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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Very fit working mom. I workout whenever my schdule allows that day.  I workout when I am on sports taxi duty for my older child. I drop her off at practice and go work out. I also work out in the mornings on weekends, and once or twice a week in the evenings. If I can't leave the house, I have a home gym with weights, a bench, and an elliptical. I work out most days. When I am on work travel I go on very long runs so that I can make the most of time away. For some people, a rigid schedule works but for me, being flexible and finding the time each day is what works.

I mostly eat at home and bring my lunch to work. [/quote]

I'm kind of like you. And, despite the comment that followed, I don't see how anyone could find this depressing. You know what depresses me? Feeling like I have no energy. Feeling like I can't keep up with my kids. Feeling old, heavy, slow.

Flexibility is key. A typical week for me is long run Saturday, beginning before anyone else gets up. Now that my kids are preteens, they sleep later and I can often get home before anyone gets up. Sunday, something less formal, like a bike ride or a hike with the family. Then I really only have to worry about scheduling two workouts during the week. That's NOT HARD. Maybe one lunch time run, one morning run, or I'll stop at the gym after dropping a kid at soccer practice. I don't have any equipment at home. I'd lift more if I did, but my favorite form of exercise is running, and that can be done anywhere and is very time-efficient. [/quote]

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