Anyone else with 100+ to lose, little kids at home...busy!?

Tenatansy2
Tenatansy2 Posts: 8
edited January 11 in Introduce Yourself
Hi guys. I'm Tena, 34 years old from central Iowa. About 3 years ago I lost 80 pounds by eating less (I despise exercise...working on that). My weight started creeping back up about a year ago and then this summer our home burned to the ground and our youngest (twin girls) were diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, all in the same week. It was so stressful, and I turned (back) to food. I put back on all but 9 pounds of what I had lost. I started back with MFP in early January and have lost 8 pounds since then, but I really want to get cracking on this.

I have 5 kids and I stay home full time. My oldest son has special needs (mental retardation) and is 10, my next is a girl aged 8, then a 5yo boy and 3.5yo twin girls. I am busy, I have to be around food all the time, it's just plain HARD!!

Would anyone like to join me in this trek? I'm currently about 251...

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  • soggycheerios
    soggycheerios Posts: 1 Member
    Like you I have 5 kids and I'm a stay at home Mom. I'm on a mission to lose 107 pounds, I'm down the 7, and have a long way to go. I feel motivated and able to conquer this time. My youngest is 3 1/2 and for the first time in my married life I don't have a baby and I feel like I am finally on top of things.
  • Copequeen
    Copequeen Posts: 34 Member
    Feel free to add me. Mom of 3 with a large amount to loose and tone.
  • mommysockmonkey
    mommysockmonkey Posts: 88 Member
    Hi there! I just had my 4th last month (3rd c-section) and I have a large amount to lose. I live in the Quad Cities. Where in central Iowa are you?
  • melting_away
    melting_away Posts: 42
    Hey there. Im a few days away from 34 and have over 100 pounds to lose as well. I lost 60 pounds back in 2008 and put it all back on once I got remarried. We have a total of 3 children in the house (12, 9, and 19 months) with a 4th due in May. Our house is busy and crazy and I've noticed that the food choices have been horrible. Easier to pick up fast food then to plan and make something at home. I'm working on changing that. I have to realize that eating better isn't just for me but it's going to be better for the entire family. I'm also working getting the 12 and 9 year old involved more with the cooking so they feel like part of the meal creation. Best of luck and from here on out lets make good choices!

    Please feel free to add me and that goes for anyone else that reads this.

    We will all help each other push along.
  • 1KiwiChick
    1KiwiChick Posts: 479 Member
    Hi there, you sure are one very brave very busy mum. I have 4 kids and work from home looking after 3 extra preschoolers so know exactly where your coming from. My son has mental health issues so that adds another element to an already hectic life!! I am nearing the end of my weight loss journey but started off with 116 lb to lose am not leaving the site once i reach my goal so am here to help if youd like some support! feel free to add me.
  • brandiepair
    brandiepair Posts: 104
    Hey I'm an at home homeschooling mom of 2 who has another 100 ish to lose. I would love new friends!! I'll add you!! I have been doing p90x since Nov and have lost almost 24 in since then!!
  • Tenatansy2
    Tenatansy2 Posts: 8
    Hey thanks so much everyone! I'm about 50 minutes east of Des Moines, Iowa. It's FRIGID!!!!
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