Keeping fit, staying strong

[Amy :-)]

I used to get up at 4:30am to walk to the gym, do a workout and walk home, then I'd get ready for college, walk to college, do my classes, walk home, do homework, cook dinner, then go to bed and do it all again the next day

So yes, I want you to go swimming at 5am

[obbie]

not when its raining Amy.....

[Wonder]

Amy I'm all for getting up early and prioritising exercise and time for myself, but when you have all that you manage to fit in (which is a credit to you) plus the additional full time job of being a mother it's not always that easy.

Saying that Obbie, when my kids were smaller the only time I found i could fit in exercising was from 5.45am - 6.45am before launching into my day, definitely not easy but once I was home from work there was no way to get back out the door until after 9.30pm once dinner, dishes, baths, homework and bed routine were all over and then it was off to be for me!!!

Keep up the good work DJ, sounds like you are going really well after all your problems of late and I'm sure you will love it once you get the bike.

[obbie]

Wonder, I have to be up and gone at 7.50am to get kids to school, and me at work around 8am.

When you get home from work, then its cooking, kids, reading books, dishes ect.

In another world I was really slim...

[stacelee]

I've taken over my husband's treadmill in the mornings to do about an hour of walking/running (I've just started doing the C 2 10k program...not sure if it will kill me) but I have to get up at 4.30 to find the time.  It's no fun this fulltime working/full time motherhood lark and I have two teenagers not toddlers....and I have problems finding time to exercise.  I don't know how mothers with younger children or more children do it.  I'm forcing myself to do it because I've lost 43 kilos since October 2011 and I'm only 9kg from my ultimate goal so I'm very motivated...and very sick of it.

[Wonder]

Well done staclee that's an amazing effort. I'm sure you'll succeed in the C 2 10k and you'll be so glad you persevered, just keep thinking of those last 9kg.

Obbie, i think i remember that other world  - i weighed the same as I do now but there were lots of other things that were very different to now  - leisurely breakfasts, reading the newspaper, watching a movie, no Friday night, saturday and sunday sport, the list goes on   

[obbie]

yes, which all goes when you have kids....

[stacelee]

I very stupidly thought I would start to get some of that back once my kids were in their later teens....if anything it has gotten worse...I'm now a taxi service, atm, chef etc.  Not to mention my bedroom seems to be central station with my brats needing to "talk" to me....usually at ungodly hours of the morning.  Why can't I have normal teenagers who sleep in until lunch time instead of morning people who want to associate with me at 4.30 in the morning.

[droverjess]

I agree Stacelee I actually think  teens need you more, but in a less obvious way.
But remember this too will pass!

Keep up the good work everyone.

[droverjess]

Thursday was only 22 min walk as so cold.
Yesterday 60 mins all around the village.

Plus keeping up my back exercises daily too so  for me!

[Amy :-)]

Well done DJ!

I swam 2.5km this morning

[droverjess]

Bumping this.

When we were holiday I swam every day.
Started with 10 lengths, 10 m pool  and end up with 30 mins continuous, several times day.  Could feel the difference. The length was perfect as I do a length without breaths which suits my swimming style. Only breathed at ends on turn.  If won lottery would put in a pool for sure, as well as Miele ovens!

Wanted to swim when came back but life seems to get in way of trip there and back, parking etc so have got out rebounder from garage.
Need to be strong for move and renovations and new life ( well in truth our old life back again) but you all know what I mean.

Today am up to 5 mins 3 x day. Have worked up slowly, am being careful so I don't ****** self up! LOL
Plus walking and chores of course, and will still try to swim.

Come on everyone help me to keep moving and tell me what you're all doing.

[obbie]

Jess, we have a pool, but its for drinking, nibbles, spa, not for laps.
 
Love swimming, but don't have any time for laps.  wish i did.

i am going to start walking on weekends around the estate...

[droverjess]

Try 15 mins at a time Robyn!

We'd love a pool but it'd have to be indoors, probably cost the same as a small house!!!!

[Wonder]

I'm with you Robyn, I used to love swimming but these days ours is definitely for sitting around with drinks and nibbles.