Comments on: Happy New Year!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:34:45 +0000

Since I am by nature a creature of habit I have found that stinking strictly to a routine is the only way I can fit a work out in. I work part time and have two active boys so I have to work out in the early morning. It seems so many unforeseen issues come up and the boys have depleted me of all my energy by the end of the day that I have to reserve the early morning to either go in my basement and do cardio and weights or go for a run. It's always a great start to the day. As for meals all these tips I am getting from this blog have been so helpful.

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:48:36 +0000

Love your posts! So fabulous. Interesting to hear the scores for different fish varieties! I am guilty of just going for whats on sale (bad Erica). The gym sure is packed right now! My classes feel like they're overflowing and I am loving the energy. I am also guilty of cutting out sleep in order to fit in workouts (I know- bad Erica part 2). But I also do the little things- take the stairs, park farther away, go for a quick 15 minute walk during downtime at work. Instead of meeting friends for coffee, meet them for a quick run, walk, or group fitness class!

By: Joe P

Joe P — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:33:14 +0000

It is so important to fit it in! I prepare ahead too with soups mostly at this time of year. Lentil, Black bean, yellow pea, vegetable and chicken etc. So easy to make and they last for days. Every year I seem to drop those extra pounds the summer margaritas may have added by eating my soups. I have just started to add a jump rope routine called Jumpsnap (jumpsnap.com). This workout burns 600 calories in 30 minutes! I personally can not jump for 30 minutes yet, but I can do 12 minutes and burn a couple hundred calories without taking much time at all.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:52:14 +0000

Hi fellow moms, non-moms and exersize buffs. I'm a morning person and with 2 small children, I need to do it in the early morning. When my children were infants and so needed me very early in the morning, I would have my sneakers & gym clothes every day in my desk drawer. I'd eat lunch at the desk then use the last 1/2 hour of work to go up and down the 6 flights of stairs in my building 10 to 15 times. I was in better shape then when I only had 1/2 hour than now that I have an hour each morning. It was intense and used my time best. Good luck everyone.

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:37:59 +0000

I'm the queen of squeezing it in!

Waking up before the rest of the world helps me find time to exercise. Plus, late in the day, I can always find an excuse for skipping my workout.

I also like to "walk" my errands. I pick an area where I can park the car and walk to different locations and check things off my list that way. Sometimes, I'll end up walking many miles, but I get everything done while squeezing in exercise.

By: Christine N

Christine N — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:02:41 +0000

I agree with Joanna, if you plan in advance you can get excercise into your everyday.
I utilize the walks with my dog every morning. He is 14 years old so he's not a super fast walker. I will do lunges or squats, bring hand weights to do upper body work while he is doing his "business".
A couple of times during the week a use my lunch for walking time, and then eat when I'm at my desk afterwards.
My husband is usually up by 5:30am, therefore he feels I need to be up as well Which is ok, because I really try to utilize that extra time to do any kind of excercise.
My husband and I have also picked up biking afterwork. It's been nice not only to excercise but spend some quality time together.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:52:04 +0000

As a stay-at-home mom with little help I was determined to make the 2 mornings I had to myself while my kids were at school "about me" which is something I'd hadn't done in 5 years! I refused to spend one of those mornings food shopping when I really wanted to go for a run or go to the gym so I could finally attempt to get my body back! I started using grocery home delivery programs (peapod and roche bros.) which was the best thing I ever did. Not only did it free up a morning to work out but I now don't "impulse" shop and I plan healthy meals for us every night. I am able to think through all my meals and I'm not grabbing the bag of chips from the aisle that were screaming my name!! I still allow myself my glass of wine (or 2) a night with a bowl of snacks because you still have to live but I do eat healthy during the day and keep my counter filled with fruit.

As for writing down what I eat… When noticed 2 years ago that my body was taking on a different (and not so nice-looking) shape I began writing down everything I ate and tried to keep my calories to an appropriate level. Once my body was trained to eat normal portions again I no longer write down what I eat and find I've maintained my "happy" weight for almost a year now.

By: Joanna Sutter

Joanna Sutter — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:24:54 +0000

I love this subject and it's one I am very passionate about. I believe that with a little bit of planning there is always time for healthy meals and fitness…no matter how crazy your day might be.

To keep on my nutrition on track, I practice a Sunday Ritual. Translation: Food prep for the week ahead. This includes chopping vegetables for salads, scrambled eggs, and side dishes. I also make a big pot of slow cooked oats to heat up after a good morning workout. Sometimes, I'll even make a quiche or two and batches of protein packed bars. A good hour or two in the kitchen on Sunday makes it easy to eat healthy during the week…leaving me more time for fun and fitness!

Speaking of fitting in fitness,I can get a lot of lunges and calve raises done while drying my hair or waiting for my tea to brew! I also fit in a little extra exercise during TV commercial breaks (bodyweight exercises are great time fillers…and better than running to the kitchen for some mindless munching).

I could go on and on, but I have to go dry my hair!