Military wives unite. :)

Good morning from Jacksonville, NC! My name is Amber and I have been married for 6 years to my husband who is a US Marine. He deployed to Afghanistan not even a month ago so I decided to kick it up a notch and really get started on being the healthiest I can be while he's gone. I have about 7 months until he returns and I really want him to see a huge difference, but even more importantly I want to FEEL a huge difference in my own confidence!
We have an amazing 3 year old together and I had gained 58lbs during the pregnancy. I went 2 weeks past my due date and ended up having a C-section when everything was said and done. I was left with stretch marks and some saggy belly skin. Luckily I was able to lose a big portion of the pregnancy weight only 4 months or so after delivery. However the last 15 - 20ish lbs really didn't want to go anywhere and I am finally just tired of making excuses and feeling bad about myself. I want to be able to wear a bikini again LOL stretch marks and all, bc hey, I might as well wear them as a badge of honor!
I also want to start running 5k's and making good times on them. My first 5k was last summer and I wasn't able to run the whole thing (had to stop and walk several times) so i was very disapointed in that. I also want to lower my body fat percentage down to 17-19% and bring my weight down to 130-135lbs. I'm not sure on my weight right now (I weigh in this coming Monday) but I have fluctuated around 150 - 155 for the past couple months (maybe even more since I really ate badly right before the Hubby left).
Anyways, I see I have almost written a novel here, so I'll stop blabbering and just say GOODLUCK TO US ALL!! KEEP FAITH IN YOURSELF! YOU ARE WORTH IT!!

Hi I'm Renda I'm 25 years old. my husband is in the Navy. we have been married five years. I'm trying to lose the weight to make myself healthier and have more energy for my three growing boys. My goal is to lose a pound a week but hopefully more. My working out is going slowly b/c I had a clot in my lung a year ago and major cardio still hurts. So looking into get a stationary bike and ride everywhere on mine this summer. We r stationed in Great lakes, il for instructor duty just transferred here from Bremerton, washington.

Hi guys! I'm active duty Navy and engaged to another active duty Navy, although he is kind of off the map, since he's in special ops. He hasn't been deployed yet, he just got his orders to go spec-ops and is in training, but the idea of him deploying that way, good lord I'm going to have an ulcer before he leaves. I'm trying to control my "eat-my-feelings" compulsions lol. We're about to move around a lot for the next year for various training, mine is really in depth too. I'm trying so hard to do 2 things: be able to pass my fitness tests with way better scores than last time, and to make his jaw hit the ground when he sees me again after not seeing each other for weeks. I can't even imagine what it's going to be like when he deploys, or when I do. *Sigh*

How do you deal with the stress and worry without compulsive eating as an outlet? LOL.

I've been on MFP before, and I've lost quite a bit of weight. I stopped using MFP for about 2 years and I gained back about 5-10 lbs after losing 65, so I don't think that's too bad. I'm not really concerned about the scale, or even total calories, I'm more worried about my state of mind, me feeling better, stress reduction, etc. So really I'm using this as an accountability to go to the gym, not as much for food.

I'm also a Navy wife. Started out skinny then we started living overseas, had kids, and 8 years later we're back in the states with added weight. Yikes. We've been married for almost 9 years. It's been a crazy ride to where I can finally feel comfortable and strong enough to commit to losing weight. Being a military wife can be stressful especially when the hubby has been gone half our marriage broken up throughout the years. We are one of a kind I believe. Anyway please add me as your friend. It would be nice to have some military wives as buddies.

I'm also a military wife. My wonderful husband of just over 5 years is a SSgt. in the USAF. I'm prior active duty myself, it's how we met. I was 180 lbs when we met (about 15lbs over healthy, but a lot of it was muscle. I was maintenance and worked on the aircraft). After we got married, I separated when my time was up and over the past 4 years have packed on 70 lbs. I'm working on losing all of it plus some, since I don't have that nice muscle tone anymore. We are currently stationed in Alaska.

Hi everyone I'm Beth my hubby is in the British army and just gone to afghan for 6 months this is the time I usually sit at home with my friends to keep me company Ben and jerry lol. My hubby always comes home looking ripped and I've usually gained about 7lbs, so im going to change things this time and he'll get a hot wife welcoming him home! Yippee! Good luck everyone and feel free to add me as a friend all helpful hints and tips most gratefully received

Hi My name is Courtney amd i'm a military wife also, My husband is in the Navy and we been married for 2 years and have a lil girl that will 3 next month. We currently stationed in Maryland. My weight loss journey started a few years ago when i was 212 lb i had lost a lil over 30lbs but then i got pregnant and gaind back 20. I stuggle for a while trying to lost those 20lbs. and then last year as we were moving i lost my brother to a car accident and i packed on more weight whic got me at my heaviest of 242lb i managed to lose 8lbs but got stuck in a rut, i have tried weight watchers and other other diets. So one day last week it just clicked in my head that i can't diet anymore, i have to change my eating habits and learn portion control. so far about a weekinto this i have lost 2lbs and i don't feel like im straving or i want to give up, sometimes i can't wait to get home to logg in my excerise or my food intake. My husband even joined and he down 7lbs. thanks you for creating this topic. I wish everyone good luck on their weight loss journey feel free to add me

Hi,

My husband is in the AF and we are getting ready to move from Annapolis, MD to Fairfield, CA....any advice much appreciated. This move has me stressed. My husband joined the AF later in life and loves it. Says it is a wonderful career. He is in anesthesia and was just accepted for a doctorate program which will add a little more stress after the move. Yippeee. After we move he will be deployed for 6 months.

You will LOVE Travis AFB!! It is near my hometown of Santa Clara, CA...well sort of . You are close to San Francisco (about an hour) and not far from Lake Tahoe (about 2 hours). The base itself is huge, with a fully functioning hospital. If we have to go back to CA I so want to go to Travis

My husband is a retired Marine and now is a police officer. Ooorah!!

God Bless All Military spouses.
I have often thought how my wife’s staying behind was harder than me being deployed.
Plus I married a saint... Anyone who could put up with me for 25 years must be a saint or completely crazy! Especially with a remote tour to Korea, 5 tours in combat zones, numerous other non-combat deployments and at least a dozen military schools to attend. Heck she even went through back surgery alone with a 10 year old son at home.
Well, in January I will retire; hang up the uniform for the last time and become her spouse for the next 25+ years!
So a Sharp salute to all those that serve at home so we can serve our country.
Mike