MOMs to 3+ kids progress pics or success stories??

I have 8 kids (26 years down to almost 15 months). With the youngest, I had some complications during my pregnancy so I was on bed rest and in and out of the hospital. She was born via c-section at 36 weeks. It was my first c-section so getting back in shape has been more challenging than it was with the others. I was 46 when she was born and I was also at the heaviest I've ever been. I was about 125 lb. when I got pregnant and don't know my highest weight, but when I came home from the hospital, I was at 171 lb.

The picture is June of 2014 compared to now. Currently, I'm just lifting because I'm healing a stress fracture in my foot, but I normally run 3-4 times a week and lift. I did Stronglifts 5x5 for 4 months, took a break, did it again for another 2 months or so and then moved to a different routine that's 5 days a week.

(Please excuse the mirror marks; I'm apparently unable to wipe the mirror off after my shower without leaving behind streaks.)

I'm a mother of three and I've started back in 2012 at 260 lost 40lbs then got pregnant in April 2013 with my last. I was over 200lbs with each pregnancy, but only gained 6lbs with my last. Today I'm almost at 90lbs loss at 171lbs. [img]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/chesnity3/Mobile Uploads/PicsArt_1433957913815_zpsfyafnwef.jpg[/img]

Wow! Love the support and shares on here. This is just what I need and was looking for!
I have 2 children 15 & 7. The first one did a number on my body, but I lost the weight relatively easy (after gaining 99lbs - exactly). With my second I only gained 40-ish lbs, but the extra pounds seem to be a demon now that just won't let go. I've always been active and relatively healthy but I moved 3.5yrs ago to an area that doesn't support the active lifestyle I was living before. The pounds have really started to settle in since being in my new community. It was something I never concerned myself with (weight) but I feel it's starting to become to much and needs to be wrangled in. I hope to follow all you lovely ladies who are sharing so selflessly and keep myself motivated to be healthier and happier with who I am physically.

I'm mom of three as well! All boys and all c-sections. It was hard to come to terms that I was overweight. But I'm on this journey because I want to be there for them as long as I can!!!
I saw myself in a picture on Jan. 3, 2015, and I was shocked! That was it.
So 35 lbs later I'm feeling better, but I know I still have a way to go!!
Best of luck! Feel free to add or friend me!

I homeschool 4 kids and run a soap making business out of my home - I have lost 50lbs since Christmas. I just made physical activity a priority (and yes, that means some things suffer here and there, like my house at the moment lol). I play racquetball 4-6 times/week, I'm training for another Ragnar, as well as joined a dragon boat paddling team with practice 1x/wk. I go to the gym almost every single day...while I feel bad for the time I spend away from my family, this is very necessary right now. Once I am at my goal weight, I will cut back a little...and clean my house again lol.

Oh I also track my calories/macros every single day. Most of the time, I'm on target, every once in a while I blow it. I used to freak out when I'd 'mess up' but now I either just throw in an extra run or clean it up the next day.

Hi, I'm a mom of three awesome children, 17, 15, and 9 years old. I've been off and on MyFitnessPal during different treatments. I have a disease called Uticarial Vasculitis. I take high amounts of prednisone, which makes me gain a ton of weight. The doctors told my husband, I should have died 6 years ago. Haha, this disease can't beat me! I'm a fighter and that's what makes me a success story. The Doctors have finally gotten my condition under control. There is no cure. There are no pics yet, I have logged in consistently for 15 days since my last treatment. I'm looking for encouraging friends. A MyFitnessPal community of accountability partners, that share words of encouragement, cheers for one another and encourages each other to come back when we stop logging in. So we can be successful together. You want to be on team "Making No Excuses & Getting It Done"?

Rockin2014 wrote: »

Mom of 5. Ages 7-21. My heaviest point was around 205lbs. Started my weightloss journey end of February at 196lbs. I'm now 165lbs and still going strong.

You have a 21 year old?! I thought you were in your late 20's, MAYBE early 30's... WOW! You look phenomenal!

moledew wrote: »

Rockin2014 wrote: »

Mom of 5. Ages 7-21. My heaviest point was around 205lbs. Started my weightloss journey end of February at 196lbs. I'm now 165lbs and still going strong.

You have a 21 year old?! I thought you were in your late 20's, MAYBE early 30's... WOW! You look phenomenal!

Thank you! I was a very young mom. I'm 37

Rockin2014 wrote: »

moledew wrote: »

Rockin2014 wrote: »

Mom of 5. Ages 7-21. My heaviest point was around 205lbs. Started my weightloss journey end of February at 196lbs. I'm now 165lbs and still going strong.

You have a 21 year old?! I thought you were in your late 20's, MAYBE early 30's... WOW! You look phenomenal!

Thank you! I was a very young mom. I'm 37

We're the same age! You look great, and I love what you're wearing. I'm a fan of the maxi dress and denim jacket look.

I was going to comment on each one but I look back and I think where do I begin?...you're all pretty damn inspiring whether you're starting out, home schooling, reigning it in, home business, chronic illness, post babies....

Flowers for you all...and a dose of sleep hehe

(My flowers disappeared but they're there!)