Time to workout? if so, when?

[daycaremom9]

This doesn't work for me unfortunately. If I keep a journal I become obsessed. If I obsess over food, my problem becomes worse. I do not keep certain things in the house, cookies, chips, wine, chocolate, cheese. I bake everything for my daycare kids and put bananas in everything as as I HATE banana bread that even if I forget myself for a moment and mindlessly take a bite, I am repulsed by the taste and don't even swallow it...yuk!

My biggest issues are because I cook such good meals for my dc kids, and then for my own kids, and my husband is rarely home for dinner, that for me I end up getting take out, drive thru, eat to late, or dont eat at all. I really should practice what I preach when it comes to nutrition as I know an incredible amount about it and think it is very important.

I also hate exercise because it hurts. I can't stay on a treadmill for more than 20minutes as I am bored out of my skull. I can only manage that long because I have a tv in front of me. I can't run as I have horrific shin splints so I walk at about 3-31/2 mph on a steep incline. I have Jillian micheals body revolution which is 30 minute workouts of HIIT. This is great as long as I stick to it but initially it's not uncommon for my to end up fighting tears as it's just so painful. As soon as I don't do it for a day or two, I just procrastinate and make a million excuses up not to do it. It's more of a psychological issue I think.

Today I am clearing space in my basement to put the exercise mats back out to start again. I waste so much of my life obsessing over how I want to lose weight. I have about 80-100 to lose and no longer weigh myself as it is more important to focus on feeling healthy not the number or the reflection in the mirror. I feel so much better when I cut out alcohol, dairy and refined sugars. I have endometriosis so suffer with chronic pain when my inflammation is worsened which Is aggravated by those foods. The pain can be debilitating.

I am trying to take baby steps. I just completed a pledge to not drink alcohol for thirty days. I don't have a drinking problem lol but it was one thing that I could concentrate on which wouldn't put to much pressure on me. I tend to have a glass of wine, or a few when I've had a hard day, it's how i destress but I've stayed away from doing that now, even after my poopy carpet incident the other day. I noticed a huge difference and after enjoying wine with my friend last night I am feeling the negatives now and feel that maybe what's best is total elimination of alcohol as a result Or at least until my overall health has improved lots and maybe I will be able to tolerate it better. I love wine and really appreciate good wines so it sucks.

I read a great quote on Instagram yesterday...

"Symptoms are not Enemies to be Destroyed, but Sacred Messengers who encourage us to Take Better Care of Ourselves!"

Me, I'm too cheap to go out for food and I'm at the point in my life where I worry about my health more than how much weight I've gained. But I have to say I do like a drink on the weekend. It's my down time and I feel like I deserve it but I do keep it in moderation. That's where the health thing comes in.

My hubby was diagnosed with celiac about a year ago and I had been pretty well wheat free until lately when I was having bathroom issues.lol. I found when I was wheat free, I tended to be able to keep my weight down somewhat. I now plan to mostly be wheat free with the exception of having the occasional wheat bread and/or wheat cereal to deal with the constipation issue.

[2cuteboys]

My hubs is in the middle of testing to see if he has fatty liver disease , so our eating habits are likely going to change as well. He's not an overly healthy eater, but since I cook, he eats healthy when at home. But proportions are out of control. A lot of meat and carbs, but he barely takes any vegetables.

I'm hoping his changes will help me as well! He started having a smoothie every morning for breakfast, and while I considered it, I get seriously hangry if I don't eat enough in the morning. Breakfast/morning snack is usually my downfall!

[Polkaroo]

My hubs is in the middle of testing to see if he has fatty liver disease , so our eating habits are likely going to change as well. He's not an overly healthy eater, but since I cook, he eats healthy when at home. But proportions are out of control. A lot of meat and carbs, but he barely takes any vegetables.

I'm hoping his changes will help me as well! He started having a smoothie every morning for breakfast, and while I considered it, I get seriously hangry if I don't eat enough in the morning. Breakfast/morning snack is usually my downfall!

I hope your husband is ok! I also do shakes. Protein shakes so it fills me up. I don't drink them all the time but I do enjoy them.

[AcornsFalling]

My DH and I eat according to the primal / paleo diet. Basically only natural food that can be eaten without processing. Lots of fruits, veg, meat, and nuts. A bit of dairy. No processed food - grains, beans, sugars. I allow myself to cheat occasionally but since I can still eat bacon, butter, eggs, fruits, etc there is a lot of good stuff in there. And large portions of the allowable foods are allowed, and there is also an exercise program... Basically lots of movement with spurts of cardio and heavy lifting (like a 'caveman' would do) :-)
Tons of info and recipes online. It's not the same as Atkins. In my last pregnancy I only gained 20 lbs and had a very healthy pregnancy, and lost it all in a month.
I would recommend looking into it!

[chill.winston]

Omg I don't know how some of you ladies exercise during the day. I sweat like a pig and absolutely HAVE to shower after a workout!! I usually abandon my husband after baby is in bed and hit the gym from 8-9. Then I come home, shower, and crash!

[Polkaroo]

Omg I don't know how some of you ladies exercise during the day. I sweat like a pig and absolutely HAVE to shower after a workout!! I usually abandon my husband after baby is in bed and hit the gym from 8-9. Then I come home, shower, and crash!

I know. I'm trying it out. My husband is home with me during the day so I can always shower. That’s awesome that you go.

[mimi]

Bright Sparks I am going to be one of your biggest cheerleaders. Today I tried on a couple of bathing suits and yeah they didn't look very good. I made my husband and I a stir fry with 8 different veggies and brown rice noodles and a stir fry sauce for dinner tonight. It was yummy and guilt free. My hubby had two helpings and yes, we like to eat out too.
My point is I am not going to beat myself up about the 35 lbs I need to lose and am going to make small doable changes that will not over whelm me causing me to quit and go back to my couch.
I am going to walk after dinner. Even if it is 20 minutes (my minimum) then it is still something. I understand Sports Illustrated will not be calling me for their swim suit edition and that is ok as I just want to be the healthiest I can be and make me and my family proud.
So Brightsparks I wish you well and if you need any encouragement just let us forum ladies know.

[Kellybelly83]

I've finally reached the point where I have to give up the "all or nothing" mentality. It's ridiculous lol! Obviously is hasn't worked for me because I still have the same 30-40lbs to lose after several years. I have found that lately I am just focusing on making changes I can maintain. Now that it's nicer out I started walking to pick up my daughter after school, tomorrow I'm adding the walk to drop her off. Also, we were recently gifted a weight machine, so now we have. That, plus a recumbent bike I scored at good will, and an elliptical someone gave us when they moved and couldn't take it with them. Maybe I'll just have to park my tush on that bike tomorrow at nap time and catch up on the forum . And pedal the bike of course ha ha.

Keep up the good work ladies! Thanks for the motivation and the advice. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this

[pink]

I run on my threadmill for 35 minutes, 3 x a week, while the kids are napping. I have the baby monitor with me. I have been exercising while the kids nap for years. I keep myself fit, and its very important to me, unless I'm sick, I stick with my routine

[Secondtimearound]

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 !!!