I've been making a very concerted effort to exercise on a regular basis. I enjoy working out in a gym setting or taking an exercise class best.

I try to not feel guilty leaving the family to go and do this. DH usually takes care of our chores while I do baby care in the evenings. If I leave to go work out, he cant always be free to do chores since he is doing bath time and whatnot. It kind of messes up our flow.

Going to the gym after she goes to bed is an option, but I like going to bed early since I have a monster commute in the mornings and have to be at work by 8am. Ill go to the gym late once or twice a week.

I do try to take her on brisk walks as a form of exercise sometimes, but now it is pitch black out before we get home from work. This time of year is so depressing when you work full time!!

How do you balance your active lifestyle and also get quality family time when you work full time (besides waking up early to workout)?