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Dior'sMom · 06-12-2007, 04:08 PM

My life has definitely changed since getting my babies, but in a good way. I have actually been losing weight by running around and playing with them. They keep me really busy.

Sadie's Mom · 06-12-2007, 05:04 PM

Oh, yeah, it's changed my life. Before Sadie, I was only responsible for myself. I didn't have to be home at any certain time, and could do pretty much whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. But now I have to come directly home after work, and then feel guilty leaving her again, so I never do anything during the week!

ldenise · 06-12-2007, 05:24 PM

i got to tell ya... these guys has changed our lives in so many ways...

we don't go out to eat much any more because there are too many to keep in the vehicle while we eat... and I don't want any one to steal them or it is too hot out to leave them in the car. or I dont' want them to be left at home for that length of time. we have also bought a 'dog house' that is a 31 ft airstream just for traveling because of the yorkies.

and yes i have gained 40 lbs since I have gotten my first yorkie. (more due to aging i do believe).

Suzy · 06-12-2007, 07:39 PM

I'm not sure what effect it had on my weight...but now instead of just going for the morning workout, I have to come home and walk them. So I get exercise twice in a day!

We had to buy a house...though it was probably time for that anyway. But we made sure that it had a yard that was already fenced, and wood floors so we could more easily clean up messes.

In the house we had to make sure there was a place to store dog stuff-so the dogs have their own "bathroom" for all their food, treats, clothes, grooming supplies, etc.

We had to have a place for them to stay during the day that's their own, so we have a HUGE master bedroom with an 8x10 foot section that's their own, complete with xpen, contemporary carpet, and a big "gazing" window.

I now get up at 5 because they're hungry then, when I'd rather doze until 6:30 or 7

Punkin&Piper · 06-12-2007, 08:05 PM

I used to go to the gym now I run home to the babies but I do walk them so it helps

alaskayorkie · 06-12-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Punkin/Piper

I used to go to the gym now I run home to the babies but I do walk them so it helps

Ahh, at least I'm not alone! This is actually very enlightening. It's kind of like having a permanent infant to care for, lol.

Amanda7 · 06-13-2007, 06:35 AM

Before we got Snickers it had been about 8 years since we had a yorkie in our lives. My son was a baby and I wanted to wait until he was older. Since we've gotten Snickers, and then Baxter, our lives are pretty much ruled by them. We don't travel as much as we used to, because we won't leave them. I used to do kickboxing 5X a week and was in great shape. Since the yorkies, I've stopped because I felt guilty for the time I spent at the gym. Now I won't even go on a treadmill because it takes time away from them!

So yeah, they rule our lives and I'm not as fit as I used to be. But that's ok because I have two little angels that give me more joy than traveling or exercising. My son is going off to college this summer, and now I have two babies that will always need me. My yorkies give me pure happiness, what else in life could do that?

klncdw · 06-13-2007, 02:33 PM

O yes..I would def say that Tiny has had a lot to do with the "life change" LoL...I actully miss out on things just cause he's not able to go! My house now looks like a 2 year old lives there....(keep in mind I have no kids)..Tiny is my baby...Love him to ...Would not change a day of my life to do anything different!

Catrina · 06-13-2007, 02:56 PM

Wouldnt yorkies make you lose weight cuz you're constantly playing with lil bundles of energy?

Princess has definitely made me change my lifestyle... but not in the weight issue but I cant travel.. I havent traveled since I got her because I get too scared to let someone else watch her for more than a day.. Oh well!

alaskayorkie · 06-13-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Catrina

Wouldnt yorkies make you lose weight cuz you're constantly playing with lil bundles of energy?

Princess has definitely made me change my lifestyle... but not in the weight issue but I cant travel.. I havent traveled since I got her because I get too scared to let someone else watch her for more than a day.. Oh well!

You'd think so, but it hasn't worked out like that. Before, I would take an hourlong bike ride in the morning. Now I take a 30 minute walk. That might be fine if the walk was brisk, but we're always stopping as the boys explore and kids come up and want to see them.

Around the house, I can't keep up with them, so I usually just throw toys. They definitely give me some exercise, just not enough.

AprilLove · 06-13-2007, 03:17 PM

Wow! I love this question

Yes, my Yorkies (and my other 2 furbutts) rule my life!!! (And I do not mind!!) I'm a marathon runner and when I had just the 2 older furbutts, I could schuedule things around my running and training (I'm kinda addicted to running), because they'd been with me for 10+ years and were accustomed. But since AprilLove a year and 1/4 ago, and Nappy 5 months ago, chose me, I schedule most everything in my life around the furbutts!!!!

I still run, and am started training for another marathon, but I haven't done that in 2 years. I am doing it way differently now, and I use most of my off days from work to get that in, and then have more time with them

I glad I am not alone in this feeling, I think about every way I can cut down on my work time, away time, so I can be with these little hairy joyballs!! My weekdays after work, are pretty much furball and play time!!! I even hold off going to the grocery store for me, so I can be with them

And yes, to the original post, I have gained a few since AprilLove first came into my life

but, that gives her more of me to love!!!!lol

chachi · 06-13-2007, 03:28 PM

I have gained weight since having mine but I think it is more due to aging

nvnvgirl · 06-13-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

You'd think so, but it hasn't worked out like that. Before, I would take an hourlong bike ride in the morning. Now I take a 30 minute walk. That might be fine if the walk was brisk, but we're always stopping as the boys explore and kids come up and want to see them.

Around the house, I can't keep up with them, so I usually just throw toys. They definitely give me some exercise, just not enough.

LOL....I agree...I have to walk Max first while it's cool enough in the morning and then walk myself (and by then, I get to walk in the heat

)....I've got my own home gym b/c I'm also a personal trainer, but have you ever tried riding a bike with a yorkie on your lap who wants his chin over your arm, or jumping up constantly b/c he can SEE that you're just SITTING there waiting for him to sit on your lap, LOL

alaskayorkie · 06-13-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

LOL....I agree...I have to walk Max first while it's cool enough in the morning and then walk myself (and by then, I get to walk in the heat

)....I've got my own home gym b/c I'm also a personal trainer, but have you ever tried riding a bike with a yorkie on your lap who wants his chin over your arm, or jumping up constantly b/c he can SEE that you're just SITTING there waiting for him to sit on your lap, LOL

LOL. I would need to see a picture of that!

omega · 06-14-2007, 04:29 AM

Have my Yorkies changed my life..... let me count the ways...

Yep, I don't stay out for more than 4 hours usually. I still go to movies and stuff but am always conscious of the time factor.

I love coming home to 4 little faces that are so excited to see me.

(ok, one of them is a Maltese)

I have a lot more debt now...

Sometimes I sit longer than I want to on the couch cause one or two of them are sleeping on/near me and they look so cute I don't want to wake them up.

Ummm.. the living room carpet is going to be a thing of the past before too much longer... Pergo here we come.

People used to be able to come in the living room and sit down with ease, now everyone has to wade through toys and potty pads and then move all the dog blankies and beds to fit on the couches.

I think that's enough for now. Oh, one more thing... lots of people think I'm a little batty with my furbabies... oh wait, that isn't a new thing.

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06-12-2007, 04:08 PM	#16
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,900	My life has definitely changed since getting my babies, but in a good way. I have actually been losing weight by running around and playing with them. They keep me really busy. __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior

06-12-2007, 05:04 PM	#17
Sadie's Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 3,180	Oh, yeah, it's changed my life. Before Sadie, I was only responsible for myself. I didn't have to be home at any certain time, and could do pretty much whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. But now I have to come directly home after work, and then feel guilty leaving her again, so I never do anything during the week! __________________ Christie and Sadie

06-12-2007, 05:24 PM	#18
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	i got to tell ya... these guys has changed our lives in so many ways... we don't go out to eat much any more because there are too many to keep in the vehicle while we eat... and I don't want any one to steal them or it is too hot out to leave them in the car. or I dont' want them to be left at home for that length of time. we have also bought a 'dog house' that is a 31 ft airstream just for traveling because of the yorkies. and yes i have gained 40 lbs since I have gotten my first yorkie. (more due to aging i do believe). __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

06-12-2007, 07:39 PM	#19
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	I'm not sure what effect it had on my weight...but now instead of just going for the morning workout, I have to come home and walk them. So I get exercise twice in a day! We had to buy a house...though it was probably time for that anyway. But we made sure that it had a yard that was already fenced, and wood floors so we could more easily clean up messes. In the house we had to make sure there was a place to store dog stuff-so the dogs have their own "bathroom" for all their food, treats, clothes, grooming supplies, etc. We had to have a place for them to stay during the day that's their own, so we have a HUGE master bedroom with an 8x10 foot section that's their own, complete with xpen, contemporary carpet, and a big "gazing" window. I now get up at 5 because they're hungry then, when I'd rather doze until 6:30 or 7 __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

06-12-2007, 08:05 PM	#20
Punkin&Piper Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 1,088	I used to go to the gym now I run home to the babies but I do walk them so it helps __________________ Laura Punkin and Piper

06-13-2007, 06:35 AM	#22
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	Before we got Snickers it had been about 8 years since we had a yorkie in our lives. My son was a baby and I wanted to wait until he was older. Since we've gotten Snickers, and then Baxter, our lives are pretty much ruled by them. We don't travel as much as we used to, because we won't leave them. I used to do kickboxing 5X a week and was in great shape. Since the yorkies, I've stopped because I felt guilty for the time I spent at the gym. Now I won't even go on a treadmill because it takes time away from them! So yeah, they rule our lives and I'm not as fit as I used to be. But that's ok because I have two little angels that give me more joy than traveling or exercising. My son is going off to college this summer, and now I have two babies that will always need me. My yorkies give me pure happiness, what else in life could do that? __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

06-13-2007, 02:33 PM	#23
klncdw Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: A-Town Posts: 136	O yes..I would def say that Tiny has had a lot to do with the "life change" LoL...I actully miss out on things just cause he's not able to go! My house now looks like a 2 year old lives there....(keep in mind I have no kids)..Tiny is my baby...Love him to ...Would not change a day of my life to do anything different! __________________ Tiny Man and Momma Kristi www.dogster.com/?395731

06-13-2007, 02:56 PM	#24
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,434	Wouldnt yorkies make you lose weight cuz you're constantly playing with lil bundles of energy? Princess has definitely made me change my lifestyle... but not in the weight issue but I cant travel.. I havent traveled since I got her because I get too scared to let someone else watch her for more than a day.. Oh well!

06-13-2007, 03:17 PM	#26
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	Wow! I love this question Yes, my Yorkies (and my other 2 furbutts) rule my life!!! (And I do not mind!!) I'm a marathon runner and when I had just the 2 older furbutts, I could schuedule things around my running and training (I'm kinda addicted to running), because they'd been with me for 10+ years and were accustomed. But since AprilLove a year and 1/4 ago, and Nappy 5 months ago, chose me, I schedule most everything in my life around the furbutts!!!! I still run, and am started training for another marathon, but I haven't done that in 2 years. I am doing it way differently now, and I use most of my off days from work to get that in, and then have more time with them I glad I am not alone in this feeling, I think about every way I can cut down on my work time, away time, so I can be with these little hairy joyballs!! My weekdays after work, are pretty much furball and play time!!! I even hold off going to the grocery store for me, so I can be with them And yes, to the original post, I have gained a few since AprilLove first came into my life but, that gives her more of me to love!!!!lol __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo Last edited by AprilLove; 06-13-2007 at 03:19 PM.

06-13-2007, 03:28 PM	#27
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I have gained weight since having mine but I think it is more due to aging __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-14-2007, 04:29 AM	#30
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Have my Yorkies changed my life..... let me count the ways... Yep, I don't stay out for more than 4 hours usually. I still go to movies and stuff but am always conscious of the time factor. I love coming home to 4 little faces that are so excited to see me. (ok, one of them is a Maltese) I have a lot more debt now... Sometimes I sit longer than I want to on the couch cause one or two of them are sleeping on/near me and they look so cute I don't want to wake them up. Ummm.. the living room carpet is going to be a thing of the past before too much longer... Pergo here we come. People used to be able to come in the living room and sit down with ease, now everyone has to wade through toys and potty pads and then move all the dog blankies and beds to fit on the couches. I think that's enough for now. Oh, one more thing... lots of people think I'm a little batty with my furbabies... oh wait, that isn't a new thing.