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Yoga? I used to really love going to hot yoga, I left feeling really relaxed and wiped out and it was so lovely to have an hour of silence.

How about a bowling league? Golf league?

Photography? It's a life skill IMO.

I'm kinda like you! DH has very distinct hobbies - photography, fishing, guitar, drums.

I loved taking my dog hiking before I got married/had a baby. So I do suppose I'd get back to doing that either me alone, or with the family. But my dog is getting old and she can barely make it through a whole hike now lol.

And my other hobbies are shopping and eating... Haha!

Do you like to run? I joined my local chapter of Moms Run This Town and meet up with people for group runs. We're getting together next week to celebrate the birthday of the group. I also started attending classes at Orange Theory Fitness and it is a lot of fun. It's group exercise but feels like you are working with a trainer. I love this gym and the camaraderie is awesome.

Gardening! I know gardening doesn't sound like it's "active", but that perception (which I shared until I actually started doing it a few years ago) is totally wrong. I haul huge bags of potting soil around my yard, dig holes, and climb trees and ladders--it's like boot camp, only fun, outdoors, and pretty darn close to free. I mean, if you've got a yard, you have to maintain it anyway. Might as well get some exercise out of it. My arms and abs are pretty killer these days thanks to my veggie plot!

It's also very social. We container gardened on our apartment stairs and saw all our neighbors regularly because of it. Plants that we didn't have room for anymore were happily accepted by other neighbors. If you're out in your front yard, you're likely to see and talk to your neighbors a lot more than normal, too.

Finally, it's really satisfying to grow plants. Even more satisfying to know that we're growing them without using up a bunch of extra water (we overhauled our irrigation and put in drought-resistant plants), and with virtually no pesticides or fertilizers.

What about serving on a non-profit board? I dont have any hobbies per se, but I am on the board of our local shelter and it's something substantial to do besides work and sit at home! Plus - puppies.

I used to salsa dance and it was super fun, social and kept me fit. You do not need a partner to take a class. In fact most people don't go with a partner.

I have so many, I can't do them all.

@HabesBabe: what about climbing? I really love it and it can get you out to new adventures and the people are really cool.

things I would do with all the time in the world:

-language, our continuing studies at the uni has language and after you take them all you get to do wine and tapas night.

-piano, personal opinion that playing an instrument is a lifeskill (I play sax and guitar)

-I love making things, so any art class I am IN!

-fishing, hiking

I work from home and my son is in daycare 2-3 days a week. My biggest support system / other adult interaction, is the moms I've meet through the midwives clinic here. They offer a book club, babywearing group, peer support group for moms that meet every other week. It's been great to find my "tribe" of like minded moms. My business is my hobby... it's what I put most of my "extra" time into (if there is extra) but honestly it's my focus. Maybe get out to some women's business/networking groups? Lunch and learns... business resource center might be a good place to start. Not that you necessarily want to start a business but it would be a great place to make some new connections and learn new things.

I've really gotten into yoga lately. I also have signed up for a few races so I'm going to start running with a group of women rather than rubbing alone! Our local running shop has running teams.

Maybe look at meetup.com to see what sorts of groups already meet in your area that you might be able to identify with?

I recently just picked up tennis as a new hobby!

Roller Derby!!! I don't know where you live, but in LA the local league has lessons for beginners. I know that the ladies seem intimidating, but, in my experience, they were all lovely. I really enjoyed the few classes I took. It's such a cool sport and amazing exercise.
Let us know what you decide to try!

I have no advice for you beyond what is already listed- but I am glad to see that I am not alone! I work out (sometimes), but never seem to stick to one thing, and it gets expensive! I wish I had a talent like singing or dancing or drawing- then this would be a lot easier!! fist bump!

@Truth Bombs: I've been interested in the Junior League but it seems intimidating just to be able to join. How did you get involved? We move fairly often for my husband's job and it can take awhile to meet/get to know people.

I took a series of beginner pole dancing classes with a friend. It was great to meet people from all walks of life who wanted a different kind of workout and i definitely got a lot out of the class including a toned core. My friend ended up loving it more than I did and went through at least 8 levels of classes. The place that offers it also has other types of classes - cardio funk, aerials, etc. I think they have groupon, living social deals every now and then.

I definitely echo the others who have said active things like crossfit/adult recreation, gym classes. If you are consistent in the gym class/time you choose, you start to meet the same people and really band together! Everyone starts are unfit, don't worry about that! Basically everyone I meet at the gym is so supportive and welcoming. If you do an instructor led class, I suggest introducing yourself before hand and letting them know you're new. In my experience, they either look out for you, or let a more experienced member help you. And your exercise tolerance/strength builds pretty fast :). Moms on the run is also a national coalition of moms who walk/run together - and a lot of the groups have moms who aren't even really runners - they want to get out with other moms/kids.

A lot of dance studios these days are offering beginner adult classes. I have been itching to try the adult ballet class at a local ballet studio! I think it would be so fun.

The city website and park/rec department also have information on joining adult recreation like gym volleyball, soccer, softball leagues, etc.

What about a book club? A lot of libraries may have information on that? Or if you have interested friends - you could start your own!

@HabesBabe: some of the great hobby suggestions still are quite solitary, even in a group environment. So I's agree with Crossfit, rock climbing, and hiking groups for more adult interaction! My cousin recently quit her job for a similar reason. She literally only talked to another person maybe 15 min a day total! Abd her husband travels for work a lot. My other cousins join soccer and softball leagues and they all are very active with huge groups! You can always join our DL moms hobby (heeheehee), but I think you're up and starting your day much earlier than us.

I was feeling similar and also a little resentful because my husband has so many hobbies. I went to my first yoga class last night and LOVED it. Can't wait to go back.