Any other mommies?
kristykelly83
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Hello!
I am brand new to this site and hoping it can help me.
I am 25 years old, mother of one (3 1/2 years old). Since the birth of my daughter I have stopped working and slowly gained about 20 pounds. I believe it is partially from being more sedentary. I have also had a hard time adjusting to how my post-baby body looks and it has made me sad (and less motivated to be active).
I am commited to a life change and just want to be healthier.
It's nice to meet everyone!
I am brand new to this site and hoping it can help me.
I am 25 years old, mother of one (3 1/2 years old). Since the birth of my daughter I have stopped working and slowly gained about 20 pounds. I believe it is partially from being more sedentary. I have also had a hard time adjusting to how my post-baby body looks and it has made me sad (and less motivated to be active).
I am commited to a life change and just want to be healthier.
It's nice to meet everyone!
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Hi, I am in the same boat I am 31 and have 4 wild little boys I had managed to get back to my pre baby weight after our 3rd but have had a hard time dropping this last 15 pounds after baby #4 . It was making me sad everytime I opened my closet and saw all my nice jean that I could no longer get into !0
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I am new here too. I had my daughter 6 weeks ago so I am trying to lose my pregnancy weight. Good luck on your journey. I am excited about getting in shape. I want to be a milf:happy: :happy: :happy:0
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My little girl is almost 3. After 7months I am under my pre-pregnancy weight. You can do it. Good Luck..0
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same here too,, this is my 1st time in this site,, and i just have a baby (14 weeks old boy) i still strugle about my weight.... but not gonna stop......... good luck0
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I am a mommy to 3 little boys. my youngest is 5 months but is a preemie. So does anyone else seem to find that just as you get started exercising you have to stop to tend to the children? Im having a hard time balancing it all? what type of program would be ideal for a mom with 3 children?0
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Hi! My baby is 8 weeks old today and I'm 14lbs above my pre-pregnancy weight. So far it's a struggle to even shower, much less find the time to take good care of myself or exercise. And even cleaning the house? Forget about it! lol. I definitely hope I can get AT LEAST to my pre-prego weight, and then maybe I can start feeling a little better about myself.
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Hello and Welcome all the new Mommies!
My daughter is 3.5 too. I am close to pre preg weight but find that my body looks so different it is hard to be motivated because I can't see it ever regaining it's former shape....at all, so I know what you mean about not feeling motivated sometimes. All I can say is I hope with a lot of hard work to make it better than before. I'm sure you can too.
To all those new Mommies with tiny ones, as My Mum always says "it took you 9 months to grow the belly, it will take at least that to lose it" Not to mention having no time at all for yourself, you know what I mean!
good luck to everyone
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Hello fellow mommites!
I have had such an issue with trying to workout and keep my child occupied at the same time. I get my heart rate up and he wants whatever I didn't set up before. Not the juice I gave him, the DVD I started on the computer, not his alphabet game, not his playdoh...you get what I mean. HE wants the Nascar coloring book and the big blue crayon he hasn't played with in two weeks. It is so frustrating. I tried working out after I put him down for a nap...yeah...didn't work... he just layed there and listened to the DVD and me making noise on the hardwoods. When I was done, 45 minutes later, then he was quiet and went to sleep.
The good thing about this is that: although, I have had to stop and tend to him I get extra minutes in because I rewind my DVD so I can get my heart rate back up without missing any of the workout.
Another thing I have found that I have to do is throw his food out that he doesn't finish. Crusts from bread, edges from homemade pizza, or crackers and such. His food is healthy and I can eat it but seriously how do I count 2 bites of PB&J crust or a slice of apple that I didn't weigh.
Anyhow, it nice to meet fellow mommies.
I was overweight before baby and I am very much looking forward to being below my pre-preggers weight0 -
Hello!
I am brand new to this site and hoping it can help me.
I am 25 years old, mother of one (3 1/2 years old). Since the birth of my daughter I have stopped working and slowly gained about 20 pounds. I believe it is partially from being more sedentary. I have also had a hard time adjusting to how my post-baby body looks and it has made me sad (and less motivated to be active).
I am commited to a life change and just want to be healthier.
It's nice to meet everyone!
i'm 24 and a mother of a 4 year old and let me tell you, YOU CAN GET BACK TO YOUR PRE-BABY WEIGHT! i'm even under the weight i was before I got pregnant. what's most important to me though, is the fact that with exercise i have a lot more energy to spend with my daughter running around playing football at the park, to me this is most important. also showing her that it's important to take care of your health. i understand maybe the sight of your new body might put you off, eventhough i'm under my pre-prego weight i still have body image issues (stretch marks mostly) but thanks to some clever make up artists (and drag-queens) i'm able to cover them up if needed. It's less appealing i know, even after 4 years the issues of body image are still there, it takes time to accept certain things, i know in time i'll be more confident and maybe even proud of my battle scars.
i really wish you luck, a lot of people here on this site really want you to suceed because it's inspiring to others as well. my advice, have patience, SET ASIDE DESIGNATED TIME TO WORK OUT, be honest with yourself and find a sport/work out you actually can look forward to (mine is boxing/tennis/dancing/football yes, the full contact kind *tom-boy*)
an upside to always carrying around a baby, potential for buff arms. check out the mommy and me work outs for infants.
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For those new mommies that only have one to tend to, what I did was invest in a Sherpani Front pack. It has a backpack for emergency needs (diapers, clothes...) and a setup for a water pack. I put my daughter in it, put a white blanket over her head and she slept while I hiked. I started out with 1 mile around town. By the time I went back to work 3 times a week we were hiking 5 miles in the mountains.
The other thing I did, was after I could hike I started jogging with her in a stroller. I would go in the evening so it wasn't so hot or intense. I have considered getting one of the bike trailers, but never got that far.
As for mom's with multiple children, I see a lot of woman with two kid jogging strollers out there. I found that if I take my daughter out near bed time or near nap time, she will sleep the whole ride. Or she is a great motivator "Why did you stop running Mom?" or "Zoom Zoom".
Hope this helps. Good Luck ladies.0 -
I am a mommy to 3 little boys. my youngest is 5 months but is a preemie. So does anyone else seem to find that just as you get started exercising you have to stop to tend to the children? Im having a hard time balancing it all? what type of program would be ideal for a mom with 3 children?
dvd's from the library! i'm a huge fan of leslie sansone walk at home videos. never thought i would be, but i love the flexibility and variety.
and yes, some days the workout isn't really a workout but a test of your patience. :laugh:
hang in there--even small bits of exercise will start to have an impact.
and be sure to eat really well and drink lots of water.
and congrats to all you new mommies!! :flowerforyou:0 -
For those new mommies that only have one to tend to, what I did was invest in a Sherpani Front pack. It has a backpack for emergency needs (diapers, clothes...) and a setup for a water pack. I put my daughter in it, put a white blanket over her head and she slept while I hiked. I started out with 1 mile around town. By the time I went back to work 3 times a week we were hiking 5 miles in the mountains.
The other thing I did, was after I could hike I started jogging with her in a stroller. I would go in the evening so it wasn't so hot or intense. I have considered getting one of the bike trailers, but never got that far.
As for mom's with multiple children, I see a lot of woman with two kid jogging strollers out there. I found that if I take my daughter out near bed time or near nap time, she will sleep the whole ride. Or she is a great motivator "Why did you stop running Mom?" or "Zoom Zoom".
Hope this helps. Good Luck ladies.
even if you don't jog the jog strollers are great b/c they're at a more comfortable height for pushing and are so light compared to regular ones. it's just smoother. i'm very happy w/mine and use it still 5 yrs later (w/baby #3).
also, i completely agree with the GIVE IT TIME advice. It took me a yr to lose the wt from baby 1, never finished from baby 2, and NOW (finally NOW) i am losing the wt from baby 3 (+2's leftovers :laugh: ). You can do it. Just do what you can when you can and don't beat yourself up for it not being more or perfect.
As for body image--your body does change after kids. For some of us it's dramatic and for others not so much. I try to look at it as Wow, look what my body has done--it has housed/grown/delivered x healthy babies; i can move; i can walk/see/hear, etc. That acknowledgment of my accomplishments + gratitude is very helpful.
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Hi fellow mommies! I just started using this site yesterday and I love it. I started working out with the P90X program 45 days ago and my online coach suggested this website. I love it. I'm really excited about getting into the best shape of my life and being a good, healthy role model to my 3 kids. Good Luck everyone!0
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"I am a mommy to 3 little boys. my youngest is 5 months but is a preemie. So does anyone else seem to find that just as you get started exercising you have to stop to tend to the children? Im having a hard time balancing it all? what type of program would be ideal for a mom with 3 children?"
I too have three kids, and I found very quickly that my 2 yr old was not going to let me workout without her. What a distraction. I use the P90X program which is very intense, so I need to focus. What I do is wait till nap time or after she goes to bed. At first nap time was hard for me, because it was also my nap time, but after 2 weeks I felt so an amazing physical change. I have so much more energy, I don't take naps anymore. I feel like a new person!
P90X is hard, but so very worth it. The website has so many success stories to read, it helps me stay motivated. If you want to check it out the website is www.teambeachbody.com. Walking and regular cardio is great, but if your really serious about making a change this is the wesite for you.
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Hi, I am a Mom of 5...(12, 11, 8, 5 and almost 3). I have always battled my weight my whole life....but being a stay at home Mom hasn't helped. I seem to be running from one thing to another, a short order cook and taxi driver, house cleaner and tutor.....I am finally taking 1 hour a day from me. I am spinning and doing pilates. Unfortunately, because I am toning and adding muscle, my scale is at a stand still......incredibly frustrating. Oh well, this too shall pass and I will reach my goal!!!!!
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Maybe we should start a mommy group. We could set up daily goals that we should all be able to meet even though we have little ones to take care of. Just a thought.0
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I am 29, I have 2 kids, Anna Grace, who is 4 years old and will be starting all day Pre-K on August 17th. Jacob who is 2 years old. :flowerforyou:0
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Maybe we should start a mommy group. We could set up daily goals that we should all be able to meet even though we have little ones to take care of. Just a thought.
Great Idea!0 -
I am a mommy of a 21 yr old, a 13 yr old and the icing on the cake...a 4 yr old
. Having this last one at my age really has done a number on my body. The first two, I was back to pre-pregnancy weight within 6 months (1st one and back to 115 lbs) and 3 yrs (2nd one and back to 125 lbs). but it's been 4 years and I now weigh what I did right before she was born. So not only have I not lost anything, I've been gaining. Slowly, but still...wrong way!!
In the last two months, I have quit smoking, joined MFP, I have adjusted my dietary habits, upped my calories to a healthy level, begun working out and although I've only lost 7 lbs, I've lost a full clothing size! Yay! And...I feel great!0 -
Maybe we should start a mommy group. We could set up daily goals that we should all be able to meet even though we have little ones to take care of. Just a thought.
there is a sahm thread. it's up every week. the players change and issues, but it's there. :flowerforyou:
of course, a new thread/group can be started anytime. you could even make it something like the mommy challenge thread (similar to what the diff color teams do).
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I love the mommy thread idea. I've been here a month and have not found any one group that stands out to me. All of them sound great but some just don't quite fit. Since, the motherhood claims more time than anything else. I think that it is a great common bond. I weigh in on Saturdays at work (night shift) so Sunday mornings...if anyone is interested I will start a thread post of:
BW:
CW: with gain or loss
GW:
I'll post when I get home
I use to think stay at home moms had it the easiest until I became one myself. I work nights but everyday I am home with my child so, I feel like a stay at home mom and a working mom both 0 -
here is the link for the current sahm thread for this week
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61339-sahm-7-27-8-2
it's a monday thru sunday thread.
we aren't formal with challenges or weigh in's--but we all tend to post that info. we share our struggles, goals, advice, support whether it's about getting fit or parenting.
but i totally understand frogg2allegra's comment about "fitting in." it's true that certain groups and thread have vibes that either work for you or don't.
so--here's to all of us finding our place(s) in mfp and reaching our goals! :drinker:0 -
I'm a mommy!! 24 year old married full-time working mommy of 3 kids!! 4yrs(step son), 2yrs, 7months! I lost ALL of my weight in between pregnancies but then packed it ALL back on and then some :grumble: then i got prego with my daughter, lost 19lbs during the pregnancy & just kept on losing (44lbs total since December)- parlty because of the cancer, but also partly because i took my life back & decided to be healthier. I think the idea of a "Mommy Thread" is awesome! Look forward to reading challenges/check ins! :glasses: Happy Saturday! 0
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I love the idea of a mommy group. I have a 4 month year oldbaby girl. I have had a difficult time losing weight but a few weeks ago I decided to kick it up a knotch and take up running which has helped shed 5 lbs so far. I go to the gym 3 days a week when her dad has time to help but I needed more than that. The running has been a fun thing to do with me and her and most of the time she seems to enjoy it. I always heard breastfeeding makes you lose weight effortlessly but that definitely isn't the case for me. I have had to work for every single pound so far. I also gained 60 lbs during my pregnancy which left me 45 to lose after. I've lost 15 and now have 30 to go. It's definitely hard and frustrating but I just know that when I get there I will feel so accomplished.
Pre-Preg: 125lbs
Birth: 190 lbs
After Birth: 174 lbs
Current: 159 lbs0 -
mommy to three munchkins
Two- 4 year olds
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Hello, i joined about two weeks ago. I have three boys ages 9, 5, and 3. I have been wanting to lose about 20 pounds since my last child was born but just started getting serious this past spring and lost 10 so far. I found this site because I love to be able to track my calories online. The added support of others like me is a bonus!
As far as exercise, i joined a gym nearby ClubFitness and only charges $15/ month with childcare. Love it. It also helps when your children get a bit older and are in school. I also use the Wii step aerobics and get up before my children are up so they are not trying to do it with me or interrupt me.
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Hello....I just joined this site tonight inspiring to lose approx. 20 or more pounds. I too am a mommy of 2 boys, they are indeed the loves of my life, but it is time I get "ME" back..... I too struggle with the post baby body and my boys are 4 & 6....but it seems like it is easier to manage your weight when they are smaller......now they love all this stuff and are so slim that when we do take them for treats like ice cream and such i indulge as well....knowing that I have probably made enough bad eating choices all day already?????? I am in search of a way to get back on track I did it once i can do it again! Good luck to you... no need to get sad, it is all a part of life, it is just what we choose to change and when you are ready you will do just fine!0
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