im a SAHM 2 children almost 3 and almost 2, husband works FT long hours out the house for 12 hrs a day sometimes more, 5/6 days a week.
I am SO tired all the time. I’ve always struggled with having the 2 close together and always feel like I’m just getting through rather than living a fulfilling life and doing loads with the children. Getting through the days is hard every day.
I guess what’s got me all thinking about this is I’ve just seen a friend post a photo of being at the gym at 530 they’re in great shape work full time no kids. I’d LOVE to lose some weight I really need to shift another 2 stone to be in healthy BMI range and I’m so miserable about my appearance. My children aren’t great sleepers and we are woken a lot through the night then usually up from 5ish - bring them down at 6, husband leaves at 6.30 for work. I suppose my AIBU is am I just making excuses about why I couldn’t do what my friend does? I.e go to the gym at that time of morning? It feels impossible to me right now but HOW do people do it? How do you all juggle being a parent and taking care of yourself too? For a while I was doing home workouts but even that I’ve given up on I just can’t seem to get going! I’d say my knowledge around food is pretty good I’ve done a lot of research and am part of a great group for this. But it’s the exercise that is the hardest part and the thing I need to work on the most. I also struggle massively with anxiety / social anxiety but obviously being overweight and unhappy in myself doesn’t help this. Any tips would be greatly appreciated x