I'm married with 2 kiddies (10yo and 7yo).
I tend to do most workouts either before they wake up in the morning, or after they've gone to bed. So before 7am, during the lunch break, or after 8-9pm. The weekend long ride is an exception, and they know I go out for a few hours at a time. The family is generally supportive and involved, and enjoy accompanying me to events where reasonable.
Reading this back I realise I am quite fortunate to have a tolerant family. Some are not so lucky.
The mrs carries on with her stuff when I'm doing a workout, and doesn't mind as long as I don't wake her up when I sneak downstairs, and I bring her a coffee in the mornings when she wakes.
As for healthy eating, we try to teach healthy habits by example. I'm no saint when it comes to diet, but most of the stuff that's good for me is also good for them. So win-win. Nobody forces portion sizes, so eat as much or as little as needed.
Bottom line - kid/family time is exactly that, and absolutely takes precedence. A missed workout here or there doesn't compare with missing time with the little'uns. And that's OK.
I tend to do most workouts either before they wake up in the morning, or after they've gone to bed. So before 7am, during the lunch break, or after 8-9pm. The weekend long ride is an exception, and they know I go out for a few hours at a time. The family is generally supportive and involved, and enjoy accompanying me to events where reasonable.
Reading this back I realise I am quite fortunate to have a tolerant family. Some are not so lucky.
The mrs carries on with her stuff when I'm doing a workout, and doesn't mind as long as I don't wake her up when I sneak downstairs, and I bring her a coffee in the mornings when she wakes.
As for healthy eating, we try to teach healthy habits by example. I'm no saint when it comes to diet, but most of the stuff that's good for me is also good for them. So win-win. Nobody forces portion sizes, so eat as much or as little as needed.
Bottom line - kid/family time is exactly that, and absolutely takes precedence. A missed workout here or there doesn't compare with missing time with the little'uns. And that's OK.
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gahddenbooi: Mar 8, 18 9:15