Single to instant family of 4 (help me adjust)

kansasbelle
kansasbelle Posts: 264 Member
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Anyone go from being single to having an instant family and need help learning how to adjust exercise and food intake accordingly. This has been the toughest transition I have ever loved. However, my waistline rebelled. Preschoolers and a skinny man (size 32) who can eat anything do not make good diet companions. Especially when my sweetie will bring doughnuts, tacos etc. home.

I need friends who understand. Who are where I am at and understand.

Thanks Cooper

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  • Lucy_6678
    Lucy_6678 Posts: 63 Member
    Hi! I was single and now I have a family of 4 also!

    I moved in with my now husband in November 2010. We got married July 2011. Right now is the heaviest I have ever been. When I was living alone I didn't have as much junk in the house b/c it was just me. Now with 2 kids there are snacks galore!

    I know I need some self control but it was so much easier when I didn't have the stuff.

    Also I would walk faithfully (almost) everyday. My goal was to walk 1,000 miles (counting exercise only) each year. I succeeded multiple times. When I was alone I could walk anytime I wanted to rain or shine! Now I don't have as much freedom. I have to make sure if dad and daughter are at flute lessons, I wait for them to come back so I don't leave the other at home alone.

    Some will say exercise early in the morning. HA right!
    I am the first one up every day and the last to bed every night. I am getting 5 hours of sleep.
    I leave the house first and I am the last one to return everyday.

    Sorry for going on and on but I know EXACTLY how you feel! Not to mention the LAUNDRY :)

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