Any mamma's of young children out there?

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  • jenny95662
    jenny95662 Posts: 997 Member
    I know the feeling I have a 3 and 6 year old. I am a SAHM but with hubby being in the military I never stop lol It is hard to keep motivated I know how you feel lol
  • tookie36000
    tookie36000 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi, I am a mother of 4 (11yrs, 5yrs, 21m, 4m) I am a nurse work full time and I definitely know what it means to be exhausted. I have learned that you have to do what is best for you. Mornings would be my ideal work out time when I can get it in. Once I am home from work that is pretty much a wrap for me after taking care of the kids and the big kid of all my hubby! lol But you can do it you have to squeeze whatever you can get in each and every minute makes a difference!! Add me we can motivate each other.
  • alysia9531
    alysia9531 Posts: 25
    I'm 23 with a 3 year old and a 1 year old!
  • tookie36000
    tookie36000 Posts: 8 Member
    To JessieMarie74 -Oh I know what you mean I have really gained wt from my last two pregnancies especially since not much break in between! I experience those same feelings looking at myself as well, but I am learning to love me for who I am. And believe it or not it helps telling yourself you are beautiful even on those days you don't feels so hot. So just to let you know you are gorgeous and hell you are a mother our bodies take a hard hit after them babies! Feel free to add me
  • 3Daughtersin2015
    3Daughtersin2015 Posts: 81 Member
    I have a 10 month old, and im exhausted!
  • CudyBug
    CudyBug Posts: 742 Member
    I have a 7, 5 and 14 month old! My youngest is so clingy and crabby and never lets me put him down. That is why I've gained back the 50 I lost before I got pregnant with him. I also E school my oldest and next year will have two doing the onlineschool.
  • a778c466
    a778c466 Posts: 141 Member
    I am a mom of a 5,2, and 1 year old. I work and go to school full time. It has been hard to stay motivated while doing everything else, but I am hoping that staying on MFP will help. Feel free to add me!
  • AuddAlise
    AuddAlise Posts: 723 Member
    I have 4 children ages 10, 7, 6, and 2. :bigsmile:
  • heatherheyns
    heatherheyns Posts: 144 Member
    Hi! I'm a Mom of a 3 year old and an almost 2 year old. It can be challenging to find the time and energy to focus on ourself and balance that with the needs of kids. I've been losing weight for a while, but recently really started to try and use this site. So far it seems nice. Feel free to add me!
  • lifelover12
    lifelover12 Posts: 17 Member
    I know the struggle!! I'm a stay at home mom of a 3 year old boy and 8 month old girl. My husband works more than 12 hours a day , and I hate to bother him during his weekends. Trying to think of others I more than often forget myself:-( Plus we've moved to Maryland and I still haven't gained many friends on our military base and those I have aren't interested in exercising.
  • tawnyaosborne
    tawnyaosborne Posts: 2 Member
    I have 4 boys 4, 5, 5 and 8. I'd love to connect and stay motivated.
  • Rsmiley07
    Rsmiley07 Posts: 13 Member
    Hi this is my 1st day on MFP and I have a 7mth old and a 4 yr old...I am motivated to use MFP so I can lose weight before my wedding May 2013. Currently I am 170lbs and I need to get to 145Lbs by begging of may
  • erylie
    erylie Posts: 34
    I am still in the process (almost 17 months later) of adopting 3 young children... they were 3yrs 3 months, 22 months, and 3 months... now they are 4 1/2, 3, and 19 months... It is hard but a couple of "suggestions"...

    1. routine... whatever works for you, keep the same plan... whether it's first thing in the morning, or during naptime, or right after work, or after they go to bed... for me, I get home first and TRY to make myself work out right away, because I have a little time before I have to make dinner for the family

    2. 30 day shred is AWESOME... when I am able to consistently do it it 3-4 times a week I see me getting "smaller" immidiately... might not be the fastest number drop, but, I like the way I look very quick, and feel great after too!

    3. Much more important is watching what I eat, more then working out... both are important, but, watching the "intake" is super crucial especially with little kids and not having a TON of time to work out... the calories just "stay on me" if I'm not careful :-)
  • Mich4871
    Mich4871 Posts: 143 Member
    I have two .... my daughter will be 4 next month and my son is 2.5. To say they keep me busy is an understatement! I'm a SAHM although rarely home between pre-school, playdates, errands, etc.....

    I never thought I'd ever be able to fit excercise into my routine, but with the support of my husband, I am able to get myself to the gym 6 days/week, and 2 of those days I work out with a trainer. I've lost nearly 60lbs since last January and have totally turned my eating habits around.
  • hamilton040
    hamilton040 Posts: 60 Member
    I know how u feel I have 4 kids youngest being 9months. It's hard to get motivated but if u set reachable goals it makes it seem a lot easier, feel free to add me :) good luck
  • daydreee
    daydreee Posts: 8 Member
    Hello there! I am a Stay at home momma with a almost 2yr old. I'm starting over on this I got off track in November and never got back on the wagon. I'm eating no more than 1475K and I'm beginning the 30 day shred again and walking for at least an hour when possible. I really need to loose this weight. I have about 80-90lbs I need to work off.
  • MTjessi_marie
    MTjessi_marie Posts: 14
    Thanks mamma!
  • JessWolf1002
    JessWolf1002 Posts: 82 Member
    I have 2 kiddos, my girl is almost 2 and my boy is 6. It's definitely hard but doable. I also work full time and go to school. On the days when I really just cannot get up at 5 am to work out, I do 2 mini workouts. I do a high intensity 15 minute workout before I get in the shower and then another 15 minutes before I get ready for bed. I take the weekends to prep and meal plan and workout longer and harder if my week was particularly busy. Good luck and add me if you'd like!
  • AprilLBradley
    AprilLBradley Posts: 40 Member
    Me! I am a mom to 4... 11 year old, 5 year old, 4 year old and a very active 20 month old little boy, and I work full time also! I know how crazy it can be!
  • kristinhills90
    kristinhills90 Posts: 38 Member
    I've got a 5 year old, 3 year old and 3 month old. I've been a member of MFP for over a year but got pregnant with my youngest and had to stop for awhile so I'm on 'day 4' of my lifestyle change. Feel free to add me!
  • ChaoticMum
    ChaoticMum Posts: 115 Member
    First off...I am super excited to see all the mums of 3,4 and more kids! Bigger families aren't so unusual anymore!
    I'm mum to 5...ages 10, 8, 7,3 and 3. I am making a recommitment to getting fit like I was btwn my 3rd and 4th/5th kids.
  • d_Mode
    d_Mode Posts: 880 Member
    Man...stay-at-home-dada's don't get to have any fun.
    Off to try and explain this to my 22-month-old Son wihle cursing my Y chromosome...
  • brownshuga30
    brownshuga30 Posts: 106 Member
    I do the exact same thing early morning when my 2 year old is sleeping lol... otherwise he climbs on my back during push ups or sits on my stomach during crunches.
    I have a 4 year old girl and a 1 year old boy :) I found the 30 day shred great (didn't actually finish it) but because it is only a 20 minute workout, I could fit it in when my little boy had his nap also had time left for a shower :) x
  • mommiejohnsonof6
    mommiejohnsonof6 Posts: 208 Member
    Hi Iam stay at home homeschool mom of 6 kids ages 11, 9, 6,4,3,2, so i could use some motivation too feel free to add me any of you !
  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
    Hi! I am a young at heart 38yo mom of three sons; a 22 year old firefighter, a 6 year old first grader and a 2 1/2 year old busy button! I am also a full time college student and companion to my husband Jason. I have really put it on the last couple of years- 40lbs in 2 years. I'm so bummed whenever I look in the mirror. I have become horribly self conscious and I'm suffering from a lot of back/hip/joint pain. I really want to lose about 60-80lbs, but honestly I would be happy with 20 at this point. I can just imagine how much better I would feel. So, today is my first day here- I have heard good reviews. Nice to meet you. Good luck!
    Anyone is welcome to add me.

    Holy crow this sounds like me! I gained exactly 40 lbs. Not sure of the time frame but, quick. I am almost 39 and am a mother to an almost 21 year old man and 4 year old girl. Nice to meet you. I have had it with myself and know exactly where you are coming from. I have been avoiding going anywhere for fear someone will see me and jaw drop. Not going to dwell on it though. Moving on and will get fit for me. Feel free to add me and we can keep each other motivated. I work full time but usually check in at night to log my food and keep myself going by listening to others going through same experiences.
  • jconnolly528
    jconnolly528 Posts: 55
    You can friend me! I also have 2 little girls, 3 and 9 months =)

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