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Fit2B2016
Fit2B2016 Posts: 8
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Hi Everyone,

I am restarting my journey and would love to connect with other mom's out there. I have a 4 year old little boy and work full time outside of the house so I find it a struggle to get everything done in a day. But I am trying to focus and let this be my last restart!

Feel free to add me as a friend.
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  • Syndaz
    Syndaz Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, I just signed up like 5 minutes ago and was looking for a mommy forum. I am a single mom to a one year old and I work full time...shift work! Ahhh
    I find it very hard to make time for myself and not feel guilty about it. I'm always thinking I should be spending more time with my baby. But I'm starting to do it now and I think it's worth it. She will thank me in the end...and I know she is happy.
    I gained 30 lbs during my pregnancy and still have it, so I'm making more effort now to shed those lbs.
    My life is challenging and fun all at the same time...just trying to make the best of it and enjoy every moment!

    I'm still breastfeeding when I can so I did put that I am living an "active" lifestyle rather than "slightly active" to make up for the breastfeeding. Does anyone agree that that was the right thing to do? Or could I just get away with it being "slightly active"??? My days are pretty active anyway.

    Any advice there?
  • bayoubeauty2be
    bayoubeauty2be Posts: 4
    hi I recently joined also. I am a stay at home mom of a 5 year old boy and a 6 month old girl. good luck on your journey. I will add you.
  • Kettle_Belle14
    Kettle_Belle14 Posts: 246 Member
    I'm going to add you ladies! I'm a new mom of a 3 month old little boy. I just returned to work (sad face) and am having a hard time balancing work, baby, and exercise.
  • Zephalia
    Zephalia Posts: 79 Member
    29 year old single Mother of two (8 and 6) who works full time here. :)

    I find that having the children around makes it easier for me to eat healthy because I prepare meals more regularly with their health in mind - but that finding the time to exercise is harder. Not that I'm big into exercise really - I mostly walk the Skywalk downtown on my lunch hour for 30-40 minutes at a brisk pace a few times a week. That's about the extend of my exercising. But eating better has been helping me slowly drop the weight I would like and I intend to continue with it.

    I remember when my kids were that young and it was hard to find time to do a lot of things but if you make the choice then you can make the time! Good luck to you!
  • JessRaddatz
    JessRaddatz Posts: 204 Member
    Hi! I have a four year old boy and a six year old girl. My son challenges me every. Single. Day. But man I wouldn't trade him for the world. He's crazy, but he has my heart :heart: My daughter is an amazing helper and a "little mommy". I'm sure I'll pay for her easy going younger years when she's a teenager. :laugh: I work about 30 hours a week outside of the house (I'm lucky that I work for my husband, so my hours and time at work are very flexible). Between taking care of the house, working, volunteering at my daughter's school through the PTA, spending time with my husband and kids, as well as making time for myself (which is normally my time to work out while Nick Jr. is on the TV to occupy the kiddos) my life is crazy busy. Feel free to add me! I'd love to have some mommy friends.
  • G2mama
    G2mama Posts: 1
    I need to be more like the moms out there exercising! I work full-time, 40 hours a week in management, have a 5 year old son and a 3 year old daughter. I find it difficult with the everyday runs of life to prepare foods...I really need to get better at that! And I get some exercise in with my two little ones going to football practices/games and riding bikes around the neighborhood, but I still feel like its not enough! UGH. How do I get motivated to prepare foods better the night before? And to somehow fit in more exercise in my already very busy life? Any advice is welcomed and appreciated!!! Best of luck to you, and please pray for me also as I am on this journey to lose 60 pounds!
  • sneezeknees
    sneezeknees Posts: 1
    Hi girls, I signed up just now and just had to post on this thread. I too am a busy mam, two little boys and haven't been a healthy weight for years, particularly since first pregnancy nearly six years ago. Time for myself has not been priority, looking after myself comes behind everything else. I now I have an hour to exercise a few times a week I am going to use it for ME!
  • chasing2bugs
    chasing2bugs Posts: 1
    Hey ladies! I just joined yesterday and I am a SAHM to an 11 year old girl and almost 4 year old boy. Its so hard to juggle everything...I get it. I would love to have some fellow mommy friends who understand how hard we try to get everything done.
  • monicapevans
    monicapevans Posts: 16 Member
    I am a mom of 4, work full time, get all the kids where they need to go, practice, church, etc., cook, clean, well you all know, the list goes on and on.. How do any of you fit "you" time in.? I am really too tired at the end of the day to shave my legs much less exercise. I really want to find that balance. Any suggestions??
  • Faithhopenlove
    Faithhopenlove Posts: 87 Member
    Hey feel free to add me, I am a new mom of 9 month old twin boys...we could def. support each other
  • Fit2B2016
    Fit2B2016 Posts: 8
    Such a great support of Mommies on this site :)
  • jannthompson
    jannthompson Posts: 23 Member
    Hi! I have a 3.5 girl and work 45 hours a week. Time is my biggest struggle. I run 12 miles a week (with my 3 yo in the jogging stroller) and try to fit in workouts at home on my off days. It's so hard to stay on track when you want to just crash at the end of the day. Would love to connect with other Moms on here. Feel free to add me.
  • dexlyn813
    dexlyn813 Posts: 84 Member
    I'm a mom to three years old twin girls. Add me if you would like.
  • focusedonfitness2015
    focusedonfitness2015 Posts: 240 Member
    Happy October ladies!!!

    I'm a mommy of 3 (ages 17, 15 and 7) and I work a full-time job also. My life is a daily whirlwind and sometimes its hard to stay on track and take a little time for myself. Always looking for support from others in my shoes.

    Anyone can feel free to add me! Enjoy your day!
  • jjejjtu
    jjejjtu Posts: 1,324 Member
    Hi there, I am a mom to a 14 y/o and a 9 y/o. I run an in-home daycare, so I am sort of a SAHM and sort of a working mom. There is definitely no time in my day for working out with the little ones running around for over 10 hours a day, but I do like to sneak on here when they are occupied, and at naptime =)

    Anyone here can add me, I'd love to have more mommy friends!
  • girlygeek85
    girlygeek85 Posts: 11
    The mommy guilt is one of the hardest barriers. I have an almost 7yr old girl, and it took me a long time to understand the balance. I was a singly mom up until a couple years ago. So to start, I did my workouts at home. Thank goodness for youtube. There are so many great videos out there for free. I highly recommend the fitnessblender channel. Or just search "10 min cardio" or whatever you are looking for.

    It really is more mental than anything. Remember that you are losing weight not just for outward appearance, but to be at your healthiest. That makes us better women, better in relationships, just better all around. When you feel good on the inside, it reflects in all aspects of your life.

    It can seem overwhelming trying to fit "health" into your day, but you can do it! Just start small. Set small goals. I like to do weekly/monthly goals. Once you master one, than you can add another.

    And tracking intake really helps keep you aware of what you are eating. After doing that for a bit, you will start to notice trends. Than just find ways to replace some of the higher calorie foods with better choices.

    You can do it. Just start small and good luck
  • QuillensMom
    QuillensMom Posts: 100 Member
    My oldest just turned 4, I have an almost 17 month old, and due next month with #3. I'm a SAHM.




    I also felt/feel guilty doing things for myself even though its for my health and well being.


    Hello to all you other mommies :)
  • Ammu84
    Ammu84 Posts: 8 Member
    Yay! I just joined.. :) I have a 9 month old.. and I seriously need to lose the 30 pounds I gained after I became a mommy and the 20 existing I had before I was pregnant.. 50 in all.. and I need help motivation and lots of friends who are fun.. Add me.. Add me..
  • pinklark
    pinklark Posts: 49 Member
    Mom of 2 here . . . I'll be adding you ladies :smile:
  • skinnywithannie
    skinnywithannie Posts: 6
    Hi!! I am a mommie of 3 beautiful daughters. I am also looking for fellow moms to be on this journey with!!

    My oldest daughter is 12, then 10 and my baby turns 1 on Saturday! I have about 40lbs to lose and look forward to getting back to my pre-baby weight!!

    I would love for you moms to add me on here!

    I am joining up with the gym next week to get on my Zumba again!!

    I also started my 90 day challenge last week, so looking forward to this journey.

    I am also on Facebook and would love to connect there also!!

    Thanks mommies and nice to see you all here! :flowerforyou:
  • DSpisak
    DSpisak Posts: 1
    Hello,
    Im a mom of a 13 month old little girl. She is my world! I also work full time and just stopped nursing/pumping 3 weeks ago. I'm ready to get back on track. I wasn't very cautious of my diet because I thought I needed the calories to nurse.

    I've been walking during my lunch breaks and a few nights a week with my daughter pushing her stroller around our neighborhood. I've always struggled with my weight (i'm short) and I come from an Italian family who loves to eat. I'm trying to balance healthy eating, exercise, work and being a mommy and wife. I would like to lose the last 15-20lbs i put on before and during pregnancy. I gained about 45-50 in the past 2 years and took off about 30-35 in the last year since having her.
  • skinnywithannie
    skinnywithannie Posts: 6
    Hi!! I am a mommy of 3! I am slightly active, but have started my 90 day challenge! Add me!
  • AlysonG2
    AlysonG2 Posts: 713 Member
    I am a mom of 4, work full time, get all the kids where they need to go, practice, church, etc., cook, clean, well you all know, the list goes on and on.. How do any of you fit "you" time in.? I am really too tired at the end of the day to shave my legs much less exercise. I really want to find that balance. Any suggestions??

    This is why I get up early in the morning to exercise before my 1 year old is awake/before getting ready for work. I would never do it at the end of the day. I would always find an excuse not to. Exercise becomes your "you" time. And a bonus: exercising in the morning gives me more energy to tackle the rest of the day. Win win.
  • keshabbaker
    keshabbaker Posts: 152 Member
    Hello I am a mother of two girls 10 & 2 year old and it is hard making time for yourself. I have a membership at the nearby YMCA and it has daycare so I try to go 3-5 times a week for an hour to my workouts in. My daughter likes the children room so it makes it easier. You have to be healthy for your children an unhealthy mom is no good to them take the time to make the changes because life is to short to be unhealthy and unhappy.
  • desflores87
    desflores87 Posts: 1
    Hello Ladies !

    I have a daughter whom is 1 and a step son that is 10. I work 30 hrs/wk..and im working on my last semester at TX State University (graduate in December) and I am an intern. Needless to say my "plate" is full and its difficult to find time for me and wanting to work out when all I want to do is play w/ my baby girl when I get home.
  • Syndaz
    Syndaz Posts: 2 Member
    I know how you feel. But I can't imagine going back after only 3 months. At least we get a year off here! Even then it was hard! Good luck to you!
  • honeybzz8
    honeybzz8 Posts: 2
    Hi, I just joined. I have a 3 year old and work full time as well. A good group of mommies going through the same thing. Nice support I hope.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    Hi mummies! I'm a mum of a 5 year old boy, 3 year old girl and 5 month old girl. I exercised and logged all pregnancy but still gained more than I should've done.

    I went back to the gym when she was 6.5 weeks old and I work out 5 or 6 times a week, and I walk loads too. I'm still on maternity leave - we can take a year in England. My husband works shifts so I fit my gym sessions/classes round his shifts.

    Feel free to add me anyone.
  • sofulnaturalee
    sofulnaturalee Posts: 391 Member
    Hey there!! I'm a mother of 2 "Irish Twin" girls (exactly a year apart). I work full time outside of the house and I work overtime at home being a mom. I'm half way from finishing my journey. Any mother can add me. I'm a great motivator and supporter. Good Luck to all you moms out there on your journey. It seems to be extra hard for us. Considering we have to work around our kids schedules and make time to clean house, cook, do homework, play doctor, counselor, and judge. :-)
  • BuddhaMom74
    BuddhaMom74 Posts: 147
    I know how you feel. But I can't imagine going back after only 3 months. At least we get a year off here! Even then it was hard! Good luck to you!

    +1!
    I CANNOT imagine having to go back to work when my child was only 3 months old. I *think* that the US is the only country in the world that does this...yikes!

    Anyhow, I'm a single mom to 2 children; my son is 12 and my daughter is 8. I work full time - I support them both pretty much on my own. Luckily my kids are old enough that if I want to go out for a 45 min run, they can stay by themselves. I have a treadmill and some free weights, so I work out starting at 5:30 each morning to fit it in - if I don't do it then, it won't get done :(

    ...and I'm tired pretty much all the time!! :)

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