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  • May 27, 2016 at 7:45 am #105791
    Kristin123
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    I am a working mom with a two year old. I have a 45 minute commute one way. I work full time and I am also working on my teaching certification. Before my daughter was born I exercised regularly. Now I cannot seem to find the time. I get home about 4:45 and then spend as much time with my daughter as I can before bedtime. Then I crash because I am exhausted. If I have a test or homework I stay up and complete that. I then wake up at 6:00 to get everything ready and to bring my daughter to daycare. I eat fairly well and I try to stick to a vegetarian diet. I just can’t seem to find the time or energy to exercise. Any tips are ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

    May 27, 2016 at 7:56 am #105792
    Anonymous
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    Dear Kristin:

    My thoughts: on your long commute, see to it that your posture is right, so you don’t hurt yourself sitting the wrong way for so long. Also, on your commute, a simple exercise as rotating your wrists once in a while or gently, rotating your neck when in a stop sign, and just moving different muscles and joints will be helpful, on the commute (as is not disruptive to driving, of course). It will not give you aerobic exercise, but every movement is helpful and will keep you in touch with your body.

    Then if you can incorporate a few selected exercise moves in the morning, five minutes, that will be helpful. Or in the middle of the day. Then aerobic, twice a week, half an hour each time, such as a brisk walk, can do wonders.

    anita

    May 28, 2016 at 6:44 pm #105873
    Mimi
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    I agree with the idea of squeezing bits of exercise in throughout the day. Do some deep breathing during your commute or while at work. I know that’s not exercise, but it’s still healthy. You can also do stomach pull-ins or butt clenching almost anytime during the day and no one will notice (when driving or sitting at work).

    Are there things you can do with your daughter to get some exercise while also spending time with her? Like, can you put music on and dance around? Most kids love to do that. You will be giving her good memories of time with Mom and also creating a love of exercise in her. You could also get DVDs that are meant for kids to move to, and just do some of those moves with her.

    Also, if you could do 5 minutes of gentle aerobic exercise or light weights before your morning shower, a 5 minute walk during your lunch hour, and a few stretches before bed, you will be getting even more exercise. Just little bits can really add up, and you will probably feel a lot better, too!

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