So, one of the greatest challenges as a parent can sometimes be fitting a workout in when the kiddos are in tow. Last year, I didn’t have a scheduled time I would work out. It was simply whatever time my youngest son would nap, which would fluctuate. But, I did it since Andon came into this world and have successfully lost 75 pounds. Is it possible – YES!

If you are in the same boat as I was is consider finding ways to get your kids involved in your workout. That can look like several things. Initially, Andon would sleep and I would run on the treadmill. As Andon got older and I wanted more of a routine myself, I would keep him in a gated area so he couldn’t get around the treadmill and hurt himself as I would run. Of course, when it was nice, we would go on walks and even put he and Caleb in the bike buggy. Um, HELLO 40 extra pounds – instant workout!

These past couple weeks, I started doing The 30-day Shred ^[1] (I mentioned it briefly last week). Well, my boys have been wanting to hang out with mom while I’m doing it so I’m fine with it. While I do get a great workout, I’m always yelling to make sure Andon isn’t doing something he shouldn’t be doing (like sticking his arm in the toilet or climbing into the sink – all normal 2-year old stuff).

The kids do like to do the DVD with me. But, Caleb is kind of a whimp ;) He was like “Mom, man, my stomach is burning” or “Man, this is killing my legs.” In my defense, I don’t say these girly things around him. He doesn’t hear mom saying much during this workout other than hard breathing and screaming under my breath at Jillian while my legs burn :)

Here are a few pictures of me and the boys. I just love Caleb’s face in the one, like he is ultra determined to get flat abs. And, Andon…well, what needs to be said – it’s just pure cuteness! Oh, and then there’s me. Well, that’s just proof that I do what I say I do in my tweets and facebook – I’m making progress ;)

How did you do this week? What do you do when you need to get the workout in with the kids around? Wait until you have time to yourself or figure out a way to get it done with them there too?

Fat Burnin’ Pounds Lost since Jan 1-08: 32
Fat Burnin’ Pounds to go: 8

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