Hello! I'm a mom to a adorable 2 year old and constantly dealing with the guilt from having to split my non-working time with her and trying to be fit. I started losing weight right after Thanksgiving last year and have done okay. At this point I think I need some support and new ideas about staying on track and continuing to be motivated. I started at 246 and am down to 177, but have 30 or 40 more pounds to lose to make me (and my physician) happy.

Hey everyone! This is the first group I've joined --yay!:) I'm Jen, I just turned 40 this summer, and I'm a mom to three kiddos (ages 10, 8, and 3), and life is busy, as I'm sure it is for all of you! I've had a membership to MFP for while but this is the first time I've really used it--and I love it! I love all of the support I am finding here! It really is a motivation place to be. Yes, I have a weight loss goal in mind, but in the past, I never get there, so why say it now. I'm trying to focus on doing the work each day--being consistent! I want to look back 6 weeks, 6 months, and a year from now -- and still be going strong here! Glad to be here with other moms!:)

Hi my name is Laura. My weightloss goal is about 15-20lbs. Exercise is my nemisis and find it hard to find the time or motivation to do it. I work full time and have a 2 year old daughter. I don't eat horible but not the greatest either. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi! Welcome! I can totally relate to the way you're feeling. I have two daughters ages 10 and 7, about 5 years ago, I thought I was going crazy! Now that they are a little older, their needs have changed and I can allow myself to get a sitter a couple of nights a week so I can actually get out to the gym. My husband is away during the week and home on the weekends. We both work full-time, yet I feel I carry the lion's share of family responsibilities, so getting out and being active during my own time is really important, it's actually saving my sanity! I have been on and off with MFP, mostly because of a shift in priorities and having to put myself last again, but I've promised myself that this time I am not giving up on myself, I will reach my goal and I am on the right track. I have started taking YOGA classes too, which really help me feel centered and grounded, my body feels amazing afterwards. I wish you the very best on your journey, please friend me because I will most definitely encourage you on your journey! Sincerely, Danielle

I'm 42 and the mother of 4 teens (19,17,16 and 13), the oldest 2 were adopted as teens and have many special needs including severe mental illnesses. In caring for their severe emotional needs, the rest of the family, and trying to balance running a company (which went under due to the recession), I've totally neglected my own health. 6 years ago I'd lost almost 40lbs on South Beach and felt very healthy. Over the last 6 years this crept back on until suddenly I realized I'd gained 80lbs! I've lost about 15lbs on MFP and think it's pretty realistic to lose another 60.

Hello Everyone! :-) I am just signing up today, get this hotness started. After a struggle with infertility, 5 losses and ultimately having 3 babies all within 3.5 years, my body is out of whack!

I am embarking upon an incredible journey of transformation and have been using my "lack of hotness" as a way to stay hidden, play small and not share my gifts and talents with the world.. :-) Further, not "get out there" and share with other woman how to get pregnant, stay pregnant and deliver healthy babies after losses and infertility... and overall, just how to change their lives today- the easy way.

I am an athlete who has been so focused of "getting babies", that I have lost every ounce of my self... :-) Love those babies though haha haha...

....but I know I have a greater contribution to the world, than "breeding", and would love to get my swag back.

I have never done anything like this before, but want to be accountable so that I may create the epic shift for myself (return to hotness) and share with others...

With 3 under 3, not sure how I can rework those limited 24 hours all of us get each day, but I am on it.

Thank you for reading and I soooo look forward to connecting with you wonderful action takers. YAY!

Hey everyone, New to the group so i figured i would introduce myself a little bit. Im new to MFP all around so Im still trying to figure out how to work things. Im 23 years old and a mom to a precious 2 y/o boy. I work full time for a hospital doing patient relations and work casually in the emergency dept. so I am busy busy busy. I was at my heaviest weight of 215, but i am now at 175.6. i was at 170 even but lately I been pigging out and finally just decided enough is enough. ready to be healthy, happy, and feel beautiful. my goal is to get down to approx 140ish. I felt very comfortable at that weight. Still trying to figure out what plans i want to stick to, but for the most part i am eating healthier and want to incorporate more workouts.

Hi my name es Betzaida, i'm in MFP a few months ago, but i always look for support and motivation. i'm mom of two kids by C-section

i have been up and down, but right a maintain this weight between 125-124

CW- 124.8
GW- 120.0

Feel free to add me

Hey there! I'm new to the message boards of MFP. I've been using the MFP app on my phone for roughly a month now and decided to jump on the computer to check out the boards for some extra encouragement.

I am a new first time mommy to my son Owen who is 14 weeks tomorrow. I love being a mom! I gained 40 pounds when I was pregnant and was shocked that I lost about 30 of those pounds in the first couple weeks. While that weight flew off, I'm finding it's taking A LOT to loose the remaining 10 (plus a few extra) pounds. I'm excited to have found this board and while I'm super motivated at the moment, I'm hoping that coming here will help keep me motivated for the long haul!

Nicole

- I'm looking for friends so if you are too, feel free to add me!

Hi all. I'm not new to MFP, but am new to the group. I am a 28 year old mom of three and I have been battling this weight loss demon since March 2011. I managed to drop 45lbs by May 2012, but I seriously slacked off and thus gained about 20lbs back (as of 8am this am). I am annoyed that I let it get to this point and am trying to make a long lasting change this go round. My goal is 130lbs by my birthday in June (which gives me a little more than 8 months to lose about 60lbs) so I am hoping I can do it. Even if I can only lose 40lbs by then, I'll be happy. lol.

HI I'm Susan, just started my weight loss journey a couple weeks ago when I found this site. I am a mom of 4 great kids 8, 6, 4, and 2. My last was by emergency c-section and spent 8 days in the NICU. I put on weight through out my college days. I lost about 20 lbs before my wedding and haven't seen 175 lbs since. I was always able to get down to my pre-pregnancy weight of 196 lbs, but was never truely happy with myself. I would love to see 150/145 lbs. My reallity hit when I gradually gained up to my highest weight ever of 217 lbs. So here I am have been logging food for a little over a week and started my Turbo Jam dvds Monday night. The work out felt good and am hoping I can where a bikini this coming summer.

Would love to have some friends for support and motivation!

Hi my name is Cathy. I've been married 10 yrs & we have 4 children 10, 8, 7, & 4. . I'm currently at 154, my goal is to be 145. After reaching 145, I then hope to aim for 135. If possible that is. I do my best to eat healthy, portionize, and I do zumba. I'm also a college student, so it helps to walk with a heavy backpack to classes.

Hi - I've been on MFP for a while and just joined this group today. I'm a mom of two boys and I work outside the home with a pretty stressful job that involves travel. The combination of it all has caused me to put on about 25 pounds over the last few years that I'd like to get rid of...I have a hard time sticking to eating healthy and finding time to work out when work gets crazy, but I'm hoping that joining a group will help give me that extra motivation :-)

Hi Everyone! I'm Allison. 39 yrs old, with 2 sons, 10 & 13, and a daughter, 16. I've been married for just under 11 years. I was always at a good weight and healthy, but, after gaining 40 lbs with each pregnancy (thankfully, I don't have all that extra weight still, but about 40 lbs of it has stuck around!), I want to try and lose the extra weight. No more pregnancies in my future, so I have no more excuses! I'm currently at 173 lb, and my goal is 130 lb. In the last week, I have not had fast food once (which for me is a really big accomplishment- I would eat out pretty much every day of the work week, Mon-Fri) and I've cut out pop (soda) as well. I have been working out, eating better, drinking more water, and tracking my food here on MFP. Looking for new friends and to increase my support system. We are all in this together and it's great to be able to talk to others that are on the same journey! I have been a member of MFP since May, but didn't get on the site much and didn't stick to anything, so I am back! This time, is my time, and this time, I'm going to DO IT!

Hi everyone! I joined MFP today! I have two small boys (one is 3, the other is 7 months) and I am 41 years old. I want to lose 40-45 pounds by summer 2013.I am a stay at home mom. Looking for lots of encouragement to keep going!