I sometimes feel like a "stuck-at-homer," hubby and I are on disability for pain and mobility issues. We don't have kids, just a really crabby, demanding fat, old cat. My husband and I both have good days and bad days because of our health problems (his issues worse and are more consistent while my issues tend to fluctuate more. My really bad days are worse than his, but I have more good days) - and it does seem that our best days rarely coincide. So on a day I feel up to and interested in going out and doing something active - hubby isn't and vice versa. When we do have a day that both of us are feeling good - sometimes we overdo the activity or end up doing something celebratory (and not necessarily diet-friendly).

Without the demands of taking care of children, you'd think weight loss really would be easier, and in some ways it is. It just takes a lot more planning, and a lot more diligence against boredome eating, because the food is always so close.

Ryanne I am so touched. Thank You. This is the only place I can come to that understands what Its like to Gain and then loose and Keep going back and forth. I am not one of my sisters who is a Skinny Minnie and none of them understand what I am going threw. So it is nice that I can come here and not get looked at like Iam crazy or From Outer Space. Like I get from Some of my family. You are Sweet.

I stay at home about 80% of the time - do I still count?

When my husband and I moved from Arizona back to Georgia, I ended up staying at home. I wasn't able to find a full time job, but picked up some freelance writing and online esol tutoring that I do from home, as well as a babysitting gig that keeps me out of the house that 20% of the time.

I definitely think staying home has it's own sets of challenges. Even with more time technically than while I worked full time, I feel constantly busy. I think it's the variety of different things that are juggled at once, versus having one main task.

Good Morning Ladies.

Things here are finally quiet after getting the troops out the door with jackets and snacks and lunches and oh yeah, it's blue and orange day at school today--so dressed in the right colors.

I made buckwheat waffles for breakfast. There was enough batter to make myself 1/2 of one so I just finished. Now having coffee. I am also cooking Chicken Vindaloo in the crockpot today. It's an indian recipe. I am looking forward to the smells!

Hope everything is a-okay today and come back to check in. The thread has such great potential!

I was so there too. I had COMPLETELY let myself go in many respects. I have vastly reclaimed my identity the last few months though. As far as feeling healthy--I had forgotten how it felt to get things done and still have energy enough for kids and hubby. I am glad you have found us. We can identify with your feelings and know the path well. Find what works for you--physically and mentally and GO WITH IT! You can do this. We are here to help. (Sounds trite but I don't mean it to be!!!)

Well today was a challenge day for me.My husband stayed home so we could go for lunch.Yesterday was our 20th Anniversary and with 3 kids getting anytime alone is impossible.So while the 2 older kids were in school my sister took the youngest and we went to lunch.I ordered a salad but I also ordered a huge drink.I never drink so this was a treat.We then came home and treated ourselves to a kid free nap.So no exercise today.

I'm trying to get back on track after a Summer of food and fun.I had lost 17 pounds before then but gained almost all of it back.Now that I am almost 40 it is so hard to take it off.So much slower to than when I was 20 or 30.But this is not about doing it fast.I want to do it the right way and do it for my health.I have high blood pressure and asthma.My family has had very bad luck with their health in the past,Mom died at 57,Dad at 41,Grandmother 49,Cousin 35,Uncle 32,Uncle 50,Uncle 58.So I would like to change that for myself.I don't want to die before it's really my time.I know I am the only one who can change that and I plan on doing it.I just need to find what works and stick with it.Sorry to be rambling on.And thank you guys for being there to help me along my journey.

Hi Everyone
My DH and I are "stay at home people". We moved from Alaska in 2005 to be closer to my Mom who just turned 88. DH has a TBI(Traumatic Brain Injury). In Alaska he had his own business (because I was always nearby), but isn't able to have the same opportunity down here.

I do alot of volunteer work, and am on call at all times with my Mom. I'd go out more, but DH isn't so social, so I end up being at home lots. I don't have kids, but keep track of everything with his. I do all the shopping,cooking, bills, taxes, etc. There are lots of things in my life that I have done on my own for years that other couples would "share" responsibility for.

Our leaving our home of 30 years and starting over has been a real challenge and I definitely took it out on myself.
I really enjoy the friendships here. It's made it much easier to stay on track.

Thanks for starting this thread. What is really great is I'm learning more about all of you.

Hello all.Yesterday was pretty good for me.I walked my daughter to cheerleading and then walked home.I figured I can try to walk where I need to go to get moving in some way.Since I'm just embarking on this journey I'm not too sure of which way to go with this.I thought maybe WW since I will have to get weighed in regardless of what the scale says.

Lexxiss welcome to you.Having your mom of 88 still with you is a blessing.I'm sure your husband understands your need to be closer to her.

Today I'm feeling a cold coming on so I'm a little run down.Have to put my 5 hours of work in tonight but getting out might be good.Hope everyone enjoys their day.

I am going to a memorial Service. I am taking cookies, I baked 3 batches of cookies, today.I only ate two, i had to check and see if they were any good.