I'm 36 yrs old and a mom of 3 teenage boys. I've been married almost 18 yrs. I started going to a weight loss doctor a little over a year ago and have changed how my family eats and added exercise. I'm slowly but surely getting closer to my goal.

I'm a SAHM to a 4 year old (who starts Pre K in the fall) and a 1 year old. I have always struggled with weight. I am addicted to textures. I love "custardy" textures and "crusty" textures. So...pies, cakes, puddings, yeah....um....I'm hungry thinking about it. We recently moved and our new home is 1/2 a mile from the YMCA, so I committed to the $50 a month. The kids can go into their daycare for 2 hours a day while I workout for free, so I'm hoping working out will help my weight loss goals.

Hi everyone! Im Sarah ,Im a sahm of 3 ( 6yo, 4yo, and 13mth old). Im 25 and hopeing to lose the "Baby fat". I have alot of trouble sticking with stuff, i get frustated and give up. I really want this to work im now at 181lbs and need to lose about 20-50 lbs. Ive never tried anything like this before, ive always tried the new fad diets but now i need a life style change not a "quick Fix" Good Luck to everyone !:drinker:

My best advice is to have a plan for your day- I have started planning my meals for the whole week, usually on Sundays. If I have that, at LEAST I have something to go by! I have recently quit drinking sodas, it really sucks to have to quit them all together but I really didn't see any other way for me. If I limited myself to a certain amount every day, I would subconsciously keep drinking them. We are about the same weight & have the same end goals so best of luck to you!

Hello everyone! My name is Christie, I am a 37 year old busy mom to five children ages 18-4 and one fur baby a female Bullador that is almost a year old. We relocated to a new state because my Husband started a new job and I quit smoking about a year and a half ago and put on almost 45lbs!! I just started eating clean in March and I have lost 16lbs, I was 186lbs in March and my goal weight is 130lbs.
My Husband wants to take a on a cruise next year, so my goal is to get to my goal weight so I can rock a bathing suit without having to wear a cover up!

:bigsmile: This IS going to be a great year....we can do it!!!!

Hello everyone. I just joined this group today. I have been using Myfitneespa for the past two weeks. Looking to get support from other mothers out there trying to lose weight as well. I currently weigh 159 pounds and my goal is to get to 132 again. I just gave birth to my third child about 2 and 1/2 months ago and is currently breastfeeding. This is my first time being able to breastfeed longer than a month so I am worried about losing my milk if I excerise too much. I have noticed that when I am stressed or feeling down that I tend to eat. So, I guess you would say I am an emotional eater. I love chocolate. I used to drink soda once in a while but have cut that out. Now I may have a soda once every two weeks or something. I find myself drinking lots of water making sure my calorie intake is good to make sure I can keep up with my milk production. I try to work out at least 30 minutes everyday. I am a stay-at-home mother and full time student and find it difficult to keep it up since I do not have much support near me, besides my husband. I am apart of a military family so right now I am new to the area and do not know many people. My family and friends all live very far away from me. I do know a couple people that are military spouses but they are not trying to lose weight. My oldest daughter will be started kindergarten this fall, so I know I will get to know more people who are around me. My goal is to get down to 132 by August 22, which is my birthday. I want to feel good about myself and have the energy to keep up with my children. I am tired of playing outside and running around with them and having to take many breaks because I am out-of-shape. Plus, I want to be able to wear a dress to the military ball this year and look great in it. The past ones I either was pregnant, wearing the uniform myself, or had the extra weight on from the baby. I know if we put our minds to what we can, we can achieve anything. I know things will change and get better! I have lost 6 pounds in the past two weeks and excited about it. It is just the begining and so excited for the end results. I know it's not going to be easy. Good luck to everyone and their weight loss challenge. I know you guys can do it and great work so far. :happy:

Hello to all. My name is Sara. I have three little ones, age 4-1/2, 2-1/2, and 13 months. I now weigh 100 pounds more than I did before having babies. I'm determined to get the weight off. I want to feel like me again. I'm sick of looking in the mirror and seeing a heavy stranger, sick of not being able to wear cute clothes, and sick of not being able to keep up with my kids.

I am a stay-at home mom, although I do work from home in the evenings when the little ones go to bed. My hubby is a wonderful man, but he can eat like a 12 year old and not gain an ounce. He's always bringing my favorite things home and, as an emotional eater, it's hard for me to resist.

But I'm determined to set a good example for my little ones.

Hi everyone!
I am new to Mom on a Mission and am excited to start hearing advice from other mommys trying to lose 'baby fat' or keeping the post baby weight from coming. I have one 20 month daughter, and still have around ten pounds of baby fat still hanging around. I am happy that there is a group where moms can chat and give advice and support!

Hello there fellow mommies! my name is Donna Herrick and I am the wife of the love of my life, highschool sweetheart and mother of three amazing lil ones! Hannah DD (8), Justice DS (6) and Jericho (19 months). Ever sice the birth of my first baby I have carried this extra sixty some odd lbs on me and frankly IM TIRED OF IT!!! I use to be into martial arts *trained for 8 years and earned my black belt* as well as boxing. ten years has been entirely long enough I WANT ME BACK!!! My problem I have seemed to have over the years is I will start to lose weight, noticibly even, than just stop! I dont know why I stop dieting/exercising but I do.. its insanity! Im hopping this group may fuel me and keep me going! I look forward to meeting and supportng all of you soon!

Donna

Hi!

I'm not new to MFP, but am 5'3", and currently at 155. I started MFP at 165, but had been up in the 180s after the birth of my littlest babe. I have three kiddos (6, 4, and 2) and am a SAHM that also runs our timber framing company and also have my own doula and childbirth education business.

I HATE excuses, but understand some of them at the same time. I get up at 5:20 every morning to get to the gym so that I'm home before my kiddos are done with breakfast. Am I tired? Yep. Is it a reason to NOT get up? Nope. I just work on scheduling my day so that I can get to sleep a little earlier (if possible). I also know how GREAT I'm going to feel once I get there. I also sometimes bring them to the babysitting room at the gym so that I can get a few other classes in during the day. We are a vegetarian family that eats dinner together every evening... well, sometimes my husband has to work late, but the rest of us sit down together.

I struggle to find my right combo of calories/exercise that works with my body. I struggle sometimes to get my correct NET in every day, but I'm working on it. I struggle with carbs, but after reading "Wheat Belly" it is getting much easier!

I would love some very motivated mommas as friends on here! I know that we can do it and everything we do is a CHOICE. So let's choose to keep eating well and moving our bodies. Let's choose to make the best choices for ourselves and our families. Let's choose to NOT fall back into old habits. Let's choose to have a healthy lifestyle just be that... our lifestyle.

Hi! My names Chelsey i'm from PA. I have one 3 year old daughter and about to gain a 3 year old step daughter! I'm trying to finally lose my baby weight (3 years later haha!) And looking for motivation from other moms! Would love for some more friends on here for motivation! Take care all!

Hi everyone I'm new to this group!! Just wanted to say happy to be here, I'm at 188 from 245 post baby 7 months ago on my way to 135 looking forward to finish my trip with other Mom's!!

Hi! I'm a 32 year old sahm. I have a 3 year old son and a husband who comes home after dinner time so I often have 2nd dinner with him. I am also an emotional, tired, & hormonal eater. I have the added stressor of TTC. We've been TTC for 2 years. I had stillborn twins last fall and a miscarriage last month. After each pregancy I find myself in the 170+ weight range and would like to get back to 150. Knowing that I'm trying to get pregnant is very demotivating. I lose pounds when AF starts and gain every time I ovulate so I find myself at the same place every month. I am very active. I do stroller strides at least 3 x per week and jog. It's the eating that gets me. Anyone else on the TTC wagon?

Hi All! My name is Savannah, I am 28 and a mother to 2 boys! I work full time outside of the home, while also shuttling boys back and forth to baseball and one son who races dirtbikes, needless to say my life is busy! I joined MFP close to a year ago, but haven't been here since sometime in Sept.. I have decided now is the time to get serious and lose some weight not only for myself but my family! I am currently weighing 243 lbs and needing to get to 150 (really could lose more but 150 would be awesome..) I am going to need tons of motiviation, support, encouragment and someone who will tell me like it is!! Looking forward to meeting some new Mamas who are on the same journey as me, who wont be afraid to tell me how it is!!

Hello my name is Diana and i need to loose 50 pounds. I have a very active 3 year old son and i need to be healthy for him. I work full time so i know how hard it is to cook, clean and work out at the same time, so i need support!. It makes me want to cry when i see my old pictures before i got pregnant i used to be so fit. I decided to reach my goal by the end of the year.