I use to be addicted to Mt Dew too! I gave it up for my New Year's resolution and never turned back.It really was just the first couple of days that were a struggle because of the w/drawal headaches but after that I was fine.I started with switching to Crystal Light because I still wanted flavor.Then I realized that wasn't the best choice because if all the aspartame so I made myself start drinking more water(the bottled kind is so much better than tap water-especially when it's super cold!)So now I drink unsweetened tea when I feel I need caffeine or some flavor.There are no calories and no sugar so I just love it! I believe you can conquer this addiction too.I was hooked all my life and now I haven't had a soda in almost 6 months! I never thought I'd quit soda but I am so glad I did and you will be as well.

Hi everyone! I am 27, married with a little (almost) 3 year old. I work part time outside of the home and then do a lot of social media marketing work at home. I am STILL trying to lose the weight I gained during my pregnancy....luckily life events that have halted any real decent progress has calmed down. Now I am able to focus on getting it all off, FINALLY! Would love more active support on here! Feel free to add me!!

Hi Everyone,

My name is Kai and I'm 44. I am the mother of a 19 year old son with special needs. On April 1, 2013 I weighed 319.6, now I am down to 277.4 with my weigh in being tomorrow (nervous, who's nervous?). Two of the driving factors to my wanting to lose weight is so that I live longer to be here for my son and because my husband has been a Type 1 diabetic since he was 3 years old and now my son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 16. I need to be a better role model for both of them. My strengths - I am happy, a natural cheerleader and a very good listener. My weaknesses - I lack motivation over the long haul, I am a movie watching bookworm and exercise is just something I do not like to do. I would love to be friends with anyone who is interested in being friends with me. Since my son is 19 I can help you through the growing up years with your children. I will leave you with this parting thought, though I don't have a young child, once you're a mom, you're a mom for the rest of your life! Take care, Kai

Hi Everyone,

Im 33, 176 pounds and im 5'6. I am also the mother of four awesome kids. the oldest is 15. the youngest is 5 and I have 6 year old twins who are turning 7 in aug.
I am really trying to get back to my normal weight af 125 and it just feels so impossible. which is why i decided to join here, i figured i might be able to find some friends who will push me and understand me.

I have a guilty sin or pleasure, I have a few beers after the kids go to sleep, and I am finding it really hard to stop drinking, I dont know if im addicted, I never even consider it before this, its never been a problem. meaning it is just a few drinks, to relax before I go to sleep, I know lots of people who do it, and everynight I find myself saying, oh well i went for a run so its ok. so now im beggining to be worried about it.

Funny how something like, loosing weight can make you aware of everything your doing wrong in your life.

Hello Moms,

I'm 28, mom to a 19-month-old little girl, and have about 43 more pounds to lose.

I tried working out with my daughter in the room, but she would grab my legs, run through them, and it just wasn't safe. I also tried getting my husband to watch her while I worked out, but she always got upset about not being with me when she thought I was doing something fun, lol.

Now, I workout during her nap. However, in a month when school starts back (I'm a teacher), I'll be getting up by 5am to go to the gym and workout, so I have my evenings free to spend time with her. It's definitely a totally different kind of challenge losing weight as a mom, both with a different body and different space and time constraints! I look forward to encouraging and being encouraged by other moms going through the same ups and downs as me!

Hello All!

My name is Bridgette and I just joined this group today.
I am a 21 year old mother of one. His name is Ryker and he is -almost- 4 months old.

Mostly, my goal is to become happy with myself again. I've gone through this horrible cycle of gaining/losing large amounts of weight and I just want to really work to keep it off for good this time. When I met my fiance, Patrick, in November of 2011 I weighed 128 pounds at 5'7". I wore size 6/7 jeans, which I had never been able to do.
During my pregnancy, I gained 80 pounds. Combined with weight I gained pre-pregnancy (funny how relationships tend to do that, eh?), I weighed in at 223 pounds the day I gave birth.
Coincidentally, 2 days after I gave birth I had a heart attack. I was in ICU for several days and had a cardiac ablation surgery in April.

For my health, I want to become more active and eat better for myself. I don't want to feel uncomfortable in my own skin anymore. I want to live a long life with my amazing son and future husband.

Currently, I weight 186 pounds. I am still trying to work with myself and find exercises that are comfortable with my heart condition. My current goal is 150 pounds by October 13, my fiance's birthday. I'm sure my journey will not end at that point, but at that time I will re-assess my goals.

I'll be friends with anybody who wants to stay motivated!

hi im new to moam but at the end of my weight loss only 2 pounds to go happy to add friends and answer any questions and give advice also looking for tips to maintain my weight !x

Hi, I'm Randi. I'm a single mom of 3. I've used MFP on and off for a couple of years. I got myself down to 185 from 230, but started to gain again. I think I finally realized that what I was lacking before when I tried to lose was support. So I'm throwing myself out there now, which led me here.

Hi Mamas!

I am a new mom, with a 5 month old boy at home and I work full time. I am trying to get back down to about 150 and I weigh 173 right now. If I look at the BMI chart I really should try for 140 but I have not been under 150-148 since high school so i almost feel like i would be setting an unrealistic goal for myself. When I was 150-148 i could fit size 5 and small but after my boy I am size 14. Need some Mamas support is keeping me on track.

Hello everyone! My name is Christy and I'm trying to get back on the horse so to speak. I have four kids, three boys (14,5, and 4) and one daughter (18 months). I work part time in the mornings and I spend almost the entire day and night taking care of the kids. My teenager is active in marching band so it seems like between practices, competitions, and the three little ones I have almost no time for working out. I'm sitting at about 215 right now, down from 225 (approximately. My scale isn't the greatest. My kids dunked my new electronic one in the bathtub so I'm making due with what I have).

I would love to lose 40 pounds by the end of the year since my husband and I are planning our first ever vacation together. Like a real vacation, just the two of us. We've spent exactly two nights alone together in the past 5 years. I'm not sure what we would do for an entire week, but I'm looking forward to it.

I would love to get to know more friends on MFP and get a little more motivation. I'm seriously lacking in that right now.

So, um. Hi?

Hi, my name is Tammy and I am 31 yrs old. I am new and I have been battling my weight problem for many years. I am the mother of 2 boys (6 and 4) and a full-time college student. I was in the best shape of my life when I was in the Navy and I want to get back there again. When I get stressed I tend to want to eat. I would love to meet other moms and maybe we can motivate each other!!!

My name is Debbie. I'm 42, married, mother of a 4 year old boy and work full time. I gained 29 lbs during my pregnancy and lost all of it within 1 month of my c-section. Then gained 15 lbs back during the remaining 2 months of my maternity leave and gained another 15 lbs after going back to work so now I am as heavy as I was right before I gave birth. Stress at work and long hours makes it hard for me, but now I am on the high end of being pre-diabetic and I don't want to have diabetes, so here I am trying to lose 50 lbs (15-20 lbs by end of the year). My challenges are working long hours (I'm a Sr. Business Analyst), cooking healthy meals (no time to cook) and finding time to exercise, while also making time for my family and especially my son. I'd love to hear from other members in similar situations so we can share tips and encouragement.

My name is Ashley and I am a mother of two. My oldest is almost 3 and my youngest is 8 weeks old. I've pretty much always been overweight but now I am the heaviest I've ever been. I have about 60 pounds or more to lose and I have a few goals. I want to feel good about my body when I look in the mirror. I feel less engaged in my relationship because I have a hard time feeling comfortable in my body. I want to set a good example for my kids about what healthy living looks like and be active with them. I struggle with emotional eating which is my biggest challenge.

Hi Im Amber, 37 year old mother of 3 and a full time nurse. I have lost over 30 pounds with group fitness classes 5 days a week and watching my calories. I eat about 5 small meals a day, my biggest meal is at night! I know it goes against most of the rules out there about weight loss but i workout before dinner so I am usually hungry afterwards. I went from 156 to 124, I am happy with my weight but would like to tone up some more. I am very lucky because my kids love going to the gym to play with the other kids, they ask me everyday to go!

Hi! I just joined the group. Lucy just turned 6mo, and I'm ready to lose the bulge I gained with pregnancy! Looking for friends to keep motivated. I'm 205 & want to be 160. Pre-baby weight was 180.