Other Moms of young kids?

I have two little ones, 4 and 2. After my first, I used a calorie counter and lost all my baby weight after my second, I relied on breast feeding for weight loss. Breast feeding went well, weight loss did not! I stress ate my way through a divorce and ended up at 235 (eek), lost 6lbs so far just from limiting calories. I would like to get down to 170 at least and eventually 150 (I'm 5'11")
We go for walks and I do yoga videos some nights after the kids go to bed, but that's about it. I'm getting all my ducks in a row to go back to school spring quarter, planning to take a cardio class while I'm there to help with the weight loss
I know what you mean about the belly/arms. My arms need work, I swear, I envy women who say everything goes straight to their hips, because for me, it goes straight to my arms!

I've got a 2 year old son and I'm trying to get back on the healthy/fitness wagon. I'm working out in the mornings right now before I go to work. Luckily, I have a treadmill in our basement, so I just throw a DVD in and walk, walk, walk. Looking to eventually lose 100 pounds.....starting out here at 284. I'm doing South Beach, because I suffer from PCOS. I just started that diet 3 days ago and feel amazing!! Looking for friends and a support network!

Hi! My son is 6 months old. I got back to my pre-preg weight about a month ago. I was trying to lose 70lb before I got pregnant, I made it to 34... So now I'm back to lose the remaining 36lbs.

Finding time to workout is so hard! My son was in the super clingy, separation anxiety phase last month...sucked. I had to workout for 10mins, stop, kiss him, hug, start again, lol. Now he's crawling, I get about 20-30 mins, haha. My hubby works out of state so it's just me and baby. Plus I work full time. I'm dying for a good long workout in a gym.... (. I do Turbo Fire and some Jillian Michael's vids at home

I've got a 5 year old and a 19 month old. The 5 year old is able to entertain himself while I'm working out. I put the baby in his pack & play with toys and a snack. It's just part of his daily routine at this point, and he likes to watch me workout . Lately, I've caught him trying to do some of the moves, so cute! I hate to have to keep him contained, but he's always trying to get into everything he shouldn't, and I'd never get any exercise in otherwise. I keep reminding myself that I'm doing it for his sake as well as mine; he'll be happier with a healthier mama who is with him for the long-term.

Hi! I have a 21 month old and an 8 month old. I am finally back to (my first) pre-pregnancy weight, but still don't fit in my old jeans! I totally know what you mean about the extra skin/fat thing on the lower belly...does that ever go away? I still have 4-5 pounds to lose to be at my "ideal" weight for my height, maybe that will help? :S

As far as the babies, I work out while they nap. Which means there are some days that I run out of time for other important things like dishes and laundry!! I also work part-time from home, so spare time is hard to come by.

I have 4 kids, 2 under the age of 2. I did this 3 years ago and lost almost 45 pounds. This time I have considerably less to lose. But it can definitely be done.

Hi there!!!

I'm 25 years old, and a mother of a soon to be 2 year old. The pregnancy weight isnt an issue, it's what I gained AFTER she was born. Someone please tell me I'm not alone here...?

Anyways, I have never weighed this much in my life, and I'd like to get my butt back in shape for multiple reasons.

I started with a goal of losing 50, but when I get there, I might change and make it more.

I've been going to the gym daily with my husband, and of course he's losing weight way faster than I ever would... But I have to keep motivated to get healthy!

Feel free to add me

I have a 1 y/o, 11 y/o, and 12 y/o and I am a stay at home Mom. I have finally gotten to my pre-pregnancy weight thank goodness, considering I gained a ton because I had quit smoking as soon as I found out I was pregnant.

I work out everyday for roughly an hour. I put my daughter on my bed with lots of toys and I exercise in my bedroom. 9 times out of 10, she will just play, dance, and entertain herself but today for some reason, she was not happy. She will usually go to sleep before I am finished which helps a lot. I just make time to exercise and try my best for her not to interfere. If she fusses, I let her fuss for a while...if she cries, then I tend to her. Luckily, she hasn't started walking yet although it is going to be any day now!

Feel free to add me if you'd like, I am a regular on here and always looking for new friends and support! I will try my best to motivate and encourage you all as well.