Moms/Support & Motivation/Weight Loss Group
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So many excellent ideas.
Thank you ladies for sharing them all.
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Hi everyone!
My name is Melody and would love to join your group (:
For some reason my entire post didn't post. My baby just feel asleep, so I will come back in a bit and write it again while I'm nursing.4 -
Hi Melody! Welcome. Look forward to getting to know you.0
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- How many kids do you have?
Hi everyone, I'm a new mom at the ripe age of 38, lol. My babe is 7 weeks tomorrow.
- How much weight did you gain and have you lost any of it?
I gained 70 in my pregnancy, I have 40 to go. Before I got pregnant I had lost 30 lbs using MFP
-Goals?
I want to log food daily, do 100 crunches a day, and take a 30 minute walk for the next two weeks.
-What's keeping my from my goal?
Hopefully nothing anymore. My midwife told me that I would be properly recovered in 1 more week. Now postpartum recovery cannot be an excuse anymore. I also need to balance my schedule when I get back to work.
MFP is totally acting up. I wrote this out 3 times! Less banter and personality each time...sorry!3 -
Hi ! I have only 1. I gain a lot of weight, from 130 I went 201. Took me 1 year to go back 130. Now I gained again. My goal is 30 pounds to loose.
I can't give up on eating dinner ( is my biggest meal)2 -
- How many kids do you have? I have one little one that is 8 weeks old today!
- How much weight did you gain and have you lost any of it? During the pregnancy I gained 64 lbs and have so far lost 30 of that.
- What is your goal? I was trying to lose weight before I got pregnant and am hoping to lose about 60 more lbs to get to my goal weight.
- What is keeping you from attaining that goal? I feel like I have plateaued and am not losing weight as fast as I would like. I'm still stuck wearing maternity clothes and it's doing a number on my self esteem. It is not easy to find time to work out and eat healthy with a newborn! How are you other mommas doing it??
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mrslambert824 wrote: »- How many kids do you have? I have one little one that is 8 weeks old today!
- How much weight did you gain and have you lost any of it? During the pregnancy I gained 64 lbs and have so far lost 30 of that.
- What is your goal? I was trying to lose weight before I got pregnant and am hoping to lose about 60 more lbs to get to my goal weight.
- What is keeping you from attaining that goal? I feel like I have plateaued and am not losing weight as fast as I would like. I'm still stuck wearing maternity clothes and it's doing a number on my self esteem. It is not easy to find time to work out and eat healthy with a newborn! How are you other mommas doing it??
Congratulations on your little one. It just takes time and patience to lose the pregnancy weight. You only had a baby 8 weeks ago and you already lost 30 lbs. You are doing awesome!!! My baby is 5 months old tomorrow and I remember thinking that it would take me forever to get out of my pregnancy clothes. But one day things just started fitting again and it took me totally by surprise. You can do this, just work out when you can and eat at a deficit and it will start to come together!
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Whew, overate yesterday but got my exercise in and my water drunk! Just one day doesn't throw my efforts away.4
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kimpacheco22 wrote: »Hi All! I'm a mom of three children (6,5,3 years old) in my 30's struggling with getting rid of the 70 pounds I gained cumulatively with my three pregnancies.
My main problem is lack of time, and lack of motivation. I need some accountability and support. Looking for people with similar struggles and goals to help support one another. Anyone interested in joining?
STEP 1. Answer these questions:
- How many kids do you have?
- How much weight did you gain and have you lost any of it?
- What is your goal?
- What is keeping you from attaining that goal?
STEP 2. Friend everyone who joins this group so we can hold each other accountable with our progress.
STEP 3. Check in daily to participate in the daily challenge which will be posted here.
Thanks for joining! I'm looking forward to meeting new friends!
I'm a 5'8" 186 lb 29 year old.
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1.) I have 4 children. 11, 7, 7, and 5. My son and step-in are 3 months apart.
2.) My normal weight was always 155-160, I went right back to normal within 6 months after each pregnancy. In 2014 I started gaining weight and as of 2016 I had hit my highest of 217 lbs. I started calorie counting and daily walking June 27th, 2016 and have lost a total of 21 lbs.
3.) My goal is to get back to my normal range of 155. Long term goal is 145.
4 ) I have dental problems. (I have no insurance and in NH there is no assistance for dental help, believe me I have looked for years) So because I can't chew anything hard or crunchy, a majority of my diet consists of fruit, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and oatmeal. I'm hoping to find some new recipes or ideas that won't break the bank or my teeth.
Looking forward to staying in touch with everyone. Feel free to add me!
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- How many kids do you have?: So far, just 1! I had him almost 5 weeks ago!
- How much weight did you gain and have you lost any of it?: I gained 22lbs, and have lost 20 of it so far!
- What is your goal?: I want/need to lose a bit over 100lbs. My fiancee and I plan to get married, no set date yet, but I'd love to lose quite a bit of weight before then.
- What is keeping you from attaining that goal?: In general, I am not sure, maybe just pure laziness. I had lost quite a bit of weight in the past, but gained it back and more due to mental health issues. I am looking for any help whatsoever. I really need to get healthy I don't want to be out of breath, and feel like I'm dying when I am trying to play with my son. Anyone and everyone is welcome to add me!
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Nice day here to get some extra walking with the kids after my morning run. Hopefully that will offset my midnight snack that totally derailed yesterday :01
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alexanderislove wrote: »- How many kids do you have?: So far, just 1! I had him almost 5 weeks ago!
- How much weight did you gain and have you lost any of it?: I gained 22lbs, and have lost 20 of it so far!
- What is your goal?: I want/need to lose a bit over 100lbs. My fiancee and I plan to get married, no set date yet, but I'd love to lose quite a bit of weight before then.
- What is keeping you from attaining that goal?: In general, I am not sure, maybe just pure laziness. I had lost quite a bit of weight in the past, but gained it back and more due to mental health issues. I am looking for any help whatsoever. I really need to get healthy I don't want to be out of breath, and feel like I'm dying when I am trying to play with my son. Anyone and everyone is welcome to add me!
Congratulations on your wee one! Time goes by too fast. My youngest is 5 months now and I swear she was born yesterday.
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@evilpoptart63 Welcome to the group!1
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Thanks @kimpacheco220
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MONDAY CHALLENGE: Post a picture of one of your healthy meals.
I had quinoa with steamed broccoli and garlic sautéed shrimp for lunch today.
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- How many kids do you have? Two little girls. They are 15 months and 3.5 months.
- How much weight did you gain and have you lost any of it? 40ish pounds by the end of my second pregnancy. Have lost 19 pounds so far.
- What is your goal? My goal weight is 130..so 53 pounds left to go
- What is keeping you from attaining that goal? Nothing! I know what I want and how I'll get there!!2 -
@Scorpio8402 Welcome to the group! 1
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How's everyone doing with their diet? What did you guys have for lunch today?0
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Hi everyone
I have 2 kids, 10 and 8.
I gained and lost and gained. I have 10lbs left to be where I want to be.
Life has thrown some hurdles my way, but I'm starting my journey again.
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Here is a picture of today's dinner. It is honey balsamic chicken breast with roasted veggies (potatoes, cherry tomatoes and broccoli). Now I just need the courage to work out in this heat. I just keep telling myself that if I do it, I get to drink a protein shake.
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Ha, my diet was CRAPTASTIC today!
In fairness, I was traveling all day, day trip to Yellowstone. Life will settle back down, it always does.
My favorite healthy meal, is to take broccoli slaw, saute in half a teaspoon coconut oil until crisp tender, put a tilapia filet in the pan, cook until done, without turning, lovely crust on the outside of the filet, that's on the pan. Sprinkle a tablespoon of sesame ginger salad dressing over fish and veggies, and then top both over a little rice.
THAT would have been my choice today. But half the day in the car, eating out of coolers..... I'm focusing on the fact that it could have easily been worse.2 -
quiltlovinlisa wrote: »Ha, my diet was CRAPTASTIC today!
In fairness, I was traveling all day, day trip to Yellowstone. Life will settle back down, it always does.
My favorite healthy meal, is to take broccoli slaw, saute in half a teaspoon coconut oil until crisp tender, put a tilapia filet in the pan, cook until done, without turning, lovely crust on the outside of the filet, that's on the pan. Sprinkle a tablespoon of sesame ginger salad dressing over fish and veggies, and then top both over a little rice.
THAT would have been my choice today. But half the day in the car, eating out of coolers..... I'm focusing on the fact that it could have easily been worse.
That sounds fantastic! I need to remember to try that!
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Hello, my name is Jennifer. I'm mid 30's with 3 beautiful girls ages 17, 5 & 1 (yes I know HUGE age gap). My biggest weight hike was before I ever joined MyFitnessPal at 189lbs (I'm only 5'2" on a good day). I'm currently all the way down to 136.2 lbs. which I'm proud to say is the smallest I've been since our 2nd child. I would like to make it down to around 115 but then still want a toned rockin' body like I've never had! My biggest struggle has always been lack of accountability & motivation from friends which has made me repeatedly fall off the wagon. Once my husband referred to me as "comfy", I found some serious determination! Bless his heart, foot in mouth he is a perfectly chisled 120# man and yes with some muscle mass soaking wet so the spare cushion I'm rocking has got to go! Looking for the right circle to slap my hand but also lift me up when I fall.
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@quiltlovinlisa that sounds delicious! What is broccoli slaw? Do you make it from scratch?0
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@bbgraine your dinner looks yummy! Did you get to workout after all?0
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@fit_healthy @jenniebean310 welcome to the group!1
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