I NEED MOMMY MOTIVATION !!

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  • frogz21
    frogz21 Posts: 314 Member
    The motivation to want to change something is finding that motivation within yourself.

    What motivated me most was the fact I wanted to be able to feel and look good about myself. I wanted to be able to prove that I have dedication and motivation to change. I want my kiddos to grow up with a mom who can set a good example to them when it comes to health and fitness. I don't want to be the mom who let herself go..I want to be the mom who will still look good way after they're grown and out of the house. There are so many reasons for me to be and stay motivated.
  • wozkaa
    wozkaa Posts: 224 Member
    I'm a mother of 16 month old twin girls. They turned 1 in December, and that was when I decided to make some changes. I realised that I didn't want to be in pictures with my girls for their FIRST birthday - and I didn't want that to continue to be the case. I want them to have pictures of them with their Mum when they were little!
    I started by getting my diet sorted out, logging every day (just lost my log-in streak because we went away a few weeks ago! Curses!). Then I tried to incorporate a walk every other day, which was unpleasant in summer - I'm in Australia.
    Then my husband got sick, so I took over walking the dog 3 days a week and he watched the girls for 40 mins while I did that.
    Now I try to add time on the exercise bike or rower as well, but I am not strict with it as long as i get my minimum 30 mins 3 times a week, plus incidental walking/playtime.
    I might try more/different activities as I get fitter & lose weight, but I am just letting the good habits grow organically - and not set myself up so if I can't exercise (e.g. if babies have me up half a dozen times a night & I'm tired) it all comes crashing down.
    Sustainability is the key for me. Good luck!
  • jfauci
    jfauci Posts: 531 Member
    I'm a mom to 2 and work FT outside the home. I'm down about 57 pounds from my highest and will never look back. I work out uber early before anyone is up because I found that once I got home from work, there were always a million things to do. The hardest part for me is not nibbling on the kids left-overs - the mac and cheese and chicken and French fries are killers! You can totally do this! Just keep logging and moving! Good luck!
  • suzzanemfp
    suzzanemfp Posts: 14
    Thank you all !
    I really appreciate all advice and pics !
    I learned a lot :)
  • kimsmith4u
    kimsmith4u Posts: 3
    Hey there, I was once in the same position as you were. I found "dieting" a major challenge especially with all those good food around you. What I discovered was that I needed more of a lifestyle change instead of dieting. I had lost over 40 pounds and now I am a fitness coach for many women out there. My advise to you is to learn how to make healthy eating fun. Learn a few delicious recipes and turn that into your lifestyle and learn to read the signals your body is telling you. Usually after 14 - 21 days, you body is sort off "adjusted" to the types of food you eat and the timings you eat.

    So, 1. Get a healthy recipe book, 2. Exercise at least 15 minutes a day/4 days a week.
  • suzzanemfp
    suzzanemfp Posts: 14
    Thank u !
    I love the excersize tip as i cant really do too much right now and i feel like everyone seems to excercize so much around here
  • AKNMHunt
    AKNMHunt Posts: 168 Member
    I am doing 30DS and I have two young boys. They are my alarm clock so i work out at night. You can also do small things like going on a family walk. Bonus- it tires out the kids too.

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