How I Lost 40 Pounds as a Busy Mom of 3 (And Still Have 100 to Go)
January → March: 40 pounds down. Still going.
At the beginning of this year, I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and honestly uncomfortable in my own body.
But the truth is—this wasn’t new for me.
I’ve struggled with my weight for most of my life.
I’ve done the yo-yo dieting.
I’ve lost weight… gained it back… lost it again… and gained even more.
And every time, I told myself this time would be different.
But it never really was.
Until recently.
The Moment That Changed Things
Not long ago, I found myself in the emergency room.
And for the first time in a long time, I couldn’t avoid it—I was faced with the number on the scale.
It was the heaviest I had ever been.
And something about that moment hit differently.
Not in a dramatic, “everything changes overnight” way.
But in a quiet, honest way where I realized:
👉 I couldn’t keep doing what I had always done.
What’s Different This Time
Since January, I’ve lost 40 pounds.
But I’m not done—I still have about 100 pounds to go.
And the biggest difference this time?
I’m not trying to be perfect.
I’m just trying to be consistent.
If you’re a busy mom (or just busy in general), here’s what’s actually working for me.
1. I Stopped Starting Over
Before, every time I had a bad day, I would “start over on Monday.”
Which basically meant I was constantly quitting.
Now?
I don’t restart—I just keep going.
One off day doesn’t erase progress. It’s just part of it.
2. I Made Food Easier (Not Harder)
I used to think weight loss meant:
Cooking completely different meals
Making separate food for myself
Spending way more time in the kitchen
That wasn’t realistic.
Now I focus on:
Simple meals
Repeating what works
Feeding my family and myself at the same time
I’ve also started using a few simple kitchen tools that save time and make it easier to stay on track (I’ll share those soon).
3. I Focused on Staying Full
The biggest game changer?
Not being constantly hungry.
I started prioritizing:
Protein
Filling meals
Snacks that actually satisfy me
When I’m full, I don’t feel like I’m “dieting”—I just feel normal.
4. I Built a Routine That Fits My Life
I didn’t suddenly become someone who:
Works out 2 hours a day
Meal preps everything perfectly
Has tons of free time
Instead, I:
Move more when I can
Keep meals simple
Focus on consistency
Because if it doesn’t fit your life, it won’t last.
5. I Accepted This Is Going to Take Time
This might be the biggest mindset shift.
I’m not trying to lose 140 pounds in a few months.
I’m building habits that I can actually keep.
Yes, I still have 100 pounds to go.
But I’m not overwhelmed by that anymore—because I finally trust the process.
What’s Helping Me Right Now
These are a few things that make this easier in my day-to-day life:
Simple meal prep containers
Easy kitchen tools that save time
Go-to foods I don’t have to think about
(I’ll link everything I use here soon.)
Final Thoughts
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve “failed” too many times…
I get it. I’ve been there more times than I can count.
But this time, I’m not quitting.
And you don’t have to either.