Mommy of two looking to be healthy

delphinese

Hi everyone!

I just had my second baby in December, after a very rough pregnancy. Both my daughters were born 6 weeks early due to pre-eclampsia and I also had gestational diabetes. In the time between my pregnancies, I lost and gained back the weight, but was able to get off the blood pressure medication and the diabetes went away. I luckily have already lost the baby weight and am lower than I was before having my first, but I am sick of the constant worry that I will not be around to raise my children. I am short (5'1'', though when I was a character performer at Disney, they said I was 4'11'' because they needed more mouse height girls!) and currently 169. At my heaviest, I was 202. I was happy when I was 125-140, so that is my goal. I know my heart will get healthier as I lose the weight, and my family needs me healthy.

I'm a certified teacher, currently staying home with my girls, ages 2 and 5 months. I love Disney, 40s and 50s fashion, and drawing. My dream is to make a living selling my art.

Glad to be here

ladybg81

Add me if you want. I'm back for my second round. We got this because we ARE worth it!

chamberlain3

Welcome and please feel free to add me! I too, had pre-eclampsia with my pregnancies. Glad you are feeling better!!

puppybear1978

Good luck with your journey, I am the same as you I want to be around for my son, family is everything and I plan on enjoying every moment and teaching my son how to live a healthy and active life xx

_HeartsOnFire_

This is everything I got...

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.
-Wayne Dyer

There are no magic pills. Only hard work and dedication.

It's about moderation not deprivation. There are no good/bad foods, only bad eating habits. Do or do not, there is no try. You have to want it, you have to work for it, you have to realize that only you can do it.

Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

Excuses??? http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/06/02/the-no-excuses-play-like-a-champion-challenge/

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

bcr1559

Hi! I am also a mother of 2. Both are boys ages 5 and 1. I have lost my baby weight and am now trying to get rid of the jiggle. I will send a friend request with more info. Add me if you would like

baileyang33

Hi! I'm Angel I'm 5' & started at 167. Down to 139.8 since Jan 2. I too have 2 girls but mine are almost 10 & 8. Add me!