Hi There. I know exactly how you feel. 3 kids, gained with EACH KID. I am now in my forties and have been fat FOREVER. My oldest kid is 20, youngest is 14. I was at about 260 with my final kid's birth, but DOING NOTHING AFTER THAT caused me to get to 310.

If all you can do is get on the elliptical or the treadmill for 5 minutes at a time. DO IT. And then try to get on it two times that day. Callesthetics are vital to working out too. If you are cleaning house, do power squats waiting for the washing machine to fill up. Do wall push ups at random times throughout the day. Calf raises brushing your teeth. Turn on the RADIO AND DANCE LIKE CRAZY!! Run around and jump up and down in the house with the kiddos.....LOL.

Sit vs. Lying down.
Stand vs. Sitting down.
Pacing vs. Standing still.
Walking vs. Pacing.
Running vs. Walking. ( ya, I haven't gotten to this part yet)

If you can get a hold of some hand weights, there are a lot of easy exercises you can do that are beneficial to your body. Stay positive....and you will be a healthy great role model for your children very soon. You want your muscles to continue to build and grow to burn those resting calories & boost that metabolism.

NEVER GIVE UP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT.

I know how you feel.....times 100. I was always skinny until 30. A kid at 32 and one at 34 and an unhappy marriage to a hubbie whobecame an alcoholic. I became a fattie. I've been yo-yoing the same 15=20 pounds for over 20 years. I feel like an idiot that I now am 57 and still fricking fat. My knees are killing me. Don't make my mistake. Do it while you are young. I am diabetic...see what a fine mess I made of most of my years? I am taking control finally. I've been hitting the gym and dieting for 3 weeks now. Lost 11 pounds. It is sooooo much harder the older you get. I understand you cannot hit the gym. Just MOVE. If you can only do 5 minutes, then DO 5. Tomorrow, do 5 1/2. Add 30 seconds a day. Before long, you'll be unbelieveable! I thought I'd die 3 weeks ago when I got on the treadmill. It is amazing the progress I have made.

Food intake is critical. Change your settings to about 40% carbs, 35 protein, 25 fat. It really helps. Eat 1400-1600 calories and see if you lose. If not, cut back a little at a time. Make protein your first meal of the day. I eat a pure protein bar or scrambled eggs or protein shake. I eat LOTS of good veges (no starches). I eat very very little bread, pasta, or rice. I eat blueberries, strawberries, and apples for my fruits. I do eat the 5-7 servings per day of fruit/veges. I eat tons of chicken, turkey, and fish. I have had hell tryihg to lose weight as I have gotten older....but so far, this is working for me! Drink water. I don't like plain water so I drink it with lemon or mainly tons of green tea. I put in 4-5 green bags and one black tea for flavor and drink it alll day long. I add cinnamon and ginger to the tea. Both are very healthy for you. Cinnamon rebs the metabolism.

Move. The smallest step is the first. Don't worry that you huff and puff. In 3 weeks you will be AMAZED.

I'd love to be your buddy. I sound real encouraging right now....but I sure have my loooowwww moments, Like catching a glimpse of me in my swimsuit at the gym today. I really wanted to cry. I wanted to go home. I willed my feet to walk to the pool and get in. I swam 20 minutes.

Doing it at home presents sooo many distractions and excuses. Yell at yourself....NO EXCUSES. One step at a time. One minute of exercise at a time. One calorie at a time. \

Put on some music and dance with your babies! Stay focused and imagine yourself dancing at their weddings. Fit and HOT MAMA dancing.