What housework helps you lose weight?

[Nickinha]

I have put on a lot of weight in a short time and am desperate to lose it! Unfortunately I work full time and have a 2yr old dd, so there is no time to go to gym etc. I was hoping to work out a schedule of chores to do each day which will be "exercise" and help me to lose weight. Can anyone help me with a routine for this? please.......

Apologies Nickinha,

I shouldn't be discouraging. Of course any increase in physical activity is beneficial. Good luck!

what exercise could i do HMC? Sit in a office ALL DAY (real pen-pusher) till 18:30, jump in the car and go fetch dd, go to the shops, go home and start cooking the food (family of 5), dh gets home at 8, we chat for about 30mins, eat the food, bath with dd and off to bed usually about 9:30 - 10pm. As you can see, NO time in the week for anything .. used to be very active - indoor hockey, volleyball and netball.... before the responsibilities of a family......

it's very difficult in those circumstances.......

How can you make more time for yourself (either for relaxation or exercise) ?

Can you do your shopping on line?

Can you cook in batch quantities at the weekend to free up time in the evenings?

I work three days per week (so not as much as you) although giving up shortly. I go for a run on Tuesday lunch times whilst at work (but I do have access to shower and changing facilities perhaps you don't?)

On Thursdays - which is a day off (so not an option for you)

and on Sunday when dh is home to mind lo's

Pity you can't cut your hours - you've got a lot on your plate!

its gets more complicated HMC. cant cut hours - large family to feed, need all we can get. Family REALLY pulls face up to food which is not cooked fresh (this means two meals a day on weekends). But further from that, DH had two kids when I met him and did not want anymore. (he's 10yrs older than me) Said he did not want to spend his life with no free time, just raising kids. Anyway persuaded him to give me a baby by promising to take care of her, therefore, he does not help out with her a lot. Cant ask him to sit with her so i can go out... It was our agreement so cant complain now.

Poor you!!!!!

I think that's a bit off of your dh though, regardless of your original agreement

Just a final post for now.....(I'm feeling dead sorry for you btw), what about buying a rebounder for home use so you can snatch the odd 20 minutes when you get some very occasional 'free' time? They are only about £40

Don't suppose you live anywhere now Southampton - you could have mine free if you did (don't use it now that I am running)

What is a rebounder please??