Hi I'm Kimberly. 32 yr old Mom to 6 boys ages 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, and 3. Last June I was 162 pounds at 5 ft tall. I've lost 30 since then eating paleo/primal/low carb ish. Exercise is really hard in alasla during the winter, and I have zero time to do it. Trying to eat healthy and hope that helps at least maintain until weather warms up enough to walk/run everyday.

Hi! I'm Carmen. I am a Probation Officer. I have a six year old daughter and a two year old daughter (going through the full blown terrible twos) I've just been able to start back up with eating healthy and exercising. I lost about 50lbs after my first daughter but gained it all back after my second. I'm in the middle of losing it now.

@marymason78 I understand the feeling. The other day I was working out and my two year old insisted on holding my hand the entire time. And when I had to lay down for sit ups, she sat on my belly.

Hi. I'm Sam. I'm a teacher too (3 days p/week). I have always been active and don't struggle too much with the exercise but could do more as am limited to 3 days p/week where I can get outand exercise due to hubby's shifts. I have never found exercise that helpful in shifting weight, that has always needed a very strict eye on my food intake. Need to log EVERYTHING. I'm super good on work days, nibble a bit too often on days off, and treat myself to takeaway at the weekend. I spend the whole week trying to claw back weekend damage. I am finding weight fluctuations massive at the moment. I'm 5ft 3 and at my slimmest was 10 st 1! Still overweight (and was at gym 5 x per week for that). I'm now 10st 8 and want to be 9st 12. Just started new medication and not sure if this is making it more difficult to lose. Sorry for the long post. X

squidgysam - now that you have posted in a group, if you go to 'community' then click on 'groups' it will list this under the heading of 'my groups'.
And welcome to the group

Hi everyone,
My name is Anna, im 31 years old and im from Northern Ireland. Im mummy to a little girl called Aíne who is 7 years old and a little boy called Ronan who is 4 years old.

I work as a youth worker and im currently studying my BA (Honours) degree in Childhood and Youth studies!

I started my weight loss journey April 2013 at 181lbs. I was so unhappy in my own skin I knew I needed to do something! So here I am...128lbs and aiming for 112lbs! Im in no rush to get this off ..my moto is 'slow and steady wins the race'...although I would be happy to reach this goal some time close to Christmas ☆

Thanks for adding me to the group

@jenncornelsen‌ I had to google search it, I was wondering as well
1 Stone = 14 Pounds

I'm currently 133lbs (down 17lbs from my highest weight whilst pregnant) and hoping to get to somewhere around 115lbs. However, just as focussed on getting fit and healthy as the number on the scale.

Hi! My name is Sarah. I'm married, 34, and a mom to 3 kids. Ages 10, 5 and 3. I live outside of Dallas, but plan to move back to Washington state within a year.

I have struggled with my weight since I was 10, but have been obese for the last 12-13 years. I have a good 60-70 lbs to lose.

What got me finally serious about shedding the extra weight is when I realized I was setting a poor example to my kids. Also, I wasn't feeding them the most nutritious foods. I could do better and they deserve better.

I am in the beginning stages of my journey to health. I track my food here and have started going to the gym. This group sounds like a fun way to meet other women who have the same goals as I do: being a healthy and happy mom, living life to the fullest.