Any parents of toddlers/babies for weight loss support/tips.

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  • girlcalledryan
    girlcalledryan Posts: 241 Member
    Anyone can add me! i am a full time working mom of a 4.5 year old little man. I have lost nearly 100# over the last few years, so I have tried alot of different things. The key is persist, plan, and perservere.
  • jennynesbitt728
    jennynesbitt728 Posts: 9
    Add me girl:-) I am a mother of a 1 yr old & 3 yr old. I own a childcare and preschool. I work from 6 am to 5:30 pm Mon thru Fri. My husband and I worked out a weekend schedule and I go to the gym in the late evenings. It stinks BC its late but you have to do what you have to do. Also, I have started running with the kiddos in the jogging stroller. The kids and I make a weekly meal plan for childcare and home on Sundays and post them on our fridge. Lastly, I do yoga and zumba with the kids at home when we can't get out. Just have fun with the kiddos... U can work up a sweat while having lots of laughhs and fun:-)
  • Dozer91
    Dozer91 Posts: 40 Member
    A little bit about me. I am over 35 and just had my 3rd baby. My children are 19, 11, and 9 months. Before I got pregnant with my last one, baby Auggie, I was an athlete. I ran my first half marathon just before finding out I was pregnant and was playing roller derby 3-4 nights a week in my home town. I also coached the Men's roller derby league in the city. Being pregnant sucked. It was hard for me to get through the day much less workout. When I had Auggie I didn't lose any weight. In fact I gained weight in the hospital and left weighing 232lbs. That's a weight gain of bout 60 pounds. With in a week I was back in the hospital with breathing and heart issues. I really didn't get off bed rest until after a month of having him. I had to fight to get every pound off. Currently I am back to running but only about 2 miles at a time. I take boxing classes once a week and am joining the Women's hockey league in the fall but have found what has helped me most is weight lifting everyday. I am currently just under 200lbs. I am hoping to get back to my prepregnancy weight by Christmas. My husband is very supportive. He gave me a gym membership that has a daycare attached to it and always puts my workouts first. Its been a difficult mental journey trying to get back to where I was athletically. I am trying to look at the tiny goals instead of the big picture. Everyday I am getting stronger and healthier. Anyway feel free to add me if you want.
  • JoelleAnn78
    JoelleAnn78 Posts: 1,492 Member
    Anyone can add me -- I have a 14 month old son and I am making it work! I'm very active on MFP and would love to support anyone who needs it!
  • raquelfisher7
    raquelfisher7 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm a 24 year old SAHM with two little girls, 1 and 3. My husband is changing his eating habits and working out along with me 5 days a week, as he's a realtor and has a flexible schedule. We've been at it just over a week.

    I have been really satisfied even eating significantly less calories than I did before. I feel like I'm doing pretty well as far as diet but I'm motivated enough to go to the gym almost everyday but I HATE the working out part! I'm still waiting to not feel like I'm going to die 10 minutes in and praying it gets easier!

    Feel free to add me : )
  • sinca21
    sinca21 Posts: 41 Member
    Hi there - I have a 3 year old and a 7 month old, both boys and I work full time. I for sure know busy! I have about 75 pounds total to go but I'm just trying to get under 200 for now and then see how it goes. I'm just getting started back into healthy habits and squeezing in the exercise is what I'm working on now (in fact, going for a walk as soon as I get home). I have no MFP friends so anyone feel free to add!
  • jhampton1230
    jhampton1230 Posts: 2
    I am a mother of three. a three year old and girl boy twins that are 8 months. I also run an in home daycare so on any given day I usually have between 8-10 kids running around, :)
  • sslopez24
    sslopez24 Posts: 110 Member
    Same boat with time management The only thing I have found that works for me is waking up at 4 am coffee relax for an hour and then start working out before kids get up :) My kids are 7 months, 19months and 7.

    I was getting up at 5AM to do my workouts but got tired and stopped. I am trying to start get ting up again at 6AM to do my work out. I am doing JM 30 day shred and it's only 20-25 min so all I need is the most 30 mins. I have a busy 15 yr old cheerleader, 10 yr old football player and an active 2 yr old little girl! Practices ending at 8 PM... I am to tired to do my workout after a long 8:30-5 PM work day and practices. I am doing them but need to switch to mornings!!!!
  • spottedkathy
    spottedkathy Posts: 196 Member
    Feel free to add me. I have a 9 and 1 year old.
  • LilBritGettinFit
    LilBritGettinFit Posts: 106 Member
    Anyone can add me! :)

    I have a 4 year old and a 4 month old. My husband and I both work full time. What works for me (most days) is getting up at 4:30am to work out. My husband used to work afternoons so I was doing it all solo in the evenings. We are now on the same schedule so I have been able to work out after work or after the girls go to bed. Its hard though, I get it. I am so tired some days that last thing I want to do it work out so that is one of the reasons my 4:30am workouts work, by the time I am fully awake I am half way done! :)
  • barbee125
    barbee125 Posts: 1 Member
    As a mother of a 1 1/2 yr old I find it difficult to find time for myself and working out. She is not my only child and my husband is supportive, but I'm always tired. I really need to get it together, because I want to approve my health and appearance.
  • HobbitSithLord
    HobbitSithLord Posts: 34 Member
    I'm a mom of a 4 year old and 7 month old . . . I work from home, which sounds like a dream but it means I'm my own childcare service, too. So from the time I get up til the time I go to bed, it's kids-work-kids-work-kids-work-maybegettopee-kids-work. Occasionally I get a shower! ;) I also live in the South and it's hot as Hades here so even in the early morning, outdoor workouts are a no. I've had to resort to doing workout videos (rebooting 30 day shred today after letting it go a couple months ago) and evening walks until it cools off. Then I'm going to attempt c25k. :)
  • Sjenny5891
    Sjenny5891 Posts: 717 Member
    I work 10pm to 6:30am then sleep from 8-4.
    I have 6 kids. They are 14, 12, 11, 6, 6, and 1.5.
    The 11yo has soccer practice 2 days a week so I'm looking at Croc Pot meals to get her fed and out the door quickly now that school has started. That gives me 1.5 hours to kick a ball around or shoot baskets with the other kids while she practices.
  • kareyn19
    kareyn19 Posts: 26 Member
    I am a 38yo mother to four (18, 17, 6 & 2) I also work full time for a busy medical practice. Have been working really hard for about 3-4 months now to consistently be more active and make better food choices. Some days are really good others not so much :blushing:

    I need all the encouragement and motivation I can get..so everyone please feel free to add me!!!
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