How many moms work out..

on a daily basis or atleast three times per week after work?

I need to stop feeling guilty for leaving Milan with my mom for like an extra hour during the week for atleast twice per week while i go to the gym.

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I go a few times a week, but I go after DS goes to sleep. I feel too guilty taking time away from him too.

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i am going to try to go during my lunch hr at work 3 times a week

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When Talia started school I hired a trainer to FORCE me to go - I also had the guilt issue working against me. Now I go twice a week when she is in school and I try to go one other time and leave her with DH or MIL or Mom - it's only an hour.

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Does carrying two (20 lbs) at the same time count?

I am signed up for a yoga class but I've been MIA for the past few weeks

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I do it in the morning before he's up - or while he's up but playing in his crib. I can't do it after work, I'm just too tired. But you have to fit it in where you can and don't feel guilty, your body and mind need the release

Oh yeah I do yoga once/week but that's only possible bc DH does the pickup/dinner/bedtime routine for me that night. It's my "me" time, when I get to go.

Message edited 11/27/2007 4:54:19 PM.

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i wish i could go
i wish we had some one that would watch ds for me to go

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I take spin classes 3-4x a week and I just consider it "getting some ME time". It also gives DH and DD a chance to hang without me around.

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I work out 5 days a week. My gym has a child care place in it, and the ladies there are wonderful. I leave DD, who is 2, and DS who is 5 months. They bothdo really well in there.

You should not feel guilty about leaving him for an extra hour! I gotta tell you that hour and a half that I work out, it's like heaven. I would go crazy without that "me" time.

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I try to go about 2x a week but DH travels for work and I hate leaving DD at the Y day care when she has been in day care all day.

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i had a csection and am 7 weeks postpartum i've forced myself onto the treadmill twice so far but its really hard to find the time with DD. She wants to be held whenever she's not asleep or eating She only lasts in her bouncer or swing for 10 mins. i'm trying really hard to find time because i really need to lose weight

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ME!!!!!! I just posted about it on NFR....

Maybe you can find a gym with childcare so you can bring DC with you?

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We have a treadmill so I'm on that 5-6x per week for at least 30 mins. I'm looking into taking either a spin or pilates class to get me out of the house for some forced me-time. I live in South Setauket so any recommendations in areas between Smithtown and Port Jeff are appreciated!

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Does thinking about it count? I am almost 6 wks PP and I go to the doctor tomorrow for my check up. If my incision is ok, and she gives me the go ahead, I am going to start this weekend.

I don't know how, but I have lost the baby weight (13 lbs) plus 20 more. I would like to lose 10 more before going back to work in January.

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I try to work out at least 2-3X per week.

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i just got my 6 week clearance today and went for my first run!

i had a rough pregnancy with 7 weeks of bed rest, so i am really happy to get back on my feet

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Right now bc I'm on maternity leave, I go every weeknight when DH gets home from work. When I got back to work, the plan is for me to go both weekend days and two nights a week after DS goes to bed. It's VERY important to both me and DH to get in that gym time and stay in shape so we are committed to making it work. I don't think you should feel guilty

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Posted by Salason

Right now bc I'm on maternity leave, I go every weeknight when DH gets home from work. When I got back to work, the plan is for me to go both weekend days and two nights a week after DS goes to bed. It's VERY important to both me and DH to get in that gym time and stay in shape so we are committed to making it work. I don't think you should feel guilty

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I have a gym in my basement. So I work out whenever I can...

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i go to curves 3 x a week

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I want to start going now that my MIL will be watching DD, but not sure if she'll go for it.

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I go to Curves everyday during my lunch hour - 30 minute workout - it only takes me 5-7 minutes to get there.

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if i had someone to watch my kids i would leave them to go. Right now i dont belong to a gym and work 3 jobs, im lucky if i have energy to make it through the day.
I love to exercise though, i cant wait for the day where i can fit it into my daily routine again.