New to the group :)

I can't believe how much i'm enjoying dieting and exercising! I feel so much better, mentally and physically already, I know it can only go up from here. Since i started my diet year 2 weeks ago, I have lost 9 pounds. I'm still learning how to balance my nutrition intake throughout the day. I just know it is all worth it in the end.

hey howdy there and hope your first couple of weeks have been going great--all the best to ya!

to the Team! We are so glad that you joined Sparkpeople. You will find tons of useful tools here. It is also great that you and your husband are getting healthy together!

I have 3 kids and stay home, cook, clean, etc, so I know just how busy it can be, but try your hardest to make 10 minutes for yourself to exercise. If you have nicer weather, go outside with your kiddo and just play around a little.

I'm not sure how big of a city you live in, but try to get out and walk. Maybe you and your husband can walk together with the kids in the evening? Or if you have a Wii, play games with the kids...you won't believe how many muscles you use when playing some of those Wii games LOL!

Anyway, glad you joined our team. Keep a lookout on challenges. We always have mini challenges going and we do have some longer challenges that last 8 weeks. Our next challenge won't start until sometime next month or in March. :o)

Welcome to the team!
Good luck on your weight loss journey!

Hey Jessica,

That's awesome you and your hubby are working in this together!

Hi! my name is Jessica. I'm new to the sparkpeople page, just joined on thursday. A little background, I'm 26, have 2 kids, one is 7 and one is 4. I haven't worked out of the home in about 3 years due to health reasons and having a kid that isn't in school. Me and my husband both have gotten on the weightloss wagon together (i know it's bad to do it that way lol). My biggest problem is that I live in an area where I don't know many people, and don't have a lot of time to take care of myself, since I'm the primary cook and cleaner...in a house of 5 people, it's hard to make time for yourself. I've never really been "in love" with myself...always had low self-esteem. This site has made me feel better about myself, the way i eat, and have started exercising more since i have a way to keep track of it. Well, that's me.