Hey all, Stay at home mom 45lbs needed to lose

jlchurch0830
jlchurch0830 Posts: 4 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hey all. Like I said in the topic Im a stay at home mom. I have an 11 year old special needs child who goes to school during the day and an 18 month old baby at home full time. I've gotten into this really bad habit of just grabbing fast food instead of cooking at home. It started partially because we just moved and I'm struggling to unpack and get everything set back up and I've been in the habit for years of going to say McDonalds or Sonic to get a diet soda when my 11 year old gets out of school for a little caffeine boost but am not (obviously) purchasing more than that now. I have a wii fit and right now that seems to be the only way I can get much exercise in, except walking up and down the stairs with baby in tow or taking her for a walk. Im joining this site because I have never been as heavy as I am now not pregnant. I was 130lbs for years, even 4 months after having my 11 year old.

ANYWAY.. BLAH BLAH BLAH...

Im 28, 5'8" and done with gaining weight and being fat. Help!

Oh yeah, and my name is Jamie

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  • LaDiablesse
    LaDiablesse Posts: 862 Member
    Welcome Jamie! There is a lot of supportive and encouraging people here. Good luck with your journey!

    Kim
  • hpygirl64ColleenLinder
    hpygirl64ColleenLinder Posts: 146 Member
    Feel free to friend me for some great "food for thought" i've been were you are and you can turn it around with some discipline and
    encouragement. This site will help lots for that!! Let me know how I can help you. Colleen
  • mandalu292
    mandalu292 Posts: 68 Member
    Welcome! This is a great place for that extra bit of motivation and encouragement... you will do great!
  • jlchurch0830
    jlchurch0830 Posts: 4 Member
    Thank you, I could definitely use the support. I love my husband and he loves me very much but hes never going to say hes not happy with the way that I look and Im 30lbs heavier than when I met him. Alot of that is due to pregnancy but most is just due to bad choices and lack of activity.
  • jlchurch0830
    jlchurch0830 Posts: 4 Member
    Help! Be my boss! I need someone to be in charge! Lol.. Even now Im like Noooo! I dont want to.. I feel like throwing a hissy fit.
  • mandalu292
    mandalu292 Posts: 68 Member
    If you can get thru the first 2 weeks of changes... I found that it gets easier from there. You will start to see results and feel better. I was pretty hungry and grumpy at first. LOL But it gets better! I have only lost 25 lbs and have a lot to go, but I am already back into clothes that haven't fit me in 4 years... THAT is a great feeling! Glad I hung onto them. Think about stuff like that when you feel like you're lacking motivation. :)
  • Dawntodusk
    Dawntodusk Posts: 262 Member
    I'm new here too and have a special needs daughter in high school. I was a stay-at-home mom for many years, and understand the challenges! Hope we both do well, here!
  • pouringraina
    pouringraina Posts: 106 Member
    This is a GREAT site! I found it 5 days ago, and it's already changed my life! I see losing weight completely differently now! Make sure to browse around at the various food and nutrition topics. They really helped me understand what is "healthy" and how to change my lifestyle!
  • jlchurch0830
    jlchurch0830 Posts: 4 Member
    Well I can tell Im going to hate this website already.. Its going to be very effective and a wonderful tool for me but today everything was shot by the time my first meal was over with.. It held me accountable for it.. I wanted to cry.. lol.. Im going to start over tomorrow and definitely have a great day..
  • veggiemuncher12
    veggiemuncher12 Posts: 93 Member
    Welcome! :bigsmile:
  • rebeccaS85
    rebeccaS85 Posts: 141 Member
    Hey Jamie,

    I am in the same place you are. I have a 4 year old son and a 7 month old daughter. I have been struggling to take off the extra weight (from both pregnancies, lol) and finally have decided this is it!! Unfortunately I have PCOS which makes it harder to lose the weight. But WHATEVER!!! I joined almost 2 weeks ago...and have had a few moments when I regretted what I have eaten but it really makes you think have to write down everything you have had in the day. The hardest part for me is boredom eating, because I am home a lot. Feel free to "friend" me. Good Luck
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