[MJSinMT]

I am currently a 37 year old, mom of two. The year I turned 30 I got myself in shape, took off all the weight I gained with having babies, excersised daily using everything from running and rollerblading to yoga, ate a vegetarian diet, etc. All the right things. Then came the changes for our family. I had to start working full time (previously was stay at home mom), husband went back to college full time as opposed to working. Needless to say all that time that I had for me was gone in an instant. Weight went on fast and steady and I am currently as heavy as my heaviest pregnancy weight. Uhg. On the bright side my husband has finished college about a year and a half ago, has gotten a great job and the stress of everyday life is back to a normal level. I think now is the time to attack my weight issues. I am looking for support and encouragement not necessarily a "diet". It would be nice to meet other women my age in this forum who are looking at similar goals.

[bargoo]

Welcome and good luck! Do you have a diet and exercise plan ?

[MJSinMT]

I am not going to do any name brand diet. I intend to limit sugar to natural sources, cut out white foods, etc. Previously when I lost weight I stuck to a very strict vegetarian diet and NO sugar except fruits-daily or honey-occasionally. It worked great. I think that I will continue to allow meat and dairy but just cut back on amounts and see how that is working after two months. As far as excersise, I am not going to be jogging down the street anytime soon but will start some sort of in home program (ie dvd) for beginners and work up as time goes on.

[bargoo]

The most important thing is to have a plan that you can stick to. You can always change to something else if it is not right. The important thing is to start.