We are a group of four friends (Sheri, Jennifer, Camisha and Tracy) who met because of one main thing we had in common. We were searching for some connection, searching for support, and searching for ourselves after joining what was then a new club for us - motherhood. All of us were moms to one when we joined a local moms group called Busy Bees. Those children are all well into their toddler years...whoo-whee. Several of us are now on round 2 with Baby #2 having been born since we first all met. As you might imagine and many of you know, motherhood, while so extremely joyful, can also be rather tiring. If you have ever watched TV and seen those hilarious Suave commercials, you know that it is a bit easy to lose a bit of yourself after becoming a mom. Suddenly, it is not about you. Suddenly, everything revolves around that precious, tiny baby that you are holding in your arms. Well, that does not ever really stop, it just changes as they grow.
Well, a few of us in our Busy Bees mom's group realized that we had even more in common than just being moms. We realized that we were struggling with some of the same things. In the process of taking care of that precious, tiny baby, yes, we started to lose ourselves. Suddenly, we were waking up and looking in the mirror and not really liking what we saw. This led us to start a little subgroup - our own little support group to help each other lose weight and focus more on ourselves in all areas. Moms work so hard every single day that we deserve to give ourselves a little time and energy. Just like they always tell me everytime I travel with my Hannah Banana on Southwest - "In case of a loss of cabin pressure, place the mask on yourself before assisting your child with theirs". You have heard it before. We can't possibly take care of our family the way we should if we don't take care of ourselves first. So, we welcome you and thank you for joining us as we share with you the real triumphs and inevitable struggles on the journey to the inner "me".
I love this, Sheri! I can sooo identify- multiply the # of kids x 3 (all boys), add in a hubby who commutes 1.5-2 hours every day, add 8 years and you've got moi. I'm looking forward to your posts and all the positive changes you'll be making as a group. I'll be following along with you, taking your inspiration along with me! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sarah! I think a lot of mommies can probably relate, and I hope we can provide REAL struggles and mostly REAL inspiration! Thanks for supporting us, Sarah!! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG you are just about the most adorable bunch of mommies I have ever met!!!
ReplyDeleteAs I write this at 3:40am because I woke up with bad leg cramps - a pretty sure sign that my eating and exercise habits are even LESS healthy with this 2nd pregnancy (very depressing)...I hope there is room for at least one more in this group by the time Baby Veronica finally arrives (and that I can make the necessary adjustments to my lifestyle to stick to something!)
I know by then you will all be well on your way to your individual goals...Good Luck to all of you!!! Jen A.
Thank you, Jennifer!! And yes, there will most DEFINITELY be room for you when Baby Veronica arrives! :) We'd LOVE to have you! :)
ReplyDeleteGirls this is an awesome site and blog for everything! I'm hoping that now that my summer sports are over and winter is coming that there is room for 1 more in the group?
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This is such a great thing what you guys are doing. I love that you are huge support to each other and are so open to share your journey with loosing weight. I really hope that whatever your goals are, all of you will achieve them. When I came to USA I also gained 35lbs just by eating those delicious cookies and bagels. It took me about year to slowly loose all weight and come back to my original number. :))) I wish you good luck and don't give it up. As hard as it can be, just hang in there!!! It will happen and you will shed off those extra pounds!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Devon and Martina! Martina, yes, the cookies and bagels are a bit hard to resist. LOL ;) Devon, there is ABSOLUTELY room for one more!! We would love to have you! We meet Tuesdays, my house at 8:00. Email me if you need more info at all. :)
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