Hello, I have 9 children - two adult and 7 children ages 7 and under. We had twins almost 2 years ago and at the time had 7 kids ages 6 and under. : ) Yes, all planned and we're very happy we did it but I think at age 44, we might not have any more left.

I was 145 lbs when my husband and I married in 2005 and had my twins in 2012 at 245. I'm down to 203 from 215 just a couple of weeks ago. I've been only juicing and eating salad... mostly vegetarian (only for now). I was recently diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, I have arthritis in my feet and my knees and hips hurt. I felt it was time to lose weight for my health now...

Husband is home full time. We farm, garden, home school, I love baking sourdough bread (not for me right now) and cultured foods such as sauerkraut. I love quality foods and whole foods but it's time to cut out most meat, bread and dairy for a time until I get to a healthier weight. Thanks for listening if you're still here. : )

Hello there! I know you from MOMYS

This is a great site for encouragement and support on weight loss, and overall a very nice corner of the Internet.

- Taryl

Welcome! Sounds like you have a full house. Feel free to poke around the forum and post wherever you like; we have a few 40-something threads you're welcome to join, as well as vegetarian and whole foods threads. Nice going on dropping 12 lbs. already, you're on your way!

Hi Taryl, what a small world... even on the internet. Nice to see you here!

Thanks for your encouragement Cattails. Glad to see you've kept your weight off for so long! : )

Hi fruitofthewomb! Love the name and your openness to children! Such a very wonderful gift.

You are off to a great start to your weight loss and should be proud. Very soon you'll be in onederland! Good luck and know there are a lot of sections for the specific type of support you need!

I LOVE your "name" on here! LOL Fruit of the womb! I am the 1st born of 10 kids! Don't know how the heck my mom did it. Kudos to you! I have 3 myself and still trying to loose the weight after my youngest was born.....22 years ago. Not really funny and kind of sad, but I have tried so many times to loose weight. I just decided this morning to hop back on that wagon again. for the zillionth time. My problem is I like my sweets and I don't excercise much. I figure if I can work on those two things I will be at least doing something to get this weight under control once and for all.
Anyway, welcome! Glad you are here.

I had 5 in 6 years. Congratulations.

congratulations to you brave mommy!!!;-) Kids are the best gift! I wish you good luck here! May the force be with you! Stay strong and motivated and you will achieve all of your goals!!