Military wives unite. :)

We have been together for almost 9 years but only 2 married (we got married the same day we started dating lol cheesy I know).

Haha! No...not cheesy! We married the same day we started dating... I think it's sweet

Hi everyone! I'm an Army wife who's also Army...my husband and I are at Fort Lewis, rain rain rain! I've always struggled with my weight, and contrary to popular belief, just being in the military doesn't mean you're thin. My "happy weight" is about 150, but I haven't seen it since before my pregnancy, seven years ago. Since I work in the hospital, I don't really have a "PT" schedule, I'm supposed to do it on my own and just make the standard twice a year.

I just got back from Iraq in May and had lost about 15 pounds over there, I actually was down to 158. Buuuuuut, then I came home and indulged a little too much and that plus some came back with a vengence! My reasons for coming on here aren't to necessarily maintain Army standards, but to make enjoyable exercise and proper eating a habit so I don't blow up like a balloon when we retire in two years!!!!

Everyone is so inspiring to me on here, and I can honestly say this is the longest I've ever stuck to any "program" without being forced into it!

Good luck to all of us!

hi, i used to be in the air force and a military wife many eons ago. i know the trials you all face and just want to say i am glad there is something like this site where you all can meet and help each other out. i wish there was something like this site when i was married. for the newly married ladies out there don't get discouraged when your husbands have to deploy and you can't contact them all the time. please know that you and your family are on their mind always even though it may not always seem like it. get involved in your family support center and try to find some outside activities. if you are all fortunate to live or have access to the base gym take advantage of it. if you do not go because you are embarassed of your size don't make that an excuse. go anyway, if you don't know how to use the equipment ask one of the soldiers or ask the person at the equipment desk if there is someone around to show you. you will be surprised how much help is available there if you ask. if your husband has a first sergant with an open door policy you can always ask to talk to him or her. you will find that there is nearly always someone or even a group of someones on the" fat boy/girl" program who might need someone to exercise with. good luck ladies. i am rooting for you all.

I'm a military wife. I'm tired of being "the fat wife" amongst all the skinny wives. I didn't start out that way before we married.

I've been through 2+ year-long deployments.

I was steadily gaining weight since I've been with hubby, and the stress of his return after his last deployment sent my weight skyrocketing by 20lbs in as little as two months.

I want to shed as much of this excess weight as possibly and to get fit again.

Hi everyone!! I'm 25, was married this past July to my Marine, moved to Okinawa Japan in November, and now trying to lose 25/30pounds. Maybe eventually run a 5k, have to see how far I reach my goals. Nice to meet everyone! Feel free to add me, the more support the better.

Hi! My name is Ashton. I married my wonderful hubby, Isaac, last October. He is in the Army, and we are at Ft. Sill for his AIT. A couple of summers ago I was at my highest weight at 160lbs and dropped to 140lbs doing weight watchers. My husband and I would really like to see me get into the 120s but right now I'd be happy to be back at 130. But I've hit 140 and haven't been able to break it. I've occasionally gotten down to 138 but I can't seem to stay there. I always bounce back up to 140-145. And I also want to start working out regularly. I love meeting other military wives so feel free to add me!

This is way late (I haven't checked this thread in a while), but my uncle works at Ft. Sill! I've been to that area of OK and it's a nice area. I did a spring break mission trip to Apache 4 years ago and loved it!

Good luck with your goals! I know you can do it!

I have a little over 2 months left before my fitness test. I'm not overly concerned about the push-ups, sit-ups or run. It's the waist measurement - the only measurement that is done.

I won't speak ill of the branch of service I'm in just will say the waist measurement is causing much stress for me.
I do accept that across the world, those in the same branch have the same test. Some are very successful with passing the test; some are not and all those in between.

The waist measurement seems to be the big problem area for lots of people. My husband blames me for the 3 inch gain since we started dating (no weight gain, just a waist gain!). He also joked about wrapping saran wrap the night before. Supposedly it helps shrink your waist, but it's also a shady way to do it.

Work hard and your waist measurement will pass! You can achieve your goals!

Hey all! My husband was in the Coast Guard for 8 years and has been in the Border Patrol now for almost 2. We have been married for the past 6 years and <WOW> our twin boys turned 5 today! we also have an almost 3 year old boy and a 5 month old boy. our family is complete now and there will be no more hormones (except my own) running my life! I still consider myself a military wife and hope you all do too! the nature of the Border Patrol is very transitory for us much like the military was and it has been a very similar experience! I was overweight when I met my husband after having had a bad car accident after which I gained over 40 pounds. I was 180 in high school and have set that as my goal weight, although I would be thrilled to ever get lower than that. when my husband and I met I had lost a little from my heaviest and was down to 221. but all these years and 4 kids later... my heaviest non-pregnant was 264 and now am down to 235. just seeing that in writing amazes me and gives me hope! I have lost 11 since January and just joined MFP with my Aunt to help each other stay motivated.

Feel free to friend me if you need support (military or weight-wise)!!

jclouse - I have TRIED 6 sessions of body wraps. Minimal loss on me each time. Yes, the wrap was wrapping me in saran wrap, heated pad & wrapped in a "thermal" blanket then cooked for 30 minutes.

However, at the facility I had this done, other women were claiming they lost a whole dress size.

Was it a waste of my money for body shaping -- probably. Did I enjoy the heat and 30 minutes of quiet time... Yes.

Hi all fellow military wife here. I have been using my fitness pal since January 1st. I have lost 21 pounds to date. I am 13 pounds away from my goal !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi ladies! I am a fellow military wife my husband is in the US Air Force. He is currently in Korea and we are going to Lakenheath in September (unless the AF changes our mind for us).
I am looking to get healthy and lose about 15 pounds or so before he comes home on midtour in May.

Please feel free to friend me as I love having buddies in this journey!!! I have lost 12 pounds since January due in large part to quitting soda (why drink calories I finally realized) and ZUMBA, I love Zumba!!!!

Aloha!! I am an Army wife for 16 years and Army Brat growing up. I am married to wonderful hubby for 16 years. We are currently stationed in Hawaii. We have been here just over a year. We have two children together, Our son is 15 years old and our daughter is 13 years old. Just started using fitness pal a couple days ago. I got my mother sign up today so we can lose weight together. I think it will be better for both of us if we are working together even though she is in North Carolina and I am in Hawaii. She is also a military wife (retired) she also wanted to join us here if that is okay.

~Trisha

Hiya everyone!
Just joined and hoping to make some new friends and gain/give some support in this weight loss endeavor. I'm a 39yr old Army wife of going on 18 years and mom to a 17yr old son and a 15yr old daughter. We recently PCS'd to Grand Forks AFB ( husband is an ROTC instructor at the U of ND) in ND from Germany and boy i sure miss being there. Haven't made any friends here yet as we're not AF and not part of any of the units here...so everyone pretty much stays clear. Such is life i suppose...lol
I have also been recently diagnosed with diabetes and i'm trying to get a handle on my weight and my health. Here's wishing you all success in your efforts to meet your weight loss goals : ) please feel free to friend me if you'd like. I'm always available to talk about anything...including the ups and downs of military life.

Hey Everyone!
My name is Megan. My army fiance and I are planning on getting married 07/07/2012. He is currently deployed to Afghanistan. Right now he is stationed at Ft. Carson but he just got orders yesterday to go to Ft. Lewis. Not terribly excited about all the rain. But I did spend every summer in Seattle as a kid and love how beautiful it is. I am also active army guard. I am currently trying to lose 33lbs to start with and would like to lose it before he comes home in July. I want to see his jaw hit the ground. Hope to build some great friendships! Also great to meet more people in the military life Good luck with your weight losses everyone!