looking for other busy moms to share support!
pinknbluezoo
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Hi! I am "new" to MFP and am looking for other busy moms who would like to share support in my quest to be healthy. I say I am "new" because while I have been using MFP for a while, I haven't been totally committed to it. You know, I'll be good for a while and than lapse out 
Anyway, a little about me: I am an almost-40 mom of four kids who works full-time as a teacher. My family keeps me super busy, which is something that I allow to negatively impact my eating habits...grabbing too many things on the go and not enough healthy eating at home. I also let our hectic schedule become an excuse to not get as much exercise as I should. Probably pretty typical things for someone in my situation, but it's now become a problem I can't ignore.
Had a physical with my doc today, and he told me I need to lose 15 lbs. by Christmas. My blood pressure is up (not scary up, but elevated for my normal) and I have gained almost 20 lbs. in a year. I have another appointment on Dec. 26th, so my goal for that date is to have lost the 15, established a permanent healthy eating lifestyle, and increase my physical activity.
Hope to meet many of you on this journey!
My stats:
155 lbs.
5'5"
love carbs; never met a dessert I didn't fall in love with
enjoy walking for exercise; used to run a LOT when younger, so going to try and ease back into it
Anyway, a little about me: I am an almost-40 mom of four kids who works full-time as a teacher. My family keeps me super busy, which is something that I allow to negatively impact my eating habits...grabbing too many things on the go and not enough healthy eating at home. I also let our hectic schedule become an excuse to not get as much exercise as I should. Probably pretty typical things for someone in my situation, but it's now become a problem I can't ignore.
Had a physical with my doc today, and he told me I need to lose 15 lbs. by Christmas. My blood pressure is up (not scary up, but elevated for my normal) and I have gained almost 20 lbs. in a year. I have another appointment on Dec. 26th, so my goal for that date is to have lost the 15, established a permanent healthy eating lifestyle, and increase my physical activity.
Hope to meet many of you on this journey!
My stats:
155 lbs.
5'5"
love carbs; never met a dessert I didn't fall in love with
enjoy walking for exercise; used to run a LOT when younger, so going to try and ease back into it
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Welcome to committment! I will send you a friend request. I am a working mom with 5 kids - I feel your pain!0
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Nice to meet you! 0
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I'll send a request.0
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Welcome!! I am full time working mom of 2... I will friend you!! MFP is great and think it'll help you!! Just have to stick with it!! You can do it!!0
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I am a busy mom of 2 kids, working part time. Was at the doctor today with knee problems and pretty much got the "need to lose weight" lecture (one I have heard many times before, sigh). He recommended MFP, says he thinks it can really make a difference- he has seen it work. Now I need to commit! Definitely looking for support from fellow moms!0
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Welcome! I have never met a desert I didn't like either. We can get through this. You'll be out there running marathons before you know it.0
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I sent a request. I am a working mom of 2. It is so hard to balance everything when you are out of your house for a big chunk of your day and need to get that stuff done later...0
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Thanks for the friend requests! My doctor also recommended MFP. Of course, he is extremely fit and runs like 30 miles a week, so what does he know, right?!
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I just joined today and am looking for friends to share my journey with! I'm a working mom of 2 girls and struggle finding time to work out, let alone the motivation to eat right. The hours between 6-8 pm (when I get home until bedtime for the kids) are busy and chaotic! I'm hoping to connect with other moms who are busy too, yet still find time to plan meals and exercise consistently. Would love to be friends with you! I have 38 pounds to lose to get to my goal weight (which is the very high end of my healthy weight). Hoping to lose 20 pounds by Christmas.0
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Working mom of 2 beautiful children! I have a 15 year old daughter and an 11 year old son. I work full-time and go to school. Between my commute to work, school, teen and pre-teen drama, and the mom taxi service it's a wonder I have time to breathe, let alone try and lose weight. Welcome...feel free to add me!0
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I'm sending one too. Mom of three. Definitely understand the convenience of food on the go.0
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Busy fulltime working mom of 2. Whew I understand what you're going through its' hard to eat right and find YOU time. Add me as your friend and we can motivate each other. :happy:
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AMEN!!!! I'm in the same boat!0
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Full time student, full time job, full time mom. Busy is an understatement!
We can do this, ladies! (:0 -
Hello!Hi! I am "new" to MFP and am looking for other busy moms who would like to share support in my quest to be healthy. I say I am "new" because while I have been using MFP for a while, I haven't been totally committed to it. You know, I'll be good for a while and than lapse out
Anyway, a little about me: I am an almost-40 mom of four kids who works full-time as a teacher. My family keeps me super busy, which is something that I allow to negatively impact my eating habits...grabbing too many things on the go and not enough healthy eating at home. I also let our hectic schedule become an excuse to not get as much exercise as I should. Probably pretty typical things for someone in my situation, but it's now become a problem I can't ignore.
Had a physical with my doc today, and he told me I need to lose 15 lbs. by Christmas. My blood pressure is up (not scary up, but elevated for my normal) and I have gained almost 20 lbs. in a year. I have another appointment on Dec. 26th, so my goal for that date is to have lost the 15, established a permanent healthy eating lifestyle, and increase my physical activity.
Hope to meet many of you on this journey!
My stats:
155 lbs.
5'5"
love carbs; never met a dessert I didn't fall in love with
enjoy walking for exercise; used to run a LOT when younger, so going to try and ease back into it
I'm a single working mom to a child with a disability, so I am pretty busy myself. Like you, I used to commit for a short time and then fizzle out. Also like you, I'm a dessert-aholic. My brother and sister used to joke that I must have one flavor of pie for dinner and a different flavor for dessert! :laugh: Since joining MFP, I've been consistent about logging my food choices honestly, and it's had a great impact on my overall health. The best part, though, was after committing to the change in what I was eating, I was inspired to start exercising more, and because of the support I've gotten on here, I have passed the point where I would normally give up, and I feel confident that I will satisfy my commitment to myself for the first time ever.
I hope you have similar success!
Oh, and we're close to the same height (I'm 5'5"), and since I started using MFP on July 2, I've lost nearly 14 lbs, so maybe that will motivate you!0 -
single mama of two, full time worker part time student . welcome!!! feel free to add me0
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We are in the same boat is seems like - I am back again to MFP as well - hoping to make it work this time - My biggest problem is feeling guilty taking time to exercise - I would love to be friends with ALL of you!!0
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Working mom with 5 kids, well 6 if you count my husband! Welcome to MFP!0
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Full time workin' momma with 5 kiddos. . .the oldest just left for boot camp on Monday & the "baby" is in 1st grade! I started on here at 5'5" and 168. . . I roll right aroudnd 133-136 these days. And, i, too LOVE sweets. In fact, I think i need somes sugar NOW!! LOL
Glad to encourage you along the way!0 -
enjoy walking for exercise; used to run a LOT when younger, so going to try and ease back into it
I am right there with you... so I just started C25K... Try it c25k.com0 -
I'm a single mom of 3 boys. Also having a hard time staying committed on here. Would love to support each other, feel free to add me 0
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I sent you a request.0
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WOW!!! I am so honored and encouraged by all of your responses. Seems like there are so many of us moms who are just trying to be healthy and get back to where we feel great about ourselves! Maybe I should create a group that we can all go to easily for support and encouragement? Might make it easier than searching through the boards?0
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Add me; I'm a working mom with three children! I understand totally!!0
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I am a full time working mom of three and part time student, so I definitely feel t
e pain. I never really struggled with weight until about 3 years ago when I hit my 30's. The most painful part is I have a closet and wardrobe full of clothes that I can't fit into and I refuse to buy "fat" clothes. I started transitioning the family to healthy foods with me, and resistant at first, but slowly coming around. I am depressed about my weight and would love encouragement. I will request all of you and anyone that posts after me, please feel free. I wish I could have a gym partner too!! Lol 0 -
Welcome! I am a busy, single mom of a 7 year-old. I work full-time, just finished bachelor's degree and starting MBA in January. Somehow I'm fitting exercise in there. Club meetings and helping my little man with his homework every night. 0
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I think I want your haircut! Off topic, I know, but I've been thinking about chopping it off again--my hair just looks crappy long.We are in the same boat is seems like - I am back again to MFP as well - hoping to make it work this time - My biggest problem is feeling guilty taking time to exercise - I would love to be friends with ALL of you!!0 -
ah! It's soooooo nice to know I'm not alone!! I, too, am new to MFP.
Single Mom to a 15 year old daughter and a 7 year old son....I feel your pain. There are some days I leave the house at 7am and not home until 9pm....hard to find time to eat right and get the exercise.....and hard to encourage the kiddoes to eat right. Their major food groups are spaghetti, chicken fingers and pizza.....and the pizza is sooooo hard to resist!
I would love to be friends with everyone also! Feel free to add me!!0 -
Im a full time working Wife /Mom/Grandma/Mother in Law housekeeper taxi driver lost and found and whats for dinner woman. I have 4 kids. 2 at home still, Teens HS... attitude. Always annoyed by me until I put on a workout video or game or my headphones, and then its MOOOOOOOOM MooooooM MOOOOOM ma ma grr! lol
I love to encourage and inspire. This journey is NOT easy. Its just worth it and support helps tremendously. ♥
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I'm a busy mom of 2 teens (15&13) and boy does life get hectic, I have managed to start running again daily and have gotten my diet under control for now. I believe that you need support to win this battle, and the more the merrier. I'll send a friend request 0
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