Hello from Idaho

aryaw
aryaw Posts: 36 Member
edited September 23 in Introduce Yourself
I'm a mother of 4 little ones, 2 cats, 2 dogs and wife to one handsome man. I have always put their needs before my own and now its time I get myself back into shape so that I can have more quality time with them. I am glad my friend turned me onto this site because it's been a big help in keeping track of what I eat and how much I eat.

I am going to join the YMCA in Feb. so that I can workout, hubs can enjoy the pool and the kids can enjoy fun activities all while I lose a bit of weight (more then a bit, but you get it, right?).

I am making lifestyle changes that will be maintained over the course of my life span and things I can share with my children. I have done diets before and they don't work so I figured it was time to get it right. Sure it's slow going but already I have taken out pop, sugar (except for baking), bleached flour and I am working on getting rid of the white bread, adding more fruits and vegi's and drinking lots more water.

So that's my plan, "Get healthy and maintain it for my kids & hubby"!

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  • amandakay23
    amandakay23 Posts: 156
    Welcome! I am a busy mom in Idaho too! Feel free to add me :)
  • tifanieb
    tifanieb Posts: 67 Member
    What an awesome story. Sounds a lot like me. I used to be an athlete. then marriage, kids, pets and i too put them all ahead of myself. So i am doing as you are and doing a lil something to make me feel and look better for myself and my family!!!
  • aryaw
    aryaw Posts: 36 Member
    Thanks Amanda. & I hear ya Tifanie.

    "We can't take care of our families if we can't take care of ourselves." (my grams used to tell me that all the time & she is sooo right)
  • skrupka
    skrupka Posts: 8
    Hi from Virginia :-) One important thing to remember is to take good care of your family you need to take care of yourself first!! Make time for yourself and include one indulgence a week- even if it's just a bubble bath or thirty minutes with a good book. Good luck and God bless.
  • aryaw
    aryaw Posts: 36 Member
    I am hoping to start up date night again with hubby...I miss it and it's been years since we have done it.
  • aryaw
    aryaw Posts: 36 Member
    BTW my ticker reflects my weight loss journey that started in March of 2010 (during that time I was pregnant with my now 3 month old little girl). I didn't gain any weight while pregnant with her but lost (which was a first for me since I gained 30 with each baby I had - lost those pounds with all but the one before this last one).

    I started out at 305 lbs and now I am at 273.5
  • Leigh_D
    Leigh_D Posts: 356 Member
    I'm a little south of Boise/Meridian (but not as far south as Kuna!)

    Someone started a MFP Group for folks in Idaho!
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/668-from-idaho-and-getting-fit
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