[shawla]

Hi My name is Shawla, I am 21 years old, married for almost 3 years, and a stay-at-home mom to my 1 year old, son. I reside in NW Indiana.
I am wanting to lose atleast 40+ pounds. I now weigh around 181 (last time I weighed) and I just hate my tummy and thighs, those are my major problem areas, but I would like to tone up the rest of my body also. As much as I would like to blame my pregnancy for my weight gain I can't. I was gradually gaining after marriage and by the time I got pregnant I was already around 160 pounds, after the baby was born I was 190 pounds. Lost a few pounds out of no where, but they are starting to creep back on me. Me and my husband are thinking of TTC and I would reall like to lose a few pounds before then to ensure myself of a healthy pregnancy. I would also like to be able to run and play with my son without getting winded and tired so fast, just being healthier in general.
I am starting my 'lifestyle change' tomorrow. Wish me luck!
I can't wait to get to know everyone here!

[jennie934]

Good luck,
you sound like you are ready to do it. that is good. you can achieve what ever you set your mind to.
keep us posted.
Jennie

[Wants2BA10]

Shawla
Hey, I'm a newbie too!! I'm looking for a buddy that can help motivate me and vica versa. I just posted my first post on this board. We sound a lot similar...as far as our weight and how much we'd like to lose. Though my boyfriend and I are not TTC we're not preventing and I too would like to be in better shape/health before I do/if I become PG.
I've managed to put on 24lbs during my relationship with my boyfriend and have stopped working (I'm a homemaker) My biggest problem areas are also my tummy and thighs. I've been on atkins though didn't last long and I have the 6week body makeover kit that I didn't really follow to a T.
Hoping to get to chat with you some more.
Katie

[paperclippy]

Hi Shawla and Katie, welcome!

[~~Sunshine~~]

Hello Shawla!!

You already know me from other boards!! Good luck girl with your weight loss you can do it!!

[AmberM]

Welcome! Where in Indiana are you located? Your side profile thingy says Atlanta so I'm confused *smile* I'm in Goshen, Indiana so I just wondered. I'm about 180 now and would also like to lose 40 pounds! Good luck on your weight loss! You have a beautiful family!!

AmberM

[shawla]

Hi Katie I would love to have you as my partner!! You are right we do have almost the same goals and reasons. I love the pics, seems you are doing great so far, maybe you could help me out!

Hi Sunshine, I didn't know you were trying to lose weight! Good luck to you girl!!

Amber, I moved from Atlanta 2 months ago. lol Sorry about that I forgot to change my profile. I was on this board a while ago. I now live in Schererville/Crown Point Indiana. I'm not sure where Goshen is, because I'm not familiar with places around here yet.

[jenicra]

Welcome Shawla and Katie!