Comments on: You can find time to work out

By: Hannah

Hannah — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:13:30 +0000

To Rachel about working out and single parenting- I have a friend whose boy is about 5 and they toss the Frisbee around or play soccer. Since he isn't very good at throwing or kicking accurately, she runs a lot to get the disk or ball. The have push up and sit up contests too. Just an idea- plus she feels like a great mom because to him they are playing. Hannah's last blog post..Today

By: Rachel Rybarczyk

Rachel Rybarczyk — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:44:24 +0000

Congrats! What about single parents with no one to watch their kids? I don’t have a husband to read my son books while I work out, or watch the kids for an hour so I can take a vigorous walk. My son would have to go with me (he is 5 too big for stroller too little to power walk), and he is not in bed until 9PM so its too late to work out. Oh and since gas is now $4.50 per gallon, a gym membership is out of the question financially. Work and commuting keeps me out of the house from 7AM until 6:30 PM.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:50:43 +0000

Completely agree! It’s so easy to just say, “I’m too busy to workout.” But – really – exercise has too many benefits to ignore or push aside.

Thanks for the excellent reminder!

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By: Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:04:23 +0000

I agree. I believe we all make time for the things that are important to us. It's about priorities and answering the question of how you currently spend your time. Which it sounds like you did. Once priorities are in order, it becomes easier (not entirely easy!) to make some changes. Congratulations to you! Stacey's last blog post..What Good are Intentions…

By: Slacker Mama

Slacker Mama — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:40:59 +0000

I used to whine/bitch/moan that I had it so much harder than everyone with my ridiculous commute and sometimes crazy work hours. But I ended up realizing that it is what it is...I'm either going to have to suck it up and get up early to fit in a workout. So I cut back on my evening blogging so I could get up. It seems to be working. Slacker Mama's last blog post..she turns to foam in the real story

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:30:36 +0000

Good for you. I am addicted to blogging and working out and have two boys, so what do I give up??? Dishes and laundry get pushed to the last possible minute- like the sink is full and there are no spoons left to use. Rachel's last blog post..Kids in action

By: Sagan

Sagan — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:27:32 +0000

This is great! There's always enough time- its just if we're willing to prioritize and make the effort. Sagan's last blog post..Learning Healthy Lessons

By: MizFit

MizFit — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:27:03 +0000

Im heading down that blogless road as well methinks.

I cant cut back in a healthy thing for a, well, sitonmyarse thang

MizFit

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By: Hannah

Hannah — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:26:21 +0000

This is so true. Making the time to workout and get healthy is really about making it a priority. That is why I run with my girls in the jogger in the mornings. I am not willing to use my 'me' time in the evenings so this was the alternative for me. I think deciding what you are going to give up or adapt your workouts to is the hard part. Once you have accepted the change, for me it has been easy to just do it. Great points! Hannah's last blog post..1.5m Radius

By: BK

BK — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:15:22 +0000

Great post!!!! glad you got your fitness goals in order

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