Remember that anything that helps you will ultimately help your kids too...I bet they' love a Mommy that can run round the park and not just to the bathroom! So think of looking after yourself as investing for your kids future!
Try and start to get your IBS under control first...at least start! I find that's so important in being able to tell my body what to do (eg. lose weight). Your bod's gonna hang onto those food supplies extra hard when you're not digesting your food properly! Plus, the better you feel, the more you'll want to find new foods and get exercise.
IMHO, being separated will probably make cooking for a family IBS-safely easier! Kids are easy to sort out with this diet...I've never heard kids complain about chicken drummers and potato wedges! So chuck out the crappy foods and get loads of stuff you can ALL eat safely. Flavoured soy milks are a great treat for both your and little ones as are any of the sweet things on here - just limit your consumption!
Once you're getting to grips with the diet, then come and post on here regularly and keep a track of your calories so you don't consume more than you burn!
Also, can you do some exercise at home? Saves having to get a babysitter to go to the gym and yoga CDs or aerobics DVDs can be great fun...with the added plus that you can do it in your PJs if you want!
There are no quick fixes for IBS or weight loss, but the best thing you ca do quickly for both is get on this diet!
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So think of looking after yourself as investing for your kids future!
