Hi I'm Rachel from WA state. I have 3kids under 5 and a hubby of 8 years. After my hubby joined a gym (cross fit) and was noticeably toning, conditioning, building strength, and loosing inches - I decided it was time to do something too. Besides that my 10year high school reunion was around the corner. Through a crash diet I lost 10lbs. And continued by just watching what I ate and how much and when. I was able to loose 20lbs. Then came the new year (2012) and it was time to step it up. By joining a gym and working out at least 5 days a week I was able to loose an additional 30lbs! Myfitnesspal helped too because I barely became aware of it in January and its been a great tracking tool ever since. Weight loss is private and personal to me. I don't post or sync my progress to Facebook however I would appreciate more MFP friends so feel free to request me. My kids motivate me to go to gym on days I least expect to go because there is a kids room there that they enjoy going to. I've hit a plateau, but then again I am 10 weeks along w/baby #4! At this point of pregnancy, I'd like to maintain my weight so additional tips, motivation, would be great! And don't forget to request me! Just let me know u r from this group

Name: Anna
Hubby: John
How many kids do you have: 2 --> Sam, almost 3 (33 months), Ben 14 months
Due Date: March 26, 2013
Do you know the gender: too early, but plan to find out in early Nov (come on, Girl!!)
Have you picked out the baby's name: no, not until he/she is born
Where do you live: Nebraska
Workouts you are doing while pregnant: jog/run 6.0 mph, lifting moderate weights (was about 1/2 way through NROLFW when I found out)
Anything else you'd like to share: I will not (repeat, WILL NOT) gain 50 lbs again!!! It does not come off as easily as the first pregnancy weight did!

Name: Caroline
Hubby/Partner: Hubby Tony
How many kids do you have: 1 son & 3 angels
Due Date: April 9, 2013
Do you know the gender: Not yet
Have you picked out the baby's name: nope
Where do you live: Chula Vista, CA
Workouts you are doing while pregnant: Stroller Strides 3-4x per weeks. Walk/jog a bit as well.
Anything else you'd like to share: I'm very cautious with this baby. Had a missed miscarriage in May and stillborn twins last September.

Name: Lea
Hubby/Partner: Will
How many kids do you have: This will be our first
Due Date: April 5th, 2013 (according to app on phone, first Dr.'s appt. is tomorrow!)
Do you know the gender: WAAAAAAAAY to early to tell
Have you picked out the baby's name: Yes, we have both sexes picked out.
Where do you live: Canton, Ga.
Workouts you are doing while pregnant: Running (in the 1st & 2nd trimesters), have been doing Crossfit since March but am going to talk to my Dr. about if I can continue at all and to what capacity. Looking into some light DVD's geared toward 1st trimester, so any suggestions would be appreciated!
Anything else you'd like to share: Excited but more so in worry mode! I want to remain active but paranoid about affecting the baby. I've done elliptical the past two days and keep my heart rate around 140 which seems to be what all the articles recommend!

Feel free to add me! Anybody else just found out and in the Canton area? :happy:

Name: Mari

How many kids do you have: One + 4 Fur Baby's + 2 Fur Kitty's
Due Date: April 8, 2013
Where do you live: Vegas Baby!
Workouts you are doing while pregnant: None Yet... I've been sick for the past 10 days

Name: Beth
Hubby/Partner: Doug
How many kids do you have: 1 son (2 yrs)
Due Date: March 4, 2013
Do you know the gender: Not yet
Have you picked out the baby's name: nope
Where do you live: Parker, CO
Workouts you are doing while pregnant: Nothing lately due to bad morning sickness But, hoping for using the eliptical & walking, as well as yoga.
Anything else you'd like to share: Nothing right now

Name: Michelle
Hubby: Philip
How many kids do you have: 2 boys, 10 yrs, and almost 4

Hi everyone!! I'm returning...I got off track for a little while!! Still been working out, but food is making me CRRAAZZZYYY!!! haha. Add me if you want!! I can use the support!! Thanks!!

Name: Randa
Hubby/Partner: Matthew
How many kids do you have: This will be our first!!
Due Date: December 14th 2012
Do you know the gender: BOY!!
Have you picked out the baby's name: Matthew "Lane"
Where do you live: Tuscaloosa, AL
Workouts you are doing while pregnant: Walking, Prenatal Yoga, Dance, Weight Training (lite)

Name: Hilary
Hubby/Partner: Brandon
How many kids do you have: 2-year old twins
Due Date: April 5, 2013
Do you know the gender: Nope
Have you picked out the baby's name: We have a girl name that we like but are still kicking around boy names. It's still very early and we may change our mind about the girl name too though.
Where do you live: Baltimore, MD
Workouts you are doing while pregnant: zumba, step 360 and Barre classes. I also run 3 - 4 times per week and do some weights to maintain my muscle tone during pregnancy.
Anything else you'd like to share: We had to enlist some medical magic to conceive our twins but this babe was a total unplanned, wonderful surprise!

Name: jessica
Hubby/Partner: kory
How many kids do you have: 1 son who is almost 6 months old!!
Due Date: April 11th
Do you know the gender: not going to find out for this one
Have you picked out the baby's name: we have a girls name picked out...and are going back and forth with some boys names
Where do you live: connecticut
Workouts you are doing while pregnant: running & at home dvd's (yoga and strength training)

Anything else you'd like to share: my husband and i always wanted our children close in age and its such a blessing that i am pregnant again. i can not be more thrilled and just anxious to see how this pregnancy goes! and definitely feel free to add me as a friend!!!