Hello From Wisconsin

sblond1969

Hi,

My name is Stacy, I'm a mother of 2 and work full-time. Looking for buddies to help encourage and hold me accountable to staying on track with diet and exercise. Add me and I will add you.

dls06

Welcome and good luck. :drinker:

42hockeymom

Hiya Stacy! I'm a mother of 2 also, they're 21 & 14. I'm a SAHM although mainly I haul the 14 around to hockey, so that's a job in and of itself. We live about 30 miles west of Green Bay.

techigirl78

I live in Wisconsin as well. I have been regularly using MFP for about 2 months now. Been working on losing weight since last summer. Still have a way to go. Good luck!

sblond1969

Thank you ladies, I look forward to losing with all of you! What's everyone's secret? How many times do you exercise a week? What type? What foods do you eat?

Gordie580

Welcome to the sight. Good luck,

techigirl78

I eat mainly yogurt, fruit, veggies, chicken, eggs, and wheat bread. I really like making spinich yogurt smoothies with fruit. They are like a treat, but healthy. I add flaxseed and whey powder for addiitonal nutrition. I slowly cut out unhealthy foods and now just eat them as treats vs all the time - like muffins, donuts, chocolate, ice cream, fried foods, etc. I cut out soda completely as it was my biggest vice and I'm just not good at moderating what I drink. After 6 months, I had one the other day and took one sip and it was too much for me. Now I don't understand how I could have ever drank 1000-2000 calories a day in soda.

I go to the gym 3 days a week for zumba and have a elliptical at home as well as some smaller free weights. Otherwise, I also just try to be more active when I can. I park far in parking lots and dont' worry about getting a close spot. I take the steps when only a few flights. When doing laundry, I don't use a basket, I make multiple trips up the stairs. I go to the grocery store to get 1-2 things instead of a ton of shopping at once, so I go about 4-5 times a week. It makes me walk more. Just little things to be more and more active each day.

brendabuckeye

Welcome to our little world! It sounds like you have your hands full with 2 kids and working full-time. I get it -it's not easy, but you can do this! I have 3 kids and work full-time also. Add me if you like! Good luck!

brendabuckeye

Thank you ladies, I look forward to losing with all of you! What's everyone's secret? How many times do you exercise a week? What type? What foods do you eat?

I am doing best by making myself accountable for everything I eat. Be honest and input every bite. I exercise at least 4-5 times a week but have slacked a little lately due to the flu running through my house and kids activities. I like walking on my treadmill. I should give him a name as he is my best friend when it comes to losing weight. I try to get in 2+ miles a day when I do work out, but I up the incline to get more calories faster. I like my meat and potatoes and chocolate, but I have really been trying to make a big pot of soup on the weekend and take it to work all week - I love homemade veggie soup this time of year, and it is very healthy.

steamingcoffee

Hi and Welcome! I'm a Wisconsin girl too!
I try and work out at least 3 times a week, right now with all the snow we're having it's been hard getting to the gym
I try and just eat the healthier versions of the food I already liked to eat, cutting out full fat and sugars from recipes which has been working really well. Haven't felt hungry or deprived at all

poesch77

Welll this is funny....I also am Stacey....mom of two and from Wisconsin.......feel free to add me!

livinginwoods

Hello - Also a Wisconsin Girl! This site is great!

Daphnemomof9

Welcome! I'm from Wisconsin too and have 9 kids. I'd love to have another friend to walk through this journey with. I love the accountability of friends on here. I'll add you!

Captain_Tightpants

I'm in Milwaukee, any and all of you Wisconsinites feel free to add me! :happy:

jennyjo79

Hi,

My name is Stacy, I'm a mother of 2 and work full-time. Looking for buddies to help encourage and hold me accountable to staying on track with diet and exercise. Add me and I will add you.

Hi there! Welcome to MFP! I'm Jenn and a 30 something year old Mom of a 12 year old. I, too, work full-time and keep busy running the kiddo to all his activities --- especially hockey & Scouts. I am also from WI --- just north of the Wausau area. I always enjoy meeting new friends, so feel free to add me.