Thanks I appreciate it!!! Its good to have people to talk to when you need it. I wish I enjoyed exercising. My dad is an exercise nut and my husband loves to work out. I wish i could like it LOL. I hate it!

So far, this morning I had a bowl of special K and some water. At about 10:30 I had some water and a banana. For lunch a had a Lean Cuisine meal with some water. (I dont do the lean cuisine stuff often, only when im on the run!)

I am drinking water and i hate to do it but... I GAVE UP SODA! I always had a soda with me at work and now... its only water

Hey Natalie I completly understand what you are going through. I am also a military wife. And just like your child my son was the same way. It was very hard on him and me. I just wanted to say you can do this.I really wish i would of started when my hubby was beployed so I could of shocked him when he came home. Anyway dont give up this site will really motivate you. If you havent joined any of the challanges you should try one. It is awsome the see everyone weight loss and your own. Just picture the look on your hubbys face when he see how great you will look.

I know how you feel! I had always hated to exercise in the past. Then in January I joined a Curves-type gym. I love circuit training! It is great for someone like you. Also, I go on lots of walks--which I enjoy now more than ever. My H also loves to exercise, and he was always going on about how good it feels when you're finished..blah blah blah. I would just roll my eyes and say, whatever...lol. But now I love to exercise--I don't always feel like doing it--but I always make myself do it. And when it's over I feel sooo good, not just physically, but mentally as well. It boosts my confidence b/c I did something good for myself, and those endorphins that are released make you happy. And I think that you could really use some endorphins right about now with all the stress in your life. Exercise is great for stress relief. So whenever you feel down, get out and exercise--I guarantee you'll feel much better afterwards!!

WOOHOO 2lbs LOST in one week! I am so glad!!! I will post more later. Just wanted to let you guys know

I also wanted to say that if it werent for your encouragement I dont think I'd be working as hard as I am!!!

I'm feeling frustrated!!!!

Why cant I just LOSE weight like I used to? I'm only 23!!!!!!

I remember losing up to 5lbs a week in the past and now it seems like I'm barely getting a 1lb. It feels like an endless journey really.

5lbs is a lot to lose in a week, 1 percent of your body weight is a more reasonable amount to lose - healthily so that it will stay off, and so you don't lose muscle mass along with fat.

Keep track of your calories and of your workouts and as long as you'reconsistant the weight will come off.. have some patience with yourself

I just wish my weight would drop!!!!! I have never had such a hard time losing weight. Having a baby and getting older really doesnt work with you either. The last couple of days I was a bit down about it all and I think I am feeling better today.

Hey Natalie,

Hun, first off Welcome!
Ok, I need to start taking some of my own advice, but don't beat yourself up. You're doing great!!! I have learned that having children slows your metabolism down. I'm probably wrong, but that's what's happend to me. I'm not stating a fact, nor am I saying that is correct, but just from my unfortunate experience.
Anywho, back to my point. Don't always pay attention to the scale, I look at how my clothes fit, and inches lost as well. I always fluctuate around that time of the month by up to 5 lbs. It all changes the number on the scale. Just keep working out and watching portions. Go for long walks with your baby, don't forget to hydrate, water is the best key for weightloss. I hate water but I force myself, I hate working out too. Oh well!

Sorry I got off topic, have a great night, hope to talk to you soon!!!

Hey Natalie, Just thought I would drop by and see how the other military wives were doing. We have to stick together as far as military. I know first hand how hard it is not having your hubby around to help you out with the kids and support around the house in general. My husband has been stationed overseas or deployed for the last 3 years of our son's life and we haven't lived together since september 2004 which is really hard on our marriage let alone our son. He really doesn't understand why daddy only gets to come home every 6 months for 2 weeks at a time or why he can't call and talk to his daddy. I added you to msn so if you ever want to talk or vent or just need someone who really understands how hard this military wife thing really is you can im me or email me. anytime you just need to talk to someone.

ajfavegrl@hotmail.com