28 yr old mom to 4 needing to lose weight

dawnreid2012
dawnreid2012 Posts: 108 Member
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Hi everyone!! I am a 28 year old mom to 4 wonderful kids. I have 2 boys and 2 girls. Ages 11, 8, 4, and 2. I was just diagnosed with clogged arteries in my lower legs and feet and also mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation. My medical history is not so good when it comes to what I suffer from and what I have went thru in the past. My dr told me if I want to be here with my children I have got to lose weight. He wants me to lose 20 pounds by my next appointment which is June 5th 2013. I have started today with counting calories, dieting, and I will start an exercise routine as well. I own an eliptical, total gym, and an exercise ball but havent had the energy to even try them out (I have hypothyroidism so i tend to feel tired and have no energy) But this is all going to change today! I want to be a healthy mom for my children and a healthy wife for my husband. I hope to meet people who are on a weight loss journey as well so we can do it together. I have heard if you have support you will do better. So Im here for support!!! :)

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  • Yolanda4160
    Yolanda4160 Posts: 170 Member
    Friend Request Sent :smile:
  • katelynn531
    katelynn531 Posts: 6 Member
    sent you a friend request too. :smile:
  • BethanyRTS
    BethanyRTS Posts: 47
    You can do this! Take it slow and don't get discouraged!
  • nikkicarroll165
    nikkicarroll165 Posts: 1
    Im a mother of 3. I have two boys ages 6 and 4 and have a daughter that is 2. I have been saying that i was goin to lose weight for the longest and never did it. But now that i found this site and the group on fb...I think i can do it. If u need any support, im here to talk too and we can help each other.
  • TVISmith
    TVISmith Posts: 28 Member
    Are you getting treated for the hypothyroidism? I have it too and when my doctor adjusted the amount of my levothyroxin it did wonders for me...also, my energy level went up when I started exercising on a regular basis. You will feel tired and exhausted at first, but you can push through it and will notice that you have more energy and aren't as sore anymore. I am 28 as well and have two children and find it best to workout in the morning before they wake up! Hang in there...you will never know how strong you are until you push yourself.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Slow and steady wins the race...that's the same for the health race too...from a purely cardiovascular health standpoint 3 sessions of 10 min. each walking has exactly the same benefits as a single 30 min. session - so if energy is an issue just aim for 10 min. at a time...even one 10 min. session a day is better than none!!! The journey isn't over until you die, so one step at a time...too much too fast can cause injury and giving up...slow changes, steady progress in the direction of health is much more sustainable long term...and GOOD LUCK!!!!
  • Ninja_Bunny
    Ninja_Bunny Posts: 48 Member
    friend request sent as well :):heart:
  • stellamakes3
    stellamakes3 Posts: 9 Member
    I also sent you a friend request. Welcome!
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    20 by June is totally achievable!!

    Being here for my kids is what really gave me the kick in the pants, too. Feel free to add me!
  • dawnreid2012
    dawnreid2012 Posts: 108 Member
    Friend Request Sent :smile:

    Thank You!!!
  • TimeToBeHappy18
    TimeToBeHappy18 Posts: 9 Member
    29, mom of 2...here for support! friend request sent ;)
  • Sugarhiccup03
    Sugarhiccup03 Posts: 88 Member
    Hi there! Congrats on starting your weight loss journey! I'm right there with ya. I'm a 32 yr old mom of 5 and finally in November I decided to do something about my weight. Some days its tough exercising with the kids though but I make it. I have a lot to lose and know it will be a long journey for me. You can definitely lose 20 lbs by your next appt :). I'm new to this site as well but joined because its supposed to be an excellent weight loss tool and support system. We can do this!
  • dawnreid2012
    dawnreid2012 Posts: 108 Member
    sent you a friend request too. :smile:

    Thank You!
  • dawnreid2012
    dawnreid2012 Posts: 108 Member
    You can do this! Take it slow and don't get discouraged!

    Thank you! I can already tell that the support from this site is going to be more than enough support!!
  • dawnreid2012
    dawnreid2012 Posts: 108 Member
    You can do this! Take it slow and don't get discouraged!

    Thank you! I can already tell that the support from this site is going to be more than enough support!!
  • JenniBaby85
    JenniBaby85 Posts: 855 Member
    Friend request totally sent!
  • dawnreid2012
    dawnreid2012 Posts: 108 Member
    Are you getting treated for the hypothyroidism? I have it too and when my doctor adjusted the amount of my levothyroxin it did wonders for me...also, my energy level went up when I started exercising on a regular basis. You will feel tired and exhausted at first, but you can push through it and will notice that you have more energy and aren't as sore anymore. I am 28 as well and have two children and find it best to workout in the morning before they wake up! Hang in there...you will never know how strong you are until you push yourself.

    Hi. I am taking levothyroxine for my hypothyroidism but I havent noticed any difference at all. I am taking possibly the lowest dose they could give me. I have been taking it for about 8 months now. Am I not doing something right? Do you think I should bring it up at one of my next appointments? My husband tells me he doesnt even know why i go to the dr because im always scared to ask questions because i feel like im being annoying or feel like im wasting their time..

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  • dawnreid2012
    dawnreid2012 Posts: 108 Member
    Slow and steady wins the race...that's the same for the health race too...from a purely cardiovascular health standpoint 3 sessions of 10 min. each walking has exactly the same benefits as a single 30 min. session - so if energy is an issue just aim for 10 min. at a time...even one 10 min. session a day is better than none!!! The journey isn't over until you die, so one step at a time...too much too fast can cause injury and giving up...slow changes, steady progress in the direction of health is much more sustainable long term...and GOOD LUCK!!!!

    I started on the eliptical yesterday and did a 10 minute routine and was light headed when I finished. But it passed after about 5 minutes. I do have to admit i felt good afterwards. I plan on doing 10 minute sessions at least 3 days a week. I would like to do more but I understand I need to pace myself.

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  • Mosley35
    Mosley35 Posts: 31 Member
    Friend request sent
  • heypurdy
    heypurdy Posts: 196 Member
    You are so young! And have your whole life ahead of you! Do it for your kids! You can do it!
  • CarmenSandiegoInVA
    CarmenSandiegoInVA Posts: 235 Member
    Hi everyone!! I am a 28 year old mom to 4 wonderful kids. I have 2 boys and 2 girls. Ages 11, 8, 4, and 2. I was just diagnosed with clogged arteries in my lower legs and feet and also mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation. My medical history is not so good when it comes to what I suffer from and what I have went thru in the past. My dr told me if I want to be here with my children I have got to lose weight. He wants me to lose 20 pounds by my next appointment which is June 5th 2013. I have started today with counting calories, dieting, and I will start an exercise routine as well. I own an eliptical, total gym, and an exercise ball but havent had the energy to even try them out (I have hypothyroidism so i tend to feel tired and have no energy) But this is all going to change today! I want to be a healthy mom for my children and a healthy wife for my husband. I hope to meet people who are on a weight loss journey as well so we can do it together. I have heard if you have support you will do better. So Im here for support!!! :)

    You can feel free to add me. I started my journey about 28 months ago a pure couch potato. I had left my ex of 10 years and I was depressed and an emotional eater. I gained a lot of weight. I would eat lots of junk and not even care. But, one day I woke up and decided to start changing myself for 2 reasons. 1. I had done a lot of soul searching and changing who I am inside. It was time for that beauty to be reflected on the outside. 2. My size 28 jeans were starting to get tight and I wasn't gonna go up to the next size. So that day (August 1st 2010) I decided to take control of my life and start my journey. 28 months later, I'm down 122.2 pounds so far with at least 57 to go. Hoping to be there by next summer. But, If I'm not it's ok. I started out eating anything that was "diet" now I eat 80% clean 20% splurges. I follow the eat more to weigh less lifestyle and I eat no less than 1800 cals a day. I started out eating 2500. When I first started working out, I walked miles and miles, Now I'm a heavy weight lifter, a runner, and a gym rat. I have fallen in love with exercise in that it keeps all my anxiety issues at by. You can do this and I will be right here for you if you want to add me. we can help each other get to our goals. And remember this very important tidbit, If you fall of the wagon, and you will we all do. I have done it more times than I care to remember, just dust yourself off and get back on. If you never give up, you will reach your weight loss and fitness goal.
  • shellwanley
    shellwanley Posts: 3
    27 yo mam of 2 here for support aswell x
  • TVISmith
    TVISmith Posts: 28 Member
    Are you getting treated for the hypothyroidism? I have it too and when my doctor adjusted the amount of my levothyroxin it did wonders for me...also, my energy level went up when I started exercising on a regular basis. You will feel tired and exhausted at first, but you can push through it and will notice that you have more energy and aren't as sore anymore. I am 28 as well and have two children and find it best to workout in the morning before they wake up! Hang in there...you will never know how strong you are until you push yourself.

    Hi. I am taking levothyroxine for my hypothyroidism but I havent noticed any difference at all. I am taking possibly the lowest dose they could give me. I have been taking it for about 8 months now. Am I not doing something right? Do you think I should bring it up at one of my next appointments? My husband tells me he doesnt even know why i go to the dr because im always scared to ask
    questions because i feel like im being annoying or feel like im wasting their time..

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    It took my doctor a while to get my levels right....I get my blood drawn every six months now...it wouldn't hurt to ask if thy need to adjust it again.
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