New here and need to get going!

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Registered: 04-08-2004
New here and need to get going!
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Fri, 09-29-2006 - 2:46am

Hi there,

I am 25 years old, and I jsut had my second child about 7 weeks ago. I am really having a hard time with my weight. I am about 335lbs right now. I only gained about 40-45lbs with this child, but with my first I gained about 80lbs and then after I had him I gained some more. When I got married almost three years ago I was 220lbs, but looked pretty good. I love sweets and carbs. I have to be on a dairy-free diet right now because I am bf'g my son and he has a dairy allergy. I like to walk, but I have a really hard time getting motivated to get out and go with two little ones. My first son, Ethan, is 22 months. He was born on 11/24/2004. My second, Samuel (Sam), is 7 weeks. He was born on 08/13/2006. I just get really tired during the day. I am very much a night person and so is Sam. So he keeps me up at night. I really want to get back into shape, and get back into my cute clothes. I remember how wonderful it feels to lose weight, but it seems like I have so much going on that there is little time for doing what I need to do, and eating well is very costly these days. I end up not cooking most of the time and jsut drink Ensure during the day. I am just never hungry for anything inparticular. I have always had a weight problem in one degree or another. I struggled with anarexia and bulemia when I was in high school. I was still 155lbs at my smallest, but I looked much smaller. I am really a very dense person. If I can find someone who can help give me encouragement and if I can have someone to be accountable to I think it would really help. Like a sponser for AA. Food really is an addiction for me, and I want to kick the habit. Thank you and I am glad that I found this board.

Nicole

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Registered: 01-25-2006
Fri, 09-29-2006 - 10:10am
Welcome to the board. I do wish you the best of luck.

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Registered: 09-26-2006
Fri, 09-29-2006 - 10:53am

Welcome to the board!

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Registered: 09-06-2006
Fri, 09-29-2006 - 2:55pm

((((Hugs)))), Nicole. Congratulations on the newest addition to your family and welcome to the board! Your body is still recovering from having your baby and you're taking care of two little ones, so don't be too hard on yourself for taking it slow. It is better that you get your strength back and you work your way up to exercising a little at a time. Breastfeeding and taking care of your babies takes a whole lot of energy.

Next time you see your doctor you might also want to have yourself checked for anemia (sp?). When I was over 300 and breastfeeding my first child I couldn't really eat much either and I grew anemic really quickly. It made me feel exhausted 24/7. My OB put me on some slow release iron tablets and had me change my diet. I felt better within a couple of weeks.

Kaelynn

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Registered: 09-22-2006
Fri, 09-29-2006 - 3:47pm

Welcome Nicole! Congratulations on your beautiful babies, you sound like a very proud mama. I think things will get alot easier for you as soon as your little one doesn't need quite so much of your time. Be patient with yourself and try to make small changes whether it be with diet or exercise. Meanwhile, enjoy all that baby time with both your boys, they grow up so fast! Coming here and participating will help alot I can assure you, so please keep posting. You've got lots to keep you busy right now but taking smaller steps will definitely get you going in the right direction! It's great to have you here!!

♥danielle

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Registered: 01-17-2004
Fri, 09-29-2006 - 3:55pm

Hi! :D Im new here too :D I also think that me having someone to "answer to" all the time to see if I worked out, ate proper and stuff would help me too, so...if youre interested in that great! :D


Welcome to the board! :D

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Registered: 02-03-2005
Fri, 09-29-2006 - 4:13pm
Welcome to the board.
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 6:57am

Welcome to the board Nicole, it's great to have you with us. With two little kids you must have your hands full!! It's great that you want to lose the weight and it will make you feel so much better.. you'll have more energy and you'll feel that you're doing something good for yourself.. and I always say that if mommy's in a good mood, then everybody else is happy LOL..


Stick around.. we have a great group of ladies here.. Good luck!

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