Idea's on Excerise and Health

I have the same problem, almost, I only have 1 girl and one on the way. Try to go to the park with your little one early in the day, or invest in a treadmil. I am 24 and need to lose wieght for health reasons so I have access to nutrition experts. If you would like to get together some time let me know. My email is ____@____.com.

Try doing something while you watch TV--walk or jog in place, then run as fast as you can to the end of the driveway and back (or around the back yard) during commercials. Or skip the TV shows and do an exercise video instead. And then take a warm shower to relax before going to bed.

For diet, try eating more raw fruits and veggies, cut out sugar. Eat balanced. Don't skip breakfast, and eat a light supper (easily digested foods like crackers, fruit, yogurt).

Hope that helps.

Hi A., have you considered putting the baby in the stroller and walking around your neighborhood or nearby park? You'll both enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. The weather has been gorgeous! Best of luck!

A.,
Hi there well ok everyone hates to hear "this works for me" or "you just need to do this" but what i have found to work is...follow the eat breakfast made for a king...(biggest meal of the day)....snack mid morning, eat a sensible but balanced lunch with your little one....snack then for dinner eat something lite such as the suggestion of Special k cereal with skim milk. In the morning after you get your school children off go for a walk with the little one in a stroller....or attach a carrier on a bicycle and go for a bike ride. You obviously have plenty of work at home after that but still you need your exercise. Hope the suggestion works.

I have the same problem! (Although I have two kids at home). My husband works two jobs so he's gone LONG hours and I have absolutely no time to myself. I have been looking for the same kind of advice, so I don't really have anything good to offer you, but let me know if you hear of any miracle exercise cure!

what about putting your youngest in daycare while the other 2 are in school and hitting the gym for an hour 3x a week?
i've never done a diet but i know people who've been helped by dr. phil's book (i forget the title)
i just usually do an exercise routine at home consisting of lunges, squats, crunches, push-ups, leg lifts, stretching, etc. i also try to walk several times a week. if you work out a routine you can do at home, you can always put the baby in a playpen or something or even let him watch a baby einstein video while you work out

Hi A.!
Go to meetups.com or to mymommyconnection.com and sign up for mommy groups that walk together. You excercise while strolling your baby and you get to socialize at the same time with other mommies. It's more fun to "workout" with someone else and it's also great motivation when you know you are expected to meet up with someone.
Have Fun!
D.

A. -

I have lost 25 lbs of pregnancy weight during the last 3 months, by doing two simple things: DANCING and cutting out all sugar. Kids love music and they love to move around. We play some music and while the kids are "rocking out" I also dance and exercise. I sometimes use the kids as weights...laying on my back with my knees at my chest.... they lay across my legs and I lift my legs up and down. Excellent and fun way to do abdominal work!

Cutting out sugar: You could get Dr. Fuhrman's book "Eat to Live," or you could simply not eat processed foods. Almost everything that comes in a box has high fructose corn syrup in it. I think there are long term health problems associated with eating this... diabetes is one that comes to mind. Try eating natural, whole foods and if you eat meat... don't fry it and try not to eat large amounts of it. Your body does need sugar, but you can get natural sugars from fresh fruits.

I truly believe that if you cut out all processed sugars and dance your heart out on a daily basis, you'll be very pleased with the results.

Good luck!

B.

Try StrollerFit! I have been going to our local Strollerfit classes since my daughter was 7 weeks old and now she's 6 months. The classes are great and you don't have to find a sitter. Our classes are like a great aerobics workout, plus strength training for your arms and legs, and some pilates type exercises at the end. I have never really exercised in my life, but I'm so glad I found these classes in my area and I really like to work out now. You can check their website www.strollerfit.com to see if there's a class near you. If there's not, there's another company that I think is similar calledl stroller strides or something like that.

Hi A..... How about yoga? I am a yoga instructor and give private sessions to my clients at there location. So, I can come right to you! Yoga has so many wonderful benefits and the best part is, you are not in any time constraints to get to a fitness center or gym to attend classes at preset times, etc. Also, your children can join you for a session, too. I specialize in yoga for both adults and children. Of course, that is just an option if you choose. The session is your choice! Visit my website - www.totalharmonyyoga.com - to find out more about me, my classes and how to contact me. Hope to hear from you very soon.