I was asked the other day about how I manage to still loose weight, move, blog, take care of two kids, entertain the idea of finding more employment, not to mention clean my house, myself, and eat. Well the answer is simple. I do it within and inch of my sanity. Yup that's right, I bust my butt and MAKE time for things. I do squats when I do dishes, when I put my dishes away I do a modification of a, what I call, "lazy-burpees." I try to exercise as soon as I put the kids down for a nap; luckily I have that option for the time being. Right now my hubby is also usually home currently so that helps, he tries to keep the kids away from me as I do my Wii B.S.
What else do I do??
Well, one I don't own a car so every time there is any shopping to be done I must walk to the store and back again pushing/carrying groceries. There is also no elevator in my building so I am forced to walk up a couple flights of stairs with the kids, groceries and stroller. Let me tell you I don't go shopping without my hubby, sometimes we even take the bus to the store and back depending on where we go. But we have a few options within walking distance of us which is really lovely.
I also play. Just like a kid. When I go to the park with them I try to jump around and play on the monkey bars too, there is a reason why they have play grounds ppl... they are free gyms! Plus who doesn't like to take a few minutes to swing on the swings just like you used to right?!?!
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| I mean this looks like a blast!! This is a park I used to play at as a kiddo. We bused quite a bit to get there lol! But it was worth it for the pictures! |
Seriously you just have to take advantage of sunny days and even the rainy ones. My Eldest just LOVES to jump in puddles and how on earth could I take that from him?! Plus running and jumping for me is great exercise lol. So give it a try just take advantage of what everyday brings you. If it is a laundry day and you at stuck folding, why not stand up and do it while squatting or just marching on the spot to burn those extra calories. I am not saying that I do these things EVERY DAY all the time, everyone has their lazy days and you are entitled to that. But always remember to get out whenever it's nice out, check out your neighborhood, go bird watching, hunt for plant clippings or just enjoy the scenery... before you know it you've walked for an hour or more! And you would have enjoyed yourself. No pressure just baby steps and TRUST me the next thing you know you'll be jogging and walking; then running. You'll surprise yourself.
Today I am taking eldest on a walk to plant some apple seeds just for kicks. No idea where but I am just going to go for it :). Hope you all do to!
