exercise for busy mum

I wonder if anyone can help me.I'm doing weight watchers points
diet.The problem is I dont have much time for exercise,which I really
need to do.I have 4 kids,1 still at home I love to walk but my
youngest cant keep up with me,and my husband comes home too late to go
for a walk and leaves too early in the morning to go for walks in the
morning and with winter coming on it is dark.I'm thinking of buying an
exercise bike or a learn to do pilates exercise are they a good fat
burner.I'm about 40kgs overweight,and had 4 caesarian sections,so I
really need a toner exercise.I hope someone can give me some advice.I
have probably about 30 minutes I can spare a day.
Looking forward to responses.
Thanking you
Linda

joe wrote:

I wonder if anyone can help me.I'm doing weight watchers points
diet.The problem is I dont have much time for exercise,which I really
need to do.I have 4 kids,1 still at home I love to walk but my
youngest cant keep up with me,and my husband comes home too late to go
for a walk and leaves too early in the morning to go for walks in the
morning and with winter coming on it is dark.I'm thinking of buying an
exercise bike or a learn to do pilates exercise are they a good fat
burner.I'm about 40kgs overweight,and had 4 caesarian sections,so I
really need a toner exercise.I hope someone can give me some advice.I
have probably about 30 minutes I can spare a day.
Looking forward to responses.
Thanking you
Linda


I get my 2 mile walk every school day by walking up to school and back
to collect my son. Could you do this? Walking TOO school with the
little one in the buggy would give you a brisk bit of exercise, walking
back at a slower pace with the kids would still be better than not
walking at all, and you'd be amazed at how soon THEY get fitter and walk
faster!

An exercise bike would help if this is impossible, but remember the
stairs: if you gallop up and down the stairs at home for the same amount
of time, it's cheaper than buying a bike, and still good exercise! I
know nothing of Pilates, but hear it can be good for those who take to
it. Swimming is also excellent all body exercise, with built in stomach
toning at no extra cost!

AKK! The school holidays interrupt my exercise routine! Today is a
nice day, so we might go up to the village by the scenic route - through
the orchards full of spring blossom! - and back via the road. I need to
call in to the shop for a couple of leeks for tonight's dinner: WW
recipe chunky Chicken Chowder.
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I am going to the gym for 30 minutes a day - no more, even if I feel good.

At least now, in the beginning, I want to avoid burnout, which is typical
for me. The half hour regimen has been good so far. I'm not clock
watching. It's over before I know it. And I always finish.

I do the cardio of my choice (usually the elliptical trainer).

"joe" wrote in message
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I wonder if anyone can help me.I'm doing weight watchers points
diet.The problem is I dont have much time for exercise,which I really
need to do.

How about an exercise video? Or an exercise program on television?

Anny

You do have some challenges in getting some exercise!
Do you have a neighbor who would also like some exercise time? Maybe
you could each do a child care exchange.
Is there a fitness center or exercise class available to you?
Sometimes these places offer childcare as well.
Do your children swim? Maybe you could all go to the pool together so
you could swim laps.
Is your husband interested in supporting your weight loss and exercise
plans? Maybe he could re-arrange his work schedule, or bring some of
it home to do while you are out and/or after the children go to bed.

Good luck in figuring this out!

Mary

I am no expert but have recently started on the treadmill. I found that I
can commit to thirty minutes a day with little time stress. I think if I
had a child still at home I would do my exercises while they took a nap,
good luck, Lee, the exercise challenged
joe wrote in message
om...
I wonder if anyone can help me.I'm doing weight watchers points
diet.The problem is I dont have much time for exercise,which I really
need to do.I have 4 kids,1 still at home I love to walk but my
youngest cant keep up with me,and my husband comes home too late to go
for a walk and leaves too early in the morning to go for walks in the
morning and with winter coming on it is dark.I'm thinking of buying an
exercise bike or a learn to do pilates exercise are they a good fat
burner.I'm about 40kgs overweight,and had 4 caesarian sections,so I
really need a toner exercise.I hope someone can give me some advice.I
have probably about 30 minutes I can spare a day.
Looking forward to responses.
Thanking you
Linda