Looking for other moms in similar situation.

Add me!!! I am 44, mom of two boys, ages 13 and 15. Two years ago August my husband and I separated for 6 months and I lost so much weight it was unhealthy--I didn't even look right. Then he came back and that has been so stressful I ate my way back up. So I have 20 pounds to lose. I've lost 6 since June 30--logging food and exercise here really works for me. I had no idea how much junk food I was eating + how much I ate after everyone went to bed. It's so tense around here that once everyone goes to bed I sit up and eat and watch netflix--both terrible habits!!!! So since June 30 I have worked out every day, sometimes twice. I am up to 65 minutes of walking, 45 minutes of swimming, or half of those if I do both in one day. I am a teacher so I have summers off and I figured I should really work hard while I have the time. The unexpected thing is my boys are coming with me for the walks--one jogs, one rides his longboard--turns into a nice family activity actually!

So all of this rambling is to say--we can do it!!! Whatever our reasons for gaining the weight, whatever our lives are like--something is better than nothing--we can all do SOMETHING. As moms I think we have a big responsibility to show our kids how to live healthy balanced lives and how to course-correct if we get off track.

We can do it!!!!!

Mom of three, 14, 19, 21, have already lost 35 lbs. with 20 more to go. Wish I had got on the bandwagon ten years ago with taking care of myself, I've been on tracy for last two years...working out and eating better. I teach and juggle family life, which is difficult as those of us who do it know. taking care of myself was the last thing on the list for well over a decade. I too want to be around to enjoy my family including future grandchildren for as long as possible. I'm in what I call, "the final phase" of my lifestyle transformation. Shedding the last 15-20 lbs. and thinking about the maintenance stage. This post spoke to me; I have no secrets for my weight loss thus far other than eat less (but not too low, that's silly and impossible to maintain as well as damaging to your metabolism) start moving slowly...keep building up your strength a little at a time...(I added weights eventually to add muscle mass and get quicker toning results.)Muscle burns more energy daily...helps you to be able to eat more!) Anyone can get the healthy body they covet, all it requires is WILLPOWER. I still struggle myself, but I know that is the answer. Once you start losing it is very rewarding and for me motivating. I also read about health, diet and exercise a lot, there is so much to learn about the process. I like to set little goals and than reset them once I've achieved them. Good luck - I'm no pro and don't have time to coddle anyone daily but if you want to add me feel free.

I have almost 3 year old twins and am still working on losing the baby weight (actually, nursing - the meds I took for my milk supply made me gain more weight than pregnancy!). I'm about halfway to my goal now, but I started with 75 pounds to lose.

Please add me! I am 41, single mom of one 12 year old girl. I had 100 pounds I wanted to lose and I am down 40 of that so I guess you can say I have 50+ to lose. Anyone may add me. I log daily and I try to be supportive of all my friends on here.