As moms we should always remember to pick our battles, and as dr phil says when you pick one, NEVER LOSE! I have always did disapline. My wrong was that I would buy him things in the stores and now I can't so its very difficult. But no matter how much a tantrum or a screaming fit once you say no its no. Beleive it or not, people understand and respect what you are trying to do.

As far as a bathroom scale, I have a weight watchers scale ( you can buy it anywhere like target type stores). The new ones have the fat counter in it but i have had mine for over 2 years so far and its digital. Anyone you can afford is good and as long as you use that scale to weigh yourself if its off a few pounds doesn't really matter cause you will know you are getting smaller!

As for the financial, i went to food town for a few things spnt 90.00 and was hoping i had enough in my checking account. i can't wait for hubby to get some checks.

Thanks for your support.

Sure thing...not a problem at all!!! I know what it's like, been there a thousand times! And I know it's nice to have someone to vent to!

Thanks for the advice on the scale. I was going to pick one up today, but DH was being grumpy...so I decided to just wait until I don't have to drag the BIGGEST whiny baby through the store! LOL

Hello! Is this group for SAHM moms or any moms??

All moms are welcome so come on in and join us!!!
~ Sandra

Hey ladies! Sorry I haven't checked in lately. School is going well. I had my first test Friday and I think I made a 100, a 96 at the VERY least. My hubby is finally going back to work today.....should be fun after 3 months off! LOL!
I am finding that I have to read things several time to comprehend them for school. I think it is a symptom of motherhood and old age! I will get the hang though.
Welcome to all the newbys!!!! I will write more later........gotta head out the door for my 45 minute drive to school!!! Woooo Hoooo!
Kim

Oh good!! I was cruising through the website and this group name jumped out at me!! Long story shorter... Was a SAHM, H left me when I was preg with Daughter (second child)... my usual reaction to stress is not not eat, I was so worried about the pregnancy that I forced myself to eat, which turned in to total overeating and I PACKED on the pounds... SHe just turned 2 last week and I am still 50 pounds heavier than I was after he brother was born..

It has taken me the last two years or so to get the rest of my life together, getting over the emotions, figuring out what I was going to do to support us, etc.. NOW I am ready to take care of mom and get back in shape- to finish the last of my healing...

I have been reading a ton and trying to figure out what I want to do (I am a huge planner and do better when I have a solid plan) I finally decided to take a bunch of little things and put them together in my own plan- basically old fashioned eat less and work out more with menus from various books.. LOL I definately need a TON of support- I live with a sabateur (my mother) and after three weeks of trying to watch what I eat with her making my favourite foods, stocking the house with food I don't want to eat (and dont want my kids eating) and little snipes (isn't it expensive to eat this fresh organic food, should you really spend the money on it?) etc.. I AM at the end of my rope!!

I am hoping online support can be enough to get me started! And I need help figuring out how to fit it all in- Work, School, Kids, Going to the Gym? Ahhh!!!

*Whew* long intro done!

Have a great Monday all. I am trying to eat better today.

Welcome Staeryn! This group is for everyone with all different problems. more then just weight problems. I give you alot of credit. MY niece is a single mom. boyfriend left right after her daughter was born and she is 3. if it wasn't the support of her family she wouldn't have made it. Pick and choose your battles with your mom. Maybe not all of them need to be fought. Think about what she is doing that is making you agry and choose that battle to fight if its not going to hurt the kids and isn't worth fighting let that one slide off your back. As far as be a sabator to you, you need to address that one. good luck... we are here for you

Hi Ladies ~
No workouts this week....I have a head cold that has me short of breath just sitting still, let alone trying to workout so I'm on the couch sipping gatorade instead.

It is giving me plenty of time to think about healthy eating options when I feel up to cooking again though.

Hope you are all have a good week. Good luck with those weigh-ins!!
Sandra

HI Gals!!

I have been fighting a cold again. sigh.
I think I am truly on the mend. Yesterday was peaceful. I accomplished a fair bit. I didn't need to nap in the aft but rested. Hubby has been nice. Kids are both well.
DS has school today, pizza day. I have DD and 5 others today. We go to Early Years(playgroup) this morning.

My weight was the same at TOPS on Wed.

For today: clean kitchen, finish up laundry,work on Avon,pay invoice

Hope everyone has a peaceful journey today.

My life is anything but pieceful. DS has been giving me a hard time. i even took him to the park for 1 1/2 hours and it helped but not enough he is still giving me a hard time. I am hanging in there. I can't say that I am doing any sort of program but cooking more. At least when i cook more i make more veggies and less fast food but thats aboutit. I did walk my dog 2 times last week while DS was at preschool. It was mighty cold out and then we walked to the park yesterday but its only a few blocks away. Oh yea and I am the only one who does the cleaning and laundry around here so i think that counts.

Anyway I just wanted to check in.

Karyn it does get better (like when they move out...), all kidding aside it does get better. You just have to keep at it. The consistency is key. Much love all, had a very busy!

Oh yeah...I am back down to pre christmas. I am hoping to stay here until my cruise.

OK ladies ~
I've had enough of this half-#$&! diet and exercising. I'm ready to fully commit to this. I'm looking for some of you to help hold me accountable and I'll do the same for you. I want to start posting daily and really checking in with each other on how we're doing. My plan is to exercise more and eat less, simple as that. I'm not going to follow a "diet", just eat smaller portions and make healthier choices (no fries, no M&Ms, etc.)

I can't do it alone...I need you guys with me to keep me on track. Let's do this toghether and seriously get some results!!

Who's with me???

Sandra

Sandra I will join you, but I am leaving nextweek and will not be on until I get back. Will join you then. Keep your chin up!!

Sandra I am in too. One thing I know for sure is no one else is going to take care of me!!

SO my goal is to eat healthy choices, no sweets, breads or cheese.I will do sun salutation every day and march at least 20 min.

Where the heck do the days go.
Weighed in at TOPS last night. I was up 3 lbs. Weird. I have had my period twice this month. I am thinking it is hormonal. Food and exercise have been better.
I did several rounds of sun salutation yesterday and I marched briskly while watching Oprah. I was really touched my Mary J Blige's story. There is an article in the Sept Essence Mag too.

DH and i discussed our early "spring" last night. I am expecting a blast of winter in March he says we will have flowers in bloom in March. LOL!!!

I was up til 1am. Too late.
DS off to school. DD and another outside swinging. 4 more coming at noon. Home and School Meeting tonight. I need to write a School Council report, write a Sunday School Annual report and Church Newsletter. Newsletter doesn't need to be done til Saturday night.

Need to dress and tidy the kitchen.

Breathing.