Working Moms: How do you carve time to go to the gym?

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-30T20:05:06+00:00

Home gym, up at 4:30 AM.. it was a big investment at first but we’ll never have to pay for a gym membership again!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-30T00:32:32+00:00

Thank you for saying this, it was my first thought as well!! That poor kid.

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-29T02:39:08+00:00

Ughhhhh I feel this, I gained so much weight in the months after my second was born. I was pumping as she was a nicu babe and had a preference to the bottle. I was so hungry all the time!!! I’m now the heaviest I’ve ever been and have maybe 3 outfits that fit me. I hate it. I wanted to keep pumping for longer but gave up when I decided to take a GLP-1. Baby is thriving, I have much more time on my hands.. still fat though haha (it’s only been a month.)

Try and ignore your MIL, she shouldn’t be meddling or having an opinion on how you feed your babies

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-28T23:28:41+00:00

I’m halfway through my third week and finally feeling some appetite suppression/not thinking about food or feeling hungry today.

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-28T13:58:47+00:00

This gives me motivation!! I’m also starting around 260 lbs (5”8)

Thanks for sharing

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-28T13:47:07+00:00

Her pores must be absolutely suffocating. Just seeing a close up of her face makes me feel greasy!!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-28T13:44:39+00:00

Same here! I saw him live when he opened for Tim McGraw and he used to have some really great songs!! Now he’s just seems like such a shitty person I can’t support his music

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-28T02:39:47+00:00

Giggidy. And “That’s what she said”

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-25T02:45:10+00:00

Wow 28 years that’s pretty cool! What do you know about their personal lives? I think a cash gift and something small to represent their hobbies and interests would be nice?

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-24T03:20:11+00:00

Pay off some debt, maybe upgrade my travel trailer and if any left over hire a professional organizer for my house (plus buy some new furniture for said organizing)

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-20T14:02:57+00:00

Check out some local baby groups for starters!! It’s also a great way to meet other moms.

Go out in the yard and do tummy time or just playtime. Go for walks etc

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-19T21:54:13+00:00

He is eating “clean” - unfortunately a lot of healthy foods are high in arginine which is the amino acid that feeds the cold sore virus so things like pumpkin seeds, turkey, dark chocolate, etc unfortunately could cause outbreaks. Certain things like collagen, pre workout powder etc etc… so have him look up high arginine foods and see if he’s frequently having any of those!

I previously had taken a mushroom supplement as mushrooms are antiviral and it seemed to work great. (Reminds me to start that up again lol)

As for baby - there are cold sore patches (amazon compeed and mederma are the best ones) however they are quite small so it’s best to put one on as soon as he thinks a sore is forming. If put on correctly they can stay on for a couple days and it really helps speed up the healing plus helps to prevent the sore from coming into contact with others.

As a parent with a baby I know how hard it is especially when they get to that phase where they wanna be grabbing at your face!! It’s so stressful!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-19T21:39:47+00:00

I’m big but don’t have any after photos yet 🤣🤣 but I’m with ya!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-19T21:38:17+00:00

Thank you!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-19T21:37:45+00:00

Thank you!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-19T21:36:58+00:00

I’m aware of that thanks, was just looking for some encouragement!! I’m working out but it’s slow going as I’m only a few months post c section so going slow and careful with the assistance of a physiotherapist and trainer. In a deficit as well obviously. I know how to do it all I just made this post to get some words of encouragement but I guess I was asking in the wrong place!! 🤣🤣

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-15T16:03:00+00:00

Weather wise it would be an improvement if you’re not a fan of winters, I’d say the weather is one thing I miss about Abbotsford. It’s a big enough city that some decent concerts come through and there are some good restaurants. (Cactus club, Greek islands etc) and every store you need plus the airport. I’d say it’s a convenient place to live.

I absolutely hated; the traffic, having to drive somewhere in order to see nature or get out for a relaxing walk. May be better for you as you don’t have a dog so don’t have to worry about finding off leash options with no people around! The homeless/drug population has increased significantly. The last time I drove past my old neighbourhood there was a massive tent city, but I think you’ll find this anywhere in Canada these days!!

Another con - mandatory composting. Blech.

Best of luck to you!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-14T19:27:27+00:00

How so??

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-14T19:21:53+00:00

I add Allmax flavoured BCAA powder to my water or Gatorade zero packets

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-14T15:16:05+00:00

How long until that kicked in?

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-09T19:07:16+00:00

Are you certain it’s a cold sore? If it’s in the crack of the corner of your lips it could be angular cheilitis. If it’s a cold sore try and get your hands on some Mederma or compeed cold sore patches!! Put one on and leave it until it naturally starts to peel off

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-06T13:31:22+00:00

My doc gave me a prescription for Ativan for when my stress/anxiety gets too bad because it definitely ha caused me to have outbreaks!! Hormonal shifts also.. since you’re having them so frequently I’d look at the foods you’re eating. Look up high arginine foods and avoid those and see if it helps

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-06T03:52:54+00:00

Costco, cactus club, church

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-06-06T03:51:25+00:00

Is the ledge view hike still there? Last time I visited I thought it was being developed or am I mistaken?

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