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07.24.08, 12:12 PM General Topics
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Why do some moms just let themselves go and never exercise? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.24.08, 12:12 PM Flag
 

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while I have not done this, I can totally understand a certain level of it - sometimes and for some phases of life there just isn't the time to commit to exercise. And I find that life is long - if you are fat for a few yrs, who cares? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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People just don't get it. It's like brushing your teeth-you want to have healthy teeth and gums. You need to take care of your body as well. You can't get replacement parts like a body veneer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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i know what you are saying in general, but if you have a young db and work 8-9hrs a day (conservatively) and your young db is only awake say 12hrs a day, why waste one of your few hrs/day with db exercising? And usually dh works longer hrs, which means going after db is asleep is usually only at 5am. You have to be really motivated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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This is my situation. I manage to play tennis once or twice a week, but that seems to be all I can manage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:03 PM Flag
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I go at 5-5:30 AM at least 2 times a week, sometimes 3 if I'm really getting good sleep. I'll sometimes go one night a week. I always go once on the weekends. On average I'm getting in 4-5 workouts per week. I used to go 6-7 times per week. Free weight training and running. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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and you are nuts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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No, I just enjoy it. I like pushing my body to the limits. I used to do figure competitions in my 20s. I'm used to the schedule. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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sounds obsessive to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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I suppose. When I am really into something, I'm really into it. I'm a very extreme person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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Are you OP? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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I'm sure that is not their intention when it happens. Judge much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Ditto why does it bother you so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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It bothers me when I see men do the same thing. I think fat, out of shape people have no respect for themselves. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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I am overweight and have issues around food. It is very hard and I know I should take better care of myself.For some of us, it is a real challenge. I bet there are things about you- such as your judgemental attitude, that would make you healthier and happier if you worked on them. Get busy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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My dw was doing really well. Then she had a m/c at about 20 weeks. She's been in a funk ever since and her diet and exercise has really suffered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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Depression and low-self esteem accounts for letting yourself go. It's not about not having the time, it's about not caring [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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disagree - I ran a 10K the week before I went back to work 3 months ago. Since then, I have run MAYBE once a week. For me, its about time. I'm not depressed, I'm pretty darn happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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Yeah, but you haven't let yourself go. That's what I was referring to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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I walk a lot = should I go to the gym just so I can say I'm a mom who goes to the gym? I'm very skinny - just bc you don't exercise doesn't mean you let yourself go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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And just because you're skinny doesn't mean you are healthy (or even look good). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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and there you go judgmental bitch. keep on running yourself into the ground.you must be a fatty who needs to exercise to stay somewhat presentable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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Angry much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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walking is exercise. the topic is about exercise, not going to the gym. you don't need to go to a gym to exercise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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lol at the "let themselves go" idea. i have a lot more priorities than exercise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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i thing the question is are the women who let themselves go women who used to excercize, or are they women who never excercized in the first place? if excercising is part of your life, having a child is not going to change that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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i think it depends. either way, having a child takes up a lot of your attention and energy. i don't necessarily admire people who make a point to get exercise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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not necesarily. i exercised a lot before i had my first (adn i swam 5 days a week throughout that pregnancy). then i just didn't have time. WOH, 2 kids now, my exercise is walking to and from work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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why don't you ask them? I'm sure they'd appreciate your concern and curiosity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Just worry about yourself. Or maybe you are worried about yourself? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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You sound more judgmental then curious by your replies. Life is different for everyone. I am a boarderline & have seious problem with an injury that has made working out impossible. Other people have their reasons & some are happy the way they are. You need to stop the negativity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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Based on the tenor of your question and your responses, you have image issues. Please keep them to yourself....thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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I have 3 kids, sahm with ft help in the city and can't find the time. I probably truly have the time 1-2 days a week but I figure, why bother since it's not enough. Also it would end up being Mon Tues one week and then Thurs/Fri of the following week so the span between workouts gets really long. I can only go btwn 8 am and 6 when I have the nanny (as I'm on my own with the kids the rest of the time).. and between school drop offs, errands, pick ups, playdates, doc appts etc...just doesn't leave me with 3-4 days where I can spend 2 hours at the gym [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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Just to bug you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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show me a mom who never exercises and I'll show you a mom in an iron lung. -a dh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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