This is the not on my side list-
The weather
My toddler
Energy level
Lack of sleep
Did I mention the weather?
Potty training
Me Time
So I've tried to make some changes. For instance what I eat. We have been cooking at home more and eating out a lot less! We've been eating more salads, oatmeal and working on drinking water and less Big Red. Oh geez - my 1 gallon container is still on my desk from Christmas. I have to empty it and start fresh or is the water still good? Any way - moving on! The kids live upstairs. I put everything up there. Their toys, all the laundry and there isn't a trash can up there either. If we change diapers or have any trash we have to bring it down stairs. I'm going up and down the stairs on a daily basis now several times a day. Most importantly I have stopped asking my son to bring me this or that from upstairs. Really, it's just easier to get it myself. There is a lot less explaining involved. I've started parking further away from the door when we shop. That part is a little scary because we have three little people in tow and people drive crazy in parking lots. I think that's about it but it's resulted in a five pound loss. Oh and I have tried the Extra gum for those sweet tooth cravings but it doesn't work very well for me. It just delays the inevitable. lol - I am watching what I buy from the store though. It's really important to pay attention to that shopping list. I'm a work in progress. I really hope that soon I can get back to that track. I miss it.
What are some of your tips or tricks?
5 comments:
No eating off the kids plates, no matter how yummy the left over chicken nuggets look.
lift weights. Muscle burns fat, even when you are sleeping. Hand weights are easy to store and cheaper than a gym. Give them a go! good luck
monica
Thanks for the tips...every little bit helps! I'm trying to get back into tennis...time/weather/cost all making it difficult. I'm going to try the hand weights that Monica suggested!
How about going for an hour walk everyday with the kids/pet? Oh and don't eat in the car. No matter what. Wait til you get home to eat.
I remember those days. Somehow the toddler's schedule never seemed to synchronize with mine. Walks were never long enough, and my eating pattern was irregular at best. And, it just seems harder to lose weight with subsequent children.
One way I got exercise was to join the local YMCA. It has a reasonable family rate and provides free child care while you exercise. Also, the toddlers loved the pool & got some exercise as well.
Good luck!
I always do better when I plan ahead and have healthy snacks ready to eat in between meals. If I get too hungry, I make bad choices.
But you're doing great!
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