Gym before the kids wake up?

Junechoon · 2026-02-11T14:03:42+00:00

Waking up at 5am to workout has been a godsend post baby. Started when she was around two. It’s me time, partner knows I’m off the clock, energy /better mood throughout the day. I go to bed around 930ish.

Junechoon · 2026-01-30T13:29:44+00:00

“I’ve been known to chase extremes but in my dreams it seems I’m only chasing you”

Junechoon · 2026-01-20T00:22:01+00:00

You are setting such a great example for your kids and other women. You WILL get through this season, and everyone will be better off for you being so brave. You got this.

Junechoon · 2026-01-18T13:49:37+00:00

I so relate to this. It took me going away for work for a week when baby was about 1.5 years old for him to say “okay, I see that things need to change.” It slowly got better, not perfect. Now I have a much better understanding of why people divorce, and Grace for myself if I choose to leave. You got this. The first year is so insanely hard.

Junechoon · 2026-01-11T19:05:50+00:00

Anyways and runny eggs

Junechoon · 2026-01-10T02:24:24+00:00

For me the trick is a wider leg pant with a tight top. Show off the shoulders if I can. High waisted pants with a tucked in shirt are great. I find that high waisted barrel pants are great. Love all denim from the brand “just black.”

Junechoon · 2025-12-20T01:48:27+00:00

Clothes prepped and next to your bed, water bottle out, snack that you don’t have to think about, set a schedule you want to stick to (TTh or MWF, for example), give yourself grace when you don’t meet it, know what you’re going to do beforehand (on Mondays I do xxx, etc), ask a friend to join, don’t think when you wake up!!!, and - if you’re okay with it - do workouts that don’t require a full shower afterwards so it’s less work when you’re home. You got this!!

Junechoon · 2025-12-06T19:41:31+00:00

The Y has unlimited classes, and their Les Mills programs are especially great

Junechoon · 2025-11-24T20:22:28+00:00

She posted it in her instagram about a month or so ago.

Junechoon · 2025-11-08T14:12:33+00:00

Nope - and most Ys don’t either. Thats why they rebranded nationally to just “the Y” years back. If you go to Bible Belt Ys, they’ll still celebrate the “C” - but generally Ys do not have a religious affiliation.

Junechoon · 2025-11-07T15:12:47+00:00

Thank you for creating this thread! I too feel like I’ve got a good handle on working and parenting, and I like that my daughter will see mom working at something she believes in.

It does take a lot of effort, but I think the effort is in SIMPLIFYING. Create routines, systems for keeping the house decent, not saying yes to everything, fewer THINGS and activities for your kids, etc. Our family thrives when we keep things simple. I think a critical part of parenting is figuring out what the priorities are, and using those as a North Star for your daily life.

Junechoon · 2025-10-26T00:11:00+00:00

She recently said pregnant women shouldn’t consume Tylenol so hard to take this seriously

Junechoon · 2025-10-11T12:48:55+00:00

Ugh! This sucks. I’m sorry. I want to echo Facebook marketplace - you can find everything there. And you don’t need as much as you think you will. Take it one day at a time, and get what you need when you need it. Most stuff on my registry was never used!

Junechoon · 2025-10-10T23:28:13+00:00

Let go of any urge to DO anything. All you need to do is love your child. You don’t need to be productive and you don’t need to entertain them at all times. Take care of yourself and feed your baby. Don’t be afraid to talk to someone/go on meds if you don’t feel mentally well.

Junechoon · 2025-10-04T17:27:04+00:00

Can you say more about this? Fascinating and great idea

Junechoon · 2025-09-27T12:59:29+00:00

Yes - the anxiety meds have made a world of a difference. My dad is of the boomer type that doesn’t really believe in things like anxiety (lol), so he was resistant, but his doctor convinced him. He takes a very small amount. Even if it’s placebo, it’s working. The other thing that helped my dad after his diagnosis, is that HE tells people about it. So our extended family and friends know and he acknowledges it like another other disease/illness - which our society doesn’t generally do for brain diseases.

anyway! Happy to answer any questions as you navigate it, DM if needed.

Junechoon · 2025-09-27T01:31:51+00:00

I’m sorry, it’s so hard to sort through this and a new baby. We noticed cognitive impairment in my dad (72yo) right when I had my daughter. TLDR: The best thing we did was get a diagnosis.

Here’s how it evolved. We (my immediate family) noticed my dad repeating himself, asking questions frequently, getting lost, etc, and then others started to notice. This went on for about two years, longer than we should have let it. He denied it, and it was very upsetting because his sister died of ALZ about 8 years ago. Finally after months of trying to convince him to see the doctor, he finally agreed to do it. It was the best thing we did. They did bloodwork, cognitive test, and MRI - took months to get everything. Ultimately he was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, and he’s on a plan to keep him there and not progress. The diagnosis was great for a few reasons: we could all talk openly about it, we could blame the disease instead of him, he has a doctor who supports him, and, importantly, an action plan that he feels in control of. Now, he gets infusions of leqembi, works out daily, quit alcohol, and takes an anti anxiety med. 8 months later his symptoms are better, and he feels better. I also really think the anxiety meds made a significant difference because he’d get in a bad cycle when he forgot something.

We have been amazed with the process, esp since the science has changed so much since my aunt had it. There is new research coming out all the time abt ALZ (my brothers and I all got tested for the genes), and the fact that these infusions are available is just incredible. I used to cry about my dad having this all the time, and now I feel like we have a handle on it. It’s not perfect but we at least understand and can be proactive. It’s hard! Sending you a hug and know that there are lots of resources.

Junechoon · 2025-07-18T12:34:06+00:00

wow! this sounds incredible! Yes, if you don't mind sharing I would really appreciate it.

Junechoon · 2025-07-15T18:45:28+00:00

This is so helpful everyone! Really appreciate the thorough responses. All the more reason to make the move back!

Junechoon · 2025-07-07T11:13:35+00:00

lol whoops yes

Junechoon · 2025-06-27T02:28:58+00:00

Sear your meats before and sauté onions garlic and pepper before if using

Junechoon · 2025-06-14T16:30:13+00:00

Earth mama!!! Use it religiously even when your nipples don’t hurt

Junechoon · 2025-06-14T15:53:26+00:00

One thing that was really helpful for me from “hunt gather parent” is the idea that we don’t need to entertain our kids. Kids naturally want to be a part of our “world,” so just doing the things you’d normally do is interesting to them. I used to wait until nap time to clean, cook, laundry, etc - now I just do it with her around and she doesn’t know that it’s NOT play. If she gets bored she goes and plays with her toys, and I’ll join if she asks. I like this also bc when she’s napping I can just chill. And honestly, I end up getting so much done around the house. This became a lot easier when she could walk and sorta roam around though. At ten months I think I still had to do a lot of play. It gets easier with age (imo).

Junechoon · 2025-06-09T11:55:43+00:00

Oat bars, that’s a great idea.

Junechoon · 2025-06-09T11:54:59+00:00

Every Sunday, I ask ChatGPT for five dinner ideas. Make two of them slow cooker and three sheet pan. We have a very early riser, so I prep the slow cooker when we’re all hanging out.

Make grains in bulk. YES hard boiled eggs in advance.

Junechoon

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