stay at home mom of 2 kids trying to lose weight

yourdodgegirl
yourdodgegirl Posts: 2
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Hey everyone I'm Jessica....from texas living in michigan for the past 6 years...I have two awesome kids..both are finally in school all day..so I now have time to focus on me.I am just trying to get to a healthy weight for my height and frame...Im 5'6" and a have a large frame..i have a almost 1" cap between fingers when i grab my wrist...so i know i will never be skinny..never have been..but i started out jan.2 at 264 pounds and currently at 232 pounds...my doctor put my on phentermine..which is helping but that was after losing almost 20 pounds myself....eating healthy and working out every day.....its hard and sometimes i want to just give up..but i know it will be so much better at the end of this journey...i have high and low cholestrol ..high blood pressure....thyroid problems...hoping losing weight will get me off the medicine.....anyways if you need encouragement feel free to send me a message..i some times i need it myself...

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  • doglover1984
    doglover1984 Posts: 54 Member
    I am also a stay at home mom, my 2 boys are in school and my daughter is still at home. Working out with kids is hard but doable, and I think you are doing great for wanting to get healthy and do good for yourself and your kids. I started at 270lbs and am now down to 181lbs. I find that I get up before they do and get my workout in before the day starts, and I only do it 5 days a week. If you ever want some support of someone to relate to feel free to add me. Your doing great :-)
  • KariOrtiz2014
    KariOrtiz2014 Posts: 343 Member
    Just sent over a FR. I hope that we can see each other reach our goals!!
  • HawaiianGoddess
    HawaiianGoddess Posts: 39
    Hi there.. mom of 3 here..... welcome...im trying to... :)
  • eee4565
    eee4565 Posts: 2 Member
    I also have 2 little ones, 21 and 3 months :)
  • NicolleDawn
    NicolleDawn Posts: 4
    Hi Jessica, it sounds like we have lots in common. I am also a stay at home mom of two (4 years and 8 months) and I am also 5 foot 6 and will never be a twig....lol. I also have thyroid problems so I know how frustrating it can be trying to loose those extra pounds. When my levels are out of wack it is nearly impossible because no matter what I do I just can't muster the energy for physical activity. Luckily my levels have been pretty good for the last few months and my doctor monitors it pretty regularly so I am having some success. I have started working out again for the first time in years (joined a bootcamp!) and am down 7 pounds with the ultimate goal to lose 20. I have good days and bad days with it, but little by little I am moving in the right direction and seeing results and that keeps me motivated. I hope the same is happening for you. Keep your chin up girl and good for you for all you have lost so far! That is a major accomplishment! I hope I will be as successful!
  • Sunshine2plus2
    Sunshine2plus2 Posts: 1,492 Member
    Hello and Welcome! I am a mom to 4 children! Good luck!!

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