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@irene: haha if only we could put orders in for where the fat goes!

I meant your eating habits or starting to exercise. If you find something you like, you'll stick with it. Nothing will change if you don't make changes. Or at least start by tracking your food and what you're doing so you can figure out where you're sabotaging yourself!

@irene: I'm sneaky I put my gym clothes in the bathroom and close the door so I can get dressed without the light bothering DH. My bag is packed and sitting by the door to the garage. E sleeps with a white noise machine on. I open the door to the garage, then open the garage, and close the door to dull the sound. It's never woken anyone up! Then I sneak out!!! I drink some pre work out powder stuff before I go in that's caffeinated so I'm ready to go by the time I get there!

I know its early, but getting up is the hardest part. It wires me up for the day! Then I crash hard around 830/9....

@irene: anything that breaks a sweat! Take some classes at your gym-you don't have to do ANY thinking. They tell you what to do, you do it. Spin is good if you enjoy cycling. Pick something fun so you enjoy it

I don't have one and it's working perfectly for me right now.

I would never be able to do what @blackbird: does and get up early. I've never been a morning person. Before I got lazy about working out (so, um before I had a kid) I was doing at-home workouts daily, yoga, barre workouts, or HIIT workouts I found online. I especially loved using my kettlebell. It worked, along with eating right.

I need a new routine. There are a lot of gyms near my job, I have a friend who works for the same company so she wants me to come to her gym with her and join her WW group. I'm thinking about it. I'm also thinking about the 21-day fix. Who knows what will work? I think the key is being consistent--I need help with that part.

I'm another one where the weight didn't fly off while BFing. I have 10 pounds to go until my BFP weight. I've been running twice a week for the past year and am trying to get back up to 3 times a week. You just have to get moving. Even going for a long walk every day will benefit you. Logging your food intake will be eye-opening as well.

@irene: well......yoga only burns about 150-200 calories a session. So it isn't really a fat burning exercise. But it can make you more conscious of how you eat and feel in general, plus increase your strength and flexibility. And if you enjoy it, that matters a whole lot!

I'm 19 months PP and still up a good 4-5 lbs from pre-preg weight. While I was BFing I did 30DS (but didn't diet) and was back to pre-preg, but after I weaned I gained some of that back. I used to lose weight SO easily so these last few lbs are really giving me a run for my money. I know it's not the end of the world, but I'd really like to be back to pre-preg soon.

I would have to wake up insanely early to have time to go to the gym and shower before work, so that's a big fat no. I do workout videos after LO is in bed (30DS is my fave) and it's worked really well for me. It incorporates strength training and cardio, so I've really toned up with the program. If I just did cardio I'd burn calories but it would do nothing for toning.

But I partially work out so that I can indulge, too. Because life is too short to cut carbs I eat more healthy than unhealthy meals, but I've got a mean sweet tooth and I'm not afraid to splurge. I have a daughter and I'm also trying to set an example that there aren't "bad" foods and there's nothing wrong with a treat here and there.

I get up at 4:30am twice during the work week to go work out - there is an aerobics class at 5:45 am that is not far from my house but I need to allow time to finish cleaning bottles and pump or nurse before I go. Evenings don't work as well for me for a variety of reasons including rush hour traffic, the witching hour for LO, and also I enjoy spending time with both DH and LO when they are awake.
If I work out 3-4 times a week I feel much better than if I work out less than 3 times a week.

I get up at 5:15 three times a week to go to a 5:45am crossfit class. And i go once on the weekend. It's my "me" time and i love it. I live in a small apartment and I am able to get out the door without waking my son or husband.

It's so tough finding time to exercise after having a kid. I haven't yet, but hope to soon. I did a couple of youtube videos when I was on maternity leave. It was called Blogilates. She has a website too with diet tips, etc. I think after I wean my LO I'm going to try it again.

@StbHisMrs: @irene: I do 21 day fix and have lost 13 pounds and 10 inches in 2 months. The hardest part is getting up before the kids but I always feel so good after my workout.

@irene: I also turn 40 this year. I met with my OB last year and told her my body was going to hell - she said yep your about to be 40

I have found that in my 20s I could eat and drink all day long and stay slim

In my 30's I could either watch what I eat OR exercise and stay slim

Now that 40 is on the horizon my OB told me I need to do BOTH - watch what I eat AND exercise.

I joined a gym and go 3 times a week from 7-8pm, DH watches the kids those times. I admit I hate going but once I am done I feel sooo good!!! Also, this kinda sucks but it motivates me - if you schedule a class and don't show up they charge you $10 - so, yeah, I have never missed a class!

I also only drink water now with an occasional diet soda (stop the juice, it has so many wasted calories!) I pack my lunch and have cut out chips and snacky foods. On the weekends I do let myself slide though.

Like you if I tried to work out at home I would get tired and just stop - I mean, no one is there holding me accountable.... Plus by going to the gym I get some me time which is nice too!

I am slowly seeing changes - I don't have much to lose but my stomach and hips/thighs need some serious toning.

I figure its now or never - so I just do it!

I do barre, which is the first workout I have ever really loved. It keeps me toned and has been safe and doable (though it's tough!) throughout my pregnancy - even now at 36 weeks. I think if I really wanted to get like, super fit, I would need to incorporate more cardio. But overall, I am happy.

In my opinion, a supportive partner makes ALL the difference. If your husband has commented on your body, I would explain to him that you need his support and part of that is helping you find a time to fit in workouts. My husband loves when I am working out regularly because it keeps my mood swings in check like nothing else, lol. He is super helpful when it comes to making sure I get that time and I appreciate it so much (and tell him often!).