2009 Weight Loss Challenge for Housewives and Stay-at-home-Mom's (NEXT WEIGH IN!!NOVEMBER 26-29th 1 WEEKS)

Hello Ladies! Are you finally tired of being overweight? Tired of the same ol' diet? Are you ready for a change? Join us! Support will help you succeed!

We are on a mission to lose that excess weight......no matter how long we've kept it on......it's time to let it go! It is time to put ourselves first! It is time to get healthy and look better than we ever have before! Whatever your motivation is to lose weight, we are here to help! All stay at home Moms and housewives are welcome to join!

Here you will find the motivation and support you need to get this job done! Weekly weigh-ins keep you motivated & track your progress without adding too much pressure! This is an on-going 2009 challenge group. Feel free to share your receipes, motivation, frustrations, mini-goals, etc. Let's keep an active thread! Come and vent daily!

Ok, So here's how this works:

If you are ready to sign up, please send an intro post! Give us your name, start weight, current weight, goal weight. Tell us a little about yourself! This post will be updated Weekly with your weight loss so you can see your results! I am going to try to post something fresh every Monday! Like a question of the week.....everyone can have a round at giving their opinions....or mini-challenges.....even setting personal weekly mini-goals. Lots of ideas!! I was hoping to make this even a little more fun than the previous SAHM group! If you have any other fun ideas to add to the challenge, fire away!

P.s. the account name '2hotmamas' was set up so that both Lyn and Michelle could both run this thread. So, if you want to add us to your friend list, or send messages, please just contact either Team_Malone (Lyn) or Findingmeagain2009 (Michelle) directly.

Name___________________SW___CW____Total Loss

Austiemg(Austie).........................172. .......162...................-10*

Didason(Diana)...........................215. 6*

Elenwen88(Amanda)...................239.4.... .236..................-2.6*

Faithymom(Faith)........................195.. ......189......................-6*

Findingmeagain2009(Michelle)....175........17 3.8.....................-1.2*

Gutosan(Katherine).....................142... .............139........-3

Jennybyrne77............................155.3 2..........156.2......+1.1

jjcteach...............................181.5. .......................170.6........-10.9 WELCOME!!

Justplainclaire..........................178. ..............174...............-4

Keys1987(Tiffani).........................205 ........189.................-16*

Marlyken(Marly)...........................188 ........175.5....................-12.5 WHOOOOO

Niccole-abel(Nicci)........................19 6.8.....152.4............-44.4 YIPEEEEE!!

pearlofdysfnctn(Patricia)..............202... .....190...................-12*

peera(Morgan).............................204 ........201.5...............-2.5*

Team_Malone(Lyn).......................174.6. ....169.6...................-5

tryin2lose25(Tammy)....................183... .....180.2...............-2.8*

* missing weigh-ins

Any moms missing weigh-ins for a month will be down here, and are WELCOME back ANYTIME!! You can continue from your last weigh in or start over....just post what you would like to do :)

* missing weigh-ins

8cat(Colette)...............................2 35........232.5..................-2.5*

Akela9....................................... ..249........247.......................-2*

Gymcoach79................................173 .........166.....................-7*

Mamaher...................................... 157.2......155.2...............-2*

Hey ladies! I'm Michelle.

SW:229

CW:175

GW:145

I'm a married 33 year old stay at home Mom of 3. I have two girls, 3 and 5, and a 7 1/2 year old boy. I've been on CC since January. I finally decided "IT IS TIME TO DO THIS!" on Jan 6th.....when I stood on the scale to see 229. Ugh, my all time high is 235.....9 months pregnant. So, being not pregnant this time, gave me the slap I needed to WAKE UP! So, it's taken 7 months, and I've lost 54lbs. Yeah, I can see my toes! haha. Lately I have been falling into another rut, the 'Oh, I'm looking good' rut that starts to make you relax again. Ok, but I'm not at goal weight yet!! So, I am hoping that starting a fresh thread (that actually has people to update it.....) will help refresh my motivation and get the last 30lbs off. Comeon gals.....let's do this together!!

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray my sanity to keep;
For if some peace I do not find,
I'm pretty sure I'll lose my mind.

May I lie back — not have to think
About what they're stuffing down the sink,
Or who they're with, or where they're at
And what they're doing to the cat.

I pray for time all to myself...
(Did something just fall off a shelf?)
To cuddle in my nice, soft bed...
(Oh no, another goldfish — dead!)
Some silent moments for goodness sake...
(Did I just hear a window break?)

I pray I find a little quiet
Far from the daily family riot:
And that I need not cook or clean —
Well heck, I've got the right to dream!

Yes, now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray my wits about me keep;
But as I look around I know —
I must have lost them long ago!

~ Author Unknown

Thanks to Michelle for getting this up and running...She is really on the ball!  I also would like to tell evryone how inspiring she has been to me....She has stepped up to the challenge and her results have been amazing!

I am Lyn. I am a SAHM of Megan, 3, and also have an 11 year old, Shaley who I share custody of. I have been doing well on changing my life for the better the last 6 months...then hit a very rough patch recently with 2 deaths in the family and constant visitors for a month. I am going to start fresh this week and re-commit to myself.  I find it so easy to get back into the habit if putting all others ahead of myself and then feeling down about it and giving up....but starting with this post, I am forgiving myself, and moving on. I always have said this is a journey for life, so it is the big picture that matters....not a good or bad month here and there.

I look forward to meeting everyone and being there for support, a listening ear, or a kick in the rear...whatever you need!!

Lets get movin!

Stats coming tomorrow...when I finally face the scale :)

Aww, thanks! ;)

Yes, the big picture. That is what it's all about. I've had bad days too.....too lazy to workout.....binge days, etc. It happens. You've done the right thing.....forgive yourself and just keep going!! You are awesome!!

Still waiting for the rest of the SAHM group to find this thread.....and waiting some new members as well!

I was wondering if I could sign up for the challange still?  My name is Austie, and untill recently I have been a full time student and a part time worker. However in July I just had a beautiful baby boy, and now that I am done with school I am not sure that I want to go back to work!  One thing that I do know is that I have to lose this pregnancy weight sooner rather then later!   My pre-pregnancy weight was 142lb, my goal weight is 125lb.  My peak weight during pregnancy was around 192... and right now I am at 172lb.  My son is only 4 weeks old, so I have some time before the Dr. will clear me to work out, but I need to get into the proper mindset so that I will be able to make myself!  I am nursing, but alas that just doesnt seem to be taking the weight off like we all hope that it will!

Absolutely! Welcome austiemg! Aww, a new baby, how sweet! Congrats! You came to the right place! We'll definately help support you so you are able to reach your goals. This site has helped me get this far! Definately await your doc's ok b4 exercise. But, sounds like you're doing well anyway, 20 down. If you are breastfeeding, be sure you don't cut cals too much, make sure you are eating enough to support the feedings! That weight will come off, it will take time though. Breastfeeding certainly helps!! :) I did it too!

I'm in!

Don't know how long I'll be a SAHM, but hopefully you'll let me stay anyway :)

SW: 215 (1-1-09)
CW: 195
Goal: 160

I have 3 kids who are currently 6, 7, and 13.

Nice to be back online and finished with our recent move...even though I still have plenty of unpacking to do!

Faith

Hey! So glad you are here, Faith! That unpacking can take months, huh? heehee. Maybe going back to work? Of course you can stay!! I have been thinking about it too since I will only have 1 home come the fall. Gotta do something!!

Hi My name is Susan and I have three girls ages 8, 7 and 3.  I do not have alot to loose but so desperately want to loose 15 lbs.  Because I am not "overweight" in others eyes I do not get the support of others.  My husband does not encourage me to exercise, actually makes fun of me when I do, and gives me no support.. actually discourages me.. help!!

Aww, sorry to hear that. I truthfully know how it feels to have a lack of support at home. That is why I found this group back in Jan! And being here on CC has given me the support I needed to lose the weight I have. Thanks for signing up Susan! You'll meet plently of nice encouraging people here! I'll get this thread moving tomorrow with a new Monday Morning Mission! Tag the thread so you can get back here easy!

Good Morning Ladies! Time for our first Monday Morning Mission!

Ok, I know I've been slacking lately.....what about ya'll? Let's take a moment to think about a way we could all promise to push ourselves this week! Whether you pledge to really be on point with consuming your calorie limit or pledge to get in 30 minutes of exercise everyday this week. Let's all decide on any one thing to promise to do this week. Something that is actually doable---that you really could accomplish this week. If we set and meet our  mini-goals.....we will gain pride with ourselves for completing the task we set out to do. Not to mention, in the process, we will be positively influencing our next weigh in! ;)

Let's hear what ya got, gals!

Ok, I promise to find a way to fit in at least 30 minutes of exercise, every day this week! I have been slacking the most in this area! (Well, to be honest I haven't been couting either!) But this week, I'm going to push myself to get back to business! I now do the gym 3 days a week (M-W-F) but I will get something in on the rest of the days this week too. (On a side note, I will also try to be more aware of the calories I am consuming! I decided a month ago to stop counting as it was consuming my life. But, then I 'relaxed' and wasn't counting at all. Though I feel I was making mostly smart choices, and I still have lost a little, I think I'm really not quite as close to my goal as I should be to take up this attitude!!)

What about the rest of you?

Ok...I finally faced the scale and it wasn't as bad as I thought...though I do think if I tried to weigh before TTOM I would have been VERY upset! I always see a big gain the week of it. SO, I am at 174.6. I was down to 171 before the crazy month of July. I feel like I can gain weight so fast!

Going forward this month, my goal is to work out 5 days a week on my treadmill...and log my food everyday...and keep it at about 1500-1800 calories.

Welcome to all the new moms...and the "old" moms from the last thread!

Susan..I can somewhat relate to you and your husband's tactics. I felt that mine would try to sabatoge my efforts for his own pleasure...like drinking beer together, or eating fattening food. Once he saw I wasn't giving up on ME, he seemed to accept it and not pressure me so much. It is hard to LET yourself be "selfish" and put our own needs in front of the family...but it is important. Don't give up....you deserve it!

Hope everyone has a good week!

I would lke to join this group!  I am leaving for a week long vacation today, but wanted to post to get it in "My Posts" so I would remember to find this group when I get back home.  Will post my info then!! Thanks guys!

Okay, my goals for this week:

Eat breakfast.

No food after 9PM.

Baby steps! Baby steps! Those are 2 areas that I let slip so easily and they go hand-in-hand for me.

Have a great week, mommies!

Hello mommies. I'm Nicci.

SW:240  (started late May)

CW:196.8

GW:140 (to start)

I'm a 30 y/o SAHM of 3 lil monsters.  They are 1,3,9.  All three are Dec babies so that is a hard month food wise So I would like to be at a place where if I have a "bad" day I don't feel guilty about it.  I have been married for 9 years been with him for 17 years this Sept.  We were Freshmen in Highschool.

My turning point was actually Dec 2004. I did Atkins and did well.  I lost enough to jump start my hormones to act normal (PCOS)  and got preg. with DD2 (Becky)  After I stopped nursing her I found this site and worked my butt off.  I started in Jan. and by march I was preg again.  I had my son (Devyn) He stopped nursing around christmas but I wasn't ready to commit at that point.  In April we went to Disney and I had a great time but hide from the camera the whole time.  It was 2 of the 3 first time at Disney and there is no proof I went with them.  So when we came back I logged back on and started my new life again.  Good news I can't get preg this time I got an IUD back in March. yippee for it I love it. 

My daily struggle is to drink enough.  I have been trying to keep up with it.  I'm on a Dr. approved low calorie diet for a little while longer.  and I run an 1-1.5 hours 6 days a week. So far I have lost 43.2 lbs.  I'm almost at the half way mark I can't wait. 

Did everyone set up rewards for mini goals?  and my husband is a passive aggressive at trying to sabotage me.  He eats all my favorites that he never ate before every night.  But then gets me a present last week for doing so good.

Welcome girls! I'll get your name on the list gymcoach79 and we'll look forward to your post when you get back. Have a great vacation!!

Niccole-abel wow, you have lost 43.2 lbs since this May? That is great! we hve a lot of Mommies with 3 kids here! (Yeah, I don't feel alone! Ha) Wonderful that your husband buys you presents! I used to get sabatoged too. My husband used to bring McDs home and that sucked. Who can resist that? Ha. So are you setting your weekly goal to drink your 8-8oz glasses of water a day?

Faithymom & Team_Malone Great goals gals. Lets all do our best to keep up the good work this week! I have just got back from the gym....spent about 1 hr and 45min there. Got in a kickboxing class (who had us doing squats and lunges with weights, OMG I will be sore tomorrow) lifted weights and did 2 miles on the tread. So far so good on my cals for today. At about 620 so far....and I've just had lunch.

Has anyone read the book Skinny Bitch?

Susan-

Not having support is really hard!  I hate it when I am trying to work out and eat healthy and people are literly dangling sweets in front of my face!  No really, that happened!  It makes it SOOO much harder when you dont have a support system...but that is what we are here for!  So good luck!  You can do it!

My mini goal for this week seems small, but it is something that i REALLY struggle with...drinking enough water!  I know it seems silly, but i HATE water so it is really hard for me to drink enough!  But since it is a key part to being healthy i NEED to get on track!  So that is the goal...drink lots and lots of water (well I feel it is lots and lots) each day this week!

Hey, sometimes baby steps are what you have to take. No, I think a water goal is great! Good luck on keeping to your goals!

You can do it!