SO!! I got my weights out after a pathetically long time and began working out again 2 days ago. Depressing!! It was wonderful to feel my muscles waking up again but pathetic to see how sadly I’ve neglected them - how little I can do with so much less weight than I used to. I kept telling myself that running after 3 little ones is more than enough exercise (and surely it is exhausting) but it truly isnt the same.
Side benefit - a decent nights sleep!!!
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plus
we lose muscle mass over the year that, would stop.
Releases stress.
If some one wants to live longer, they have to have stronger leg muscles.
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awww mamaof3.....im proud of you!!
welcome to the wonderful world of ummmmm "health and fitness" :D
i assume I will be seeing you here more often now!
do share your workout stories with us and let us know if we can help you with anything.
word of advice: it's always tough starting out....DONT GIVE UP!! give it at least 6 weeks to see/feel results and to get into a routine.
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oh mama, i totally feel for you and yes i agree with AE.. dont give up!.. start out slow and then gradually work your way up. Best of luck. Do keep us all posted. :)
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I’m too tired to even think about working out but thumbs up for you.:k:
Congrats!! this past week I just started back up on running after six month hiatus.....I also started back up on sit ups after like a TWO YEAR hiatus!!
I remember when I used to be a sit up pro in high school, and now it BURNS to do only a 100 each night !!!! Well atleast my burned abs reminded me that I need to do more sit ups!!!
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Since the weather is warming up all of us will be more inclined to get off our behinds and start working out
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^ Correct NJ!
Congrats!! this past week I just started back up on running after six month hiatus.....I also started back up on sit ups after like a TWO YEAR hiatus!!
I remember when I used to be a sit up pro in high school, and now it BURNS to do only a 100 each night !!!! Well atleast my burned abs reminded me that I need to do more sit ups!!!
on the other hand I lie down on a board, hold the board behind my head.
Instead of doing girly leg rise, I lift my whole body up. That is from almost neck down.
You can make it your target for next 3 years.
So what, PM! I can run faster then you!!!!!!! oh and my bros can beat you up-so don't get mouthy with me!!!
sweet dreams,
gulab jamun
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Out of respect I wont put up with your bros.
Other wise no one could ever beat “PunnchingMonk” and trust me many ppl have tried.
They have trained for it. But with PM no chance 
An alternative to working out (if you are crazy busy with kids) is to walk 10,000 steps a day. You can get a pedometer (pretty cheap).