still feel the muscles moving in my neck.:/. It's tough, but I never give up.

I eat pretty darn healthy. I count my calories and keep the snacks at a very minimum. That's not easy either since I love food.

I remind myself that I eat to live and not live to eat. Therefor I tend to eat smaller portions. I love fresh garden foods as well.

heartsdelight

Make sure you're combining strength training with cardio. Many women don't feel like lifting weights is needed but adding muscle goes a long way to losing those last few pounds.

SprucHub

This needs to be reiterated. Do not worry, you will not build big muscles. You will tone and strengthen. This will cause your body to look better and burn more calories while doing nothing. It will help your posture (good posture is one of the sexiest things a woman can have - measured objectively).

Plus, you can get an inexpensive set of weights and do so many exercises.

You do not need a gym or a trainer. A set of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 lb dumbbells (maybe heavier once you get stronger) and youtube/internet. 25 minutes a day 3-4x per week at most.

Oh - it can help increase testosterone production - which may increase your sex drive and intensify your orgasms (as if they needed to be more intense).

Leahdorus

I did weight watchers shortly after son was born and that helped a bit. Then I decided I could figure out the eating part myself and started working out at Curves. That lasted a year or so and then I stopped. I did go to the gym super early in the morning when I had time, but made little progress. About 2 years ago (when he was 9), I started going to a fitness bootcamp at 5:30am. That made a HUGE difference, and I'm still going, and still going that early. It's the only time of day I can fit it in when there's nothing else that needs doing (besides sleeping). Now I am addicted to exercise - I really enjoy it and the support and camraderie of the other ladies at the camp. I find that I have more energy when I work out regularly.

To get motivated, it HAS to come from within you. You have to want it badly enough to make it a priority. There is no quick fix to getting in shape, unfortunately. Find something that you enjoy doing and don't make excuses for not doing it on whatever schedule you make for yourself. Good luck!

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tennisstar

I went to several boot camps, and yes, working out with weights really helps. My main problem is time. I work full time and play tennis. By the time I've cleaned the house, helped my husband with the outside, etc, I'm just worn out. I've thought of doing boot camp again, but I would only get about 5 hours sleep a night, and I can't live on that. Good suggestions, though.
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saddxb

With full time job, two kids, no house help, I still have my extra pounds from my second pregnancy 5 years ago. I do diet and go for short walks. I tried to exercise at home when I can. Lost 20kg. I would love to go for an hour gym session and mani and pedi and what not but no one to watch the little ones. Hopefully one day...
for now enjoy who you are and what you have.

TiggyBlue

I know this sounds abit mental but cleaning the house wearing ankle weights and wrist weights while cleaning the house helped my fitness and weightloss tremendously (helps kill 2 birds with 1 stone )

MaritimeGuy

Maybe invest in one of those jogging strollers or I believe you can get enclosed trailers for toddlers you can tow behind a bike. That way you can bring the little one along for some fresh air while you get fit.

In the city where my girlfriends grown nieces live I understand they have mommy baby fitness classes. I'm not sure but I think for some of the exercises the child becomes the weight.

Anyhow, I think it's great if you can involve kids of any age in your exercise. It's a great way to spend time together as a family and ingrain that fitness habit in them.

Besides that it can be motivational to register and pay your money for a competition be it running, biking, orienteering, swimming triathlon etc. Somehow having that upcoming competition gives you an excuse to get prepared.

heartsdelight

That's why I'd recommend 30-day shred. It's 18 minutes plus warm up and cool down. If your kid will take a 30 minute nap or at least just entertain themselves for that time, you're good to go.

srtjm

I would just appreciate my wife putting forth an effort. I workout 3-4 times a week to keep fit. She says she;s just to tired.

Lenny

I used to walk to the local shops every day,even if all I needed was a carton of milk, kids in the stroller and mind you, the shops were an hr walk each way, no problem staying fit that way, make it part of your daily routine, it good for the kids too, stop at the park on the way.

Nala051

Like you, I work full time, do all of the housework, and I also take care of all of my daughter's school and extra curricular activities. It is extremely hard for me to find time to work out. But recently, I've joined an all girls boot camp at the gym, and it's really helped to keep my motivation up. Sometimes I'll squeeze in a short 20-30 min work out when I'm busy. Even though it's short, it's better than nothing. Trying an at home work out is a good idea too. My friend is doing Insanity now and she really likes it.

Does anyone else feel guilty about taking time to work out? I know it's important to take care of myself, but sometimes I feel bad that my daughter has to be all bored in the kid's club, waiting for me to finish working out. I try to remind myself that if I'm healthier, I'll be happier, and a better mom too.

Danaerys

I haven't worked since having children (yet). But I plan on going straight to the gym after work on days my hubby is available to pick the kids up. That's what I had to do when I worked full time before having children. On days he isn't available I'll set my alarm an extra 30 minutes early and run on the treadmill at home. Being active is very important to me!

jennifer1986

Sometimes you need a forced goal. That's why I decided to run a 10 K in October. Thinking about running in beautiful San Diego and not being the LAST ONE to cross the line (that is, if I survive to finish line) keeps me hanging on.

For example, last night I was completely beat after filling out all first-day school forms and making lunch for kid. I would totally have crawled into bed to watch food channel, but I knew it was a run day and if I don't whip myself into shape there's no way I can do it in 8 wks. So I tortued myself and went out for 4.5 miles with a headlight on. Felt very good.

BTW, I give myself little rewards, like buying a headlight for night run, a nifty little sport watch to time myself, a band for iphone and new earphones, pretty shoes. Look in Amazon and Groupon and there are many deals. They keep me motivated because (1)I like rewards (2)I hate to waste $ by not using gadgets.