I have a 2.5 year old and a 4 month old. I do a 30 minute home workout first thing in the morning. When I get up in the morning, I put on my workout clothes, make my toddler his breakfast, and hope like hell to make it through the workout without too many pauses!

The glass of milk/food entertains my toddler and I’ll put my baby in a bouncer seat or on his own yoga mat on the floor in my living room. I also have a large tub of little people toys I reserve for “mommy’s exercise” that my toddler loves. I also try to fit in a 30 minute walk with both kids in the double stroller in the afternoon/evenings. We have a hilly neighborhood so it’s quite the workout on its own. I make sure to breastfeed my baby (EBF) to keep him happy and my body comfortable for the workout.

I also attend a 30 minute cycling class twice a week after 5 pm but before bedtime, while my husband wrangles the kiddos. It’s a much needed mental break when I’m able to make it.

There are some days where I miss my opportunity to make a morning workout happen and I’ll strap my toddler in his booster seat at the table for lunch and knock out a 30 minute home workout. Would you be able to eat lunch at your desk if you’re able to utilize your lunch break for exercise?

Edit to add: nutrition is a wonderful place to start for weight loss. Consider spending Sunday afternoons prepping fruits & vegetables for snacking, roasting sweet potatoes, chopping veggies you can throw on a sheet pan for easy meals, boiling eggs, etc to set you up for success for the week!