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[missinmia]

I just wanted to say hello...if anyone's still around. I'm a military wife. My husband's in his 10th year with the USMC. We're currently living in Hibbing, MN while he's on recruiting duty. We should be back to life as usual in about 6 months when we go back to MCAS Cherry Point, NC. We have been married for 10 years and have 3 children. I'm really hoping to find some military JC'ers out there!

[Jwatson]

I feel your pain I was a nice 120 when I meet my husband and my stepson, In the past three years I have had my daughter and two weeks after her premie birth at 34 weeks he deployed. I went from 120 to 180 and with all the stress I cant get it off. My problem is I eat 1 to 2 times a day if I get the chance I will lose five pounds and gain seven two weeks later. And your right the military has nothing for the dependants only active duty. I wish there was away military wives could get more support even from other wives, the ones around here are either in your business are want nothing to do with you because there better than you. I hope that this will work I hate my self right know and I know My husband loves me but it is not the same, I dont feel the same.

[frana]

Hi Jwatson-

I'm not a military wife but I am a Navy veteran. You are right...there is not enough support and appreciation for the military wives and husbands.

I can't imagine, had I been married when I was deployed, how horrible and lonely it would've been for me and my husband.

Hating yourself will not accomplish anything, except most likely more weight gain. This program works. Just surf around these boards and you'll find lots of hope from people, men and women, just like you- who felt hopeless.

You deserve to be healthy, happy and well for your husband and family... and, most importantly, for yourself. You are no good to anyone when you hate yourself. You become a burden and a worry to others. I'm sure that's not what you want.

Find a great thread here and join in. You'll find lots of support and advice.

Good luck and let us know how you're doing.

[Medic16]

Hi there everyone! I am a 28 year old Navy Wife, mother of a 11 month old, and Army Reservist. I miss my before baby body. I had a nice body that was given to me by the Army. But also damaged from the Army. I am now struggling with my weight I can no longer exersice like I use to due to the pain and restrictive activities. My husband deployed last month and I want to prove to him that I can look that good again. As we all know finding time for yourself is hard. So here I am trying to find another way to lose weight. My biggest fear is that I will lose it then we will have our next child and I will be back in the same boat.

[corilee20]

My husband and I are both Marines. I got out in 2007 and now I'm in the reserves. We've been married about 3.5 years and have 2 kids. I'm used to be really fit and in shape so this extra weight has been hard. I used to be able to eat what I want and not worry. Now... not so much. Trying to get to my goal weight by our MC Ball which is in 2 months. I didn't do much activities last week and I lost 4 lbs and I've upped it this week so hopefully I lose the same or more!

[Medic16]

I wish you the best of luck!

[GOYACARMEN]

Hello, My name is Carmen but I like to be called Goya. I am a Marine wife for more than 12 years now. For 12 years I have been trying to get myself back to weighing 115lbs. I've gotten close a few times but I gained more pounds quickly. This is my second time moving and I thought it was going to be fun moving to another city and state. But I have come to realize that where i live now people don't do anything. It has brought me down so much and all I want to do is feel better about myself. I realized I have to start eating foods that will help me feel good and have lots of energy. My husband is a recruiter now and I have never been to a Marine Corp Ball. So I really want to make a change from the inside out. Also when ball time comes I want to look good and feel good as well. I really need all the help I can get.

[Lizzy S.]

Hi Dtermined78,

I've been where you are. My husband was in the Air Force and served a year in Iraq 2006-2007, and like you, I am an emotional eater. I think the single most important thing for me was social support. For me, my church group was really important.

My hubby's now a contractor, but he's back in Iraq and it looks like we are both trying to lose weight with our husband's overseas. So let's all stick together.

[Dreya8]

Im n Air Force spouse for now 2 years... My husband is going Army with the blue to green program and I am scared!!! I am trying to lose the weight before we PCS in December... Does anyone live in california?

[2setsoftwins]

Hey! I am prior Military of ten years! 6 in the Navy and 4 in the Air Force...I got out once I had kids and my husband was active duty until last week. He got hired on with the goverment as a civlian Contractor and we are on our way to Cannon AFB in one month!
I have over 40 pounds to loose and I am really struggling with Jenny, ( only second day) but I am praying that I get use to the smaller sizes of food!

[Bakerswifey09]

Hi from Camp Pendleton in California! I am a Marine Wife and Proud of that. Any other Camp Pendleton ladies out there??

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[Chyna]

Im n Air Force spouse for now 2 years... My husband is going Army with the blue to green program and I am scared!!! I am trying to lose the weight before we PCS in December... Does anyone live in california?

CONGRATS!!!!!!

[Chyna]

Just wanted to get in touch with any MW on the program. My hubby just deployed today to Iraq for a year, and I am DETERMINED to be a different woman when he walks off that plane next October. I just know since I am an emotional eater, I'm going to struggle this year with missing him and being here with family and my daughter. Anyone else relate? Please I'd love to chat....

Hi, My name is Chyna. I understand exactly what you're going through. My husband was In Iraq for ten months. He just got back in July. He left two weeks after our daughter was born and It was just me and her and my two year old son by ourselves for the longest. It will be hard but It's something you will have to force yourself to do. On this journey you will discover new things about yourself and you wll become a better person. (Not that I doubt you are a great person) Time apart only makes you stronger. I too, just started the program recently and I am very proud of you and everyone else who has began this adventure and congradulate those who are almost to their goals and those who have met their goals. I know things will be hard for you but just know you do have a friend here. Good Luck!

[Busymom03]

Hi ALL,

I was hoping to read what some military wives had to say. My husband is in the Navy and we have been stationed aboard Camp Pendleton for 4 years and I have met to many Navy wives here. Just found out I'm going to be here 6 more years. I'm actually from Texas and miss my family a great deal. I have 3 kids ages 3, 9, and 11 yrs old they are amazing. I kind of got off track with my dieting and gained much of what I lost over the holidays. I hope this program is successful for me and the support is helpful too. I'm really hopeful!! Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday!!!