exercise for busy mum

joe said:

I wonder if anyone can help me.I'm doing weight watchers
points diet.The problem is I dont have much time for
exercise,which I really need to do.I have 4 kids,1 still
at home I love to walk but my youngest cant keep up with
me,and my husband comes home too late to go for a walk and
leaves too early in the morning to go for walks in the
morning and with winter coming on it is dark.I'm thinking
of buying an exercise bike or a learn to do pilates
exercise are they a good fat burner.I'm about 40kgs
overweight,and had 4 caesarian sections,so I really need a
toner exercise.I hope someone can give me some advice.I
have probably about 30 minutes I can spare a day. Looking
forward to responses. Thanking you Linda

I get my 2 mile walk every school day by walking up to
school and back to collect my son. Could you do this?
Walking TOO school with the little one in the buggy would
give you a brisk bit of exercise, walking back at a slower
pace with the kids would still be better than not walking at
all, and you'd be amazed at how soon THEY get fitter and
walk faster!

An exercise bike would help if this is impossible, but
remember the stairs: if you gallop up and down the stairs at
home for the same amount of time, it's cheaper than buying a
bike, and still good exercise! I know nothing of Pilates,
but hear it can be good for those who take to
it. Swimming is also excellent all body exercise, with
built in stomach toning at no extra cost! 🙂

AKK! The school holidays interrupt my exercise routine!
Today is a nice day, so we might go up to the village by the
scenic route - through the orchards full of spring blossom!
- and back via the road. I need to call in to the shop for a
couple of leeks for tonight's dinner: WW recipe chunky
Chicken Chowder.
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I am going to the gym for 30 minutes a day - no more, even
if I feel good.

At least now, in the beginning, I want to avoid burnout,
which is typical for me. The half hour regimen has been good
so far. I'm not clock watching. It's over before I know it.
And I always finish.

I do the cardio of my choice (usually the elliptical
trainer).

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Quoted message said:

I wonder if anyone can help me.I'm doing weight watchers
points diet.The problem is I dont have much time for
exercise,which I really need to do.

How about an exercise video? Or an exercise program on
television?

Anny

You do have some challenges in getting some exercise! Do you
have a neighbor who would also like some exercise time?
Maybe you could each do a child care exchange. Is there a
fitness center or exercise class available to you? Sometimes
these places offer childcare as well. Do your children swim?
Maybe you could all go to the pool together so you could
swim laps. Is your husband interested in supporting your
weight loss and exercise plans? Maybe he could re-arrange
his work schedule, or bring some of it home to do while you
are out and/or after the children go to bed.

Good luck in figuring this out!

Mary

I am no expert but have recently started on the treadmill. I found that I
can commit to thirty minutes a day with little time stress. I think if I
had a child still at home I would do my exercises while they took a nap,
good luck, Lee, the exercise challenged
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Quoted message said:

I wonder if anyone can help me.I'm doing weight watchers
points diet.The problem is I dont have much time for
exercise,which I really need to do.I have 4 kids,1 still
at home I love to walk but my youngest cant keep up with
me,and my husband comes home too late to go for a walk and
leaves too early in the morning to go for walks in the
morning and with winter coming on it is dark.I'm thinking
of buying an exercise bike or a learn to do pilates
exercise are they a good fat burner.I'm about 40kgs
overweight,and had 4 caesarian sections,so I really need a
toner exercise.I hope someone can give me some advice.I
have probably about 30 minutes I can spare a day. Looking
forward to responses. Thanking you Linda