Mother of 4- FINALLY taking time for myself!

ExplorinLauren
ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
edited December 19 in Introduce Yourself
I'm a mom of 4. 16, 11, 2 and 7 months. For the FIRST time ever, I am finally taking time for myself to make ME healthy, and put ME FIRST!

Sometimes I struggle, I NEVER have enough time in a day, and most of the time, everything is falling by the wayside... BUT I am still here... and finally over all the BS... I work out daily (MOSTLY!) I just started P90X, I'm on week 2, I Log every thing I eat, and I am bound and determined to live a healthier lifestyle. I try to eat clean, for the most part... but sometimes I have 2% Mac N Cheese, and once in a while a Lean Cuisine. I am on a huge mission to lose weight, gain strength, and show my kids that you don't have to have a fat mom, and veggies aren't all bad.

I wan't to be sexy to my husband, not because he thinks I'm not, but because I THINK I'm not. Some days I wake up at 5 to exercise because its the only time I have where the whole house is still asleep and I can finally have time for myself. Some days... I don't wake up at 5 and I have to use baby nap times just to exercise, which means my laundry isn't done and my living room looks like a toddler ran through it ... Oh wait... A toddler DID run through it! I am also on a mission to STOP being so OCD over every dirty dish, and start channeling my OCD into fitness... meaning, my house can be SLIGHTLY dirty until a little later, because I have to take time for Lauren, and that means ONE hour a day devoted to exercise. Screw everyone else who may stop by (which never happens... but, for some reason I think it will lol)

I am ready to lose this weight, to remind myself of the person I want to be.... I've lost 14 so far, Im on a mission to lose 50-60.. oh and by the way... I will do it!.
I am looking for friends that want the same thing!. I am not looking for lectures... "Im better than you" attitudes, or people who only log into MFP once a week, month etc... Not that I judge you on your ways, but , those ways aren't for me. Just sayin'. I am however, looking for a place to be held accountable... if I'm lazy, its ok for you to say that... if I'm slackin' its ok for you to say that too.... I am looking for FRIENDS!. .... People who support you, but also call you out on your shi-- poo poo. :)
Ok.. Thanks lol... I think thats all :)

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  • cali8_love
    cali8_love Posts: 95 Member
    im pretty pround of u that u have done 2 weeks of P90X !! because i know how hard it is to be a mommy im a mom of 3 and i never have time for myself im always cleaning and taking care of them but i do have time only for 2 hours a day to Exercise but becuase that the gym i go to they have a DayCare they watch them there for 2 hours while im working out i go almost everyday......

    and u are very pretty just keep ur head up and work out hard every day and u will see that u will be happy with ur self becuase ur hard workouts will always pay off and u will notice it fast!! i also have about 32 pounds to go but im trying hard to hit my goal .. and to be healthy for ever ......... Giving up for me is not N opinion for me no more ... because i have work hard every day to end up gaining all the pounds i have lost that would be really depressing for me so im just going to keep doing what im doing :smile: ...


    i wish u the best and good luck on ur weight loss journey,,,, :heart:
    and thank u for approving my request to :) lets motivate each other for a healthier life :flowerforyou:
  • Robin_Bin
    Robin_Bin Posts: 1,046 Member
    Congratulations! Both on your decision to take your own care seriously and on what you've achieved so far. And remember that by taking care of yourself you're also setting a good example for your children.

    (I chat quite a bit on these boards -- lots of good ideas and inspiration, but I don't "friend" people before I get to know them a bit. Happy to chat on the message boards and via messages.)

    Good luck on your journey!
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    bump
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    im pretty pround of u that u have done 2 weeks of P90X !! because i know how hard it is to be a mommy im a mom of 3 and i never have time for myself im always cleaning and taking care of them but i do have time only for 2 hours a day to Exercise but becuase that the gym i go to they have a DayCare they watch them there for 2 hours while im working out i go almost everyday......

    and u are very pretty just keep ur head up and work out hard every day and u will see that u will be happy with ur self becuase ur hard workouts will always pay off and u will notice it fast!! i also have about 32 pounds to go but im trying hard to hit my goal .. and to be healthy for ever ......... Giving up for me is not N opinion for me no more ... because i have work hard every day to end up gaining all the pounds i have lost that would be really depressing for me so im just going to keep doing what im doing :smile: ...

    Thank you! You are extremely pretty! You are doing great!!
    What gym do you go to where you have childcare? I need to find that in my area! that might make all the difference :)
    I fully agree... for me, there is NO going back!! I am going to do this! :) And you are too!!! We got this :)!


    i wish u the best and good luck on ur weight loss journey,,,, :heart:
    and thank u for approving my request to :) lets motivate each other for a healthier life :flowerforyou:
  • lpbm5
    lpbm5 Posts: 63 Member
    Hey there! I need someone to be accountable with!

    I am a mom of 3, ages 11, 9, and 21mos. You sound like me! I just started walking with my toddler in the mornings. She gets up, I put her in the stroller with breakfast and milk, and we're off. I hate wasting nap time on household chores b/c I want that time for ME!! ...which I usually end up napping. ;)

    I've done mfp and ww off and on for years. I lost my dad just over a yr ago and that, along with not losing the last baby wt, I am on the journey to losing ~50lbs. I am doing it in 10-15lb increments though! Not looking at the big number b/c that depresses me!

    I just moved from Chicago to Sacramento 3mos ago. Never lived anywhere but Chicago so we're here alone! Would love to 'buddy up!'
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    im pretty pround of u that u have done 2 weeks of P90X !! because i know how hard it is to be a mommy im a mom of 3 and i never have time for myself im always cleaning and taking care of them but i do have time only for 2 hours a day to Exercise but becuase that the gym i go to they have a DayCare they watch them there for 2 hours while im working out i go almost everyday......

    and u are very pretty just keep ur head up and work out hard every day and u will see that u will be happy with ur self becuase ur hard workouts will always pay off and u will notice it fast!! i also have about 32 pounds to go but im trying hard to hit my goal .. and to be healthy for ever ......... Giving up for me is not N opinion for me no more ... because i have work hard every day to end up gaining all the pounds i have lost that would be really depressing for me so im just going to keep doing what im doing :smile: ...




    i wish u the best and good luck on ur weight loss journey,,,, :heart:
    and thank u for approving my request to :) lets motivate each other for a healthier life :flowerforyou:








    Oooops.. Iposted in the wrong spot :) Sorry lol... here I go again :
    Thank you! You are extremely pretty! You are doing great!!
    What gym do you go to where you have childcare? I need to find that in my area! that might make all the difference :)
    I fully agree... for me, there is NO going back!! I am going to do this! :) And you are too!!! We got this :)!
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    Hey there! I need someone to be accountable with!

    I am a mom of 3, ages 11, 9, and 21mos. You sound like me! I just started walking with my toddler in the mornings. She gets up, I put her in the stroller with breakfast and milk, and we're off. I hate wasting nap time on household chores b/c I want that time for ME!! ...which I usually end up napping. ;)

    I've done mfp and ww off and on for years. I lost my dad just over a yr ago and that, along with not losing the last baby wt, I am on the journey to losing ~50lbs. I am doing it in 10-15lb increments though! Not looking at the big number b/c that depresses me!

    I just moved from Chicago to Sacramento 3mos ago. Never lived anywhere but Chicago so we're here alone! Would love to 'buddy up!'


    Sounds perfect!! I love the stroller idea! I have a double stroller, I could totally load my kids up, but for some reason I am scared to! lol .... I actually think I may do that tomorrow morning!!
    I love the 10-15 increments ... I do the same thing with my husband being gone (military) ... I always tell myself, he isn't gone for 8 months... he is gone for 2 months, and I just have to do that 4 times. haha...
    and we just moved to Virginia from Florida... so I understand that too! :) I'll send you a friend request :) We can help eachother... :)
  • cali8_love
    cali8_love Posts: 95 Member
    u are welcome i go to Gold's gym i pay $15 dollars month for 2 kids :) i have 3 kids but i go in the morning when my daughter is in school so i just go with my 2 boys ... but if u dont want to pay $15 dollars a month u can pay $2 dollars every time u go in with ur kids ...

    but 24 fitness also has a Kids' Club its for kids around ages 6 months to 12 years :) ..... but i love 24 fitness if u have a close one to ur house try it u can pay 2 year of a membership for just $354 ....... or just pay every month also

    i wish i had a 24fitness close to my house but sences all of them are far from were i live and the only close one to me was golds gym 20 mins alway for my house:grumble: i made the choice to in join them cuz it is kinda close but im starting to LIKE IT THERE TO .,,,, :happy:
  • lpbm5
    lpbm5 Posts: 63 Member
    I usually hate putting my dtr in a stroller BC she won't sit for too long! But give her food and she is good to go. ;) thanks for adding me!!
  • BeautyQueen90
    BeautyQueen90 Posts: 145 Member
    I'll be your friend
  • BeautyQueen90
    BeautyQueen90 Posts: 145 Member
    Request me we will be great pals I'm a stay at home mom have a 4 and 2 year old. Thought I was reading about myself. I have lost 40lbs already I have 10-15 more to go. I'm supportive and everything else.
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    Request me we will be great pals I'm a stay at home mom have a 4 and 2 year old. Thought I was reading about myself. I have lost 40lbs already I have 10-15 more to go. I'm supportive and everything else.


    I sent you a friend request :) Can't wait to support eachother :)
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    Bump lol
  • Vitamin_K
    Vitamin_K Posts: 47
    You sound just like me! Feel free to add me.
  • sablake427
    sablake427 Posts: 8 Member
    I only have one munckin, but totally get the odd time exercising and stroller walks. I'm looking for some new friends as I try to teach my daughter to exercise everyday and eat right, before she knows anything else.
    Welcoming new friends.
  • sailorsiren13
    sailorsiren13 Posts: 460
    Sounding pretty Awesome Feel free to add me to your journey!:drinker:
  • Tara1090
    Tara1090 Posts: 199 Member
    I love your drive and motivation! Congrats and good luck on your journey!
  • ericarae33
    ericarae33 Posts: 211 Member
    Congrats to you!!!!!
  • stephc0711
    stephc0711 Posts: 1,022 Member
    I'm a busy mom of 2. Props to you, taking care of 4!! I sure couldn't!! :) Feel free to add me, I love making new friends and try very hard to motivate everyone, but sometime, I need the motivation, too!!
  • mummma
    mummma Posts: 402 Member
    mummma of 3 here.... harrys 5, ellas 3 and lola lou is 1... im here and im getting to goal wether i like it or not haha xx
  • steph124ny
    steph124ny Posts: 238 Member
    I also have 4, about the same age ranges as yours. I exercise while my toddler is awake and she mimics me. It's hysterical! I'm on Level 3 of 30 Day Shred and have lost 10 pounds so far. Sometimes you just have to let everything fall to the side and concentrate on you.
  • Emili03
    Emili03 Posts: 164 Member
    I'm a mom of 4. 16, 11, 2 and 7 months. For the FIRST time ever, I am finally taking time for myself to make ME healthy, and put ME FIRST!

    Sometimes I struggle, I NEVER have enough time in a day, and most of the time, everything is falling by the wayside... BUT I am still here... and finally over all the BS... I work out daily (MOSTLY!) I just started P90X, I'm on week 2, I Log every thing I eat, and I am bound and determined to live a healthier lifestyle. I try to eat clean, for the most part... but sometimes I have 2% Mac N Cheese, and once in a while a Lean Cuisine. I am on a huge mission to lose weight, gain strength, and show my kids that you don't have to have a fat mom, and veggies aren't all bad.

    I wan't to be sexy to my husband, not because he thinks I'm not, but because I THINK I'm not. Some days I wake up at 5 to exercise because its the only time I have where the whole house is still asleep and I can finally have time for myself. Some days... I don't wake up at 5 and I have to use baby nap times just to exercise, which means my laundry isn't done and my living room looks like a toddler ran through it ... Oh wait... A toddler DID run through it! I am also on a mission to STOP being so OCD over every dirty dish, and start channeling my OCD into fitness... meaning, my house can be SLIGHTLY dirty until a little later, because I have to take time for Lauren, and that means ONE hour a day devoted to exercise. Screw everyone else who may stop by (which never happens... but, for some reason I think it will lol)

    I am ready to lose this weight, to remind myself of the person I want to be.... I've lost 14 so far, Im on a mission to lose 50-60.. oh and by the way... I will do it!.
    I am looking for friends that want the same thing!. I am not looking for lectures... "Im better than you" attitudes, or people who only log into MFP once a week, month etc... Not that I judge you on your ways, but , those ways aren't for me. Just sayin'. I am however, looking for a place to be held accountable... if I'm lazy, its ok for you to say that... if I'm slackin' its ok for you to say that too.... I am looking for FRIENDS!. .... People who support you, but also call you out on your shi-- poo poo. :)
    Ok.. Thanks lol... I think thats all :)

    Your title got me because that is EXACTLY how I feel right now! 2 kids of my own and my neice who lives with me...this is the ONLY thing I have done for me in a long time. I still have about 50 lbs. to lose. Feel free to add me as a friend. I log in everyday and usually have a cheat meal once a week.
  • makainui
    makainui Posts: 31
    I'm a mom of 4. 16, 11, 2 and 7 months. For the FIRST time ever, I am finally taking time for myself to make ME healthy, and put ME FIRST!

    Sometimes I struggle, I NEVER have enough time in a day, and most of the time, everything is falling by the wayside... BUT I am still here... and finally over all the BS... I work out daily (MOSTLY!) I just started P90X, I'm on week 2, I Log every thing I eat, and I am bound and determined to live a healthier lifestyle. I try to eat clean, for the most part... but sometimes I have 2% Mac N Cheese, and once in a while a Lean Cuisine. I am on a huge mission to lose weight, gain strength, and show my kids that you don't have to have a fat mom, and veggies aren't all bad.

    I wan't to be sexy to my husband, not because he thinks I'm not, but because I THINK I'm not. Some days I wake up at 5 to exercise because its the only time I have where the whole house is still asleep and I can finally have time for myself. Some days... I don't wake up at 5 and I have to use baby nap times just to exercise, which means my laundry isn't done and my living room looks like a toddler ran through it ... Oh wait... A toddler DID run through it! I am also on a mission to STOP being so OCD over every dirty dish, and start channeling my OCD into fitness... meaning, my house can be SLIGHTLY dirty until a little later, because I have to take time for Lauren, and that means ONE hour a day devoted to exercise. Screw everyone else who may stop by (which never happens... but, for some reason I think it will lol)

    I am ready to lose this weight, to remind myself of the person I want to be.... I've lost 14 so far, Im on a mission to lose 50-60.. oh and by the way... I will do it!.
    I am looking for friends that want the same thing!. I am not looking for lectures... "Im better than you" attitudes, or people who only log into MFP once a week, month etc... Not that I judge you on your ways, but , those ways aren't for me. Just sayin'. I am however, looking for a place to be held accountable... if I'm lazy, its ok for you to say that... if I'm slackin' its ok for you to say that too.... I am looking for FRIENDS!. .... People who support you, but also call you out on your shi-- poo poo. :)
    Ok.. Thanks lol... I think thats all :)


    I am proud of you!!! continue on the right path...love it
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member

    Some days I wake up at 5 to exercise because its the only time I have where the whole house is still asleep and I can finally have time for myself. Some days... I don't wake up at 5 and I have to use baby nap times just to exercise, which means my laundry isn't done and my living room looks like a toddler ran through it ... Oh wait... A toddler DID run through it! I am also on a mission to STOP being so OCD over every dirty dish, and start channeling my OCD into fitness... meaning, my house can be SLIGHTLY dirty until a little later, because I have to take time for Lauren, and that means ONE hour a day devoted to exercise. Screw everyone else who may stop by (which never happens... but, for some reason I think it will lol)

    I'm not a mom but I can relate to the crazy-busy schedule, having no time, and stressing because the only way to fit in exercise or even take the time to cook a healthy-but-yummy meal is to let something else go- laundry or dishes, etc. I've been trying to have the same attitude- to put myself first, even if it's just for 30-60 minutes a day, because that's what I need to do in order to reach my goal. It's sooooo hard to do that but I've gotten better about it (and it's working!) Feel free to add me if you'd like! :)
  • yentess
    yentess Posts: 167 Member
    Fellow mom here too! I have 3 kids 10, 9 and 3, and they keep me super busy too! I'd love for any other moms to add me as a friend so I can be motivated by seeing what they accomplish while home with kids. I also really need people to keep me accountable too! :smile:
  • chanty1234
    chanty1234 Posts: 56
    Hi There,
    I am new to the program, well this is actually my first day.. I too started p90x and need some motivation. my husband is not in the army but he too travels and is gone for 6months out of the year for work purposes...I have a sister here where i live, but most of my family lives out of state (texas) its hard to find friends that will encourage you to loose weight and help you at the same time. My sister is not very much into healthy eating or excercising .... well with that said, I would love to be your friend or if you would request me....I plan on loosing at least 25 pounds and am very determined... i want to feel sexsy again, i want to look in the mirror and be proud of what i see...I am also a mother of a wonderful 12 year old boy..soon to be a teenager, want him to feel proud of his momma
  • emilymomof3
    emilymomof3 Posts: 7
    Hey there, I totally understand what you are saying . I have 4 year old twin boys that are always getting into trouble and a 1 year old daughter that keeps me on my toes. But I really want a change in my life. I have lost 30 lbs since started in February and try to workout every day. Would love your support and be a support to you.
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