I am Laura. Doing A P90x round atm soon to be followed by insanity. I have one son 8 with mental health challenges. Hope you all can join me in this journey to be fit. No matter what program you do.

Hi! My name is Lisa and I live in Western New York. I have three kids: two girls ages 6 and 4 and a son who will turn 3 in the spring. I have battled weight most of my life but after college took off about 40lbs and managed to keep it off for about 10 years. I gained 40lbs with my first pregnancy and only took off about 20lbs after and then when the second and third ones were born the scale just kept climbing. The day I had my son I weighed in at a whopping 214 lbs. then in January 2011 I got on the scale and I was 193 pounds. I started counting calories and working out again and during 2011 and into 2012 I managed to take off 35 lbs. I was maintaining at around 162-164 which actually was a good weight for me when I stopping exercising all together and just fell off the wagon. I am back up to 174 and I feel really defeated. My jeans are all tight. I don't like the way I look and I have got to pull it together. I work full time and so working out is just difficult to fit into my day. My husband is not supportive in that he does not want to be tasked with bedtime for the kids so I can sneak out and go to the gym. It's a source of conflict between us for obvious reasons. So, by th time dinner is cleaned up and the kids are in bed, I'm beat. But, I know myself and I know that working out is the only thing that is going to keep my weight in check. Sometimes I get angry and frustrated that I have to fight this constant battle with myself. I just wish I could make my peace and wake up and be 145 lbs again and look hot. I get mad at myself for letting this happen and not being more vigilant. I get mad at my husband for not cutting me any slack.

I have lost my way and I am unhappy and I can't get my motivation back. Is there anyone out there who has been / or is in this place?

Hi I'm Carlye....I'm stepmama to a 10 year old boy and have a baby boy on the way! Looking for other women similar to myself who have a demanding career and even though I'm going to take a break with this new one, I will be back in the saddle soon after! Looking for support in my post partum weight loss and handling life as a career woman, mama and wife!

Slim Shady!

Sorry, I couldn't resist! My name is Amber, I am 34. I'm a SAHM to 3 awesome little guys who are 7, 9, and 11. I am also a full time student, working on my pre-reqs for the nursing program. I am 5'8" and at my heaviest 2 years ago, I was 231 lbs. I am now 175. I would like to lose 35 more pounds, but will reevaluate that number when I get closer depending on how I look and feel I lost the bulk of my weight in the beginning, and have yo-yo'd ever since. Really, I've been yo-yoing since I started gaining weight back when I was 19. Anyway, I'm back on track now and determined to get this last bit off. Looking forward to supporting you all and cheering you on in the process!

Hey!

My name is Alli! Im 24 single and a mother of two wonderful boys Logan(4.5) Landyn (almost 3)... I lost my dad 1.5 years ago and since then my diet has just gone out the window!!! I want to get back in shape! I dont want to be single forever for 1 and for 2 I want to set a healthy example for my boys!! So my friend who has lost 50+ lbs on MFP said i should join!! So here I am and Im sticking to it!!! LETS DO THIS THING!!!!

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Hello! I'm 31. Happily married & a mother to 2 awesome sons, ages 6 & 2. I am a STAM who also run a small graphic design business from home. I started MFP to finally get healthy for the 1st time in years.

Hey everyone! I'm Christine! I'm 25 (Almost 26?!) and a SAHM of a beautiful 18 mo bouncing boy! I'm also a low carber, a runner, and a serious devotee to Jillian Michaels and Billy Blanks. I'm on this journey to stay in recovery from a life long struggle with eating disordered behavior, and to make sure I'm around as long as possible for hubby and our son. I'm nearly halfway to my goal weight and have never felt this good about myself, or this optimistic about my life. I love new friends, and am here every day, multiple times a day with an open diary, so feel free to add away!

Hi my name is Angel wife and mother of two. I have a 7y/o daugther and my son will be 4 in two days. My hub is in the military, we are currently stationed in Bucharest, Romania. My hub & I are originally from St. Louis MO, But our kids know So Cal as their home. Fitness has always been apart of my life but after having but my kids I didnt take it as seriously as I use to. Dec 2011 I weighed in at 155, and as of today i weigh in at 126. My goal is to get down to 112-117, Im 5'1 so that would be perfect. As of almost 4 weeks ago I have started a bodybuilding workout to get the look that I hope for very fit and lean and yes with muscle. I have always had an natural athletic body type so this isn't new to me. Fitness modeling is what I hope to accomplish, going pro with it is not what I really want to do. But being able to be a personal training to someone is :-) I can't is not in my vocabulary. Hoping to make friends that are the same.

I'm Laura and a SAHM of 3 children. I have a 4, 3 and 1 year old:). I'm trying to find balance in taking care of myself and being a good mommy:) I am focused on getting back in shape and losing the last 15lbs of baby weight.