Im a 40 yr old mom of 4 kids, 3 still at home.Im happily married-7 years yesterday. I work part-time 2 days a week at my mil's cafe and I also sell on ebay. Im 5'5 and weigh 178-more than Ive ever weighed Im looking to lose 38-40 lbs. I hate to exercise, hate to drink water and I love sweets. Those things could be a problem! I need someone to be accountable to and maybe even a little friendly competition could help. I dont know where to start with a diet. Seems Ive tried them all. Eating healthy seems to be expensive and thats a luxury we just dont have right now. Email if you need a buddy!

Welcome to the site, I am just turning 40 this month and I am also about two weeks new to this site. Everyone is awesome! The support is wonderful! I have been with my husband since I was 20. It's hard to believe that it's been half of my life!! Two kids a 20 year son and an 18 year old daughter. I truly miss having kids at home. I tried to teach my kids choice and consequence and them moving out is the consequence of me raising them to be independent and make good decisions. My son is an electrician helper working his way up through the steps and my daughter is in college on a four year RN degree program. They aren't totally independent though. They call me daily and I see one or both of them at least once a week. I joined a Slim-N-Tone 10 minutes from my house. It's similar to Curves and is just a 30 minute or so workout. The machines are placed in a circle and it is very easy and actually fun and you do feel the workout. I too hate water and am a coke-a-holic. I usually choose salt over sweets and can't keep chips in the house.

Hello Jamie
I am a 43 year mother of 5 children (13 1/2, 11 1/2, 10, 6 and 2 1/2, my youngest is my daughter). I have been married for 16 years. I work full-time. I am not much of a water drinker but I love to exercise. I haven't been able to work out in quite some time because of my quadricep tendonitis and runners knee. I am going to a massage therapist for a trigger point massage that hopefully will take care of my problem and enable me to lead as active a life as I used to. With my current problems, it is even hard to walk sometimes. Anyone want to be email buddies besides a buddy on this website, please send me a private message.

Well Ive decided to do the Jorge Cruise diet since I like to eat..OFTEN! Also after Christmas my hubby, brother and my teenage daughter are all joining the fitness center here I used to walk the track alot but its soooo cold here now so Ive got to find something else. When Im at home Im simply not motivated to exercise "at home". However I will be motivated to go to the gym.
Momof5 I would be honored to be your email buddy! Look for a pm from me

Hello everyone,

Hope you all are doing well today. Jamie, l got your PM, look for a reply. Talk to you and everyone soon.