-
Breastfeeding
I am 25 years old, married and a former first grade teacher (I'm taking time off until my daughter is school aged). I have PCOS and recently gave birth to a baby girl on November 9th, 2015. I want to set a healthy example for my daughter. I want to make sure that I live a long life and am able to be there for her for as…
-
New to the group
Good afternoon - My name is Nikki and I am new to the group and MFP as a whole. I am a 33 year old mom of a 9 & 5 year old. I recently was the matron of honor at my sister's wedding and saw pictures that put me in tears...enough is enough. I am currently at my heaviest ever at 242 and would like to get to 160-170. My goal…
-
workouts
What are you all doing for exercise? I usually do a strength training class and kickboxing class at the gym on weekends and I get in a short jog or two during the week. I would love to also get in some lifting during the week but the classes at my gym are during baby's bedtime. I can't work out in my apartment because I…
-
Bolthouse smoothies safe while pregnant?
Curious...
-
Breastfeeding mamas?
I'm a first time stay at home mom and looking to connect with other breastfeeding mamas who are losing weight! Feel free to add me, I'm new to this :)
-
New mom trying to lose weight looking for check in buddy :)
Hi! I am 32 and had my first son on 8/6. When I delivered, I weighed 200 lbs (gained 55 during pregnancy). Currently weighing 170 and looking to lost 30 lbs in four months. Any other newish moms want to Check in?
-
Keeping on track
I've been for lack of a better word, dieting for about a month now and lost 11lbs (woohoo) from my highest weight. Problem is my husband likes to eat out. And it's hard to stay focused when not cooking is dangled in my face. How do you guys keep on track when not everyone in your immediate family is trying lose weight?
-
Holidays
How is everyone doing through the Holidays? I'll admit I've eaten a few too many cookies and plan on more baking! Lol can't help it love it and tis the season! I am doing TRX twice a week and spin once or twice. The other days I really try a walk or 30 min on the elliptical and some weights. Also trying so hard to stick to…
-
New to the forum, trying to lose 50lbs 1 at a time!
Hi fellow moms My name is Brooke and I am a mom of 3 (7,5,2) and I run a childcare out of my home. the problem I have had is that I am home all the time, surrounded by these little people and I snack off the leftovers I make and we bake together all the time. By mid afternoon I hit a sugar lull and always have a handful of…
-
5:2 diet?
I've been interested in this diet a while as you don't eat the same number of calories everyday. The diet involves eating calories to maintain your weight for 5 days and a quarter of those calories for the other two 'fast' days. say a women who eats 2000 cals to maintain would have just 500 in the two 'fast' days. that's…
-
Aussie mum starting again
Hi guys, I'm getting closer to 40 than 30 and have three kids. (10,9+7) devastated that I've managed to gain weight since my last weigh in. Looking to lose just over 30kg. Would love to find some other ladies in similar situations. So great to read successes on here, going to be one of them one day. Love MFP.
-
If you are losing 1-2 pounds per week, please take this short survey for my statistics class
I would appreciate it. http://goo.gl/forms/BTDxeBURX3
-
Meal plan
along with working out as many days per week I can I really try to meal plan our dinners. It helps with our budget, I can plan healthy meals and eliminates any dinner wondering stress. Anyone else meal plan? Whats for dinner this week? I work part time & my older son plays baseball so I often double recipes so we can have…
-
Get me motivated!
Ok ladies, I was doing SO good for a month suddenly I am just tired and totally un motivated. What keeps you all pumped? What gets you through these slumps?
-
Support and accountability
Hi all- I had my first baby in April. The year I got preggo I lost 40 lbs using mfp. Gained 30 during pregnancy and lost 20 in the first month or so post partum but weight loss has plateaued. I'd like to at least re-lose the 10 lbs to get back to pre-pregnancy weight and ideally continue to lose another 10-15 to goal…
-
Workout Clothes!
I am searching for good quality workout clothes. Any suggestions for high impact pants & tops?
-
Nursing and weight loss questions
hi! I'm a mom of an almost 3yr old boy and 8 month baby girl. I'm still nursing my daughter and have lost almost 40 lbs already by diet and exercise...& nursing. The question is will my weight loss become tougher when I wean her at 1yr old? I have this fear I will gain all the weight back when I stop nursing??? I'm still…
-
Hi everyone
I am a mom of 3. My kids are 2,5,&11. I have gained 20 pounds in the last two years since we moved to Louisville. My goal is to get back down to my weight before I started having kids.
-
Mom just had a baby, needs to loose 30! Looking for support and mfp friends .
I just had a baby one month ago. I also have a 7 year old. Looking to shed these darn pounds! Add me. I'll be very active! Let's make it happen :)
-
So this video kicked my butt into gear.
My cousin shared this on facebook, and I thought you all should see it. My daughter is one of my biggest motivators, but this really hit home to me anyway. https://youtube.com/watch?v=dU6BdAr7fvY
-
New- Mom of 6- need friends to help stay motivated!!
hello all! I am a 31 year-old Mom of 6. I got in amazing Shape after my 3rd, then had 3 kids in 2 years! (A single and twins) I struggled for a year while nursing my twins to get any weight off. (I am 5'2" and weighed 191 the day I had them) but they are weaned now, and I am ready to hit it hard!!! I lift weighs at home…
-
Mum of 2 boys
Mum of 2 boys (4&8) am at my heaviest ever, lost all my "baby weight" after my youngest but over the past 18 months have crept up and up (losing some then putting it back & some). I work evenings so have to be organised for meals or it all goes horribly wrong. Also love having a drink to relax and am making it a resolution…
-
Fall Challenge
Veeedot and I are doing a Fall Challenge that will run from Sept 1 - Nov 30. It will be very low-key - only requirement will be checking in for a weekly weigh-in. If anyone is interested in joining, feel free to message me!
-
Need help, support, MOTIVATION
Hi there, been on this site on and off but never last longer than a couple of days. Always think there is a better and faster way to lose weight but then can't last longer than a day or week before I mess up and binge. Have 2 kids, 3 and 2 (13 months apart). All it takes is a bad night, or day and it sends me off on a…
-
PiYo challenge group!!
Hey mamas!!! I just ordered my PiYo and I'm so excited to get started!!! I would LOVE to get a group of women together to join me!! I'm so excited to get started that I decided to do a rebate for the first 5 people who join me!! Let me know if you have any questions or are interested! We would have a BLAST!! :)
-
Regular Check-in Buddy?
Hi All, I would love to find a mom buddy with similar stats to me who is looking to get in shape this fall and would be up for regular (daily, weekly, whatever works) check-ins. Here is my info: Height: 5'6 Current Weight: 185lbs Aim: Lose 30 - 35 lbs Love: Clean eating, cooking (getting more into it!), walking/hiking,…
-
newbie!
Just wanted to say HI! I'm new to this group although I've been on MFP for about a month. I have a very energetic toddler at home and work full time. I'm looking for ways to stay positive and motivated with my weight loss even when I'm dead tired and just want to sit on the couch and eat I've cream. :)
-
Monthly Goals - September
Hey mommas! I was just wondering if anyone was looking for accountability in the form of posting goals and checking in weekly? I used to belong to a group that did this and it helped me a lot. If you want to join me, I'd love it :smiley: September Goals: SW 8/31: 225 GW 9/30: 218 Gym: Mon, Wed & Thu after work & one…
-
Friendly competition
Hey moms!! I do best with competition I'm hoping to find some moms for a weight loss competition to keep me motivated. I'm thinking a three month competition with weekly weigh ins. Anyone interested
-
Any weight loss challenges coming up?
i had great success at a weight loss challenge 2 years ago on here. Maybe another one is coming up? Don't remember with what group but it was women only. Thanks! Oh and add me :)