MrsMo good job on planning ahead, that is what seems to get me in trouble. I’ve been better now on planning. I just hope I can keep it up.

Hi InfinityDragon, I think we can all understand how hard and frustrating it is to lose weight. All I can say is take it slow and stay focused. We all have good days and bad days, and on those bad days log on to these boards and let out your frustration. You will find that everyone here is very supportive and can relate to pretty much anything you may be going through. Stay on track, and if you ever need to talk I’m here.

Helen

Hi, I'm new to the group as well. I'm not a "new" mom, but I have a six year old boy....... he's already six years old and i still haven't lost all my pregnancy weight. I'm tired of going up and down on the scale, this time im determind to lose it, and i thought these support groups might help me stay motivated. I only have 25 pounds to go, but it seems to be the hardest to lose.....especially on my tummy. I walk everywhere i can, including to work which is a 45 minute trip to and another 45 minute back, but the scale seems frozen at 168.....ugh! So frustrating. any suggestions?

Helen, I just added you as my 1st official buddy  :-)

You've made awesome progress in just your first week!  I am taking this in the teeniest of tiny baby steps, conquering each meal and snack as I go.  If I look to far ahead I get discouraged.  Today was my 1st day on the SF plan and I'm going to bed in 10 minutes without my nightly ice cream....a HUGE deal!  I have tomorrow's meal plan all ready to go and my veggies are packed in my work bag.  "If you fail to plan then plan to fail."  So true!

We can do this!

Welcome both of you! These message boards are very help full. Unfortunately I have found that the new mommy board is probably the least active. I can guess why, we are all busy with our little ones. Anyway, I just wanted to say welcome to the group. I’ve only been doing this for about 2 weeks and I am already seeing results. Tomorrow is my official weigh in, so I’ll be her to let you know how I did this week good or bad.

Helen – SoCali

PS. I’m not such a new mommy anymore; my baby is turned 1 last week.

Hi Laura,

You and I have a lot in common!  I have 2 boys, ages 4 and 2, and a girl who is 9 weeks old.  I too am 40-ish lbs. overweight and have yo-yo'd around from this weight to goal, and then pregnant, then goal so many times!  I am done having babies and am ready to get at and STAY at goal!  I am trying SF for the 1st time, I did the 'other' major plan and it worked, but I'm finding that my life is too hectic now to always eat from a a specified list of foods with 3 little kiddos.  We're always on the go and I need those bars and shakes just to throw in the diaper bag.  I also work part-time and I make jewelry on the side so I know your frustration about finding time to work out.  I consider hauling my boys around as my working out!  :-) 

I need a buddy, if you're interested.......although I have no idea how to "add" buddies!

I just started the Slim Fast plan today, and I'm actually not nearly as hungry as I thought I would be!  I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old, and I've been carrying this extra 40 pounds for almost 5 years now.  Its time to take it off!  I used to be so fit and I am motivated to spending the next few months getting my figure back.  Just wish I had more time to exercise, its hard when you work full time.

Laura