Need some encouragement

First congrats on the 7 lbs. that is something to be pround of. Listen we are all human and make mistakes. I know what you mean about finding time. I have a 9 month old son, who is now into everything ! And with my husbands schedule I hardly ever get to work out. And this past weekend I made a lot of mistakes with eating...But everyday is a new day, and we have to start over. Someone on here told me that it's not a diet, but a lifestyle change...and that takes time to change. Hang in there...You have come this far now, don't give up. Think the the reasons you want to lose weight and focus on that. For me, my motivation is my son. I want to be healthy for him..I want to be able to chase him, without feeling tired or being winded.

Just remember here on this site we are here for each other....and Im a stay at home mom so if you ever need to talk just send me a msg. You can does this...Just hang in there !!!

Amanda,

I've been where you are now. I have 3 beautiful children and though I love them and wouldn't trade them for the world. I felt like they wrecked my body. I was thin before the kids, then when I got pregnant, I gained a ton a weight- and with each one I gained more! It's great that you are losing the weight now, so I want to encourage you to keep trying. It's hard to lose weight. If it wasn't, everyone would be thin. Try to concentrate on the weight you've already lost, and use your mind. Think of things you can do to cut calories, and to get yourself and your baby out of the house. Go for a walk, put the baby in the stroller or, one of those pack type carriers. The ones that are next to your body? That will add a little extra to your workout. Take time for yourself. Put the baby in his walker, or the playpen, and work out to a video. You could invite someone over to workout with you if you need accountability to keep going. Don't give up! I've lost 118 pounds now, and I'm not as young as you. You can do this! For inspiration I watch shows like Biggest Loser. If a 400 pound person can lose weight, I knew I could do it!

Look in the mirror and find the things you love about your body instead... do you have a cute nose? Are your legs a nice? Do your fingers look pretty to you? Everytime you get down find something that you find beautiful! I bet theres more beauty there than you've allowed yourself to see!

We all have been there. I look in the mirror one day and get disgusted and the next I feel thin. What you need to do is look at the positive. You have already lost seven pounds. That's great. Now for the real part. We all can find reasons why we don't exercise. We are busy with kids or family and work. There is always an excuse. What you need to do is make it a priority. You have a child. Why not take your child out for a walk in the stroller. The kids love it and its exercise. Or get up early and do some exercise. You don't need special equipment to exercise. Jumping jacks, sit ups, push ups,lifting cans of food for weights they will all work. yes you can grumble under your breath all the time your doing them. Grunt, groan for a while and then before you know you are done and you can feel good about getting that exercise in for the day. YOU CAN DO IT. If you are reading this you can jog in place. You know you can do it. Get going. I'm rooting for you!!

the # 1 thing i've learned so far, is weight loss is 80% diet, 10% excercise, 10% genetics...or so Tosca Reno says...everyone has really great advice, from putting your baby in a swing while you do 20 minutes of cardio, to just talking about it when you are having bad days...good luck my dear!

geez i'm so glad you're my friend just_peachy...i appreciate your honesty