mother of twins, reaching out to other mammas

I am reaching out to any other mammas or mothers of twins who are just starting here. let's coach each other through this. i started my journal heretoday and highly recommend it. by writing it i realized i had been choosing to spend quality time with my twin toddlers instead of putting in the time at the gym that leads to weight loss. so at least i know why i am stuck and can now figure out a way to balance both of these very important goals: time with my babies, time taking care of my body/health.

BUMP to account for the delayed move

I have 14 month old twins.  I am a stay at home mom and started this web site about 1 month ago.  There is no way I could join a gym because my husband is gone about 12 -13 hours a day and we are strapped for $ so I couldn't pay for day care at the gym.  I spent about 1/2 the $ I would have for a year at the gym and bought a decent treadmill and some hand weights and an exercise ball. 

When the kids go down for their nap I spend about 40 minutes on the treadmill using the hand weights and the extra 20 minutes to work on core strength or lunges around the house.  Thats an hour workout and I didn't have to leave my basement.  I usuall then have enough time to take a quick shower and strat lunch before they awaken.

This worked great till last week when I broke my toe but hope to get back to it soon.  Are the twins your 1st children.  My b/g twins are my life and I wouldn't change anything.  I am glad I am so busy during the week with them that it helps me keep my calories in check too since I think some people to consider 80% of the battle with weight.

How is your schedule? Beleive me I know the balancing act is tough.  I finally feel like I am ahead of the game but as we all know it cange change on a dime with just the addition of another tooth!!