I'm so sick of not being able to play with my kids...

[LRSmommy]

Hi Everyone,
I found this site last week but this is the first chance I have had to really check it out and I like what I see here.

A little bit about me... I'm a wife, a mother of 3 little boys (ages 5, 4, and 10 months) and I'm sick and tired of not being able to play with them. 4 years ago, after I had my second child, I lost 50 lbs over 6 months time and looked decent and felt good. I had about 75 more lbs to lose but got off track and just maintained at the weight I was at. Then I got married again and got lazy and found out I was pregnant with my 3rd son. Because I had gestational diabetes I had to diet every time I was pregnant - much more strict than when I wasn't - and so after I had my 3rd son I said "screw this, I'm giving myself some time off from dieting". BIG MISTAKE! I am now heavier than I have been my whole life and have 160 lbs to lose until I reach a "healthy weight" for my height . I was chunky as a child and all through my teenage years I was obese and now that I'm an adult and have a handful of kids to keep up with I'm seriously ready to change things. When my 5 year old asks me to play soccer with him I want to be able to play for more than 5-10 minutes without having to sit down.

I have tried atkins, weight watchers, etc. Just about everything that is out there. I have even been approved by my insurance company to have weight loss surgery but can't bring myself to go under the knife as I am too chicken.

This time I am counting calories and so far it is going well. I have cut out a lot of fat from my diet and a lot of sugars, eating lean meats and so much "rabbit food" that I fear my ears are getting bigger and I'm going to start hopping everywhere I go (LOL). Everyone at my office jokes that I have become a vegetarian because of what I have been eating the last week but I feel good eating it. I already notice I have much more energy during the day and I don't hit that after-lunch-wall anymore where I feel like crawling under my desk with a blanket and pillow and taking a nap like George Castansa on Seinfeld.

I really think I may be on the right track this time. Hopefully it works! (And if it does I may just be able to get my husband going on it too!)

Thanks for lending an ear - hopefully I will be able to post some awesome before/after pics like so many that are part of this group. You guys are doing a great job, keep it up!

Have a great day, and thanks for the support

Slowly becoming healthier,
Stephanie

 

[maleficent]

hopping around is probaly good cardio and the kids will be entertained my mom hopping everywhere

sounds like you're off to a good start with some healthy lifestyle changes and not a fad diet.. .Just remember that fat isn't your enemy and some fat in your diet is a good thing

good luck on your journey - stary yourself up a diary - it's agreat place to get support and for us to know you better

hav fun while you're here.. anything we can do to help - just ask

 

[niapage]

Howdy and welcome and goodluck to ya!I to am a mother of 4 2 girls 2 boys agaes 11 months-8 years and lastyear I was a house hermit I problally left the house twice then July rolled around and I started walking to get fit.I don't want this summer to be the same as other because my kids love the outdoors swimming is a big 1 they love and my size 20 bathing suite didn't even fit me last year so I didn't swim!I sat out in the 90 degree weather with jeans and t-shirt on and watched them swim.This year is going to be WAY different because mommy is going to participate in everything with the kids.I wish you all the luck and if you can't do it for yourself then do it for your littleones! Have a great day Tammy

 

[Heading2Buffdom]

Congrats

Congrats to both of you. I started to really notice being out of shape over soccer with my son. Isn't that funny? I am so grateful to God for giving me a beautiful son who has challenged me to be better. Your story is inspirational. Both of them are. I give God all the glory for what he is doing for me with weight loss and saving my life and health.