Women in their 30s with children please!

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  • runsforbubbles
    runsforbubbles Posts: 6 Member
    I am Rachel. I have a 9 month old and havent lost any weight since giving birth really :( I am starting today with my fitbit and logging. Please feel free to add me!!! I would love some people to help me stay on track!
  • bonjour24
    bonjour24 Posts: 1,119 Member
    hi there.
    i'm 33 with 3 kids (ages 6, 4 and 2). i'm a full time shift worker while my hubby is a SAHD. i've still got another chunk of *kitten* to try and shift! but my goals are more related to fitness than weight loss- i couldn't have kept going this long if it was all about losing a clothes size.
    anyway, i am the queen of fitting in exercise when you think you have no time or opportunity. i've picked up a cheap XT (for $20!) and have it in the garage, along with a tv and dvd player. i make it all exciting for the kids- get them a picnic and get their camping stuff out, then leave them to that while i crank it out for an hour (or whatever the kids will let me do!).
    i also run (i have my 2nd marathon on sunday), so often get up at 0430hrs to run before i start work at 7am.
    it's just about finding ways around the obstacles, and not letting your excuses get in the way.
    and DON'T finish off the food on your kids plates!
  • csummer8882
    csummer8882 Posts: 34 Member
    35 year old sahm to a 6.5 and 8 year old. :) Have about 70 pounds to lose! :) Feel free to add me!
  • princessanna2662
    princessanna2662 Posts: 51
    I am 33 have a five year old - have about 85lbs to lose to get to what is listed as my healthy weight, but I plan to evaluate it as I go. Right now my first goal is to 15lbs by Christmas. I log in daily and always here for giving and recieving support. Anyone is the same boat can friend me too.

    Trick of the day is getting off my butt on the weekedns. Last two days me and my son have had adventure walks and competition running sprints....it adds up and makes me feel good about the weekend!
  • Gemmax0902
    Gemmax0902 Posts: 75 Member
    Hi,

    I'm not quite 30 but will be there in 6 months.

    I am a single mum with an 8 year old daughter and work 30hrs a week as a beauty advisor.

    We have 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 bearded dragons, a rabbit and a 5ft fish tank (my daughter would live in a zoo if possible) so once I've finished work, sorting the pets and most importantly My beautiful princess I find it hard finding the energy to work out.

    I have 21lbs to go, feel free to add me and we can help encourage each other.

    Gemma x
  • nexangelus
    nexangelus Posts: 2,080 Member
    I'm Ellie, 38, two kids, 13 and 10. Follow paleo ratios when it comes to food, don't do the food log as I am a recovering anorexic/bulimic. Strength train 3 to 4 times a week using Wendler's 5/3/1 programme and am on week two of that, did 12 weeks of stronglifts 5 x 5 after starting in the gym again in April and have seen a 7 lbs increase in lean mass. I have roughly 28 lbs of fat I would like to shift, but am happy seeing my body change rapidly with lifting heavy for now. I cycle everywhere and run when I can. I tend to steer clear of mainstream media and read a lot instead (no T.V. and no radio for me).
  • eskimite
    eskimite Posts: 56
    I'm 35, married, have a 3.5 year old son. I'm currently making my way through Insanity...which has been really fun. Please do add me, if you would like! I really enjoy MFP and the active/passive support the community provides!! Good luck!!
  • AishaL1
    AishaL1 Posts: 31 Member
    Weight loss is definitely difficult as we age, but not impossible.

    I sent you a friend request. When I joined MFP in August. I had no friends for a long time so I can relate. I really didn't know where to start. I stay home with my little one, but stll struggled to fit working out in. I joined a gym last year and I lost weight, but I got bored. I bought a WII and I love it. My three year old feels included and I can focus on form, and intensity. (Most Days!!!)

    Its been a year now, and I'm getting there one pound at a time.

    I was in a hurry to get fit for my anniversary that passed a few days ago, but I decided to just enjoy the journey.

    I wish you all great success! :happy:
  • cecee25
    cecee25 Posts: 10
    you can add me as well ... im 32 and have 2 kids aged 8 and 3 :happy:
  • mooglysmom
    mooglysmom Posts: 319 Member
    HI! I'm 32, a SAHM to 2 boys (7 & 5), husband (kid #3??) and a dog :0)
    I don't have a lot to lose, but I'm always willing to add more friends! I need people to keep me accountable logging my food!!!
  • melbatoast917
    melbatoast917 Posts: 370 Member
    Hi! That would be me!
  • TanyaEberle
    TanyaEberle Posts: 12 Member
    Feel free to add me 38 three kids 8, 6 and 2
  • nursenae1
    nursenae1 Posts: 40 Member
    anyone feel free to add me! 35- 2boys 12 & almost 10. just started the 30 day shred and loving it!!
  • nursekern
    nursekern Posts: 132 Member
    I'm 30 with 2 boys under 2. Add away :)
  • AnikaP81
    AnikaP81 Posts: 59 Member
    Add me if you want :) I am new to all this and actually don't have ANY friends here yet... 30 years old, 2 little boys (22 months and 7 1/2 months), full-time chemist, wife, and mother, so yes, finding time to exercise is soooo hard... I need to lose about 20 pounds, but I'd like to lose 30. Can't blame it on the boys, it was like that before I got pregnant ;) But lack of exercise is definitely too blame and so is liking desserts too much :) The accountability of having to write everything I eat down has definitely helped and I started taking a nutrition class too.
  • shtupndoit
    shtupndoit Posts: 26 Member
    I'm a 36 year old mother of a 10 year old son. I'm fairly new to MFP and I definitely would love to have more friends:)
  • bekahnz
    bekahnz Posts: 8 Member
    Mum of 3 here :smile:
    Feel free to add me - it's always good to have lots of support and kicks up the butt!! :laugh:
  • lllozano
    lllozano Posts: 9 Member
    feel free to add me - 39 years old, 3 kids, two boys ages 12 and 2...my daughter is 20 and has moved out...i have about 40 lbs to lose...
  • Effpcos
    Effpcos Posts: 350 Member
    I'm always happy to add to my friend's list, 30yo mum/mom of 5 aged almost 2y, 4y, 6y, 8y and 11y. And a husband who works stupidly long hours.
    I have around another 60lbs I'd like to lose. I'm full of un-useless information, =)
  • BelindaDuvessa
    BelindaDuvessa Posts: 1,014 Member
    You can add me if you want. I'm not quite 30 yet, but I have 3 kiddos with another on the way.
  • thedutchess2715
    thedutchess2715 Posts: 2 Member
    Just signed up tonight. Hitting the gym tomorrow :) 39 two kids need to lose 15 lbs!!
  • ajones1227
    ajones1227 Posts: 180 Member
    30 w/3 kids and around 50-55 lbs to lose. Feel free to add.
  • FixItDuck
    FixItDuck Posts: 112 Member
    I'm 37 with 2 kids - aged 3 and 5. Will send you a friend request :)
  • flynnfinn
    flynnfinn Posts: 209 Member
    i'm 36, SAHM to a 3 year old little boy. looking to lose inches or lbs...but not much. just a few vanity lbs so that my clothes fit better. feel free to add me!!
  • whittlelauraann
    whittlelauraann Posts: 175
    I am a 31 year old mom of one and three step children at home 1/2 time.
  • angorear
    angorear Posts: 2
    You can add me too! I am new to this site, but I need motivation too. I am 36 and I have 3 kids (15,8,3). They keep me busy, but I need to lose about 50 pounds. Thanks!:smile:
  • westonhive
    westonhive Posts: 56 Member
    I am open to new encouraging friends. I am 30, mother of 5. ages 10-5..I am 4'11 and looking to lose around 80 pounds..
  • klamarius
    klamarius Posts: 33
    Add me too if you'd like! :flowerforyou:
    I am a 33 year old SAHM of 3 very energetic kids - 7, 5, and 2. They keep me very busy. Hubby works full time, loooong hours, but I still manage to squeeze in my workouts!
    I am a new runner, in wk 8 of Couch to 5k, and I LOVE it! I have also done Insanity and Turbo Fire but still have about 30lbs to lose. (I bounce around in my weight loss - gain, lose, gain, lose, gain....) looking to keep the pounds off this time!
  • Jenny775
    Jenny775 Posts: 108 Member
    Hey Shannon and everyone else! :smile:

    I'm 37 and crazy busy with my career and two girls but, still find time to get it in!!
    Anyone can add me.
  • superkel317
    superkel317 Posts: 78
    Hi! I'm Kelly! I am 32 and I have 4 kids, ages 13, 11, 9, & 6. I have about 20 pounds or so more to lose. Anyone feel free to add me! I'm on here everyday and I love to give and receive encouragement!

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