"but Kate I can't hit the gym today....."

I know I know...I totally understand. I couldn't get to the gym today either. Miranda had her kindergarten graduation and reception. I had about an hour 1/2 after that and then had to take her to speech therapy. So, this is when I pull out the Tae Bo Advanced DVD. I did this for 50 min. Then after we got home from therapy I did a pilates video for 50 min. My kids did tae bo wth me and Jaxson did a couple pilates moves today...it was cute! Anyway, even on those days where you have to squeeze something in you really can. If you only have 10 min. here or there pull out the jump rope. You can do this with the kids hanging around the house (just try and make sure no one gets whacked with the jump rope!). :) I know this can be tough. My son kept bugging me during Tae Bo this morning...but I knew if I didn't do something I would feel yucky the rest of the day. Plus, keep in mind it's really good to change up your routine and challenge your body. So if life throws you for a loop just work with it. I did the tae bo for cardio and the pilates to do some muscle strengthing. So I tried to balance it a bit. Oh! I also think it's really good for your kids to see you workout. It teaches them that you think exercise is important and that you care about your health. :)