People who are too busy to do exercise

I personally would love to do some exercise and have some me time. However my whole day revolves around looking after my 5 and 2 year old and working seen as it is frowned upon for me to leave them by themselves and no one is forthcoming with any kind of childcare it is not an option. You are clearly in a lucky position to be able to have some time for self care some of us are just trying to keep ourselves mentally together seen as there is no village coming to save the day. I would absolutely love the chance to go for a swim or do a class I am incredibly jealous. After doing everything alone all day and keeping two humans alive and mentally stimulated and clean as well as maintaining their environment and juggling work and childcare forgive me if sometimes I fall asleep with exhaustion with them both most nights. I suppose I'm just lazy.

Oh my goodness let it go. People say they don’t have time for things all the time and it’s well understood that can also mean they don’t prioritise them as much as something else. You can always have different priorities and for some people other things will take precedence over carving out time for exercise and making it untouchable. Frankly with small kids that’s the only way you do it as otherwise doing things for them can easily absorb all your time.

What about the evenings?

Most of the “reasons” on here are not reasons, they are excuses.

If people don’t want to exercise or can’t be bothered, just say that 🤷🏻‍♀️

Maybe they don't want to and maybe just mind your own business

This and also because I have little children, a very demanding job and often my only available time is when they're in bed but I don't feel I can run and feel safe at that time. I tried the gym but couldn't get there enough - took too much time there and back plus work out which then reduced available time in evening to work and sleep a sufficient amount. I prioritise being able to do as much childcare for my kids as possible and still work enough to bring in a good amount as breadwinner. I do try to fit a run here and there around work but I'm already trying to do a full day of work in reduced working hours around school. When I work away I try to book places with a gym or pool on purpose to make best use of being kid free. I'm sure it will be easier when they're a bit older.

I work full time
I care for elderly parents
Do volunteering stuff
Run the house
I'm knackered.
My knee hurts.
Choice between a run and an early night?
Get lost with your patronising OP

This post is ridiculous and smacks of privilege. People are single parents, with young children or babies, with additional caring responsibilities for their adult parents or disabled relatives, with busy demanding jobs (sometimes more than one) as well as trying to complete all the necessary life admin that comes with all of the above.

Even if there is physical time, sometimes the energy depletion is a factor. Out of touch with reality I'm afraid.

What a judgey post, OP. Why do you feel your priorities are better than anyone else’s?

And how do you feel about people who absolutely can’t run, like me? Those of us with disabilities or illness?

Not everyone can, whether that's space or other reasons. I've tried, but have to do it after DS has gone to school which means starting work late meaning working later and that effects the after school routine for DS. And that's assuming I don't have a meeting which means I can't start late.

Then the whole thing fell apart at weekends/school holidays/if DS was unable to go to school as it was too difficult to do when he was around.

You can do exercise in the home … no planning required.
Now check your daily average screen time on your phone and tell me you don’t have time!

I do find it curious how many people don’t make their health and fitness a priority as without it, especially as we age, is debilitating. This is why I’m such an active travel advocate. Build it into your life and you don’t even need to make time, you’re just swapping it.

You hear people say they “hate” exercise. Find something you don’t hate, you won’t stick to otherwise.

Who will play you in the movie?

I run about 4 miles, 4 times a week. I’m in a routine and force myself to do it even when I can’t be arsed. It takes me about 30-40 minutes each time I go for a run and I squeeze it in early morning, before dinner, just whenever I can really. I work full time and have 2DC who are admittedly at secondary school now, but this is something I’ve always done.
My AIBU is finding it annoying when people tell me they don’t have time to do any exercise. It’s like they’re so busy and important and I’ve got all the time in the world. I honestly don’t believe that the vast majority of people can’t squeeze in half an hour a few times a week.

The OP hasn't been back then? What a surprise

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Maybe she doesn’t have time, how lazy.

I run about 4 miles, 4 times a week. I’m in a routine and force myself to do it even when I can’t be arsed. It takes me about 30-40 minutes each time I go for a run and I squeeze it in early morning, before dinner, just whenever I can really. I work full time and have 2DC who are admittedly at secondary school now, but this is something I’ve always done.
My AIBU is finding it annoying when people tell me they don’t have time to do any exercise. It’s like they’re so busy and important and I’ve got all the time in the world. I honestly don’t believe that the vast majority of people can’t squeeze in half an hour a few times a week.

She's probably out running! 😂