Mamas? Losing weight (while not losing your mind) with young kids....

You can add me. I'm 32, and have a 4 year old and 10 month old. I know the struggles too but my main goal is to make sure that we always have food made or meat thawed so that we are not eating fast food.

Anyone is welcome to add me, too. I have a 6 and a 2 year old. In the last 3 months I've lost 20 and got below where I was before both kids which is great but still overweight so I'm still working at it.
My challenges were finding time to work out and getting through the time after work until dinner is ready without going crazy eating everything in sight.
I cycle each evening after the kids are asleep. I have an elliptical. Even when they are monsters I usually have a good couple hours before I go to bed.
As for the snacking, I try to plan ahead so I get home either with something ready in the crock pot or simple to make. I also try to replace some meals like chicken fingers and fries with fast, healthier ones like soup and carrot sticks. My husband isn't excited about that but I have realized there's nothing wrong with a bowl of pumpkin soup for supper.

Good luck! We can definitely make this work!

I would also like to be added. I'm having a very hard time starting. The battle is with food I enjoy exercise but not tackling my diet yet.

I have 4 kiddos, I lost 36lbs when my 3rd was 3, but I got pregnant with my 4th and gained it all back, and havent been able to lose it since. Im trying hard now, and im training for races to keep me motivated, I have lost 10 lbs, and have stalled, but I have reevaluated my food intake, some hopefully that will halp. feel free to add me if youd like

I'm 37 with 5 kiddo's and iv got about 150 pounds to loose and I struggle daily to keep up with the kids and find things I like and keep me full . I have a sit down job 7 days a week with two doubles so I'm really sitting those days .i love to eat out for social time and I think I make the right choices there and it's more calories than I expected. Anyone can add me I don't know how to add ppl !

Anyone can add me too! I'm 29 and have a 17 month year old boy. Having the energy to cook and workout and keep up with other responsibilities (hello laundry and bill paying!) with a baby who hates sleep and is super active has me wiped! I'd love to encourage and support others and trade tips and tricks!

I'm a 31 year old mama. I have two kiddos (7 and 3) I've currently lost 50lbs and have 50 to go. It can be hard trying to do it all. But, it's possible. We can do it! Feel free to add me!

I'm an Aussie Mum to a 4 year old and almost 2 year old. Lost 20kgs last year but got caught up in end of year celebrations and started gaining it back. I'm recommitting myself to getting healthy and need people to hold me accountable!

I'm a working mama of a 3 & 5 year old and let me tell you -- there is NEVER a dull moment lol! I am here to make friends and stay motivated to lose 28lbs by Christmas! Add me!

I have two children, aged 11 and 4. I want to lose 36lbs more initially, already lost 20lbs, then go from there until I'm happy with my weight.

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I turned 30 late last year. I have a 6 year old son and twin 4 year old daughters. Working casual, hospitality late nights on weekends not finishing til 2am. So tired all the time, and I know I'll have more energy once I get going and in a good routine - but I struggle too and opt for easy choices.

BTW you ladies are all amazing for not giving up. xo

Smiles, Bec.

SAHM of 5 with the youngest being 5 months. I know the struggles of trying to fit it all in.

Hi Mamas, I have a boy turning 5 in 2 weeks and an 18month old daughter. I've really struggled with having the energy to workout after chasing them around all day and working full-time and then taking care of the house. At work I sit all day, which just leads me to feeling more tired. To overcome these two obstacles I have started implementing the 80/20 rule with clean eating and scheduling into my day exercise.

Eating clean has really helped give me more energy. And since eating clean requires more prep time in the kitchen, l have my son help me. He's been cooking with me since he was around 2 years old. It's really helped allow us to spend more family time together, build life-skills for him (what lady in the future won't love a guy who can cook) and he has an appreciation for what we eat. These are great times to talk about healthy eating habits too. So my first suggestion to you mama's out there is bring the kids into the kitchen with you. Be the best role model for them, guide them, talk to them! Don't force it, let them come and go as they want to help, but encourage them to join you.

My second struggle is the time to workout. I've been squeezing in mini workouts throughout my work day like squats and walking. The Fitbit really helps me get those extra steps in each day! And I'm working on setting that alarm a tad bit earlier each day to get a 30min workout in. I love quick & fast body weight exercises. My go to quick workout... 30 squats, 10 pushups, 1min plank, 20 lunges (each leg), 15 tricep dips, 1min wall sit, 30 squats... if I'm feeling good I repeat. I also try to get outside with my kids as much as possible and kick a ball around or race my son across the yard.

I am having two boys age 4 year and 1 year old and need to loose 40lb. Everyday I struggle to find time to exercise and eat healthy. It is hard and I need support of this group. Please count me in too.

I don't know whether I can call mine young anymore, as they're 10 and 5, but I'll put myself here anyway. My youngest loves to go with me on his bike when I do my Couch to 5k workouts.