Hi I'm alli. I just joined the group. I'm 38, a mother of 2 young boys ages 2 and 5. I'm having a really hard time not using food to comfort myself when I am stressed out with them, after a long day with them. I get resentful and feel DRIVEN to food by the fatigue of being a mother. It's so hard to break out of overeating at night on junkfood. I don't have much weight to lose, but I have a long history of weight loss and gain, loss and gain.

I just joined the group and am looking forward to getting to know other moms who are struggling to find time for exercise and meal planning. I am a sahm of 7, only 3 still at home a grandma to 5. I have fibromyalgia , chronic fatigue and hypothyroidism and gained alot of weight due to meds , lack of exercise and comfort eating. I started MFP in july 2010 because I was sick and tired of being sick and tired and have lost 90 lbs and feel like I have my life back. I have 10 more to go to reach my original goal.....

Hi I am Katie, sahm of a 7 yr old. I lost 29 pounds before joining mfp. I am hoping to lose 30 to 100 pds. ( The doctor suggested 100) I'm thinking to keep it at 5 pds intervals.

Hello all my name is Jessie and I am mother of two very active boys ages 4 and 7. I work full time and is very hard for me to actually make meals. I only cook for the boys, but as for me, I usually just grab what ever is around me. After having two c-sections it has been very hard to loose the weight. I am at 185 lbs and would love to loose 10 lbs to start and work myself down. I just join a gym which is 5 minutes form my home, I am hoping to go at least 3 times a week. I am love to encourage others, but I lack on encouraging myself. I need support, that is why I have join MFP and this group. Let the journey begin.

I am a mother of three and wife of one:) I have a full time job, go to school, and I try to cook at least three times a week for my family. My weight has been an issue all my life, and even though thru the years i have kept it under control, I never really learned how to NOT DIET. Having children has been a blessing but it also puts a lot of stress on mothers who try to do it all. I am really excited about this journey and I hope that I can be a motivating force for my fellow Moms on a mission and I pray that I gain encouragement from all of you.

Hi everyone, I am new to MFP as well, and i just started dieting on January 9. I am looking for friends to chat with about their everyday obstacles of trying to lose weight,( I know mine is a struggle). I am a single mom of 2 wonderful kids... 5 yr.old boy, and 3yr.girl. With everything that they have going on, its really difficult for me to stay focused on excercising daily, eating healty and focusing on MY GOAL of losing 90lbs. So, if anyone would like to chat , offer advice, suggestions, or just simply share your journey, I will do the same!!!!!

Hi all! I'm Chantelle and am 24 years old and currently 144.4 lbs. I have a beautiful three year old daughter who brings many joys and sometimes hardships (lol) into my life but I'm so enriched by her existence, it's crazy!

I skyrocketed up to 198lbs when I was pregnant with my daughter (which meant a 60 lb weight gain during my pregnancy) and am still trying to lose the excess weight. Prior to becoming pregnant, I was "skinny fat" and now I'm aiming to be fit and ripped! I don't expect to ever be 130 lbs again because I'm putting on muscle now that I didnt have when I was skinny fat! =]

hi ive only joined today and my exercise will start tomorrow (as im just setting this up)
im 244 lbs and my target weight is around 144lbs (my realistic goal)
im big chested so i find some exercises a bit painful/embarrising to do ( im no good if you want a jogging partner but maybe a walking buddy?
love to make some new friends for myself and maybe my son (almost 6) and daughter (4) xx

Im a mom of a very active 2 year old and I am trying to loose they weight so I can keep up with him! Its time for me to find myself again so i can be the best mom i can be!

Hey everyone my name is Barb. I live in Florida. I am the mom of 4 life long kids (special needs) currently @ home I have a 21 yr old daughter who we have to bring home because of safety issues. There's my 15 yrs son with autism that drives everyone nuts (@ home and @ school). My 12 yr old daughter is a total care 24/7/365 child. Like many of you I'm on the road all the time but instead of going to little league or gymnatics I'm at doctor appointment or therapy. This has added to my weight along with the fact that I live rurally and drive over an hour to get anywhere. Although, I join this web site some time last year when a friend challenged me I didn't really get started untill January 1, 2012. I've decided I'm tired of being sick and tired. After 27 years of putting my kids first..I'M DONE!, it's time for ME!

I put my elliptical in the laudry room, positioned it so that I can open the door to the family room and see the tv. So Tuesday night is my tv night. Watching Biggest Loser while moving, no more ice cream. No one is allowed to change the channel. No one is allow to talk to me….IT’S MY TWO HOURS!

My starting weight was 199 pounds. As of last Sat. I'm down 9 lbs. I'm sticking to logging in my food, taking my supplements and hitting the gym 5 mornings a week. Started weight lifting this week, and hitting my elliptical on the week-end and Tuesday night......I'm on a MISSION!.............ME!


PW - 194
CW - 190

Hi all! Yet another newbie - mom of 2 (4 yo and a 2 yo). I want to look better, feel better and set a good example for both my husband and kids. Currently 219 and looking to make my way to 135. I am looking for support and motivation and I return the favor - I make a great cheerleader!

Hello Im Amanda I am a wife and mother to 3 kids Alexis 11, Joseph 5, and Jolie 4! I am 27 5foot 1inch and at 173lbs I would love to get down to 120 but im taking it 1lbs at a time!! We live in south Louisiana I am a stay at home mom! I also homeschool my middle child this year and will homeschool the youngest as well next year!!

Hello I have been on and off of MFP for about a year, but I came back for good In October of 2011. I have 2 kids in college 21, and 20, a 6 year old at home, and 2 stepsons 13, and 11 who live in NY. The last time I checked I was 190 which was in December, I am on a No Scale Challenge till Valentines Day. I would love to get down to 145-150 for my height which is 5'6.

Hi, I'm new to the community but not new to MFP. I'm a SAHM of 2, my husband and I have a 3 year old daughter and a 19 month old son. We are from south Mississippi and I am trying to lose weight for several reasons, I definitely want to set a good example for my kids to help them lead a healthy life, I also want to do it for myself because I hate the way I look and I definitely don't feel good about myself, of course I also want to do it to make my husband proud, but the most important reason is because I want to be healthy & where I'm at now is not healthy. I'm 5' 5" and weighed 162 when I got started based on my doctor's scale and am now at 155.4 in 2 weeks. My sister-in-law is getting married in April and I really want to feel good in my bridesmaid dress.

My overall goal is to get to 125 or 130 which is what my doctor says is healthy.

hi im lyddie, ive been using mpf on ipod for 8 months and i only just figured out that they had groups on here a fortnight ago! im a single mum of 2 (both girls 1&3 yrs) i work so finding the time to do anything is hard, nevermind trying to loose weight and exercise! Ive already lost 38lbs so far but the last 6 just wont budge!