Moms and Dads

Hi Everyone!
I am a working mother of an incredible almost 9 month old little girl. I gained 45lbs during my pregnancy and although I have lost all of it, I still have more weight to lose and need to set an example for my daughter. I am more motivated than ever to continue losing weight to become the healthiest I've ever been. I am also looking for anyone who can help support me and help keep this motivation alive. I've been using MFP for quite a while, sometimes more regularly than others, but I am going to do my best to use my food and exercise dairies every day. If you think you'd like to be friends, feel free to send me a request!!

I am a mother of 4 yr old twins. One is very high energy and the other is ADHD in fricking outer space. I work full time, so I totally get that you are spent by the time you get those kids in bed. It really helps a lot if you can manage to squeeze your exercise into your work day. If nothing else - go for a couple of short walks. Make sure your lunches are healthy. Do you have a gym near your work? I know this is something that is really hard to get used to, but if you can get to a gym and do a quick 30 minute workout, you'll feel so much better. I decided that since I didn't have time to shower, that I would just stay away from co-workers in the afternoon - hehe. My health is more important. Get a walk buddy. I'm 50 years old and my walk buddy was a cute 24 yr old male. He never let me skip.

Hi! Day 1 back at MFP after a 2-year absence.

I am a 40-yr old mom of 1 (5 years old) and work FT. I need to lose about 20 pounds (mostly leftover baby weight...can't believe it's been 5 years!!!!) but like so many others, my challenge is controlling food intake and finding time to work out. I LOATHE gyms - we actually have one in my building at work but I tried that last year and using machines/weights just bores me to tears and so I never stuck with it. I DO, however, love dancing/Jazzercise and was a regular class attendee before my son was born. Unfortunately, class times no longer jive with my family schedule so I can't make that work. We do have an ancient, manual treadmill at home in the garage that I want to try to use, but also seeking ways to fit in exercise at work. I've committed myself to taking the stairs instead of the elevator (I work on the 5th floor). Also hoping to get a group of coworkers to walk around the block 20-30 minutes after lunch.

I do love to eat and I am a total variety seeker...so I quickly get bored with the same fruits, yogurt, granola bar snack options and salads for lunch. We have a nice cafeteria at work but I don't have a lot of info about the nutritional value of the food, so it will be easier for me to bring my own. Just need some help coming up with new and different ideas for lunch/snacks! My weakness is eating out at restaurants....love to do that too. I am committing myself to trying new, healthier options on the menus and staying away from fried foods altogether.

Would love to stay in touch with other moms/dads finding it tough to fit in exercise and stay motivated! I need a lot of support and motivation and I'm happy to help others with that as well!

I'm back to MFP recently after a few months away. I did the food plan work and lost 30 lbs, but I didn't implement exercise. I'm convinced (admitting? LOL) that exercise is the missing link to my long term weight management success. I need to figure out a way to get it into my busy schedule. I have 2 kids at home, age 8 and 10, and I work 30 hours a week, plus run them around to all their stuff, and do my own volunteering.

I think getting up early and getting it in first thing in the morning is going to have to be the way I do this.

I'm a mom of a three year old, pregnant with #2, a full-time student, and I work nights at my gym. I know busy! I make time to work out in the mornings, before my husband has to leave for work. Usually that means I'm up at 4am and in the gym by 4:30. It's not always fun, but I find I actually have MORE energy on those early morning workout days than days when I get to sleep in and take it slower. Go figure.

Not sure where you are in your progress or how much you have to lose, but with 3 kids and a fulltime job, you probably don't have much time for exercise.

Focus on diet rather than exercise. Log what you eat, and try to stay below your maintenance level. It doesn't take more time to eat low-cal than high-cal, and you can absolutely lose weight that way even without exercise.

For exercise, try to walk at least a little every day and see if you can do something more active on the weekends. Go hiking, take the kids swimming, or put the baby in the stroller and go running.

Good luck, and be kind to yourself. You've got a lot going on right now. It does get easier.

Hi all! OP, I'm also a mom of three, with a very similar schedule! And after baths and homework and bedtime, I am also popped out. I get the busy, busy demands.

That is awesome that you getting time on the exercise bike! I wish I had something like that, but I worry that I will spend the money and not use it.

I've been thinking about blocking out weekend time for family exercise, like a hike or something. Weekdays are crazy, but we've got more time to work with on weekends.

There's a Wii game series called Just Dance. It's super fun and it's an excellent workout. It would be an easy way to spend time with your family but still be active... and at home!