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New and need support

Skmellyg
Skmellyg Posts: 158 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I have always been a "big" girl. Lost some weight in college, then gained about 20 pounds in 3 months after college and then met now husband. Got married had 2 kids and now 213. So over all I have gained 70 pounds since meeting husband. I want to lose about 80 pounds by next summer. I know this is going to take dedication and heart. I don't have a lot of options as to go to a gym but I can start eating healthy. I know I work out better at one but I don't have them. I will be starting off with the 30 day shred and if I can accomplish that go to p90x which I both have. I found this board in hopes of finding support, people who understand and possibly some mommies that have had children! Thank you ladies and gentlemen!

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  • aub7
    aub7 Posts: 37 Member
    Good luck with your goal! Feel free to add me:smile:
  • AndyAt160lbs
    AndyAt160lbs Posts: 44 Member
    Well not a mommy, but a daddy to 3 little ones and we are on the same journey...lose weight.....I would love to be your friend.
  • Sunitagt
    Sunitagt Posts: 486 Member
    Good luck on your journey! Feel free to add me for support if you want! I started by learning to drink the proper amount of water per day. Then I added in my diet plan. Then I focused more on getting a balanced amount of nutrients. Then I joined the gym, and have put specific workout times on my calendar, and when I can't go to the gym I take my dog out and do strength training instead.
  • Skmellyg
    Skmellyg Posts: 158 Member
    well its okay if you guys are not a mommy, I would love to add you guys! Thank you!
  • jeffwar
    jeffwar Posts: 7
    I understand completely how you feel. I am married and have a 8 yr old daughter with a form of autism. Joining a gym is not an option for me. I joined this site with my wife because she was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I wanted to support her. I found it to be a big help having your spouse joining in the weight loss battle. We are trying our best to allow our daughter to eat the things she likes, while we stick to a strict calorie intake. We started the 30 day shred together , good sweat, and keep each other going. Just remember, it will be an up and down battle, don't scale watch , and make sure to take measurements because while doing the shred , you will start to gain muscle and that weighs more. Finally , make sure to drink lots of water , it will curb your appetite and keep you from cramping while working out.
  • brayaddie
    brayaddie Posts: 101 Member
    Welcome to MFP! I love it here! I am a mom to 2! I would love to have more friends so feel free to add me if you'd like! I have about 18 lbs to go until I hit my 1st goal, then I will set a 2nd goal!! I am happy to report that I just hit Onederland recently, so now i'm not 2?? I am 1?? That feels great!! Good Luck to you! :smile:
  • mescla
    mescla Posts: 56
    Sure you have mine, im in the same boat.. I have a ton of kids and gained much with them. My last one was the least of my weights gaining only 40lbs with her.. She is 18 months and i now and still working on it.. I lost 20 and gained it back.. My husband is a size 28 waist and has stayed this weight since we married 19 yrs ago.. I know about the gym options, but we have a class three times a week at my workplace which is also a high school. So far lost this 4 lbs and found Zumba.. its so fun... You will lose lots on that if you can find a class near you... if you don't have one, watch some Youtube.com videos and search "zumba".. Add me as a friend and we can encourage each other... Aloha, Miriam
  • mtasleem
    mtasleem Posts: 49
    Good luck! Feel free to add me if you like :)
  • nanicksmom
    nanicksmom Posts: 13 Member
    Good luck to you. I need some support too, feel free to add me.
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