today i realized...

You CAN do this!!!

I'm a mom too and the biggest struggle I"ve had is giving myself permission to invest in me. I think it is the easiest option to give, give, give. IMHO I think endless giving is almost an autopilot mode of motherhood. It takes more effort to stop and do something for yourself than it is to just self-sacrifice for the good of the family. However, I have seen that the mother's I've appreciated the most and value are the ones that figure out a healthy balance for themselves and not get lost in their job titles of mother/homemaker/wife etc. I've figured out that I waste alot of time in the evening just trolling the internet of vegging in front of the tv. I have worked to find fitness programs I can do at home, like body-weight strength training workouts, that give me a chance for me-time without taking away from family time or household responsibilities. You can do this, you deserve it, you are worth the self-investment.

hey it took me two years after signing into MFP (2011) before I really started logging in seriously at the beginning of this year (Feb). sometimes we need a defining moment/situation to boot us into gear, mine was seeing a staff Christmas photo and really looking at "me" for the first time without denial.. in saying that I have also fallen off the wagon many times during then, but I get back on again. Having my friends on MFP has made those failures easier to overcome.

At first I wasn't confident enough to share my diary or make friends, thinking "why would a bunch of strangers from all parts of the globe care about lil ol me?", it turned out that once I opened up and added some friends (they keep on growing), I now feel like such an idiot for not having done so earlier....I don't think I would have found a much more supportive and caring bunch of people anywhere else online. The MFP clan has helped me to be honest about "me" and tand have cheered me along the way.

Now, the first thing I do on my PC is log onto MFP, I think I spend more time on MFP than Facebook (oh no!) and its because I love the realness I see in the people here.

So, pat yourself on the back for writing it down, its the best choice that you have made so far...wish you the best and feel free to add for support.

this post encourages me ladies, thanks! i've been signed up for years and played like it was a cute little farmville game...now to quote randy from american idol..i'm "in it to win it"...yeah it's a cheesy saying, but it's the real deal now. so rock on!...weight loss is just like any other addiction recovery...In Celebrate Recovery I learned that the only time we are allowed to be selfish is with our recovery. I'm thankful I have a wife who understands that sacrificing a little time now for me to hit the gym and such is investing in having me around for the long term. God bless you and your efforts!

You have failed only when you quit trying. Until then, you're still in the act of progression. So, never quit trying and you'll never be a failure.---Tommy Kelley

The future is always beginning now!

This one step changes everything!!!

Rather than aiming for being perfect, just aim to be little bit better today than you were yesterday.

FALL DOWN SEVEN TIMES - STAND UP EIGHT

Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

It comes down to a simple question: what do you want out of life, and what are you willing to do to get it?

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You have to decide when you're willing to say enough is enough. Don't let it be about the number on the scale though. Health and fitness may be reflected in that number but it's about all the periphery that is really important. Body mass, blood pressure, cholesterol, that's what will end your time with your kids. Focus on those and I'm a firm believer that the number will take care of itself but that's just my opinion.

Hi all,
Just heading home after a great holiday....but
Have made a BIG decision to return next year a whole lot lighter!

I've signed up for C25K and feel great about starting!!
Let's do this!!!!!

I was stuck at 190 for a long time and thought it was bad. Now i'm 220 and i just want to be at least back to 190. I can feel my back rolls :grumble: ..My point is don't be me and gain more..I'm back it this today with the hopes of feeling comfortable in my skin again.:sad: :sad: we can do this.

Starting tomorrow!!!!! ????????????

Feeling happy that for the last few days have got all the kids out on our bikes in the sun. Would have loved a big fast bike ride, but middle on is on her scooter and ssslllooowwwwww! !
A few better choices needed...no cream with those strawberries! Otherwise still positive. Hooray