70 lbs ahead of me

kaye1122

Hi All,
I just downloaded the app to my new phone and am now logging on to the computer. I know I need to track my food. I've been down this road many, many times before...I'm in my 40s, mom to two young kids, married, work full-time and have lost as much as 85 lbs at one point . I have gained 70 lbs back in 3 1/2 years. I know that's shocking! I've been through hell and back...long story...but I know things aren't going to change too much as far as the craziness of my life so I need to figure out a way to lose weight despite the challenges. I have challenges with time, money, poor cooking skills (ha!), a not-so-perfect marriage, highly stressful and emotional job...and am also recovering from knee surgery. I don't want to make any more excuses. Not sure where to begin...I guess right here. It's overwhelming! But I have started to track my meals. Hope I can find support and offer support as well!

LilynEdensmom

Welcome to the board ...I started out with 77 to lose and have lost my first 10, I really like this site, I read alot on here there is so much information.

soze

Welcome aboard! Did you lose the original 85 lbs. on a fad diet or too fast?

sunflower007

Today was my first time. Not my first time dieting... that has been my life since I was 16. I so understand where your coming from with your story. Only thing is I am not married, been there done that. My son is 16 and is my life. I also work a full time job, I run a Childcare Center in Dallas. So, I guess I do have more children like 135 LOL, not to mention the 20 teachers and over 100 parents I deal with. Anytime you want to chat I am here for you. Your way ahead of me you have been there and done that. I have never lost that much weight and kept it off longer then 6mos. Remine faithful in pray my friend and God will lead us both where we need to be Good night

1yuva

Hi Everybody,
I can relate. I am approaching my 40s and I too have 2 young children. I struggle daily to balance nutrition and deal with the demands of a a full-time job. It is easier to fry or bake or eat fast food and I want to change that. I am the mother of a special needs child, a gifted child, a teacher, a wife, a daughter of a disabled parent, a sister, a niece, and a cousin times 10....maybe more! It takes a lot to be me! I want to focus on me for just a minute.....just long enough to make me better....I am going to do this! I pray that with time...it comes to me!:flowerforyou:

kaye1122

Wow, it's so refreshing to find so many people in a similar situation. When I lost the 85 lbs, I was doing Weight Watchers...attending meetings, cooking, and running regularly. I had the gift of time as I was at home with my two children (I returned to full-time work in 2007). Not that it wasn't stressful and busy--I just could involve my kids in my exercise (double stroller) and could shop for groceries during the day, etc. Before that, I had lost 50 lbs (many years ago) on Optifast and of course gained it all back. Tried Jenny Craig, South Beach...you name it. I'm in a completely different place now than where I was in 2005-06 when I lost the 85...things have changed drastically. I don't cook much or well so I resort to fast food or frozen convenience food. I am so sick of Lean Cuisine! My kids have a limited palate..mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, spaghetti and fruit pretty much covers it (vegetables on a good day--it's a constant battle but I'm a horrible role model).

Sunflower, I have 60 other kids as I teach 6th grade! My job is highly stressful and often overwhelming...I put in long hours and worry about my students constantly.