Weight Loss Mommas

Im a mom of 3 ages 5,3,2. Last year I lost 96 pounds but slipped a disc in my back, got lazy and gained back 15 pounds...so now Im back to MFP and I have 12 pounds to go back to my goal again. I walk with the kids in the am before if gets to hot, we walk about 4 miles a day 5-6 days a week.

Iam a mother of two awsome little boys, a 2 yr old and a 3 month old, i held on to my baby weight from baby number one, and only gained a little with number 2. Ive been working out for about a month now and am having a hard time loosing weight while breastfeeding my youngest. i run about 20 miles a week at the gym when i have time. I got probably about 40 lbs to loose to reach my goal.

I am a mother of 2, ages 2 and 7 months. Once I start to eat unhealthy foods, I feel like I can't stop. If I don't start eating them, I do really well. I hate feeling like food gets the best of me and I am here to get my weight and food intake back on track.

I'm a mom of 2 - 4 year old boy and 19 month old girl. I've lost about 40 lbs this past year and have 10-15 to go (depends on the day and water weight) to get to my ultimate goal weight. I've plateaued recently and am getting very frustrated about that. Most weeks, I exercise 4-6 times doing a mix of yoga, cardio, and strenght training. I would love a group with some different exercise ideas, any quick, healthy meal or snack ideas, and any other support in general!

I would like to add you as support person too. I am 39 with three boys - 16, 13, and 9. I work full time (8 to 5). I have been been using MFP for about 5 weeks I believe. My goal is to lose 30 lbs (I am 5'6" and would say I have a medium frame. Pear-shaped body! LOL) I recently went through a 7 day detox a few weeks ago and it helped me kick my regular Coca-cola habit. I am very proud of this because it was my crutch. Since then I have seen a change in my body slowly but have not lost a lot of weight. I am not giving up though. I feel good when I track what I eat...no more mindless eating. My priority for several months now has been making time to workout. I attend both Kickboxing classes and Zumba classes during the week - they start basically after work, 5:30 and 6:15 respectively. On my best weeks I can go to the classes 4 days a week. I prefer these classes to treadmills, elliptical, weight machines, running, etc. Group exercises is really for me - especially these particular ones. The problem is I have major guilt leaving my boys to basically eat by themselves while mom works out. My husband gets home from work late - 6:30 or 7 pm so he is not home to eat with them either. I bust my butt to make the boys supper before I go work out - most days I am able to do this, other days I either don't go to class so I can provide them with something or I turn to fast food or pizza. I grew up with family meals and have always felt that dinner time is important to bond as a family. Because I am not able to do this as often as I can because I choose to workout instead, I feel I am letting my kids down. I feel bad when I throw supper on the table and say "gotta go, enjoy your dinner together you three" and book to class. However, I don't want to stop going to the classes because, even though they are challenging, I love to go. I really need them in my life. I guess I have to get over my guilt but I can't help it sometimes.

Anyway...sorry to write a book here. I didn't really know I had it in me! LOL. If you or anyone else have a similar lifestyle to me, please send me a friend request.

I am 29 and a mom to 5 ages 6,5,3,2 and 9mths...I am on day 24 of Insanity.

I am on here every single day and love being supportive. Anyone feel free to add me.

Also if u do not log in for 7 days in a row I delete u just as I am here to get healthy and fit and need friends who are committed like me.

Hey, I am a 29 f from Mobile, Al. I have a 14m old handsome young man, and I am on a mission to weigh less as an adult than I ever have. I have to loose 140 lbs. I am 259 and have always struggled with weight. I gained 50 lbs with my son and have 10 to go to be pre-baby! If you are in my area and need a workout buddy let me know. I go to the Y and am always looking for people to start a support!

hey there! My name is Sheryl, and I also live in Mobile! I am 29, work out at the ymca, and am a mommy trying to loose some baby weight! Feel free to add me!

I'm 29, with two kids - 3 1/2 & 1 1/2. My second child has been very hard work (digestive problems, not sleeping) and I have gained far more weight than I realised by comfort eating.
I'm now 15lbs down and hoping to carry on as I've begun.

Feel free to add me.
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Hello. From Northern Ireland, looking for some people in a similar situation to myself to help keep me going Mum of two boys, youngest is three. Just didn't put in the effort to loose the extra pregnancy weight this time! Been on a steady diet of nommy noms for a little too long, no longer want to stay at this weight/size. Feel free to add me if you think we could spur each other on

Hi! I'm a mom of two precious girls 14 and 9! Feel free to add me!

I'm a 33 yr old mother of 2 girls, 3 and 1 1/2. I work full time. I've kept 15 lbs since the birth of my youngest daughter. I'm trying to get rid of those pounds. I workout during my lunch hour and try to be generally active.

Feel free to add me too

Momma to a 7 yr old boy here! I'd love to have some more supportive friends!! Feel free to add me

Mom to 5 fabulous kids! Oldest will be 14 in a month and the youngest is 2 and a half. Used them as my excuse for years. Finally had enough and have improved my diet and found an exercise program that works for me! Please feel free to add me! I am always happy to encourage and support my other mom friends!
Tara

Hey All,

My name is Gina, I am 44, and have 5 kids (21, 17, 11, 10, 8). I started out life underweight but realize being able to eat whatever and not gain weight is long, long gone. I work full time, commute, and otherwise have found it is easier for me to sit around and think about being active than do something active (even with all these kids!). I don't FEEL super overweight, I can still act athletic when the need arises, but then I see pictures of me or the scale and get shocked everytime that I weight what I do! So, I want to change so that I CAN be more active, healthier, and more physically involved in my kids' lives. And I don't want to end up like my mother, who I never viewed as athletic or physical, and yet it appears that I am becoming her. So here we are, just now beginning this journey.

I too struggle with some of what has been shared here - most of my day is sitting (work/commute) I want quality time with my kids (dinner is a big part of that) and there is not unless hours in the day. Do I spend MORE time away from my kids to work out? Am I just making excuses to avoid working out? I try to do bike riding and walking with the kids, but more often than not it doesn't work as they get bored or what not. But I guess I will focus more on explaining my goals and go from there? These are some of the things going through my mind.

I am also tracking what I eat which has helped A LOT. I appreciate this site and look forward to interacting with y'all!