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aprilmayjune
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I have a LOT of weight I need to lose. I have a two year old, and I have just now managed to get just below where I was when I got pregnant (but I am still a pant/dress size bigger, and my husband notices but I don't think that I look like I've lost weight.) But I did that just by eating a little less, I worked out for a while, but I'm having a hard time finding a good workout routine. Going out running or going to the gym is not an option with my husband's schedule there is literally NO way that I could do it except for his days off... and I live in a third floor apartment so running/jumping around on someone else's ceiling is something that I don't know that my downstairs neighbor would really appreciate... I have been really overweight for much of my life and really really want to be healthy, so I guess I need some recommendations on a good workout routine..
And for that matter, I have a hard time finding healthy recipes and still managing not to spend a small fortune on groceries... Please help! I need to do this so whatever comments, recommendations or criticisms will be appreciated. |
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| Can you incorporate more walking into your routine? Take a walk at least 1-3 times/day and walk everywhere within reason, including climbing the 3 flights of stairs to your apartment. GL! |
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what time does you spouse leave for work in the morning? They only way I get exercise (and I've been really bad about it lately) is by waking up an hour before my DH and working out then.
Are you a SAHM? If so, incorporate some walking into your day with the your DC. Walk to the library or the playground. If you are good on a bike, get a child seat or trailer and bike with your DC. Sign up for a mommy & me yoga or dance class; your rec center might have some pretty affordable ones. If you are a WOHM, try walking at lunch and then eating at your desk. Use the stairs as much as possible. Yoga and pilates DVDs will help you strengthen and tone without jumping around and making any noise. I also find them relaxing. Stronger muscles burn more calories, too. As for nutrition, I'd substitute brown rice and whole wheat pasta for the white stuff. Multigrain bread instead of white. Skip juices and sodas altogether; drink water and milk instead. And if your DH will go along, reduce the meat portions and add a second vegetable to each meal. Fresh (or frozen) veggies are not as expensive as meats and are lower in calories yet full of fiber and nutrients. |
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Don't rule out the gym if you can find one that has child care. My daughter seems to have a good time in the daycare room at our local Gold's gym, and the membership fee doesn't break the bank. (child care is $2/session or unlimited visits for $20/month.) The childcare goes from 9-1 and 5-9; we typically go at 9 and get it over with before lunch and naps.
The other option is buying a new/used jogging stroller and taking your child with you on runs and walks. Then you're not dependent on your husband's schedule. I usually set my daughter up with a couple books outside the shower. (you can get a clear shower curtain if you're worried about the kid getting in trouble.) If you're a working mom, can you work out at lunch? My boss is cool with that. we have a gym in the basement. it's not ideal, but it has the basics - some weights stations, some cardio machines. If you're reduced to working out at home, you might be able to get away with yoga or pilates tapes/DVDs/DVR'd shows. There are some 30-minute yoga programs on cable (look for Namaste Yoga) you can DVR and do during your kid's naptime. |
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| These are all great ideas!! I have a few dvds but there's a lot of running and jumping on a lot of them.. I have a yoga one, I will use that one, I just didn't think it would do what I need it to right now, but I'll definitely try it. As far as the gym w/childcare, I have thought about that.. and it would really be ideal.. but I really don't know that I could afford the memberships right now. I definitely have to do some more walking I will definitely start using a lot of these ideas. Thanks guys! |
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When I was in your shoes, which is to say cost-sensitive and very limited time, I had to get up and run (or walk) before DH left for work.
It blows to get up at 5 and stumble out into the cold and/or dark, no doubt about that. But a lot of us do it because we have no other real options for cardio. |
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| you can bike with DC, run with DC, walk with DC. Buy a treadmill, elliptical, or just some free weights and resistance bands. |
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| I just started doing kettlebells, and the workouts are really short and involve no jumping or pounding or anything else that would be really awkward if there are people living below you. And the workouts are really effective. |
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Crossfit.
These are high intensity workouts that involve cardio and strength training. THe workouts are short. Did I mention high intensity? After your first couple of times, you'll be SO sore. Must be done under the guidance of a Crossfit instructor or you'll hurt yourself. Nothing else has improved my running and triathlon performance more than this. |
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The kettlebells are a really great idea! I'll have to get a few kettlebells with some of the dvd workouts I think.. That looks like it would be pretty ideal for my situation!Thank you everyone for the great suggestions!!!
I'm not sure what crossfit is, but I don't really have the money for any sort of trainers, and where I'm just starting out (and much more out of shape than I'd like to me..) it sounds like I might want to start with something a little less intense, at least until I get back into it. |
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10:36 PP here - kettlebells are fantastic. I did a few sessions with a trainer earlier this year (to break out of an exercise boredom rut) and the kettlebells worked my arms like nothing else. Some kettlebell exercises involve squats, which will kill your legs in a good way. they're not cheap, but grab a set of 15-pounders to start and eventually work your way up.
If you're looking into home equipment, you should also get an exercise ball and some resistance bands. The bands can be used in different upper and lower-body exercises and there's no jumping involved. A bunch of my friends, mostly guys, do CrossFit. Basically, you go to a bare bones gym where every day is a different workout and everyone does the same workout, together. It apparently totally breaks you out of the "I'm going to the gym to run 2 miles and do the same 15 weights exercises every other day for three years" rut. You could probably get something similar out of a boot camp program. I probably wouldn't recommend CrossFit for someone who hasn't been following a regular workout routine, or it might be too much. as for the gym, it never hurts to call around and see what the ones around you are charging. If you have two near each other, you can sometimes play them against each other to get the lowest rate possible. that said, not all have child care. If you can find one without luxuries like towel service, pool, tennis courts, etc., the rate is usually lower. |
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You can do so much with your own body weight (or light dumb bells), a mat, and an exercise ball.
There are so many online demonstration videos if you are not sure - and actually gyms are moving toward having more open space and getting rid of some machines because the research shows it is actually very beneficial to rely on your own balance etc. and not a machine. Off the top of my head, I can think of a few different kinds of squats, lunges, and lower body exercises I rotate to keep my routine fresh, and then stuff for core/abs. Then there are good old fashion push ups, overhead presses, etc. Pilates and yoga DVDs are great and shouldn't bother your neighbors! I do a lot of stroller walking as well. I work, and go down to the very sparse gym in my building during lunch a few times a week. I do a treadmill warm up for 15 minutes, and then spend 15 minutes on body weight exercises - 2 lower body repeated 3x, 2 core repeated 2x, and some basic upper body stuff along with stretching - a quick circuit. |
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Also think about a pilates video, especially one that allows you to advance from beginner to advance. If you're not doing that kind of body work, you'll see some good results in the abs/butt if you can do that 1-2x/week.
In terms of food, think beans, lentils, legumes. You can make a huge pot of soup with half of a $2 bag of beans or lentils, plus veggies or grains. We've gotten some good recipes off the Post website. |
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| Have you checked a Y or community center? Many have day programs for kids that are only an hour or so long and you can work out during that time. I live in St. Louis and pay a yearly fee (something like $10) at the community center and classes for DC is around $30 for 6 weeks. My membership covers the weight and cardio room, and I can swim for $2 a day. |