37 yr old mom of a 3yr old, looking for other older moms

mrsmkj06

I'm a 37 yr old mom of a 3yr old boy. I have three other kids (all girls), ages 17, 14, and 14. My desire to have a boy lead me to having him later in life. What I didn't expect was that he would have an enormous amount of energy and I would have zero. When my girls were young, I was also young, still in my early twenties. Of course I had lots of energy and was about 80 pounds lighter. Now, I'm at 251 and don't have the energy to play with my son. I'm looking for other older mothers who can inspire and encourage me to lose this weight, just so I can have the energy to play with my son and enjoy being with him.

luvmysixers

Hey good morning. I am just staring on my journey to loose some weight. I am 43 and I have a 9 year old son and 7 year old boy/girl twins. I am about 285 and I agree with you about not having the energy to keep up with my kids. I think the biggest disappointment is going to amusement parks and not being able to fit on any of the rides. We are planning a trip to Disney in February and I need to lose, so that I can enjoy the park with my kids. Lets go!!

k1214

I'm 35 and have 3 kids - 6 1/2, 5, and 3 1/2. I definitely want to have more energy to keep up with and enjoy them! I also found once I gave myself "permission" to focus on my health and wellness, and let go of the mom guilt of not focusing all of my energy on my kids, my journey became easier Feel free to send me a friend request.

Dessiyoga

Hi I'm 37 as well, I have three boys aged 14, 6 and 4. I hope I have a grand daughter one day. ))) My house is full of boys! I will be happy to cheer you on your way to fitness. I am sending you a request.

Bianca42

Eeeeek! I'm also 37 and have a 3 year old....but I usually don't think of myself as an older mom. LOL

amberyl1

Hey, there. I am 36 with a precocious 4.5 year old. Always asking to go out and do things and I have no energy to do them!. I'm about 250 now and want to get to 150. Just starting out, too, and could use the encouragement. I have been putting it off and putting it off with many starts and stops on this journey. My health is suffering and I want to be around to see my boy grow up! Let's do this!

snookie918

37's not old I'm 34 and have a 4 year old and 1 year old and I hear you on the lack of energy! Their favourite 'game' to play is to have me chase them which can be so tiring.
I'm just starting my journey today, good luck to you ... we can do this!!

Flab2fitfi

Hi I'm 37 in 6 months and also have a three year old - plus 3 others.

Must admit I don't think of myself as an older mum but do understand about the energy.

Please feel free to add me.

TheBitSlinger

I'm a 37 yr old mom of a 3yr old boy. I have three other kids (all girls), ages 17, 14, and 14. My desire to have a boy lead me to having him later in life. What I didn't expect was that he would have an enormous amount of energy and I would have zero. When my girls were young, I was also young, still in my early twenties. Of course I had lots of energy and was about 80 pounds lighter. Now, I'm at 251 and don't have the energy to play with my son. I'm looking for other older mothers who can inspire and encourage me to lose this weight, just so I can have the energy to play with my son and enjoy being with him.

Read the book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey. Basically, if you want to change your brain and your body, you need to do aerobic exercise.

pamt1999

I'm 44 and have a 3 yr old (she'll be 4 in August). I also have a 15 year old, 12 year old and 9 year old.

mrsmkj06

Thank you for all of your responses! I don't want to limit my friends on here, but I also wanted friends who could relate. I know being overweight in and of itself can leave you with no energy for your kids, but age seems to definitely add an extra burden. I look forward to sharing this journey with all of you. My first goal is to lose 5% of my body weight, then 10%, 25 lbs, 50 lbs, and then 75 lbs. I'm really interested in trying the C25K, but I'm not sure I can run any distance at my current weight. If anyone has tried it and been successful, feel free to give me some advice. Or whatever you have done that has helped with your weightloss would be very encouraging. Thanks again!

Im_NotPerfect

I'm 36 with a 7 year old (boy) and 4 year old (girl). And they're both into EVERYTHING (skating, dance, baseball, football, etc...) I hear you on the no energy thing because we are constantly on the move!

amammaa4

I agree with everyone, 37.... Not old! Isn't 40 the new 20
I'm 39 with 4 kids, 19,17,9 and 4. Feel free to add me

Nishi2013

Older mom? DUDE!!!! SERIOUSLY? ;-)

I am a 36 year "young" mom of twins. I lost 46 lbs and 16% body fat in last year through sheer workout and better eating habits. Feel free to add as a friend.

mrsmkj06

I consider myself to still be young on the inside, but my body keeps screaming "old mom" because of my lack of energy. LOL!

mommysockmonkey

I'm 42 and just had my fourth 7 months ago. I've lost almost 60 pounds since then. Feel free to add me!

DLC1978

Friend request sent

Flab2fitfi

Hi again.

I started off with C25k last year and enjoyed it - unfortunately had to stop due to ill health and injury but have been back at this year - doing a zombie version.

You can download it for free so the best advice is too give it a go or if you are not sure just start walking for a month or so and build up your time/distance. Just make sure that you get some running shoes properly fitted as that is where most injuries happen.

shafikes

I am 37 with 3 beautiful teenage daughters: 14,13 and 12. I just lost my first 10 pounds. Only 56 more pounds until I reach my first goal. I am a stay at home mom but full time taxi driver to my three active children. Ready to get fit so I can Keep up with them:)

Friend request sent. Lets do this!

ambershayfischer

Hello, Im also a 37 year old mother of 3, I have 2 boys and 1 girl, so far I have lost 32lbs in about a year. I have always worked out but have come to realize that almost being 38 with kids , work and running everyone around things have gotten harder. I cut out alcohol, bad fats and sugar( for the most part) lol. Becoming a part of the fitness classes at my gym has really motivated me and you will make friends in group fitness settings that help hold you accountable! I rarely every have the energy to go the gym but I go 5 days a week and I feel AWESOME after Im done. My kids love the daycare there too, that helps alot!

ULC_Jennifer

37 is not old!

I just turned 40 and also have a little boy (2) after having three girls. The more active I stay the better my energy so I have been using that as my motivation.

Sonj1973

Hi there, Im 40 and like you have two older boys which have left home and 14yrs later there comes Joshua a happy full on 8yr old ! Please feel free to add me for support and motivation, I've been on here for 4 weeks now and already seeing the results. A great site with great folk and some pretty good advice and info available welcome x

cmdoiy

I am 36 years old and have a 2.5 year old son. I've lost 30 pounds but have another 30 to 35 more to lose. Feel free to add me!

Chelz2013

I'm a couple years older with a 3 yr old and I completely understand needing and wanting more energy for the little ball of energy! Sending friend request!

downinaggieland98

Eeeeek! I'm also 37 and have a 3 year old....but I usually don't think of myself as an older mom. LOL

Whew! Same here... I'm 37 and I have a 2 year old and I'm not an older mom!!

CoozyRoo

Hi there, I'm 35 and have a 3yo son and an 11 mo old daughter. I started getting serious about weight loss and exercising when I hit 256lbs. You're right, they take so much energy and I just want to keep up at this point. I'm also trying out the c25k program. Feel free to add me. Thanks

srrose15

I will be 37 next month - I have 4 kids ages 11,9,3 and 10 months - they 3 year is by far the most active child I have ever had. I am on the journey to lose the rest of my baby weight and I have PCOS which makes it harder for me to lose my weight. Feel free to friend me - I have done C25K but most recently have been doing T25 - which is 25 mins a day 5 days a week - I love it and the results I am getting. I also have an accountability group on Facebook that I could plug you into if you are interested. Let me know if you need any help - I am willing and able - have a great day

kimkim2014

I'm 35 with a 3 year old boy as well. Tons of energy he has from the time he wakes up to the time he goes to bed. Feel free to send me a friend request

drmcglone

I am 38 yr "young" mom. I have three beautiful children ages 12,10 and 2. Always on the go with them, but I am trying to find a way to succeed on this journey!!! Feel free to add me to your friend list!!!

Peachee_6

I'll be 41 in exactly a month. I have one stepson & six of my own (ages 24, 20, 19, 12, 10, 8 & 4) Feel free to add me. I have about a 100 to lose.

michelesteinman1

I'm an older mom! 38:YRS.