Working Moms, how do you find time to workout?
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Working Moms, how do you find time to workout? It's hard in the morning if I don't sleep the night before due to kid wake ups and after work is not happening.
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Before 6am or it doesn’t happen. I haven’t figured out when to workout when kids aren’t sleeping well or if working late bc then it’s impossible
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3 mornings during the work week, before 6am and it’s exhausting. One day I will go on a 30 min walk during lunch. I also just invested in a desk treadmill
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I WFH and I immediately come home after school drop off and work out in my home gym from 7:45-8:30/9 or take a 3 mile walk with my dog and then start working. This is my routine, I rarely deviate. The discipline and routine aspect has helped me immensely. I look so much better, I feel a sense of accomplishment, and that discipline carries over into my workday. I am going to try to start working out before the kids get up (5:30-6:15) and see if I can do it, since I am entering a season where I need more work hours in my day.
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^ can attest to it being hard but the discipline and routine and feedback from it carries over and makes it well worth it.
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@CC this sounds so perfect! I wish I could do this. For those that can’t work out at home (I don’t work from home and have to start before 9 am) I have started doing it at 5. I agree with most other posters, for me if it’s not before 6 it doesn’t happen!
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Before anyone is awake. I’ll admit that I’m really tired tho. Like so tired and I’ll occasionally skip to sleep the extra hour.
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5:30 AM workout class three days/week and it’s SO hard to get into the routine, but once you’re in it, you won’t regret it! I make my husband get up with the kids the night before if someone isn’t sleeping. He knows that I need good sleep before my MWF early mornings!
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I’ll be honest, I’m not in the best shape of my life but it’s a goal to get there. I’m struggling with all the things above. Morning is really the only time, or if I can block my calendar first thing after drop off but then I’m on back to backs all day trying to catch up. Maybe I need a less intense job?
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I don’t!
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If I don't do it in the morning, it's not happening and sometimes when it doesn't happen, it's ok! Being a mom IS a workout (lol) so give yourself some grace. This morning I was getting the kids ready for daycare, eating my breakfast and doing squats. It's not ideal, but right now that's all I can fit in with my work life.
It's not a workout, but we've started to take family walks after dinner. It's not as great as a cardio workout, but it's still nice to get some movement. -
I totally get it—finding time for yourself, especially to work out, can feel like an impossible task when you're juggling kids, work, and lack of sleep. It’s hard to prioritize exercise when you're running on fumes and just trying to make it through the day. You ladies are not alone in feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day. However, even small steps can make a big difference. Here are some helpful exercise tips that I've given to my working mom clients:
- Start small, remember that 10-15 minutes here and there will add up over time.
- Track your steps—I use fitbit — when you monitor them, you start to realize how active you truly are, and it can become a game to hit 10K steps.
- At-home workouts save time commuting to a gym. Use online workout videos or apps like Beachbody or Peloton to guide your exercises.
- Join the 5am Club—waking up before the kids allows some moms to work out before anyone else is up, leaving time for the morning routine guilt-free.
- Include the kids—take them on stroller jogs, family walks, or play outside. It’s a great way to model the importance of exercise.
- Utilize the weekends for longer workout sessions or outdoor activities.
- Lastly, schedule exercise like an appointment—if your health is important, make time for it on your calendar.