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[quote=Anonymous]For the time being, can you try to exercise both days on the weekend and at least once during the week? That should at least get you started, and once you get into a routine, it should be easier to start finding the time.

I usually exercise after the kids go to bed, which sucks, but is my best window. If I can convince myself to change into workout clothes and do at least 15 minutes I usually get energized and find myself working out for much longer. It's really hard for me to wake up early, but maybe if you made a point of going to bed earlier (let other things around the house slide) you could convince yourself to do it. Signing up for a class or making plans with a friend will help keep your motivation up.

FWIW, it took me until my youngest was nearly 2 before I was able to really get back into exercising. I started training for a triathlon then, which was fantastic, since it kept me motivated. My training plan started out with really short (20 min) workout sessions, which I was able to find the time for, and by the time I worked up to longer workouts I had figured out how to work them into my day (and was more energized to make post-bedtime workouts happen).

When I had a toddler and hardly-sleeping baby though, I just couldn't do it. Don't beat yourself up about it if you can't get back into a good cycle until your kids are a bit older (though if you can, I'm sure it will make you feel better!).[/quote]

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