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2005/04/18, 01:16 AM
I've never joined anything like this before, but I really need some help! I am 5'2 and 150lbs. and I've had it!
Before having children, I never really had to worry about my weight. But after 2 c-sections and 5 years of being a stay at home mom, I can't take it anymore.
You'd think that being a stay at home mother, I would have plenty of time to work out and what not but I don't. As most military spouses could tell you, scheduling around military life is chaotic at best. It's very hard to get into a routine when you never know when your husband will be home. Dinner at 6 o'clock one night, 8:30 the next, and then he's gone for a month (or 16!!) and here you are trying to fix nutritional meals for you and a picky 5 year old and exercising with a baby on your lap!! I can't seem to find a balance.
I think what I need is a little guidance and a lot of support (and maybe someone to slap me every once in awhile and tell me to stop making excuses!!). I just want to feel good about myself again, and be healthy enough to be a good wife and mother.
Thanks to anyone who is listening to me vent!!
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2005/04/18, 04:36 AM
hay tigerlilly.. welcome to FT.. there.. u made the first step towards ur goal of healthy life.. its okay to vent.. its great to want to do something... and its marvellous to do something..
everbody has excuses.. its how one coupe with them.. i'm not a girl and neither have children.. so i can't tell u how to tackle those situations.. but i can assure u that there is always a way out.. there is always something u can do..
start by eating healthy.. u don't know when he comes.. u can atleast have a healthy meal "ready to be prepared".. u have a picky child.. well.. u can have him pick from healthy selections.. or u can make his PICK with healthy material.. i don't know :)
there are a LOT of people who can help u in ur condition on this site.. just stay committed and u r well on ur way :)....
here are some things u might be interested in reading :)
http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=20&t_ix=283
http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=2&t_ix=1158
http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=2&t_ix=154
http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=2&t_ix=1128
these are just some of the posts.. there are plenty of them here.. u'll get motivation, help, advice.. and what not :)
hope i helped...
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A life worth living is a life lived with honor and dignity..bow to no moral.. THATS ME
Me and My Body are competitors... we compete each other for different goals..
supplements are Helpers.. not the Drivers of Health wagon
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2005/04/18, 03:19 PM
Welcome to FT and I'm sure you'll find lots of motivation here!
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**_Robert_**
Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
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2005/04/18, 09:22 PM
Welcome! I know how hard it can be with kids and no schedule. Stay at home mom was the hardest job I ever had! I actually found it easier to work 10 hours a day at the office. I'm no expert on fitness, but there are plenty of people here that are. Read through the old posts, use the search, and you will find a ton of information. Good luck!
:big_smile:
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2005/04/19, 04:19 AM
HeHello, everyone from makati phils? Go go go gym gym gym finally i'm back....:laugh:
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2005/04/19, 04:26 AM
Hello everyone, anyone from makati phils? Go go go gym gym gym finally i'm back....:laugh::love:
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2005/04/19, 12:56 PM
Wow girl, I am with you. Tigerlily, I am a military spouse myself. What I did was, I know its hard, but put my self first. I knew getting off my butt was going to be challege and with three kids and two c-sections, you are busy, busy, busy.
I did several things. I got cut back on T.V., I made a schedule, and actually stuck with it, whether hubby was there or not. I live in Kentucky and the scenery is beautiful, so I take my kids to a Nature preserve with a creek and they love it. It gets them out and me some air and exercise. I also learned that I needed to eat for myself, not for two.
I cut back portions and started eating 3-5 small meals as advised from FT. Thanks guys. I have lost 10 pounds in a month, by doing this and walking. I am just starting to go to the gym.
My best advise is take baby steps and set small goals. I would start by setting a schedule.
Best of Luck and Congrats on wanting to make a change! If you need a support buddy, I am here, as well as the Free Trainers Team!
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2005/04/19, 07:05 PM
try it for a couple of weeks - it figures on you lifting so make sure you do that & keeps you from going into stravation mode.
I"m a stay at home mom now but both my boys go to school so I workout when they aren't home (except on Saturday - then I put them in the backyard)
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All people smile in the same language
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