Hi! I'm Rachel!

I'm 22 and a SAHM/Student, I have a one year old son named Connor. I put on weight leading up to pregnancy, gained more well pregnant and haven't lost much. I'm only 5'0" and I was up to 196 during my pregnancy! I now weigh 155 pounds. My husband just enlisted into the Army so we moved to my Mom's (from CA to CO) and I really don't know anyone here. I would like to get to a healthy 125 (or less ) and lose at least 30 pounds between now and March, when my hubby graduates from training (he leaves November 17th). I would really love to make some new friends here and can use any advice you'll give!

I sometimes take a day or two to reply to messages and don't usually get a whole lot of time to myself, my son is VERY demanding and we're in the process of weaning him from breastfeeding. But, I promise I'll be around and posting when I can.

Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

-Rachel

Hi Rachel, welcome! This is a great group of ladies here. My husband has been in the Marine Corps for a little more than 4 years and i know how stressful military life can be. Good luck on your weightloss!

Welcome, welcome!!

Aw! Thanks ladies!

Marineswife - We're just getting started too....

Welcome! This is a great place for support!
We are so happy to have you

Welcome! Good luck to you in your weight loss journey! You'lll do great!

Thanks!

Thanks! I'm happy to be here!

So Rachel, what are you doing to lose the weight??

Hey rachel, nice to meet you. Hope you find what you are looking for here, it really is a great forum! See you around.

Sorry for the delay!!

But, I'm concentrating on eating whole grains and more veggie, drinking no soda, eating fish at least twice a week - no read meat and very limited sugars and other fats.
As far as exercise, mainly high school gym stuff - seriously! Push-ups, sit-ups and my new treadmill!!!

How about you?

stephie- thanks for the welcome!

Sounds good!! Congrats on the bargain-buy treadmill!!

I am (*now*) trying to keep my calorie range to approx. 1200 of whatever I want/can get my hands on. I also try and exercise but as I am in the midst of 3-4 surgeries in 10-13 mos. I kinda lose my motivation for that sort of thing.

Wow! I don't think I have the willpower to go 1200 calories! I'm weaning my son and still eat about 1800 or more. Which is why I only lose about 1 pound a week if I was good 2.

I know I wouldn't work out if I had surgery to look forward too. As it is now, if I stub my toe I would want to take a day off! What are your surgeries for? (If it's not too personal)

(I have to be honest - it's hard to keep up on the posts! I've been spending more time here than studying and I still haven't had a chance to go through a lot of the posts yet! So, if you posted elsewhere I'm sorry!)

Lol, this is where I come when I am slacking off from studying!!

No wonder you can't go down to 1200, you are still eating as a bf mama.
I don't know if I could even diet with a baby to look after as well!!!

My surgeries are to correct my body after all of this weight loss (I don't really consider it plastic but reconstructive as I don't really have a normal body for my weight and age, 22).

Yeah, but I stopped losing, because for awhile I used it as an excuse to eat what I wanted. I'm getting back on track though!

Good for you!! Over 100 pounds! That's is freakin awesome! I thought maybe that's what you were doing, but didn't want to assume I wouldn't consider it plastic surgery either!
Are you nervous or more excited?