Looking for fellow stay-at-home moms

I'm a SAHM (well, WAHM, but I work part-time from my computer) of three boys, ages 5, 3, and almost 2. It's definitely tough working in exercise/workouts around the kiddos sometimes, but you'll find something that works for you! I started at 205 lbs and I'm down to low 180's...hoping to get down around 145, but we'll see when I get there. :-)

I don't find it hard to stay out of the kitchen since I don't like to cook <giggle>, but I DO find I snack less on days that I keep busy. As for exercise, I am fortunate to have an elliptical in my basement, but honestly, I don't use it all that much. I take our golden retriever for a run some mornings (when i can manage to get up early enough) before hubs leaves for work/before the kids are up. I have a Wii with Zumba, Golds Gym Shape Boxing, Just Dance 2, and a Wii Fit+ (which I like for yoga). Really, though, I'd have to say my bread and butter are workout DVDs, specifically Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and Turbo Jam. I like the 30DS (or Ripped in 30 is another good one) because it also makes me do strength training.

I wait until the littlest one is napping usually, and the older two will either entertain themselves for 30 mins with toys, watch me work out, or work out with me (which is ADORABLE!!). HTH!

Welcome! I'm also a stay at home mom of 3... (5 years, 1 year and 3 months). I have over 50 lbs to lose as a result of my two most recent pregnancies (my boys).. i understand what you mean by wanting to eat all day since we stay at home all the time. I started out slowly. First I got rid of all the junk food in my kitchen because i know if it's there, I will eat it! I've found that my weakness is chips. Anyway, I gradually started eating healthier and then I started counting calories and making exercise a habit everyday. I have no time for the gym either (not only that but I really can't afford it) so I just pop in a workout video everyday and make sure I do that. No gym required! I am going to send you a friend request if thats ok!

Heya I'm a 27 year old stay at home mom - my boys are 5 and 2. We live in NC
As far as going to the gym, I either go at 6am before my husband goes to work at 7:30 or I'll work out at home (currently hooked on POP Pilates) while the baby takes his afternoon nap. For staying out the kitchen.. I just keep busy. It's easier said than done but once you just stop doing it, you won't think about it anymore. Feel free to add me

Hi there! I'm a 41 y.o. SAHM of 5 kids, 18, 12, 9, 7, 6. I started putting on the weight when I got pregnant with my oldest child 19 yrs. ago. I have steadily put on weight with each pregnancy. I was so preoccupied with taking care of everyone else that along the way, I forgot to take care of myself. As time went on, I got depressed and just didn't care.
About two weeks ago, my niece introduced me to this website and I have lost 7 lbs already. It is a wonderful site to help you lose the weight "the right way". I have lost weight (20 lbs or so) in the past, but always put it back on. I'm ready now to lose it and keep it off and be healthy so that I can play with my kids and not be embarrassed when we go in public. This forum is a great support system as well. It feels great to know that you are not alone!!! Please feel free to add me.

Hello!

My name is Jenni, I'm 26, married, and we have 2 awesome kids! Our son is 4 and our daughter is 9 months. I have always been overweight, but 2 pregnancies really did me in and I have found myself at almost 300lbs. As a stay-at-home mom, I find myself with 2 major challenges- being around the kitchen/food all day, and not making time to go to the gym. I hope to "meet" other mamas to hear how you beat those feats!

I know how that is! Regarding finding time at the gym, I understand you need your 'you' time, but you could incorporate your kids into your routine. I do my own little circuit at home which includes using my three month old as resistance and I bought my four year old one pound dumbbells so she works out with me. Not only are you getting your workout in but you're teaching your kids healthy habits!

Also, try to premake or premeasure your snacks. Keep fruits and veggies in plain sight, along with measured snacks. Grapes are great because as you're walking by you can take a few and not worry that you're overeating.

Just take it one pound at a time! It's worth it!

Stay-at-home mom here too.
My youngest will go of to Kindergarten in August, so I guess that makes me a stay-home-alone-mom then huh?
I have three girls ages 5 7 and 9 years. We live out in the middle of nowhere and I love to cook so the weight loss journey was tough for me but I DID it...I'm about 14 days away from one full year on MFP! I hit my first goal weight in April and am now looking to drop a little bit more.
You can friends me if you like. I'm a bit nutty and I workout like crazy now! It took time to get to this point but I will never go back! I love the new me soo much more than the old me!
I understand what you mean by having a hard time staying away from the food and making tie to workout. It's hard to do but you can do it! I promise!

Hi! I am a stay at home mother of 2. My daughter is 4 and my son is 18 months. Instead of going to the gym (because I'm afraid people are watching me) I work out at home with free weights and dvds and if I have to munch because I'm in the kitchen, the carrots are in the front of my refrigerator and I always have fruit on the table.

If I can do you, you can do it. Since I have had my daughter (I weight 236 lbs.) I have lost 71 lbs. You are more than welcome to add me if you would like.

Pity party going on right here: I WISH I was a stay-at-home or even work-at-home mom. What I wouldn't give to take care of my toddler all day every day!!! *sigh* Just living vicariously through all of your struggles that I wish I was dealing with hahaha

Hi
I am also a stay at home mom to 2 boys, 5 years old and 11 month old. I know how hard it is not to snack on what to kids are eating and just going in the kitchen for something during the day.

Hi! I am a stay at home mom to our 2 year old. Even though I have time for the gym, I don't have one remotely close to us. We live in the middle of no where! I have found many ways to work out from home and burn a ton of calories! Add me:-)

The same here! Our closest gym is like 20 miles away... so I push my almost-three-year-old in a stroller on the dirt roads or pop an Insanity DVD in! It is funny to watch my little guy work out with me, too!

I am a SAHM, too. Feel free to add me or check my profile for more info!

Hi there - I'm a stay at home mom of a 3 year old boy and a 4 month old daughter... I can barely find the time for laundry, let alone time to work out.... and the laundry's important, since I've dubbed my daughter "the Human Geyser." I'm in a very rural area, though on a state highway, so walking with my kids down a roadside would be taking my life in my hands, and frankly while I live on a farm, I'm still too out of shape to be walking up and down all the hills with a 13lb kid strapped to my chest and expect to make it home...

Please feel free to add me - I sent you a friend request

Wow! There are alot of us! I stay at home mostly because I am permanently disabled but I still have 4 kids at home, 20, almost 18, 17 (pregnant), and 11. I will soon be taking care of my new grandson while his parents go to high school, which will be a new challenge for me. I am planning on using the daycare at the gym in order to get my workout in and am just trying to follow my food diary guidelines while around food/kitchen all day. Just have to make up my mind that I don't want extra or wrong foods because I have the picture of the old me in my head that I WILL get back!! You can do it!!! Feel free to friend me!

I too am a stay-at-home mom. I have 3 boys - 7, 3, & 2.... You would think I'd be skinny mini with the ACTIVE boys.... My heaviest was 232lbs and I went down to 202lbs doing this website and Zumba. However, my instructor hurt herself so I slacked off the Zumba and stopped logging my food; needless to say I'm back up to 225.4lbs.... :-(

I started back on the website yesterday and back up with Zumba today. I weighed in this morning and am down 1lb.... :-) I know I can do this cause I did before.... It's such a struggle but I am determined!!

Good luck on your journeys!! :-)

Feel free to add me.... : - )

Stay at home mom, here! I have one son, Gavin, who is 5 months. I have about 100 lbs so lose, obviously not just pregnancy pounds, but those are there too! I need friends, so anyone please feel free to add me!

I'd be happy to be you friend. I'm in the same boat