Mother, looking for others who aren't crash dieting

I'm mommy to an almost 4 year old who is the light of my life and at the same time, the bane of my existence. lol. just kidding (sort of). I love my husband and my son and want to a good example. Also am a bit of a hypochondriac and want to ensure I live in a way that will have me around for a looong time. I have about 15-20 lbs to lose but it is a challenge given my extraordinary love of junk food. Having a hubby who also loves junk food doesn't help. We pig out together way too much :laugh: Anyway, add me! I'd love to start partipcating in teh community aspect of this site

I'm not a mom, but I am trying to lose in a healthy way. I see a registered dietician once a month and work with a personal trainer to try and make sure that I am doing things right.

My diary is open as well, so feel free to take a peek. I currently have 100+ lbs to lose, so my current daily calorie intake requirement is pretty high.

I don't usually log housework, though I did one day after a marathon 3 hours moving the furniture and cleaning madly (for mother-in-law visit). I was more exhausted after that than any of my workouts in the gym.

I'm a mother of 1 little girls ages 2 years 6 months and I'm 42 years old. I never nursed as I couldn't although I really want to. I have a very busy life as I have a ladies only gym, toning & beauty studio in Mold north Wales, and I am also a Cambridge diet consultant which I know is probably not to every ones taste, but its something that worked for me in the past and fitted into my busy schedule, although things do go out of the window on a weekend. I have tried nearly every other diet, joined all types of dieting clubs, but never found anything that really worked for me. I've always had a problem with my weight, which started when I was a small child, a 'loving grandmother'.
I'm a firm believer in that people have to find a diet plan that suits them, their lifestyle, their personality, this could be the cabbage diet, Weight Watcher or anything else, BUT it is always easier if you have support from the people around you and someone you can talk to, whether that's a friend, family member or a complete strange, we all need support and someone to turn to!
As this is my first message I'm not sure how to add friends etc yet still learning the ropes of the system as I usually work from my phone.

I'm a mother of 4 and currently nursing also.

I am a mother of 2 boys (8 and 10) and was recently a gestational surrogate for my sister and brother-in-law, I delivered my twin nephews on December 24 and just got clearance from my doctor to get back to normal activity! My goal is to have balance in my life and set a good example for my kids. I would love to meet others with the same goals!

Hi, Im 24 , mother of 2 girls 3year old & 9 month old. I have been eating healthy and working out for about 7 months now. I have a cheat day or meal here or there. But I totally understand your need for people who are really invested. cause adding that they burned 300 calories sleeping is a joke lol. So add me and we can help each other out

I work full time and then taxi my 2 children around in the evenings. I gained 50 lbs. when I was pregnant with my 1st child (who is now 13). I have slowly gained and lost a few pounds since having both my children. Stopped smoking 3 years ago and am trying to now get my weight under control. I am trying to balance giving to my job, husband, children and seem to always leave myself behind. I have started walking and going to the gym. I am eating 1200 calories per day. Just want to lose the weight healthy and make a lifestyle change. I started last week and have lost 6 lbs. I have 40+ more to go.

I'm 38 with two children (13 & 20) and 2 grandchildren. I am on here trying to live a healthier lifestyle, to include eating better and exercising. I had found that once I hit about 36 years old, my metabolism started to slow and I started putting weight on around my hips, thighs and rear due to my horrible eating habits and desk job. My diary is also open and I do slip sometimes. I am also a wine/beer drinker...therefore those will definitely be in there! Although...these days there will be more wine than beer, as I have cut the beer out except one day a week or so. I'm not much of a sweets person. Add me if you'd like.

Hi, you sound like you know what you are doing... and no crash dieting for me either. I have 'yo-yo'ed most of my life and I know that can't be a way of life. I recently saw a photo of myself and just couldn't believe my eyes. I was fat! Later that day tried taking photos of myself from different angles... nothing worked. It wasn't the camera, it was me! WEll, forget how I looked, i was not motivated, I now felt depressed and lacked energy... I new I had to make a change and it had to start within me. I'm back in the gym and eating very well... I'm really enjoying it this time and I know I have to be an example to my 8 year-old daughter. I want her to eat nutritiously, exercise, and enjoy it!

Hi Bex - I'm a mum of 3 but quite a bit older than you at 44. I have decided to go for a lifestyle change rather than a full on diet and I am doing the 5:2 way of eating. I have 5 'normal' days but still eat 'healthy ish' but do have treats and alcohol! Then I do 2 non consecutive days of 500 calories - bran flakes or porridge for breakfast, cup a soup for lunch, and a healthy chicken and vegetable stir fry for dinner with lots of black decaf coffee and water throughout the day. I do a brisk dog walk every morning for 30-40 minutes and that's all the exercise I'm doing at the moment. I have lost 10 lbs so far (4.5 kg). I am feeling really healthy and energetic 5 weeks in and find it really easy to maintain as after a low calorie day you know you can eat normally the next. There are lots of health benefits and a healthy weight loss of 1-2 lbs a week. :-)