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Avid exerciser to 2u2

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Okay, I haven't even had the second kid yet, but a combination of a toddler, a husband who travels for work and an exhausted lifestyle (I'm currently in a busy work time with a colleague on maternity leave), working out has not been a priority.

I can see the differences in my rear, hamstrings and back (it's so sad), but I'm having a tough time doing anything about it.

With my husband not home, I'm unable to go to the gym even if I wanted to.

Any tips on getting creative with exercising while at home?

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Re: Avid exerciser to 2u2

  • sweetpea2003sweetpea2003 member

    Either gym with daycare or a BOB Duallie. I have both. 

    It isn't easy but I managed to run a half marathon last summer with 2u2 and a deployed husband. You can do it!!

    I work out 6 days a week. Either with the kids in the BOB or at the gym.  It is a rare Saturday morning that I can do longer runs alone while DH has the kids. But you need to figure out how to work out without your DH.   

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  • Daisy22Daisy22 member
    After DS2, I started running. I only run 3 times a week and lost 20lbs plus really toned up. I started out with couch to 5K program then moved on to Jeff Galloway's interval running which really helped me lost the weight. I made the investment in a jogging stroller (double bob) which you can find used on craigslist just started making myself do it. I actually love running now (I thought I'd never say that) and really saved my sanity wtih 2u2.
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  • kcisthebombdotcomkcisthebombdotcom member

    I dont go to a gym, but I dont have a hard time keeping in shape at all. I chase my toddler around the playground every day for an hour. Maybe when you pick up your LO from daycare, bring a snack to tide her over and take her to the park for a half hour. With daylight saving time it's now light out later. When you do this while wearing a 20lb toddler that's not a great walker yet after you have your 2nd LO, it's great for all those muscle groups.

    When I worked, I lost 25lbs by walking the stairs everyday at lunch. I didnt change what I ate at all. Just walked 9 flights of stairs once at lunch. Find little ways like that to incorporate exercise into your life. If you dont work in that large a building you could go up and down the stairs a whole bunch of times. Obviously since youre pregnant you're not going to want to lose weight so adjust your calories a bit.

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