There is Always Time

Dozens of times a week people ask me where do I find the time to do all the things I do with 4 kids especially when my husband is deployed or off training.

My answer is.......

You only need  1 hour a day to workout

There are 168 hours in a week. I use a weekly calendar to track what I have to do and when. Out of the 168 hours it breaks down like this:

Sleep: 56

Work: 40

Eating: less than 5

House Work: 10

Kids: (Newborn to 6 months) 50 (6 months to 12 months) 45 (toddler to 3) 40 and (school age) 35
(based on my kids)

Hours left to exercise: 7

Earrands: are not ran everyday, do them on your "rest" days

Some people are in school and the hours for class and or homework vary I am unable to calculate that. (the bulk of the school work can be done on rest days)

What about Moms with kids who don't go to school?
Keep them busy while you work out. My kids love to sing and dance I turn on music and they go at it. I also make the best out of the time they are busy playing even if its for 5-10 mins. I have a 1 and 2 year old home all day. When they are eating I'm working out, when they are sleeping I'm working out, if they are playing quietly with their paper and crayons I'm working out. I set a schedule so they know when and what I'm doing. My 2 year old says "mom its exercise time" because he understands. Talk to them they are very smart say things like "its time for snack while mommy exercises" or "its nap and exercise time". You can take them to the park and while they run around you can do lunges, squats, play tag and chase them. be creative!

For the most part workout 45-60 minutes 3-5 days a week depending on your schedule and you will have time to do all your business and get in shape. Other things you can do is calf raises in your chair at your desk, flex your biceps while carrying things at work, take the stairs instead of the elevator, park further away, walk or bike to work, and take a healthy lunch. Every little thing helps. You have to be 100% committed to getting healthy and you will find the time. Good Luck! you CAN do it