Finding Time to Exercise
May 13, 2009 at 7:46 AM by Cafe Cynthia - Comments (7)
My doctor thinks I'm lying when I tell him that I have no time to exercise. Nothing. Zero. Every second of each day is scheduled. I rarely touch ground.
You see, I'm busier than most people, I explain. I work a lot and by the time I come home, I need to spend every second up till bedtime with my kids. Same on the weekends. Between grocery shopping and swimming lessons and everything else, there's just no time!
I can see my doc's skepticism in the way he nods slowly while he comes up with a way to trap me.
"So, what are your favorite television shows? Anything you like watching lately?"
"Ah, no, actually, I don't watch TV," I say.
"Nothing at all? Not even an hour here or there?" he says.
"Nope. I wish I could, but once I get the kids off to bed, I'm exhausted and I collapse in bed myself."
He's quiet again, still trying to figure out how to prove that I am no different from any other busy person, and convince me there is ALWAYS time to exercise.
I won't admit it, but he is right. There's time if you want there to be. And in my case, exercise isn't an option. I'm not overweight, but I have a very slight build, so I'm at high risk for osteoporosis when I'm older.
The type of exercise I need can't be done with my children, and I have to start now. I need the weight bearing kind to work my bones several times a week, one of the best ways to ward the bone-deteriorating disease.
So, I am listening to the doc and joining a gym. That's the easy part. Now, when to find time to go? In the morning? Impossible. At lunch? Impossible? After the kids go to bed? I'll never, ever get to sleep at night!
Sigh. How do you sneak exercise into your day? Do you feel guilty that your workouts are cutting into quality time with your kids?
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It is all about taking care of yourself and if we want to feel better then we find the time no matter what. It is your health and in the long run if you find that time to do it, trust me you will feel better and have even more energy. On the plus side you are also exercising to prolong your life and your kids will love that one. Today is tomorrow, get out and exercise.
there are gyms that have a daycare
or you can di it in your home
I love wii fit and my kids love to play it with me.. Family time plus a decent work out at the same time i can't complain.
you NEED to make yourself a priority! My kids are small enough that I can stick them in the jog stroller and run. If i want to go alone, I either get up really early or go at night when DH is home. A cheap at home video that is a combo of weight training and cardio is called the "Jari Love" series. She will kick your booty into shape in NO TIME! I do that during nap time. Laundry and dishes come second to my health and fitness :)
I am with you...3 little kids--No Time! Pre-children I excercised daily, but after number 3--none. I decided to cut my expectations down to 15 minutes a day. I discovered that I do not even possess that. The excercise I get involves running around picking up after them all, and pulling them back and forth in wagons to the park. As for weight bearing excercise, try lifting little kids:) Maybe they'll think it is a fun game!
Ha! I feel your pain! If anyone can tell us the answer to this one, I for one will be very grateful!
bakersd79 May. 13, 2009 at 10:38 AM