Anyone managing to exercise?

[HarperCait]

If so, how?? I'm interested in all responses, but particularly those in colder climates like mine...

[saffrongirl]

Nak

Not sure where you're located but I'm in MN which can be pretty much as cold as it gets. I have a gym membership that has childcare available. I don't feel comfortable enough to leave the 9 week old there but I take the 5 year old and then dp only has to watch the baby.

Even so, I've only managed to get there 1-2x per week. I wish I could get there more often, but life keeps getting in the way. I feel so flabby and still have the paunch in front. Probably 10lbs to go.

[angelachristin]

my mom and grandmother chipped in and got me a BOB revolution duallie stroller for Christmas, and gave it to me early so I could start walking again with my 3-year-old and the baby. It is so awesome, I've been walking 3 miles most days with them in it. I got the carseat adapter so I could put DD in it already. I'm normally a runner and can't wait to start running again but have to wait until DD is big enough for me to run with her.

[MichelleAnnette]

I have been walking 2 miles. I just got the BOB Revolution double so I can take both kids. I used to be a runner and am planning to start up again slowly - haven't run since before I was pregnant with my 2 year old. I put the new baby in the BOB without the carseat. I walk on pavement, though. I don't think it is too bouncy for her - although she's pretty big - 16 lb.

[coldandsleepy]

We walk and walk and walk and walk... I don't have a stroller (really!) and I also don't drive (at all!) so the little guy goes in the Moby Wrap and we walk everywhere.

Also trying to do a couple of core muscle things throughout the day when I have a free moment here and there-- stuff like wall slides, squats, etcetera. There are a lot of things you can do while you have the baby in a carrier!

I would REALLY like to start running again, even if only on a treadmill. It looks like I'll be able to get a gym membership at the college campus my husband works on starting in January... the plan is to ride to campus with him 3 or 4 times a week and then work out for an hour in the morning while he watches the baby. We'll see if this actually happens... I really hope it does!

[2boyzmama]

I go to the gym at 6am three mornings a week. I'm still trying to perfect the morning schedule, though, because I have to pump before I leave and the amount of time it takes varies.

I also have practice with my marathon team twice a week, but it's outside. Kids are welcome at practice, but it's so cold!!

I also have a Y membership which has childcare. I won't take the baby, and my 2 year old can't go sometimes (immune deficiency), but it is an option for me. Losing baby weight sure was easier with my other two that were born in March!

[dosergirl]

i try to walk a few miles at least a few times a week, since i don't have a car, that is fairly easy and Cora is just in her stroller while we run errands.
i also have a wii fit and i have been able to get some exercise in that way while she naps.

[darcytrue]

No exercising but I have cut back on how much I eat each day. DH just purchased a family membership at the local YMCA but I have yet to go the first time. There's just not enough time in the day and I don't want to do anything else to exhaust me even more.

[skydancer]

I try to get on my treadmill 3 times a week. It is tough to work out a good time, though. I feel so good after working out that all the effort is worth it! On my off days, I try to do some plain old sit-ups, push-ups and light weights with my arms.

Just a quick tip...if you can swing a really part time job at the Y, your membership is free and you can upgrade to a family membership (for the free daycare) for a smallish amount of money. I did that when I had fewer/older children to pack up. Now the thought of packing us all up is a workout in itself (and I wouldn't want to take the baby there and expose her to all the germs)!

[KikaKika]

Does carrying a 15 lb-er in a carrier several hours at a time count?
That + walking would be my only excercise at this point...
I took out some of post-natal Yoga DVD's, I know it's time.

[deymm]

I do crunches on the floor next to ds while he has tummy time. That's about it so far.