Good for you Carafre! Wow, 9 pounds is a lot, you've really got a great start. Keep that momentum going and remember how good it felt to step on that scale and see a big difference (down instead of up for a change!).

I've started at roughly the same weight as you (216). I would love to keep in touch and do this together. PJ ("SicknTired") said she would start a new thread for SAHMs, if you see the thread let me know where it is (I'm having a hard time finding threads in here). I weigh on Saturdays, too, so we could check in at our weigh-ins and keep up with each other's progress.

Keep it up everyone! We SAHMmies need to stick together!

Cindy

It's great to see so many SAHMs here. I am possibly doing worse on these weekends than I do during the week when it's just me and the kids. I hope I have lost this week but I have to remember I did not all that was required. I did make some baby steps, though. I hope everyone does succeed and keep up with this support. We all need it.

Rikki

That sounds great, Cindy! It really would be helpful to have a day that we can check in on! I will be here with bells on! Congrats to you on your weight loss too!
carafre

Hi all - I'm new here too. Just joined yesterday. I have one son in 5th grade. I homeschooled him last year and this year he is back at the local public school. I finally have some time to devote to myself and I am wanting badly to kick start my weight loss. I would love to give and get support and encouragement from other moms trying to lose weight. This is such a great forum. I really need it. Lara

Lara,

Welcome! I homeschooled my kids (3 kids but only homeschooled 2 of them) for years! I think I did it for at 4 years plus. Well, it was 4 years because we sent our son (oldest child) and daughters to public school when my son started 4th grade. Homeschooling is hard work! I am enjoying the "ME TIME" I do have to admit.

Anyway, welcome... and enjoy your "me time". I wish you much success!

Welcome, Lara! Congrats on your weight loss so far! You and I have a similar goal (mine is 136). My son is a year old, but we decided even before he was born to home educate him. I know it's a few years away yet, but I'm already researching and getting excited about it. Although, as you know, we "homeschool" our children from the day we bring them home from the hospital!

Good luck on your weight loss, hope we can all help you reach your goal.

I did great exercising today. Legs and abs on the Bowflex and 60 minutes on the treadmill. That's a lot on the treadmill for me, though. TNT had a Law and Order marathon on today, and I watched a whole episode while walking before I realized it. But I needed it, since I had a bad dinner (Hamburger Helper, can you believe it? Yuck!). So I guess it balanced out.

Since we're all SAHMs, should we think of a fun name for our little "group"? Also, can we stay on this Buddy thread or do we have to move to another forum?

Hi there. I was a SAHM, but recently went to work and school, so now I'm a NAHM..lol. I was on WW for a while, and kind of stumbled, but now I need to be back on it. I can't go to the meetings, so I'm hoping to find the support and encouragement I need here. I was at my highest in March (275lbs.) and am now at 250. It was very slow going. DH and I are also trying to get pregnant, so I thought the weight issue might be affecting it. I have 2 kids from my previous marriage.
Well, I hope to really chat with you all soon, good luck to everyone tomorrow, because we truly have to do this a little at a time. Have a wonderful evening, and I'll check in soon.



My mini goal

I think a name would be wonderful for our group. I am racking my brain. I think it should be one that will make us smile when we think of it! I hope all is well with my new buddies! I have walked no less than 2 miles everyday! I even did four yesterday! I am waiting to weigh until Sat.. I feel kind of down. I saw some pictures of myself from my sons' B-day party - Yuck. It's so hard to believe I look like that now. It's ok, it's ok. I have a goal (repeat three times and back away from the chips!) Nine down and six more until my Oct. goal. take care!
carafre

Hello everyone. I went to my WW meeting tonight and I was down 1.2 lbs. Yeah!! I can do this, right?!?

Carafre...I have been there--seeing pics that have just left me feeling so down. That is just motivation to change, right? You are doing great so keep it up!!

Have a great day everyone...Rikki

Carafre: Wow, you're walking a lot. Good for you! Do you walk outside or on a treadmill? Don't get discouraged about the pictures. Just think, you'll have some great "before" pictures that will go well with your "after" pictures someday soon! But I know what you mean. I don't usually feel too overweight until I see pictures or look in the mirror. In fact, I rarely look in the mirror at all because it is rather discouraging.

RLK: Congrats on the loss! A great start. Down is so much better than up, isn't it? Keep up the good work.

As for me, I've been doing well this week. I'm actually looking forward to Saturday's weigh-in, for a change. Usually I dread it. I think taking one day at a time makes things easier, and keeps me more motivated.

Take care! Cindy

RLK - Good for you! You are losing and that is wonderful! You can do it! Just keep up the good work. If you need anything - we are here. I've only been here a week or so and I already feel like a "we" instead of just a me!

Cindy - I am walking outside. I put the kids in the stoller and go! It's not always easy, but I corner my husband and let him watch the kids when I feel like really walking alot. I can do two miles w/the kids but that's their limit. It's hard to find time to exercise. I don't know anyone here except my hubby. He works nights so it's tough. But I basically hand him the kids and bolt out of the door. Otherwise, I don't get that me time. Everyone else has time to do what they want and need. Now it's my turn. Enough venting - It's a good day! How are you exercising? You have a treadmill right? How do you like it? We have a Bowflex too. I plan to conquer that next! Keep going strong!
take care
carafre

Can I join in too??
I'm a SAHM of 3 beautiful kiddos!! Looking to loose at least 20 lbs I started my weight loss journey about 1.5 years ago at 195... I've been up and down since then, through 2 more pregnancies (both miscarriages) and am now at 170... I want to loose more quickly, but I need someone to help me stay on track!!

Today eating is not so good. I had a small bowl of ice cream w/ sundae toppings But exercising went great... jogged 1.25 miles and walked 2 miles... plus did 1/2 hr pilates!

Hello everyone. I hope you all are having a good day. I think I am on a "weight loss high" from yesterday because I feel really motivated and have done great so far. I hope I can keep it up. It is so nice to go down instead of up as I was doing every week!!

Welcome Becca!

Later...Rikki

Hi Ladies!! I am so sorry that I dropped the ball so to speak and never started that new thread!!! As you all know how it can be with little ones at home!!! LOL Anyway I am glad to see our little group is growing!! I need as much help as I can get! I am down almost 10 pounds in not quite 2 weeks. I have A LOT mor eto go, but I am happy with my progress thus far. I am looking at it as a life style change that I can live with the rest of my life.

Oh you ladies and your homeschooling! I admire you! My one question for that is about socialization with peers for your children?? I haev often wondered how that works. I don't know if I can hack doing it though. Sounds stupid since I was a teacher before I had my first child. One of my boys may require special education and I may look into homeschooling for him. I am sop stressed out over my little boy now adays anyway. I know you can all relate to that!


PJ
OK so shoudl i start a new thread? DId we thinkl of a name for us hip happening SAHMs? OH feel free to IM me on AOL or AIM at Pidge97!

Talk to you all soon! Have a great night!!