Let’s Keep Motivated

smr_gonzalez
smr_gonzalez Posts: 1 Member
in Getting Started
I’m Izzy, 26. I’m a mother of three boys. Finally mentally ready to start this journey, since the youngest is getting a little more independent now. I feel like I can finally make some me time. I have about 35lbs to loss. Although some days are harder then others. It would be great to see some other people go though this journey! Let’s motivate each other :)

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  • Clobern80
    Clobern80 Posts: 714 Member
    Wishing you the best, stick with it no matter what, it's not a linear battle, it's a roller coaster!
  • kamess51
    kamess51 Posts: 2 Member
    I have just joined to
    Good luck
    Kathy
  • slwhitter78
    slwhitter78 Posts: 18 Member
    Well done on starting this journey. It’s not easy to find that ‘me time’ when we have kids etc who need us and demand our time and attention. I know with myself that I have that tendency to put everyone else’s needs first whether this be my son, partner, family, work........it’s funny because even though my partner and son (who is now 17) both encourage me to take time for myself I would still feel guilty for taking this time for myself but I have realised that I can’t really be the best I can be for them if I don’t look after myself first.

    I think it’s fantastic that you have started this journey because if you feel good they will get the best version of you. Also we teach our kids to be kind to others but by you doing this you are teaching your boys that it’s also important to be kind to ourselves and do things for ourselves to make sure we are happy/ healthy.

    I know it’s not easy and you will have good and bad days but the main thing is that you are trying. I am trying to lose some weight but more than anything just want to feel stronger and have more energy. I am trying really hard to watch what I’m eating and doing exercise etc and there are days where I do fantastic and then other days where i don’t do great but that’s ok. If I have a day like that I don’t beat myself up over it and get back on track the next day.

    Just know that I am in your corner

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