Another Newbie

BeccaBoo75

Hello everyone! My name is Becca and I am a 30-something mom of three. I am a work at home mom who spends a lot of time parked in front of the computer for my work. I have been struggling with my weight for the past few years after I had my last child. I had my daughter almost 5 years ago and it seems like I am getting heavier and heavier since then. I am the heaviest I have ever been and it has honestly got to the point where it is wearing on me physically and emotionally. I am starting the C25K and I am tracking my calories/food here at MFP. I am just so angry with myself and extremely frustrated that I know what to do I just haven't been doing it. It has gotten to the point where I despise mirrors, don't like shopping for clothes and don't want any pictures taken. I want to feel healthy again. I want to be able to do simple things without my back hurting or being out of breath. I also want to be a good role model for my children. I want my life back. I am ready to take back control.

I would appreciate any advice that has really helped you and would love to make new friends! Thank you so much!

laurasnyder411

I can certainly relate. I literally told myself I was going to get my life back after I had my baby. I've lost 32lbs-12lbs since joining MFP. I think you are on the right track! I have found this website to be quite helpful! I'll let everyone else give advice as I don't feel I have anything solid to share, but I will say this-being angry at yourself can be good motivation, but give yourself a break too. You can add me too if you want!

malouina

add me lets do this together all of us are in the same boat welcome sugar

BeccaBoo75

Thanks so much! It is good to know others can relate! I certainly feel that I have made the right decision in signing up here.