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[rocket222]

I dont have time to exercise, and if i do, i am too tired. my body is not the same as it used to be

[emerald_green]

Its important to make time for yourself, even if that means the baby tags along. If the weather is halfway decent, take the little one out in the stroller. If the weather is bad, you can take your walks in the local mall, or just put on some music and dance thru the house holding the baby (great for when the munchkin is cranky). Just get moving any way you can, and you'll feel much better for it! Any movement is going to be better than none at all.

During nap times try to get in some sort of resistance training. Pop in a DVD and do some weights or pilates. Pilates is especially good, and will help get your mid-section back into the shape it once was (though if you are recovering from a c-section make sure you are 100% recovered from the surgery first).

Its hard sometimes, but you really need to take care of yourself FIRST if you are to be a good mom. I remember a time when it was hard just to get in a shower for a few minutes and some days it never happened at all. A bouncy seat next to the shower turned out to be quite a blessing, even if my daughter wasn't really to fond of it.

Take care,
Angela

[NurseJessie]

I think our bodies and our metabolisms definitely change after having children. When my babies were little I would put them in the double jogger stroller and walk around the mall early in the morning during the fall and winter when it was too cold to walk outside. I got exercise and they napped in the stroller. It is hard to schedule mommy time when you have little ones so often times it means bringing them along for the ride. Good luck!

[twinmom07]

my ymca has a childwatch program. i can usually get my kids to go there a couple times/week to play while i work out... i know a lot of gyms have free child care now. the other suggestions about taking your baby w/you are great. also, have you heard of stroller strides? it's a program for mommies to work out w/their babies/toddlers in tow.

good luck!
jl

[groth]

Those first few months after baby are pretty tough on your body. Remember that your hormones are still raging right now and your body has been through and enormous change. Add the sleep deprivation and the stress of a new born. I don't blame you for not feeling or having the time to work out. I didn't start begin to feel normal again for 5 months after (c-section) my last baby was born (she is 8 months old now). I promise you, if you are able to swing it, you will feel better for a bit of a walk during the day. Even if it's like you are sleep walking. It will give you more energy in the end. Just remember to take care of your recovering body and listen to it's cues. It's been through a lot. Start slow and don't expect to much to fast. Enjoy the fresh air with a friend (another new mommy) on a walk and a chat. Maybe a mommy and me meetup group would provide an exercise outlet. Good luck and get some rest.