Moms with baby weight..and them some

I totally feel this. I started my journey back in July and this after my son is now 5 years old. I gained about 40 or so pounds. Frankly, after I saw 305 on the scale before I gave birth, I stopped looking. It was scary. When I got pregnant I was 265 pounds. For the last five years I went between 285 and 275. A couple of years ago I had a doctor put me on phentermine. While this made me lose weight, it was unhealthy and it all came back on. From the best of my recollection, I got down into the 250's while on that drug.

I am currently 247. I have re-evaluated my goals, why I want to lose weight, and I am dealing with the issues behind my weight as I go. There was a reason I kept the weight on. Addiction to food that was sparked by low self esteem as a kid, secret eating (thanks for teaching me that, mom!) and being made to feel like taking care of myself was selfish. I got tired of feeling pressed down by what everyone else thought and started to FINALLY look at myself. No one else is going to take care of me. I have to do it. I got myself fat, I need to work to get myself healthy.

I have also discussed my decision with my son. He fully supports me (as any adoring 5 year old son would) and tells me he is proud of me. Total love and that is just freakin' awesome.

Feel free to add me.

I too have a little one. Honestly I gained weight AFTER my bundle of joy arrived. I am really depressed about my weight and I try not to let it bring me down but it does. I have a long journey like most people. I probably should lose about 80 pounds or so. I have personally decided to give up grains for a while. I am not a major fan anyway. I prefer sweet potatoes and corn and lots of fruit. I am trying to not allow anything in that I really don't care for. Bread and pasta I discovered I really don't like. Maybe that will help. Also be careful everyone and anyone with a child! I ended up doing what my mother did with my sister and I. I eat dinner (for example) and when my little one doesn't finish his I will...and you know what every bite is another ten calories or so! I was like 'yeah alright this is like three bites of crackers, cheese...what have you.' But one day with this tracker and I am like OH MAN SERIOUSLY! So as much as I love my tot, and you all love your children please don't feel guilty if you have to toss out some food. Its better than watching cling to our hips that is for sure!

As for it being cold you can try a rain/snow shield and a stroller blanket. I have one, too bad we are most likely not anywhere near each other or I would give you mine. But ToysRUs and Babies R Ushas them and they are really handy. I used the plastic shield AND the stroller blanket (it literally is like a large snowsuit for the stroller with a place for baby's head. The plastic shield is useful because it keeps the cold wind off of the baby's face and of course the snow/rain. But the blanket is wonderful because it surrounds the stroller AND child so it keeps baby warm completely. But don't forget a coat and hat and such for your baby...the stroller blankets are not that warm. Also too if your little one is still in an infant car seat those too you will be able to find 'blankets' for. Again they are not the fix all but when the sun is out, even on a cold day, the plastic warms up (its hard plastic and it stays well away from baby's face trust me) : ) and the blanket warms up...sort of like cars in the winter. : ) I hope this helps and keep up the good work everyone. We are all in this together : )