Topic : Exercise

Hello everyone,  

I am having a problem shedding the baby pounds. I had a little girl 6 months ago, but I still have most of my weight. I do not know where to start to lose the weight. I do not eat a whole lot and have cut out the sodas. I work 3rd shift get about 4 hours of sleep and the rest of the day I trying to get a few naps in with my daughter, cook dinner for my husband to have when he gets home, and do some house work. when and how am I to exercise. I dont like the way my body looks and i know that is interferring with my sex life with my husband. this has got to change, but i dont know how!!!  

Hi Bethanymom, 

                              Congratulations on you 6 month old baby girl. yes can be very over whelming, being a new mom and trying to fit in everything, Do you have an supportive husband? Do you have family or friends able to lend you a hand? It takes about 2 years for your body to bounce back and recover from having a baby. After my first child it took a year before i got back down to my pre-baby weight and after each baby it took a little longer. 

                               Sounds as though you could do with some sort of schedule, need to set a routine so that you can fit everything that you need and want to do. Your also a working mom, so as well as looking after a new baby you have a job, So you need to get plenty of rest. You need to eat well and healthy, Did you know if you don't eat enough it's hard to lose weight because if your body doesn't get enough food it thinks it's in starvation mode and hangs on to any fat. 

                               Having a baby does change ones body, I'm sure once you find an exercise or activity that you like and enjoy doing, you'll feel a whole lot better about your self, Make sure you drink plenty of water. What don't you like about your body? I know you said you don't like the way it looks, I think all women or at least most women don't like the way there bodies look , whether they have had babies or not, I'm sure in time that will change. 

                             It's a mazing how once you start your exercise program or routine how much better you will feel and I'm sure your whole attitude will change about your self. 

                             If you were to start walking everyday that would really be great for you try to go for 30 or 45 minutes a day.You push baby in the pram(baby buggy) just rug your selves up that would be great for you and baby, Does your baby sleep well at night? 

                             Hope to of been some help, I'd like to help and give my support in anyway i can to you, I'll check the board tomorrow and look for you. 

Bye 

Wow that sounds like so much fun.  I would enjoy that as part of my exercise program.  That would help keep my routine different and fun.  I am trying to get involved in other sports, exercise programs etc to keep from getting bored.  I will email you to get the info on where to find it.  Keep up the Great Work!!!!!!!!!  Doesnt it feel sooooo GREAT!!!!!!!!!!  Take care. 

Do you own a Play station 2, Then you can buy this great eye toy game It's called Kinetics, I'll read a bit of the back of the game It reads-IT"S JUST YOUR PERSONAL TRAINER AND YOU 

Invigorate your fitness regime with Eye Toy: Kinetics, a highly personalized workout programme designed to improve stamina, body conditioning and relaxation. It's fun, effective and based on a holistic approach to exercise that will help you achieve your fitness goals, beat stress and boost energy, no matter what your fitness level. 

I bought one recently and it's so much fun, I spent 3hrs the first day, that I had gotten it the time just flies and you just want to keep on going I'm doing the 12 week programme. I have muscles that I haven't felt In years. 

Bye 

That sounds great too! Maybe I should have invested in that system and gotten both games! THe more variety the better! Thanks for the idea!  

So far so good for me over the holidays.. its hard eating right with so many temptations around though!  

Denise :) 

Your welcome, I hear what your saying very difficult, All we can do is are best. And if we succumbed to temptation we can remember that tomorrow is another day, Got that last part of that line from Gone With The Wind,lol. We have to make sure we keep our bodies moving and step up are workouts to make up for any bad food choices or to much food we may eat. 

See ya. 

Hey college student... 

I am almost 40 years old and also a full-time college student. I am going thru the Nursing Program and my obstacle is that I have sooooo much to study, that I don't have a lot of time to exercise, but when I do, I exercise at the gym on campus...no contracts, no payments, all I need is my student ID. I can only tell you what motivates me and I really hope it encourages you...IT"S FREE to the students to start with, the profesors are right there on site and I'm sure they can give you a few hints on exercise, and what really gets me up and going is MUSIC !!! If you love music, get a CD player with your favorite music and go for it. If you do not have a partner, don't wait for one, don't wait for no one...Common you're half my age...Let's go !!! And good luck. 

     I know what is healthy to eat and what is not. I can handle that part of loosing weight. I just can't get motivated to start and keep up with exercising.  I just can't seem to get started. Not sure what I am afraid of? I know I can't do it without exercising. I bought a treadmill 2 months ago...need I say more? 

    Any helpful hints would be much appreciated!!!   

    Thanks 

I exercised tonight, did pilates for 45 minutes. Why? because it gives me endorphins and "endorphins make people happy and happy people just don't kill their husbands!"  I don't like to exercise. I like to have fun and move around, but being out of breath while playing with friends gets embarassing, so I decided to lose weight. hopefully 30-40 pounds and get into shape. Diets and pills...sure they can help....but what really makes the differece, is the changes we're making! and exercise happens to be one of them.