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Hi everyone thanks for taking time to read!
I'm 26 years old mum to two young girls I currently weigh 11 stone I'm 5ft 4" and would like to tone up my mummy pouch and my bum mainly I just quit smoking last week and in doing so have lost 4lbs which I'm very happy about I'm just stuck on where to start I've been doing insanity fit test to try and start but it's killing me and I'm under my calories by 1094 I'm trying to eat a lot healthier so smaller portions healthy options ect but the excersise is what I need can anyone help please x
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I am a 25 yr old woman, I am not mom, but I was a preschool teacher for a while and I found excersize can be fun for everyone. With your girls, I'd get them involved in a cardio activity like bike riding or skating or riding on a scooter and then have the do that as you jog or walk quickly beside them. They are having fun, you can go for an hour or so, and everyone will be ready for bed/nap every day you do it.

I love carrying 3 lb hand weight when I walk, and I twist my torso like Im wringing water (or fat) out. My arms are getting a workout, I'm doing cardio and my abs are feeling it.

Good luck!
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Thanks for the advice I do walk regularly and obviously being a mum I rarely sit down just wanted something more challenging without hurting today I feel as though I was hit by a small bus due to insanity yesterday my partner says that means it's working but I'm now out if action for the day
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It sounds like you have a lot of positive things going right now. Don't set yourself up for burnout. When it comes to exercise, start out slow, it avoids injuries. When I began, I started walking. I walked for 45 minutes. Distance increased with getting healthier. Being a mom, I'm sure there are time constraints,  so pick an exercise commitment and stick to it. Go slow and aheslthy you is what everyone needs.  Be good to yourself.  Yours truly  a 56 yr dad who wants to be there for his wife and kids.   Obie249
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