SAHMs, do you have a hard time losing weight?

I've done WW in the past and was really successful, losing over 30 lbs. I need to lose about 40 since having the 2 kids, and am really having a hard time of it. I'm starting to think it's b/c I'm around food all the time and it's easier to cheat than when I was busy all day at work. We really don't keep junk food in the house, but we do have stuff for Sarah like pretzels, low sodium goldfish, etc. that I've been dipping into pretty regularly.

Is anyone else having a tough time too?

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Yup! I'm having the same problem. Last time on WW I lost 65 lbs. Now I need to lose and I'm home and I'm not as motivated or focused

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Hi Cathy -

I too did WW in the past with great results. I recently rejoined, so I can't say how its really going so far, and my DD is only 6 mos. so I can still control all of the food in the fridge.

I am hoping that now that the weather is getting better, we will be able to get out more and get moving! I also think that it will be a little bit easier as more fruits and vegetables come in season - now the flavors are a bit lacking.

I am hoping to start walking on a regular basis soon!

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Thanks guys! While I'm sorry to hear you are having a rough go too, it makes me feel a little better that I'm not alone.

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In the beginning but now that the nice weather has come, I am focused on going out for walks, watching what Im eating ( doing south beach) making sure to fullfil my days with something. I do take my tv breaks ( young and the restless) but then I get right back up to either clean, play with DD, go walking, visit friends. Getting on a routine and eating every 2-3 hours helps too. good luck, you will spring back.

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You are not alone! If Im busy with DS I just grab "whatever". If Im out shopping, I'll hit a drive thru (not too often and usually I'll get a salad..esp. since the weather is getting nicer). I just sit here and munch!
I know I need to get more fruits and veggies in the house! I just need the motivation. I lost 17lbs since having DS in Jan (I gained 32 all together). Im struggling losing the rest of the baby weight, plus!
It is so hard!
Now that the weather is nicer, I will def. be out walking more, hopefully that will help.

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You are not alone. I have been on WW for a couple of months and it's very slow. I was on it before our little one came along and I lost weight fast. I guess it's because I have food around me all day long. I am hoping now that the weather is getting better, we will be able to go out everyday. The walking will help.

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I definitely am having a MUCH harder time losing weight now than I ever did when I worked ..
When I was working, I would just pack up a healthy lunch, I never snacked, there wasn't any food 'around' and I was constantly on the go.

Now I'm still "on the go" but yet I'm home and near the kitchen and I find that I will look to snack more than I ever did before.. it's not even that I snack on bad stuff, it's just that I'm eating too much of it

THe winter was rough but yes now that the weather is nice its easier to get out and walk and exercise. I did pretty good for a few months and lost some weight, but I'm stuck now and still have a good 20+ pounds to lose to get back to my pre-preggo weight.. I'm so disgusted

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Yes and No. I lost the baby weight very quickly and easily but have recently gained a few pounds since I forget to eat and find myself eating animal crackers and goldfish all day!

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No... DD keeps me on my toes ALL day

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You're definitely not alone. It's been really tough to get motivated.

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