Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

mostly, I don't, esp this time of year when work is crazy busy. but I do try to get some ab exercises in now and then, or a 30-day shred, or a swim. I joined the Y that's 5 minutes away and open late so it's not too bad to go for a swim at 10 and then come home and go to bed. I would do it more if this wasn't my busiest time at work.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

I run after I put my kids to bed around 7-7:30. Usually try and get a run in 1-2 times a week while I work and then 1-2 on the weekends. I love to run though, it's the only time of the day I put aside for myself so I don't find it a chore to go to. Clears my head and makes me feel better after I do it. I also only like to run outside, so I feel pretty safe in my small town, but it;s harder when it's dark and cold outside.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

I work full-time overnights and go to a 50 minute cardio/full body shaping class that I take five days a week.
It's Monday, Tues, Wed, Thurs (545-635)
Saturday 830-920

It is only an hour out of my day. Yes, it takes away from time with DS, but I really needed to do this for myself. I was getting so out of shape and needed to lose weight. I did it more for my health then anything. Due to my horrible schedule I was starting to feel very run down and I'm way too young to feel like that. I do skip a day here and there if I'm just too tired to go.

Message edited 12/6/2010 12:13:20 AM.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

i work out at lunch....I am fortunate to have a gym and showers at work.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

I'm lucky enough to have a gym in my office. Its small but perfect to do a little cardio and free weights. I work out during my lunch and eat at my desk. I've been pretty lazy lately and havent used it much. On weekends i go to a gym which luckily has babysitting (havent been there much lately either). Need to get back and lose the few lbs i've gained

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

I got a good 20 minute walk in with the dog yesterday, does that count?

I just can't. Don't have the $$ for the gym, don't have the time with the kids. DH isn't off on the weekends so it's either working out after DS goes to bed at 8pm (not happening) or getting up at 4 am to get in a work out (that's not happening either).

I'm gonna stay fat Sorry I am no help

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

after Mason goes to sleep at 7PM. Go on the treadmill for 1/2 hour to an hour and some weights. We have a lot of gym equipment in the basement so I take advantage of it weeknights.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

I work in the city on the east side about 1.3 miles from Penn Station. I try to walk from Penn to my office most mornings. 1 or 2 times a week I also am able to walk from my office to Penn when I am done with work. I also walk to do errands when I can on the weekends. That is really the extent of my working out these days.

While its not as much exercise as I would like, its better than nothing!

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

I work 3/4 time and they are all scattered hours, so I work out at night after bedtime, with a variety of DVD's (Jillian Michaels for intense workout, Leslie Sansone for an aerobic walk and more recently the Look Better Naked DVD to sculpt).

I usually workout between 9:30 and 10PM but it is when I have time and it is very important that I do it.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

At night, after the kids are in bed I do a 30 minute DVD.

Kids are in bed by 8ish, by 9 I am usually done with my work out and showered even. Sometimes I don't get started until later.

It's the only time I can fit it in and 30 minutes is all the time I have so that's what I do. It's so tough

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

Tried the early am thing, but sooo not enough time and i need my sleep. tried going after they sleep but by then i'm exhausted also.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

NEVER - DH literally works 5-6 days a week and overnights - it just doesn't happen.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

There is not enough time during the day. I already wake up at 5:30 and don't have enough time to get everything ready. Then DS goes to bed at around 8:30, and I am the only one who puts him to bed. So my night is pretty much done by then.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

define working out......





no, I haven't found time to do that yet.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

I don't - and it's killing me.

I am going to re-join the New York Sports Club to go during lunchtime.

I get up so early with DS, DH works nights, DS has been waking up a lot so I'm exhausted, and I leave the house at 6:20am and get home at 6:20pm on a good day, and am in bed by 9 (after bath, bedtime routine, and getting ready for the next day, it leaves me about 30 minutes to myself).

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

I don't.

I hope to start some day.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

In my mind, I do it everyday.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

During lunch - i have a shower on my floor, so i am lucky. otherwise, i never would be able to.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

I realized I had to stop thinking in terms of 30 minute stretches of time.

I try to squeeze in 10 minutes here and there - squats, abs, run in place, stairs.

I've started parking in the back of the lot at work.

I try to never take elevator if there are stairs instead.

I dance while I cook and straighten.

Wrestle with DS instead of watching TV.

Stretch and do isometrics while I brush my teeth or wait for my tea to heat up.

Make sure I'm sitting up straight and sucking in my stomach when I'm at my desk.

Etc.

I've lost almost 30 pounds in the last 6 months by doing these things along with WW.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

At work?


I park my car on the highest level, avoid all elevators, brisk up the stairs, etc.

I get no time. Gone are the days of gym membership for me.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

im not back at work yet - but luckily there is a gym around the block and I sneak in a quick run during lunch when I can. Or I plan on working out sat & sun; so I only have to fit in 2-3x during the week.

I wish my house had room for a treadmill!

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

I use to wake up to work out at 4:30 am. But, I started missing too many workouts.

Now I work out after everyone goes to bed. I get on the treadmill by 8:15 and run 2 miles a day. I hate it but I have to!

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

Can you squeeze it in on your lunch break? Fortunately I have a gym in my building but maybe you can join something by you? There are a lot of sales and promotions this time of year.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

I started working out during maternity leave 6 weeks after having my daughter.
When I got back to work...I stopped.
I leave the house at 7am and get home at 6:30 or 8:30...and just do not have the energy right now.
I am looking forward to snowboarding to get my arse back in shape.

Message edited 12/6/2010 12:37:59 PM.

Re: FTWM: When do you work out?

On Saturday mornings- I take them to the Y with me and they play together. They don't get to see each other all week since they go to different day care/schools so its nice for them.

And then I pick one day a week- usually Tuesday. I get out of work at 4 most days so its not too bad.