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Where do you find time?
I went from being a SAHM to working full-time six months ago and am finding my health is really slipping. I'm getting better at eating healthy again, but need to conquer the exercise part now. I'm just really having a hard time finding the time to do it.
I work a combination of 2nd and 3rd shift and my schedule varies weekly. On days I work 3rd, I nap in the morning for about three hours, have my kids in the afternoon, and try to sleep for a couple of hours when DH gets home. On days I work 2nd, I have the kids in the morning, leave for work at 2, and get home at 12:30 am.
I'm already struggling to get enough sleep, but I know that working out would probably make the sleep I do get more restful. I hate spending more time away from my DH and kids than I already have to. We've thought of getting bikes and a trailer to go riding on the weekends, but we live in a bigger city and I'm afraid of sharing the road with cars. I'm also thinking of buying a jogging stroller, but DD hates being strapped in. I feel like I'm making a million excuses and I just need to start moving!
Re: Where do you find time?
Do something active with the kids, go to the park, take a walk, run with them in a jogging stroller (think of a way to get encourage them to be strapped in), or swim at family swim. You don't have to "workout". Start by being active with the entire family.
Another option would be to get a treadmill or videos that you can do while the kids sleep.