Hello From Wisconsin

Hiya Stacy! I'm a mother of 2 also, they're 21 & 14. I'm a SAHM although mainly I haul the 14 around to hockey, so that's a job in and of itself. We live about 30 miles west of Green Bay.

I eat mainly yogurt, fruit, veggies, chicken, eggs, and wheat bread. I really like making spinich yogurt smoothies with fruit. They are like a treat, but healthy. I add flaxseed and whey powder for addiitonal nutrition. I slowly cut out unhealthy foods and now just eat them as treats vs all the time - like muffins, donuts, chocolate, ice cream, fried foods, etc. I cut out soda completely as it was my biggest vice and I'm just not good at moderating what I drink. After 6 months, I had one the other day and took one sip and it was too much for me. Now I don't understand how I could have ever drank 1000-2000 calories a day in soda.

I go to the gym 3 days a week for zumba and have a elliptical at home as well as some smaller free weights. Otherwise, I also just try to be more active when I can. I park far in parking lots and dont' worry about getting a close spot. I take the steps when only a few flights. When doing laundry, I don't use a basket, I make multiple trips up the stairs. I go to the grocery store to get 1-2 things instead of a ton of shopping at once, so I go about 4-5 times a week. It makes me walk more. Just little things to be more and more active each day.

Thank you ladies, I look forward to losing with all of you! What's everyone's secret? How many times do you exercise a week? What type? What foods do you eat?

I am doing best by making myself accountable for everything I eat. Be honest and input every bite. I exercise at least 4-5 times a week but have slacked a little lately due to the flu running through my house and kids activities. I like walking on my treadmill. I should give him a name as he is my best friend when it comes to losing weight. I try to get in 2+ miles a day when I do work out, but I up the incline to get more calories faster. I like my meat and potatoes and chocolate, but I have really been trying to make a big pot of soup on the weekend and take it to work all week - I love homemade veggie soup this time of year, and it is very healthy.

Welll this is funny....I also am Stacey....mom of two and from Wisconsin.......feel free to add me!

Welcome! I'm from Wisconsin too and have 9 kids. I'd love to have another friend to walk through this journey with. I love the accountability of friends on here. I'll add you!

Hi,

My name is Stacy, I'm a mother of 2 and work full-time. Looking for buddies to help encourage and hold me accountable to staying on track with diet and exercise. Add me and I will add you.

Hi there! Welcome to MFP! I'm Jenn and a 30 something year old Mom of a 12 year old. I, too, work full-time and keep busy running the kiddo to all his activities --- especially hockey & Scouts. I am also from WI --- just north of the Wausau area. I always enjoy meeting new friends, so feel free to add me.