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moms age 24-35

brittanystrick13

I need friends who log daily that are moms! I have no motivation except looking at my husband who can drop 5 lbs because he thought about it!

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brittanystrick13

I would love healthy recipes that are also toddler friendly.

DoriCash

I don't know how healthy it is exactly, but my kids love it and it works great when we're short on time for bath and bed. It takes about 30 mins, kinda like spaghetti does. I normally grab two boxes of mac-n-cheese (we do kraft), get some frozen mixed vegetables and a hotdog per person who'll be eating the meal (normally 4). After getting them all cooked in their own pans, drained, and hotdogs are sliced length- and width-wise , I mix them all up together in the same pan I cooked the mac-n-cheese in.

The first time I did this I was just starting college and called it college goulash. I'm back in college again, as is my husband, but thought kitchen goulash would make more sense to our kiddos.

brittanystrick13

Sounds yummy! We use kraft as well so we may try this soon Thanks!

sarah72085

I know how you feel! I have two young kids and it's hard to find time for mom. My husband loses weight like some people lose pennies and it's so not fair.

DoriCash

brittanystrick13 wrote: »

Sounds yummy! We use kraft as well so we may try this soon Thanks!

No problem!

rides4sanity

Healthy toddler friendly foods can really just be what you eat, but in smaller portions. Kids don't always like "new" things and may not eat something, or give it a fair shake, the first few times they see it on their plate. Just put a bite on their plate for starters, try to get them to taste it, but don't freak if they don't. By the fourth or so time, they see it as normal and will usually at least try it. Good luck.

I have found that when my kids were small, texture threw them off more than taste. Especially with meat. It was just too chewy... They loved lunch meat and hotdogs, but not steak or chicken unless we cut it very thin. Salmon was a favorite because it is easy to chew.

hellasaarli

Hi! I have just joined MFP and am also looking to get involved. I have a 5 year old daughter and sometimes it seems that with working full time and looking after a kid, healthy eating takes a back seat. I'm hoping to change that next year and be more organised with my cooking!

PandoraGreen721

I'll add you! I have a soon to be 5-year old myself.

JustSomeEm

Well, I'm 35, but will be 36 in a few weeks... and my kids are 10 and 13, so not toddlers anymore. BUT, I used to give my boys the same types of things I was eating - and one of my favorite meals was "trays" which my kids still ask for. I'd cut up some fruit, veggies, meats, cheese, add some dipping stuff (toddlers LOVE to dip) and have 'snack dinner'.

Welcome to MFP!

DoriCash

davis_em wrote: »

Well, I'm 35, but will be 36 in a few weeks... and my kids are 10 and 13, so not toddlers anymore. BUT, I used to give my boys the same types of things I was eating - and one of my favorite meals was "trays" which my kids still ask for. I'd cut up some fruit, veggies, meats, cheese, add some dipping stuff (toddlers LOVE to dip) and have 'snack dinner'.

Welcome to MFP!

That's something I should try with my kiddos. It'll definitely be different than fish sticks/chicken nuggets and cucumbers/carrots.

mxmkenney

brittanystrick13 wrote: »

I need friends who log daily that are moms! I have no motivation except looking at my husband who can drop 5 lbs because he thought about it!

Yep! My husband is the same. He doesn't even have to think about it, ihe's like, "Wow, look at that, I lost 6 pounds and I ate half a x-large pizza for dinner last night... huh, I wonder how that happened?" So annoying! $:\$
I log daily - my diet has not been great these past few weeks, but I plan on getting back on track Jan 1. I still log what I'm eating everyday though, even if it's embarrassing... just to stay accountable!
I have 4 kids, ages 3-11, so I know it's hard. MFP has helped me stay motivated and I'm happy to say I am still down 12 pounds since starting a year ago. I still have about 12-15 more I want to lose, and hope to lose it all in 2015.
Feel free to add!

fitmomkay0414

well im 23, I have a 2.5 year old daughter and a 7 month old son!

feel free to add me!

mrsKOrtiz

I'll be 23 in 3 months, I have a 4 year old boy that is so full of life! Feel free to friend me moms out there!

kateangel2312

I fit in this band, im 34 with a 6,3 and 1 yr old. Feel free to add!!

SArnold41214

Im 27 with a 8 month old. It's been so hard to lose this weight it would be great to have a support group to get this weight off. Feel free to add me

abigailhe

I just got this app today. I'm 35, going back to college and have a 6 year old son. Just got a nutrabullet last week and loving the green smoothies! I have the same issues with trying to get my 6 year old to eat healthy! They just go through phases. I'm trying to lose 40 pounds and every bit of motivation and support would be great. Please add me to the group!

DoriCash

Oh, probably should introduce myself, huh?

DoriCash, but Dori is fine. 27, going back to college for my associates and bachelors, and have two little ones, ages 5 and 3. Feel free to add. I would add, but have yet to outsmart my phone past the error I get every time I tried.

Cheriels82

Mom of two, (1 and 3)
I log daily, and have a husband who can eat and eat and not ahow a single pound. I am down 40lbs (mostly pregnancy weight) and have just started into the last 20 or so extra pounds that I have been carrying forever.
Feel free to add me.

jada604

Hi all! First time I ever posted on a board so here goes. My name is Jazmine, 27 and mom of 2 boys, 15 months and almost 5 years old, and I just finished my bachelor's degree May of this year (to all of you college moms you ladies rock for making the effort because its definitely not easy). But yes there is an initial struggle when trying to feed little ones "healthy" food. I would have to agree however with what a couple of moms have said already when they mention they feed their children smaller portions of what they eat. I do that on most days but with a slight twist. If my husband and I have a salmon salad, then I will just make them mashed potatoes and mixed veggies and they will have that with the salmon. Same for chicken; I'll maybe pair with french fries and small veggie salad for them. Breakfast maybe mixed berry salad, banana and yoghurt. Turkey and Veggie spaghetti works good too and can do double duty - dinner one night and lunch the next day. I give them the spaghetti sauce mixed with noodles and spaghetti squash and for myself only sauce with spaghetti squash if I am short on calories.

Believe it or not kids will get used to what ever food you make a habit. I started to get my oldest to eat salad by telling him it is how you get big and strong. Worked like a charm. So did juicing. I would juice cucumber, pear, apple, spinach, carrot and beet. I threw the beet in there to make it red so my oldest would drink it - he didn't like the look of green juice lol. At age 2 he would get a lot of his veggies that way. Don't be scared to do raw finger food like celery, bell peppers, cucumber. It's easy and healthy. Tuna and crackers. I could go on and on. If you need any more ideas feel free to ask and I can post some too. Looking for friends everyone so feel free to add me

brittanystrick13

DoriCash wrote: »

Oh, probably should introduce myself, huh? DoriCash, but Dori is fine. 27, going back to college for my associates and bachelors, and have two little ones, ages 5 and 3. Feel free to add. I would add, but have yet to outsmart my phone past the error I get every time I tried.

Doricash I can't add from here either! I have to go to my diary then click friends the request to type in the name of the person I want to add lol

kristishrider

Anything can be toddler friendly. I recommend feeding him the same as you eat... I did not do this with my kids. Now it's like pulling teeth to get them to eat right. They are 17, 15, and 9 yr old twins. Oh how I wish I had fed them the way I want to eat now

sophomorelove

Hi, I'm 30, and I have a 2 year old girl. My husband is overweight, mostly due to soda consuption. So I showed him MFP. He can still eat, like, 4000 cal to be in deficite so he doesn't get my struggle budgeting 1200-1380 cal. I've been on MFP for a little over a month and logging daily.
One of the healthy meals I share with my kiddo is an omelet (eggs+egg whites+ a little water+ veggies) I sometimes add leftover chicken or other foods from the day before.

colleenm487

Hi, I'm 27 years old with a 1 1/2 year old boy. I'm trying to get back on track. I need friends so I would appreciate anyone would like to add me

My LO is a snacker so I always try to have cheese sticks, and cut fruit on hand. I would love some recipe ideas as well.

DanaHerro

The biggest suggestion that I can give you is to stop thinking of food in terms of "toddler friendly" What does that mean, exactly? Kids, even babies and toddlers, can and SHOULD eat the same way that we do.

I cannot even imagine my kids being brought up on only what America considers toddler friendly foods.

Since they were on table food (7-9 months for both my girls) they have eaten what we eat. Period. They ate salmon, steak, chicken, things with all sorts of sauces, etc..

They won't have a chance to grow up thinking that their only options are chicken nuggets, hot dogs and macaroni and cheese if you don't serve that crap at home, ya know?

Even at restaurants, we have them order off the adult menu a lot and they share it. They are 6 and 8 now and VERY often choose to split an adult size salad as a meal for themselves. That doesn't mean that they don't get to order corn dogs off the kids menu if they want it - they do...but it's a treat, just like it is for me to order my cheeseburger and fries when I go out.

We eat healthy homecooked meals at home. I NEVER have given a thought to weather the meal was child friendly EXCEPT when it comes to spicyness...I don't make super spicy stuff for my kids - I cook the same meal, but take some out for them before I add the cayenne because I know it's too harsh for them. Everything else? GAME ON, KIDS! They love trying new foods and it's fun. There are some things that they don't like and if they don't like it, it's ok - they just eat more of the portion of the meal that they DO like. We do not cook separate meals for them. Ever.

PhoenixRising7

I am a mom; feel free to add me! I'd be happy to provide support!

AlayshaJ

I'm 22 but I have two girls 5 and 3 years old. I would recommend feeding them whatever you eat. "Kid" geared foods are usually crap and don't have enough of what they need to properly grow. Although, that doesn't mean you can't make things fun. Protein flax pancakes shaped like mickey mouse/heart/flower/ect, and instead of scrambled eggs with veggies, make it flat like a pancake, sprinkle with cheese, and yell "EGG PIZZA." A lot of people don't seem to like putting a little extra time into their childrens food, but if you are willing, get some metal cookie cutters and use it for veggies like bell peppers, cucumber, zucchini, ect. My younger daughter who was never much into veggies started eating a lot more of them if they were cut into a flower or some other cute shape. lol Now she doesn't even care if I just cut them in slices vs flower shaped. Not much help in the recipe department, just some ideas.

DawnieB1977

I'm 37, but I'm a mum of a 5 and 3 year old and an 8 month old.

My kids eat what we do, just smaller portions. The big two love simple things like chicken or fish with veg (broccoli, carrots and peas usually) and also eat stir fry, spaghetti, shepherd's pie, stew etc. My baby isn't that interested in eating solid stuff yet, but I've made her some purées like apple and pear and sweet potato and carrot. I also purée things like spaghetti and stew as it's all made from scratch.

I was going to the shop a few weeks ago and asked what they wanted me to get for dinner. Their answer was chicken and broccoli

. They've never been to McDonald's, except once with my MIL. They do get treats though of course.

My 3 year old asks for apple and peanut butter for a snack. They learn by watching us.

Homemade smoothies are also a hit.....frozen mango and banana.

DoriCash

brittanystrick13 wrote: »

DoriCash wrote: »

Oh, probably should introduce myself, huh? DoriCash, but Dori is fine. 27, going back to college for my associates and bachelors, and have two little ones, ages 5 and 3. Feel free to add. I would add, but have yet to outsmart my phone past the error I get every time I tried.

Doricash I can't add from here either! I have to go to my diary then click friends the request to type in the name of the person I want to add lol

Oh okay! Thanks!

Tuliper1

rides4sanity wrote: »

Healthy toddler friendly foods can really just be what you eat, but in smaller portions. Kids don't always like "new" things and may not eat something, or give it a fair shake, the first few times they see it on their plate. Just put a bite on their plate for starters, try to get them to taste it, but don't freak if they don't. By the fourth or so time, they see it as normal and will usually at least try it. Good luck.

This is what we do, and people always comment on what good eaters our children are. I really think it's the only way to go!

brittanystrick13

DanaHerro wrote: »

The biggest suggestion that I can give you is to stop thinking of food in terms of "toddler friendly" What does that mean, exactly? Kids, even babies and toddlers, can and SHOULD eat the same way that we do.

I cannot even imagine my kids being brought up on only what America considers toddler friendly foods.

Since they were on table food (7-9 months for both my girls) they have eaten what we eat. Period. They ate salmon, steak, chicken, things with all sorts of sauces, etc..

They won't have a chance to grow up thinking that their only options are chicken nuggets, hot dogs and macaroni and cheese if you don't serve that crap at home, ya know?

Even at restaurants, we have them order off the adult menu a lot and they share it. They are 6 and 8 now and VERY often choose to split an adult size salad as a meal for themselves. That doesn't mean that they don't get to order corn dogs off the kids menu if they want it - they do...but it's a treat, just like it is for me to order my cheeseburger and fries when I go out.

We eat healthy homecooked meals at home. I NEVER have given a thought to weather the meal was child friendly EXCEPT when it comes to spicyness...I don't make super spicy stuff for my kids - I cook the same meal, but take some out for them before I add the cayenne because I know it's too harsh for them. Everything else? GAME ON, KIDS! They love trying new foods and it's fun. There are some things that they don't like and if they don't like it, it's ok - they just eat more of the portion of the meal that they DO like. We do not cook separate meals for them. Ever.

I feed them what we eat I don't cook them separate meals. They like salad fruit veggies etc I'm wanting ways to make eating healthy fun for them