37 and mother of 4 needs motovation

Hi! I'm also 37 and a full time working mom of 2. Sending you a friend request.

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Welcome! I am 36, work full time from home and have 5 children. It can be hard to make time for yourself but it's definitely doable! Getting into a routine will take some adjustment but it will be worth it. You can add me as a friend if you want!

I'm a mom of 6 and I know how tough it is! The only thing that has worked for me as far as exercising is forcing myself to get up at 5am! Those first few days are so hard. But, it seems to get easier to get in the routine after that. Having your meals planned makes it easier also. I'm still a work in progress and had baby #6 5 months ago tomorrow. I know you can do it!

Hey! I am 29 working mom of 4 also! I have slowed down over the last week or two and that is not what I want to see happen!
I log everyday - anyone feel free to add me :flowerforyou:

Welcome! I am a sahm to 3 girls (13, 8, and 3) and I nanny for another 3 yr old! Between the kids, working and sports, it is hard to find time, but in order to succeed we have to! Whether it's getting up a little earlier in the morning and doing 15 mins of walking (better than nothing!) or waiting til they go to sleep and working out, as long as you're getting in your time, it's all good. For me and I think most will tell you the key is to start counting calories. Doing that alone will help you lose. Log daily, good or bad, keep going and don't get discouraged if you don't lose tons right away. it will take time. I meal plan every 2 weeks, decided what meals we're having for dinner and make an exact list. Sure there are a few days here and there we eat out, but I plan that into my daily allowances when possible.

I've been on MFP since May, I occasionally work out (read: not enough!) and have lost 32lbs. I am 1 lb away from my first mini goal (losing 10% of my body weight). It's easy to get distracted, but tell the kids (especially if they are old enough to understand) you're doing so you can be healthy and see them grow up. My kids know i am not really dieting, just eating better/healthier so I can live a long time.

Feel free to send a friend request, I log food daily & try to check in with my friends at least every other day. Good luck on your journey!

Hey, there. I am 32 and a mother of 3 +1 who works full time. My kids are my motivation. I love being able to run, dance and play with them. I love being able to give my 60 lb kids piggy back rides. Finding time can be hard, but if you truly want to do it, you will. I personally run or go to the gym on my lunch hour at work. Before that I would do a work out DVD as soon as I got home, or sometime during the day if I had a day off. The kiddos loved watching me bust my hump, and sometimes they joined in, and it was a great way to get started. I wish you the best and I hope that you are able to accomplish your goals.