found time to sit down and send a message ..

WOW ... Its been forever since I have stopped in here and said hello. I am struggling big time here (to be honest gained some weight back) not all of my weight, but enough to have me very upset. Things here have been crazy. I have been a foster mom for 3 years, and it is finally paid off. I am adopting 2 beautiful babies. 1 is 2 years old, I've had him since he was 18 months old, the other is 5 months old, I've had him since he was 10 days old.

I find I still eat small meals, but i eat A LOT and eat the wring things. I struggle so bad. I wish I lived close to some of you who I know would kick my butt and help me get back on track. Now that the boys are in daycare I find a few extra minutes to myself. I think I am going to go down to the local YMCA and start working out. Cant really afford a trainer but I could at least start using the machines. any ideas? PLEASE help. I have gone as far as I thought about asking my doctor about the stomach sleeve. YES i want my stomach smaller. I just want to be healthy for me and the boys. Its hard. I know what I'm doing wrong, I just have to get my butt in gear and stop it and make better choices. Which I am trying to do, but not successful.

Well, I didn't stop here to whine to you all, I stopped by for some advise. HELP PLEASE ... I recently started my protein shakes again (YUCK) but trying to get them in. any ideas how to make it work? Starbucks makes the best protein shakes but i cant afford to stop there everyday. (think I will go Google how they make theirs)

any hints, tips, helpful advise will be appreciated, PLEASE ... thank you all

hope everyone is doing well. Take care

Melissa

I forgot to mention I did have another major surgery that has helped make things hard on me. Had to get a hysterectomy. And seems since that surgery I have had the problem with gaining weight back.

Hey there, I could have written this too. After surgery I had a second baby and gained back some too. I also started protein shakes again and am working on getting all the vitamins in. Sorry I can't really offer much advice, only that I refuse to pay for pricey things anymore. Walking is free, and getting weights and a workout dvd is relatively cheap and we should do it more. Hope you're doing better.