tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813519342667385033.post3672862469151978092..comments2024-02-13T12:29:26.373-08:00Comments on nook.: really good intentions....nook.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07827670254847145671noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813519342667385033.post-33352686164312008252011-10-24T22:17:17.306-07:002011-10-24T22:17:17.306-07:00buffy- those are some great tips there! i love how...buffy- those are some great tips there! i love how you know those quirky stats! haha :) i agree that finding something that needs to be done, and add an element of strength building to it would be great! now that's multitasking! love it. <br />erika- i really hope to join a running club actually... something i can do in the evenings.. and i think that usually they only go for so many weeks, so i could arrange to do one while the hubs is around. <br /><br />thanks for all of the tips! xonook.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07827670254847145671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813519342667385033.post-33609948706490702462011-10-24T15:03:19.089-07:002011-10-24T15:03:19.089-07:00I made it a priority to go to the gym and they hav...I made it a priority to go to the gym and they have a great playroom there for my little one. I count it as my 'me' time. I work in a few strength training classes per week and then work in cardio whenever I can (running on treadmill, taking dog for a walk, sprinting up a flight of stairs). It's not easy, but when you make it a priority (behind getting the kids fed, clothed) it gets easier. I also tag on errands after my gym time, usually grocery shopping :)Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17931629342577788663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813519342667385033.post-8248672920986613852011-10-24T14:19:21.907-07:002011-10-24T14:19:21.907-07:00Did you know that just going grocery shopping burn...Did you know that just going grocery shopping burns up to 200 calories and hour? Or that many of the household chores you do daily count for daily exercise? It's true. I find that when I'm needing to work out I just strap the baby in the back pack carrier and vacuum for 20 minutes. It's something that HAS to be done but gets more accomplished. <br /><br />With five kids I just can't justify going to 'work out' so I find the things that have to be done and figure out a way to make it just a tad harder so I'm burning more calories. That said it isn't always perfect nor do I do this all the time.Passionate Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703752575121337672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813519342667385033.post-44400041818529572592011-10-24T13:35:37.259-07:002011-10-24T13:35:37.259-07:00amy - it's so hard isn't it? and i only ha...amy - it's so hard isn't it? and i only have one kiddo right now. i know it's gotta be so much more of a juggling act with more kids! i really think that i'll just be able to cope more, if i'm in better shape... here's hoping! xonook.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07827670254847145671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813519342667385033.post-68728714496331446622011-10-24T13:27:05.850-07:002011-10-24T13:27:05.850-07:00I just try to keep my head above water most days. ...I just try to keep my head above water most days. As long as everyone is dressed, fed, and not covered in too much dirt, that's success enough for me right now! I wish I had a little more me time to do the things that energize me, like knitting, sewing, and exercise.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17656720549990106880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813519342667385033.post-42466894246013028432011-10-24T08:53:48.088-07:002011-10-24T08:53:48.088-07:00thanks kelli, i know i need the encouragement! i k...thanks kelli, i know i need the encouragement! i know i can get there...if i stick to it... (that's always the hard part, hey?) :) so good for you that you're running 3 days a week! that's great!!!nook.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07827670254847145671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813519342667385033.post-78059512409472219652011-10-24T08:43:40.287-07:002011-10-24T08:43:40.287-07:00When mine were little I found it hard to fit it al...When mine were little I found it hard to fit it all in too. Now that mine are both at school all day (they're 7 & 5), I find it easier to fit it all in. I didn't say it all gets done, I said it's easier... Now I run 3 days a week (the 3 days I don't volunteer at their school!), but it was definitely a process and took time to find a balance. You'll get there. Don't give up!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06630792371167011476noreply@blogger.com