Athlete mom trying to make a come back

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rundinarun

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Hello everyone. I am new to the message board but not new to Cathe. I am a ultra marathon runner trying to get back into shape to compete but since I have had my second child almost 10 months ago it seems almost impossible to keep a workout schedule consistent. Life has certainly changed. I am back to my prepregnancy weight but not the strong body that I used to have. My goals are to get the strong athletic bod I had and to drop 10 lbs. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should approach finding myself again? I watch what I eat but I think I am taking in too many calories because I never sit to eat but my meals are rushed and seem to consist of bits and pieces off my kids plates. Does anyone have a lifestyle that they have been able to maintain without the use of pills, shakes, and specific meal plans and keep fit? I am very frustrated.
 
Hi and welcome to the forums! I can't help you but there are several runners that post everyday like Carole and Sarah, and I'm sure they'll have some words of wisdom for you.
 
Not a runner, either, but wanted to say welcome. :) Also, it took nine months to grow that baby, so give yourself a little bit of a break! :)

Marie

PS: I have been reading The South Beach Diet lately and this seems like a really easy, doable plan. I can't be bothered with really strict eating plans, either. You may want to check it out...
 
Also not a runner, but I certainly wanted to welcome you to Catheland:)

Hang on, the runners will see this and respond.
 
Hi Rundinarun!
One of the "runners" on the forums:) Well, at least at heart if not in ultra-mileage yet;-) We do have mulitiple marathoners, half-marathoners, and "more than" marathoners, though.
We'd love to have you visit us in the "Cheetah Check-in" on the Check-ins and Challenges section of the forums. We're "cheetahs" because we're all so darn fast:p ;-)
Several of my fellow cheetahs are great runners and great moms and will probably be able to offer you some solid advice!
Please come on over and give us some more info. on what your daily schedule is like, your training schedule, and what you like to eat. We'll come up with something!
Here's a link to the Check-Ins and Challenges page:
http://69.0.137.118/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=9

Mattea:7
 
Definately not a runner. Well if it helps I have 3 children twin girls age 5 and a 2 year old son and I started working out in January it is possible.

Do you want to get out of the house or workout in?

During babies Nap time how old is oldest maybe you could put a movie in while you workout or book or a project. I find all kind of activities off the computer.

Get up one hour b-4 kiddos to fit in a workout!

When is their bedtime? When you first put them down workout jump in the shower and relax for the night.

How about getting out in a stroller if the other rides a tricycle or bike or walk with you.

How about Daddy keep an eye on them for an hour see what hour works good for the both of you. Daddy could read a book or books on CD or tape. Or take them out for a walk.

You may have to adjust what you are use to before but you can do it.

Keep us posted what you decide.

beth6395
 
Hi There! Welcome to the forum!

First, about your food. If your nursing then calorie restriction is not the best idea. You could still be nursing...I was with both mine. I know they nurse much less at 10 months because solid foods are introduced. Anyway!!! If your nursing, don't cut too many calories.

Regardless of whether or not you are nursing, start a food journal and log every bite that goes in your mouth! EVERY BITE!! That is an excellent way to stop nibbling here and there...to much work to try to figure out how many calories, fat, carbs and protein are in a few nibbles, it becomes easier to just NOT nibble! Also, the food journal will help you track problem spots and often helps you eat healthier off the bat. No one wants to see a list of junk food at the end of the day. Start a food journal now to get an idea of where your diet is really at.

About your workouts. Start strength training. It will help get you back to that rock hard body in no time. I personally prefer the total body strength workouts and circuits but that fits my body type and genetics (I'm very short with short limbs and I put muscle on easily). The total body workouts work so well with my marathon training.

As for actual running, any thought to getting a treadmill so that you have an emergency back-up? Otherwise, I have to coordinate with DH's schedule so that he can watch the kids while I run. This is the real hard part! He works 11 hours a day, so it's tough! Weekends, though...I'm up at 5 a.m. to get my long runs in while the rest of the family slumbers:D
 
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