Stay at Home Moms Support Each Other!

Hey Y'all! I'm sure many are in the land of sleep but I just got in not long ago from date night with my hubby! Our very first time having a babysitter other than my family. It went soooo well. Yeaaaa! Our date was awesome too but I added on way more calories than I burned off today. I knew it was gonna happen so I had already prepared myself for the numbers. Back on track I shall go!

I wanted to share with y'all an idea that was presented to me: Every week or how ever long we can do chalenged amongst each other. Some can be as simple as drink X amount of water in 2 days or loose X amount of weight by this or that date. I think this would be so fun and we can report our progress here. After the alotted time is up I will ask for volunteers for the next. Challenge. First off is Holly! I look forward to finding out about our new challenge. I may be delayed in responding this weekend becjae we leve for the cabin tomorrow.


Hugggggggggggs

I am so glad that you got some time away with the hubby! It was so hard for me too when we used that first non-family sitter, but I think that the benefits out-weighed the worries I had (all of which were silly overprotective mom stuff anyway). Now that sitter is almost like part of the family. Have fun at the cabin!

Our Challenge is.....2 fold a short term goal and a long term

The short term goal is relatively easy , that is to drink all of your water a minimum of 64 oz. for 1 week ,not juice, not soda, not milk, tea or even (gulp) coffee! You can drink any of them but they do not count towards your water intake. We will start Monday Jan. 24 through Mon. Jan. 31.

I know I am a far cry from getting all mine in regularly so it's a chore for me as well. I find if I have a cup with a straw I tend to drink more than just an open cup so I have a reusable plastic Starbucks cup with a straw that holds 20 oz. I take it to the gym with me and fill it up at least twice (then I tend to forget about it). Maybe you like your water in a sports bottle or one big 34 oz. jug, however it works best for you.

If you're in for this challenge send me a message and I'll make a list of names and keep track of how many oz. each day.

The second part of the challenge is longer and more difficult... 5 % in 6 weeks in other words 5% of your current body weight in 6 weeks! Starting Monday Jan. 24th through Feb. 28. For example I am currently 145 so 5 % for me would be 7,25 lbs. If you are 200 lbs.now 5% would 10 lbs.

If you're interested in this challenge send me a message with your current starting weight on Monday and each Monday after let me know how many pounds lost. This could stay private information or if you want it can be put into chart so everyone can see how the group is doing. If it stays private I will post a message Tues. morning ,or sooner if every one turns in their info early enough, saying who is leading and listing everyone in order after that .

Let me know what you all think.

Holly

Remember these challenges are for fun and to help encourage and support each other!

good morning ladies
I had a good weekend went to a brunch at church and ate mostly fruit salad and had water to drink. then came home and went on a bike ride with my 11 yr old daughter. Hope everyone had a great weekend
I think the challenges sound great, count me in. my weight is 206.5

QUESTION: What food have you felt you cannot live without? Or I guess your fave food? Is it a challege. Staying away form it? Does it affect your caloric intake? Would you adjust you r calories around it?

Ice cream I love ice cream. but I have not had regular ice cream since mid july when I started this journey. I have substituted it with skinny cow ice cream sandwiches, weight watchers strawberry smoothie ice cream bars, klondike slim bars and nonfat frozen yogurt, and I make sure I have enough calories to be able to have these, yes it is a challenge but it has become easier as time goes on.

QUESTION: What food have you felt you cannot live without? Or I guess your fave food? Is it a challege. Staying away form it? Does it affect your caloric intake? Would you adjust you r calories around it?

OMG, snack food--salty, delicious, snack food. I am not too much of a sweets person except for chocolate, so my vice is the salty stuff. I have found that paying attention to the labeled portion size has helped me tremendously, as I used to fall victim to the mindless snacking bit at night. Coupled with having to hold myself accountable on this site by entering foods, I think that I can still enjoy the things that I love, but in a reasonable way that won't kill my progress in one evening.

Mtymouse82 hello and welcome! You are dedicated to get up at the time of morning for your exercise that is great! I have about 20 lbs. to lose as well and I also tend to be an emotional eater. Feel free to friend me if you'd like.

Holly

P.S. We are starting 2 challenges today if you are interested in joining let me know.

Hello fellow SAHM!!
I have a Five year old Son and a Three year old daughter!! Like other moms on here I want to get fit and healthy!!

QUESTION: Do you feel reaching your desired weight will make you truelly happy inside? Or do you have some concerns?

yes, absolutely. I can already feel the difference in energy level & my blood pressure in significantly lower not having to pump thru all that weight....mostly, I can walk/stand/dance without having to always prop up my bad ankle like before (it just couldn't hold me up any longer)

My only concern is keeping the weight off....the hardest part is pulling the family into this new and better lifestyle. They love their snacks & take-out, so I'm trying to curb our choices and limit the fat and calorie intake. Thanks for the Q :flowerforyou: great day to ya'll