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I always have to eat dinner after. If I eat first, then I have to "wait" to digest, then I procrastinate even more, then it's bedtime! It's hard!

When I actually work out (need to get back on it), I do it at night. Usually it's after dinner and after LO goes to bed, so around 8pm. I keep it short (15-30 minutes) and aim for more short sessions over the week as opposed to fewer long ones. I can't handle a long workout at the end of the day, it is just too tiring.

I went at 8:00 the other night; i eat a light dinner at 5pm or so, work out, then have a protein shake and a snack. I was wired until about 11pm, though! I did sleep great, by the time I actually fell asleep.

I eat something small for dinner usually. It also helps if I change into my workout clothes immediately when I get home from work.

I mix it up! If one way starts not working, I try something else. Sometimes I eat dinner first, sometimes I eat dinner after, sometimes I workout early, sometimes I workout late. After her bedtime is the hardest for me, so I usually try to do something earlier, either a family walk, a workout video, or a workout class.

@babybean404: Exercise after dinner for the best results!!! Also eat dinner that isn't too heavy because then you'll be too full to work out. I would suggest your biggest meals being breakfast & lunch and keeping dinner a lighter meal like protein with veggies or salad. Give yourself an hour after you've eaten to exercise. If you do eat after your evening exercise, keep it light like a chicken salad

Now sometimes you can get a Boost if energy after exercise to really maximize your intensity so your working hard and then you should sleep quite well after your workout. Try not to eat after your evening workout. Water is key!

I force myself into the basement (gym area) as soon as I put L in his crib. That way there is no excuse. I don't allow myself to get distracted between his bedroom and the basement door.

However.... I'm needing a reboot after moving.