Time to workout? if so, when?

I don't think I could concentrate working out during dayhome hours . Last summer I started eating right , lost 40 lbs and have kept that off !! I'm trying to lose the last 25 lbs , I find myself dreaming about being a runner !! Which is weird because I've never cared for it before !! I am watching the snow melt and sidewalks appear and I'm so excited to start a couch to 5k workout !!
I have 5 kids , oldest is 25 and youngest is 5 , besides looking after my parents and my dayhome , the need to run overwhelms me sometimes !!! Lol
I have the eating down and have a cheat day , which works for me , but now want to tone and achieve my last goal ( of weight loss )
This weekend while visiting my mom in the hospital , we were explaining who's who in the family and the nurse couldn't believe my 24 yr old daughter and I weren't sisters !!!!!
Very nice for me !!! But my sister who is one year older than me .... Not as impressed lol !!!

I'm not sure if anyone is interested in the Primal Diet, which I mentioned in a previous post, but on www.marksdailyapple.com every Friday a real life story is posted showing different people's success stories. They are very inspiring and have encouraged me to keep going with developing better habits. You don't have to buy anything special to eat this way, so I'm not trying to sell anything, I have just found this way makes sense and is doable for me and my family!

Acorn could you explain what a normal day of eating looks like ?

So yesterday I did a "pinterest" arm routine which wasn't difficult at all but was my first baby step. I intend to do this every other day once the babes have gone down for a nap and gradually increase the weight and reps. Took me 10 minutes once through so I don't care how busy any of you are, hide in the bathroom for 10 minutes from your own kids if you have to, and do it in there lol ;)

Last night I found a "morning" workout which is HIIT on pinterest again. I asked my hubby to do it in our bedroom in the morning with me and he agreed. We had our running shoes on and our workout gear and the whole thing took about 20 minutes and I was breathless and sweating which obviously shows it was good for me. I feel very positive moving forward and plan to do that 5 to 6 days a week.

This morning I had my healthy breakfast of eggs and lunch today is TruBlend of rice and quinoa with swiss chard, tomatoes and chicken breast oven baked in passata with garlic. Loads of water and herbal tea and I must make an effort to eat an afternoon snack at around 3 too. I'm making a curry for dinner which I'll eat with salad.

I know all about how to eat healthy and lose weight. I just typically hate exercise and suffer from PTSD and CF which can be debilitating and then I just use all my mental energy to focus on the kids. Healthy eating and exercise are the best treatment for both these issues so I am not going to just hope I can stick with things, but work hard at it to succeed.

My daughter is going to be starting to train for a kids triathlon which if I do alongside her, I think would have some small enough goals for me to focus on in the coming months and then I hope to be able to run a 5k on Toronto Island in September. I think I have some realistic short term and long term goals focussing on being and feeling healthy and happy without the need for obsessing over diets or numbers on the scale.

Thanks everyone for your kind words...I really like this thread :)

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I'm not sure if anyone is interested in the Primal Diet, which I mentioned in a previous post, but on www.marksdailyapple.com every Friday a real life story is posted showing different people's success stories. They are very inspiring and have encouraged me to keep going with developing better habits. You don't have to buy anything special to eat this way, so I'm not trying to sell anything, I have just found this way makes sense and is doable for me and my family!

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I found the website to be interesting although I am not a fan of most diet plans which totally eliminate total food groups. I also don't like it when people rant and bash other people or certain things which does happen on this site which is fair enough as it is a blog with someones personal opinions.

I think what is important, is to treat your body as it simply is, unique. Some people tolerate a raw diet whereas other people will get sick, its the same with lots of diets. Gluten and Wheat intolerances effect over 70% of the western population but it doesn't mean some people cant eat it without issue. My daughter bloats almost instantly after eating gluten so I try to have her as gluten free as possible but she doesn't get stomach ache or poor bowel movements as a result like myself and my husband. Its only my knowledge that has me observing her and knowing that it is a result of an intolerance. My son doesn't have an intolerance, the only one in the house, and I am so grateful as he is vegetarian and a lot of his meat alternatives are made from wheat gluten as soy is just unsafe for everyone. I buy some complex grains with lower levels of gluten such as kamut as they are very healthy and a complete protein also and easier to digest. Each to there own. I love to learn about different methods and what works for others...its always great to share in others triumphs while trying new things and trying to discover the right path for myself :)

Thanks brightsparks, I never thought to look on Pinterest for workouts. I love HIIT. I also love this thread, and am also thinking about doing a 5 k in August.

my dd last year (age 13) did the couch to 5k. She really liked it. And then in aug. ran our local 5k. She is not a runner, but she was sick of always being picked last or not picked at all at school for physical activities (she is a dancer) well she ran it, did an great time, and can you believe it that no one belives her that she ran it. This year, we may even do the color run.

now I've been trying to get my eating under control before i throw in exercising. Its hard let me tell you. But I've been really cutting down on alot of the junky stuff and only drink one coffee a day. And I had a sip of pop and I had a gut ache so it must be a good thing.

I had heard from a personal trainer that the "eating" part is the most important thing and you can loose weight just from changing your eating habits. This coming from someone who makes money by helping you to exercise. That being said you will obviously see results faster and as well have the many benefits of exercise if you exercise...just thought I would mention it as I am sure some of us are looking for a small step in the right direction but can get bogged down with feeling you have to "do it all.".

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I had heard from a personal trainer that the "eating" part is the most important thing and you can loose weight just from changing your eating habits. This coming from someone who makes money by helping you to exercise. That being said you will obviously see results faster and as well have the many benefits of exercise if you exercise...just thought I would mention it as I am sure some of us are looking for a small step in the right direction but can get bogged down with feeling you have to "do it all.".

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I've heard countless people say this too. I'm focusing on nutrition more for weight and the exercise just for all round well being physically and mentally. It made a big difference starting my day with some high intensity exercise and I feel good for it :)

Which is the part that's so hard to fit in !!! Excersize !! But in the past once I got into routine I never even thought about missing it !!
I wish us all success !! Each step is important and matters !!!
Believe me being at the hospital for the last 2 weeks with my mom has shown me I must do everything to be as healthy as I can !!
Some things come up I get that , my younger sister is a breast cancer survivor ( six years )!!!! And by indicators of life styles shouldn't of been, all natural girl !! Organic , only ate their own meat , and food , even most fruit !!! Homemade soap you name it , she does it !!! So it was a shock when pregnant she was diagnosed at 35 !