I have had every excuse there is....

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2manykids

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With 5 kids and a career with a commute, I have always said that I don't have time to turn-around much less to exercise and plan meals.

For the last 15 years I have been coming up with every excuse imaginable as to why I don't have time to eat right and exercise. I have been feeling extremly tired as of late and noticing my already large clothing is becoming tighter. I got on the scale today and realized with an overwhelming dread that I have allowed myself to become 252.5 lbs. This is the heaviest I have ever been. Even on my last doctor's appt the doctor was telling me my BP was becoming slightly elevated and I blamed it on stress from work and home knowing good and well that at 5'7 and weighing in at 250 lbs was more likely the culprit.

I have decided today that I cannot continue to feel so tired and miserable. I am going to be around to enjoy all that I am working so hard for.

Any advice on how to incorporate these changes for someone with little time would be greatly appreciated.
 
Finding Time

I too have a career that keeps me busy as well as a 10-week old daughter. I have found that keeping a tight schedule and meal plan is working for me. I plan every meal and snack the night before a work day and MAKE myself stick to it. This has made the eating healthy a much easier transition. As for the exercise, I am now taking small breaks and walking up and down the stairs in my office building. I also walk/jog on my lunch breaks and have started doing yoga and pilates while holding or being near my new baby. This new exercise plan is new for me. It seems to be working out though. I have to just keep telling myself that it will get easier. I hope these hints help. Keep your chin up!!
 
2manykids, Yes it is time for you remember you are very important and if you arent healthy and happy this will afect your whole family, I know I've been there.It is hard when you are busy but you need to just become conciously aware of what you are eating on the run IS it healthy? When you go food shopping are you choosing healthy foods or are you piling your trolly with convenient junk food to suit your busy life? I don't know what you are doing, but you might want to start by choosing healthy breakfasts, lunches on the go that are healthy, and curb the snacking maybe!! If you are really busy this can be a form of excersise because you are always on the go, active, I find when I'm busy alot, I lose weight with out even excersising or even trying.Another thing to do is set boundries for yourself, Say 3 meals only, try to discipline yourself a bit. Walking is good at the end of a busy day it is so relaxing. And a nice long bath just for you!!!!! All the best as you find time for YOU, don't put it off anylonger now is the time to change.
The jouney of a thousand miles starts with the first step ????? from Sue in Brisbane Australia
 
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