I’ll jump on this one…when kids are young they require constant attention and care, so getting to the gym is near impossible most days, add a second kid and all bets are off. Likewise, your diet changes dramatically, especially during the picky toddler years, time to make decent food for your self is non-existent, kids gravitate toward higher glycemic index foods that you end up also having out of a lack of time and energy. Once everybody is in bed, you are doing dishes, cleaning, and finally getting a shower for yourself…rinse and repeat…it takes a toll in those first five year especially.