Hi,
Jut found this group - Mom of 2 little girls - 8 and 5. Struggling to stay motivated and out of the goodies I have around the house for them......
Lost 20# and have kept it off for over a year.....looking to get rid of the last of pregnancy weight that is truly just my weight after 5 years.
Nice to meet you,
Deanna

Welcome ladies...I don't get to check in as much as I'd like. I began working full time, at the end of the summer. I work with 18 3 and 4 yr olds and am just exhausted at the end of the day. But I have returned to waking at 5am to get my excercise in. I'm two weeks into Jillian's Ripped in 30 and am loving it. I am here for you always, I am just an private message away. Please let me know how I can support you!!

Felt just like yesterday that I was running without a hitch and a part of an elite racing team. Unfortunately I had an injury during a race and the discovery of arthritis in my feet that put a halt on my running and racing. It's a hard loss and I'm learning and figuring out what I can do.

What I can do is start over and take each day as it comes. I have a strong back ground in bodybuilding and strength training so I am focusing on that these days. I can't run as the arthritis in my feet is causing problems in my hip, so I walk. As long as I can maintain motion and still get fresh air, I am thankful.

- Willie

I am 42 with two, I have two sons ages 7 and 5. Been actively using MFP since January. I have lost some weight but I am finding it difficult to stay on track as I have had some success. For the most part I stay under calorie goal and I am exercising several days a week. I feel great, strong and healthier but I am not seeing the scale move the way I need/want it to. I would like to loose an additional 15 lbs but it is starting to feel impossible. I am not asking to be super skinny just fit. Looking for female friends, who are Moms in their 40s.
Nors

Your diary is closed so it's hard to give advice. It could very well be because you aren't eating enough! My diary is open and on my profile I mention what works for me. Check out the group "Eat More to Weigh Less" for more info. Don't stay under your calorie goal, try to get as close to it as you can. When you exercise more you will need to eat more. Think of your body as a machine and fuel it properly!

Hi, I am a 40 year old mom of a 21 year old boy, 19 year old boy, 17 year old boy, 13 year old girl and 10 year old boy. I have always been athletic and my weight was never a problem until having my last son at 30. I love to exercise but have discovered that as I get older it is paying attention to my eating that is making the weight finally come off. I am 5'11 and started at 188. I am down to 162 now with 12 more pounds to go to reach my goal. I have been a MFP Member since the fall of 2012 but only recently became religious about using it. I love it and am excited to join a group, never even knew they where here.:laugh:

Hi ladies!
My name is Colleen. I am 42 and have a 2 year old son. Excited to have found this group. I don't have a lot to lose, but love the support and hearing everyone's sucess stories!
Trying to get back on track from the holidays and struggling a bit. Afraid to weigh in, but I know I need to give in and just do it!

Hello! Starting back again after being pregnant/losing baby at 24 weeks. Been a tough road, and have not lost baby weight, which is hard to deal with. Trying to get motivated to lose, exercise and get back to "normal" again!

Hi Everyone. I am 43 and a Mom of two beautiful kids, 8 and 7. I have a wonderful husband and I work full time. I have been struggling with my weight since I was a child. In my teens through my 20's, I have tried every diet imaginable, just to stay thin. I am a bigger person, so even when I was thin, I was never little. I was married in my 30's, and with the worries of working, taking care of my home, my husband and then my kids, I turned into this middle aged fat woman. It really hit home in 2012, when a young man crossed the center line and hit me head on. I am lucky to be here. I now have a hardware store in my legs and my weight is not helping matters. Now that I am walking again and back to taking care of everyone and everything, I am taking time to take care of me. I went to a doctor to do this right. I was put on a 1200 calorie diet and if it's good, I can't eat it. But, I am staying positive and motivated. I have a goal of losing enough weight to make basic exercise less painful, then I can build muscle and get healthy. I want to be able to set an example for my kids. I also want to fit into the seats of rollercoasters so I can ride them with my daughter. She LOVES them..... I am glad that I found this group. Thanks.

Thank You, I will.

Hi there,

I am 42 and the mother of an 11 yo, 8 yo, and 2 yo. lost about 40 pounds about a year ago. Then something terrible happened that shook my world, and I can honestly say that I am still not over it. I haven't worked out a day since and now I am the heaviest I have ever been. I really don't know how I am going to get back on track. I have the normal obstacles such as time, money and resources working against me, but now I am lacking desire and motivation. I could really use some friends as I cant work out with the friends I have since my work schedule changed. They really helped me lose the weight the first time, and I am convinced that not being with them is what has held me back. You can add me as a friends if you wish. I would like to be yours.

So sorry to heat that your world was turned upside down. But please know, no matter what, you do have control over what you eat and how you treat yourself. Start by making one healthy and positive change, like logging every day everything you eat. Then from there, start exercising, even if it's just a short walk and log that too. From there you can make other changes, but first you must start. Make permanent lifestyle changes, do not look at this as a diet. Diets are temporary and do not work. Take a look at my profile, it is open. If you think maybe I can help you, then send me a friend request and a note about this post. But please read my profile first, I don't sugar coat things.

Hi Ladies, I am a 44 year old Mom of one 6 year old. I am happily married, living near Ottawa, Canada. Lately I've really noticed myself age - I look like I am well into my 50's. I'm sure the excess weight has a lot to do with it, but I can't seem to get motivated.

A huge problem I have is that I suffer from Ulcerative Colitis, and it flares up while I'm walking - and I like to walk outdoors... so you can see my problem. There has been a few times I haven't made it to a toilet and it's so embarrassing I stopped exercising and gained a lot of weight. I also had a tragic loss a few years ago and I simply gave up on happiness for a while - I'm back and wanting to be happy again, but somehow still need a kick-start to get my butt in gear.

I hope we can keep in touch and encourage each other. If there's anyone in the group who suffers from UC or Crohn's I'd really love to talk with you about exercising.

Welcome!

There is an UC board that I also belong to, as well, but, like this one, can be a little slow. The info there might be helpful, though. MY UC is mild, but I'd be happy to share ideas if you'd like! Give me a shout when you can.

I am a 44 year old Mom of a 10 and 7 year old girls. I used to be a gym rat and loved working out daily. I changed jobs and started working nights. This really messed up my schedules all around. Days I did not workout I averaged 5 hours of sleep. Days I did work out averaged 3.5 hours of sleep. Needless to say, workouts became less frequent. I am finally off the night schedule, but we also moved to a small farm and there is NO gym nearby. I've had to make due and also joined DailyBurn so I can at least get some kind of workout done. Looking for support for those of us struggling to get back on the boat.