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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's my 2 cents to keeping it together, especially after kids - positive thinking and hard work. I know a lot of women who believe the myth that you'll never weigh the same/less than you were when you got pregnant. I know women who just expected to get fat and went in that direction. I'm 38 with 2 kids and weigh 8lbs less than when I got pregnant with my first. (126 vs 118 at 5'5) [b]It's possible to stay active, even while taking care of young children[/b]. So many people perpetuate false knowledge. Keep at it. You won't look like you do now forever, but you can still stay thin and fit if you work hard (weights has been a game changer for me) and eat right.[/quote]

I’ve never understood why people say it’s harder to stay active with young kids. I have less time for working out than I did before kids, but I’m incredibly active. Pushing a stroller all over the neighborhood, taking kids to the playground and park, teaching them to ride a bike, picking them up and carrying them... parenting small kids is such physical work. I have an office job too, but when I’m not working I feel like I’m always moving.

And regarding workouts, I used to do such self indulgent workouts. I’d go to gym and do a Pilates class (but drag through it), then chat with a friend for a half hour, then do some half-hearted cardio and weights. I was in good shape (lots of walking and hiking then too), but I wasn’t efficient at all. My workouts were as much a chance to socialize as anything else. Plus I was eating out more and drinking more.

Post kids, I don’t have time for any of that. I work out daily, but it’s usually a 40 minute, focused, sweaty workout. And I go full tilt because that’s my chance to really get it out and to do something that feels like it’s for me. I never workout with friends and prefer to go to barre/bike classes where I don’t know anyone so I can get in and out quickly. And I eat out less often, eat better because I’m setting an example, and just don’t have the energy to drink more than a few glasses a week. I’d rather sleep.

So yeah, I’m older than I used to be. But also far more disciplined, knowledgeable, and focused. Work better, not longer. It’s a cliche for a reason.[/quote]

I agree.  I used to rollerblade 20 miles with a double baby stroller.  I taught my kids to ride bikes early so that they could ride with me while I was running.  I really incorporated my kids into my workout schedule.  I cannot tell you how many 5Ks and 10ks I did pushing a baby jogger![/quote]

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