[somemomoutside]

Hey yall. I'm a mom of three littles. I have spent the last 7 years being pregnant or nursing or changing diapers. I'm starting to see the end of the tunnel, my older two will start school in a few weeks (1st grade and 4k), and i'll just have my 2 year old at home.

My husband works erradic hours, and is rarely home, and it causes more stress than i'd like to deal with, compounded with the stress of little ones.

and really it boils down to stress.. i eat when i'm stressed. i eat when i'm tired. i eat when i'm happy, i eat when i'm sad. I'm trying to work on this..

i started trying to lose weight in 2014 after i stopped nursing my last baby. That year I lost 20 pounds from 255 to 235.

I've struggled for most of 2015 to just KEEP my weight at 235. terrible twos are real :/

But I'm starting to break. I feel like i have no control over anything in my life right now, and a lot of that comes from my husband and his job, and my kids and their wants/needs that come before mine.

I need to be more proactive and get myself back to a healthy weight. When I met my husband i was 32, and I felt 20 lbs overweight at 175. now i'd give anything to be 175 again :/

My goals are small. I don't expect much. My main goals are to not GAIN weight, and to hopefully get down to 200 lbs by the end of the year, which seems completely reasonable in my logical head, but seems impossible.

Honestly i'm just here hoping to gain support, and learn better coping skills regarding food

hi

[Becs08]

Hi,

I hear you!! I have 3 little ones as well, although I am working full time. My husband works part time and is home with the kids during the day. He works nights. It is hard being a mom and never putting your own needs first, but at some point you have to. I know that is easier said than done, but you will start feeling better once you do. You can do this!!

This forum is really helpful and everyone is really supportive!

[Jacqui_D]

Hi somemomoutside! Oh, how I remember how stressful it is to raise little ones and to put their needs before your own. What I have learned, however, is that although we turn to food to help us calm down, it really can have a more negative effect on our mood. If we gravitate toward unhealthy foods (mine always tended to be quick-burning carbs, like breads, cereals, pasta, potatoes, sweets, did I mention sweets? Lol!) Not only did they make me feel guilty because of the weight I gained consuming them, but they actually mess with our serotonin levels making it harder to handle stress and even leading to depression. That you want to get your eating and weight under control is fantastic! Why don't you check out the "Chicks Up for a Challenge" sub-forum: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/chic...challenge-159/. There are new August threads starting up there and they are usually very active and so wonderful for support! There are so many other great threads here too, so just take a look around and jump right in! Good luck! You can do this!

[CheesecakeBrownie]

Hi and welcome! Not gaining is a very positive thing, breaking that cycle.

I completely understand the eating when sad, happy, stressed, whatever... it's hard to get a handle on that. Everyone here is so nice you can vent and share and get support on your journey.

[2kidsami]

I am so glad you are here! I only have 2 kids, 20 months apart! I remember feeling like I was strapped to a diaper bag forever, and my husband worked swing shift.

I understand your frustration, and the stress!

I stress over soo many things! I have just found the control over what I eat, has made me feel like I have control over something for once in my life!!! (And this is just finally a realization in the past 3 months)!!!

You are a doing great! i can't wait to hear your journey!!!