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WELCOME friends!!
Well, here we are, this will be our new place to meet and trade encouragement, vent, rant, get and give virtual hugs and high fives ...you get the point!! This group was started on the idea of finding support from other homeschool or "HS" mommies/daddies that KNOW what trials and troubles this chosen (and beloved) way of life can sometimes wreak on our diet and fitness goals!!! There are many stressors that come with our way of life and this thread was created to help deal with those in a positive and encouraging way!! This group is under a closed heading BUT if you know someone that would be encouraged by a group like this BY ALL MEANS invite them in!! Mainly this is a positive place created to challenge eachother (and lean on eachother) towards our goals through fitness/diet challengs that will be given weekly.
*PLEASE: if you are a naysayer of our chosen way of life, message me personally and I will be glad to hear you out, BUT this is NOT the forum for such things, thank you!
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I really want this to be a thread that no one person decides all...tell me what ya think...what ideas do you have...what are your unique issues...what ideas do you have that the whole group could jump in with you on? Since this is Tuesday do ya'll want to go ahead and start a challenge for this week...or toss around ideas and start with it next Monday? I am open to either so just put it to a vote. Also do we wanna do weekly weigh in's if so do you want to post actual weight or just register a loss or gain? Basically just start thinking what ya'll need from a support group and we will go with it! Please speak up and don't be shy I am open to any and all suggestions!
I think it would be a good idea to get to know eachother...I am gonna throw out some basic information. I do not, however, want ya'll to feel like you have to share anything about yourself that you don't feel comfortable with. If ya want you can copy and paste my outline and just fill it in with your info! (only IF you want too though..not required!)
Name:Misty
Location: Amidst the corn feilds in Kansas
Married?: Yep, will be ten years this coming Valentines day
How long ya been homeschooling? : This will be my second full year (took daughter out of school at Christmas one year so really 2.5 years)
# of kiddos: I have four but the first one is what the world calls a "step son" HATE that title though..he is mine!! I homeschool two kiddos full time and one is starting preschool this year. My oldest doesn't live with us 
Kiddo's ages: 13,9,6,3
Current weight 210
Goal weight 175-180
Fitness routine: Was doing P90X but my back and knee couldn't handle it so I am back to Chalean Extreme and turbo jam hybrid 6x a week
Ok so, thats just the basics...like I said don't feel like you have to give your info unless you want too!! Ok so this is our place gonna turn it over to ya'll now..sound off tell us who you are and what ideas you have for us!!
Be blessed gang!
Misty
Well, here we are, this will be our new place to meet and trade encouragement, vent, rant, get and give virtual hugs and high fives ...you get the point!! This group was started on the idea of finding support from other homeschool or "HS" mommies/daddies that KNOW what trials and troubles this chosen (and beloved) way of life can sometimes wreak on our diet and fitness goals!!! There are many stressors that come with our way of life and this thread was created to help deal with those in a positive and encouraging way!! This group is under a closed heading BUT if you know someone that would be encouraged by a group like this BY ALL MEANS invite them in!! Mainly this is a positive place created to challenge eachother (and lean on eachother) towards our goals through fitness/diet challengs that will be given weekly.
*PLEASE: if you are a naysayer of our chosen way of life, message me personally and I will be glad to hear you out, BUT this is NOT the forum for such things, thank you!
*I really want this to be a thread that no one person decides all...tell me what ya think...what ideas do you have...what are your unique issues...what ideas do you have that the whole group could jump in with you on? Since this is Tuesday do ya'll want to go ahead and start a challenge for this week...or toss around ideas and start with it next Monday? I am open to either so just put it to a vote. Also do we wanna do weekly weigh in's if so do you want to post actual weight or just register a loss or gain? Basically just start thinking what ya'll need from a support group and we will go with it! Please speak up and don't be shy I am open to any and all suggestions!
I think it would be a good idea to get to know eachother...I am gonna throw out some basic information. I do not, however, want ya'll to feel like you have to share anything about yourself that you don't feel comfortable with. If ya want you can copy and paste my outline and just fill it in with your info! (only IF you want too though..not required!)
Name:Misty
Location: Amidst the corn feilds in Kansas
Married?: Yep, will be ten years this coming Valentines day
How long ya been homeschooling? : This will be my second full year (took daughter out of school at Christmas one year so really 2.5 years)
# of kiddos: I have four but the first one is what the world calls a "step son" HATE that title though..he is mine
!! I homeschool two kiddos full time and one is starting preschool this year. My oldest doesn't live with us Kiddo's ages: 13,9,6,3
Current weight 210
Goal weight 175-180
Fitness routine: Was doing P90X but my back and knee couldn't handle it so I am back to Chalean Extreme and turbo jam hybrid 6x a week
Ok so, thats just the basics...like I said don't feel like you have to give your info unless you want too!! Ok so this is our place gonna turn it over to ya'll now..sound off tell us who you are and what ideas you have for us!!
Be blessed gang!
Misty
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OK, count me in.... How do I do this now? I'lll just copy and paste what you have...I may be starting this all the wrong way...
Name:Tasha
Location: Oklahoma
Married?: Yes! We celebrated 10 years in July!
How long ya been homeschooling? : Currently do not homeschool but it is one of the desires of my heart...
# of kiddos: 2 Kiddos!
Kiddo's ages: Boy 6 on Saturday, Girl 3
Current weight 173
Goal weight 140ish
Fitness routine: Elliptical 20 minutes in morning, Elliptical 20 minutes in the evening but I have just bought Sweating in the Spirit dance workout...anxious to try it!0 -
Name:Dawn
Location: Northeast Minnesota
Married?: Yes, 17 years in October
How long ya been homeschooling? : 7 years, I'll have a 6th grader and 3rd grader this fall.
# of kiddos: 2 girly girls
Kiddo's ages: 11 and 8
Current weight 180
Goal weight 140
Fitness routine: Mostly Stationary bike with some workout videos when I'm bored.
I'm SO glad you started this Misty...you're awesome!! I think an initial weigh in this week and hit the challenge next week, is my vote. As homeschooling parents we have a whole different set of challenges and I think that our peers are the best support we have.
I'd like to add to the naysayer comment...PLEASE don't try to change our minds with comments about socialization, "real" science, higher math, or any other so called concerns...don't worry, we've got it covered!! You're not going to change our minds any more than we will be able to talk you into homeschooling, so don't waste your time or ours. Thank you.0 -
EEEkkk!!! Yay, I am not in an empty thread listening to crickets chirp all by my lonesome!! SO glad ya'll chimed in!!!
Tasha- like I said in the message this group is not only for those that homeschool but those that are intrested in it or just wanting to be encouraged in general!!!! So glad to have you and feel free to spead the word!!!
Dawn-lol I have been calling you Dorie for so long I am warning you I still might slip and call you that!!! Thanks girl, I am so glad you are in on this!! You have been so awesome with sharing your wisdom about homeschooling and you always kick
boo-tay in your workouts which I also find so encouraging!!
I agree with weigh in this week starting challenges next week. How do ya'll feel about Friday weigh days? I love it on this day just because it keeps me in check throughout the weekend (my troublesome time for staying on plan) if I know I had a great loss I want to maintain if not it keeps me from going over board!!
What do ya'll think...Friday for weigh days if not when would ya'll like it to be???
(P.S- Your side note to naysayers made me giggle Dawn, well said! =D )0 -
LOL!! No worries...Dorie is my adorable fluffy white toy poodle, and I won't take it personal. Glad you liked the naysayer comment. Friday weigh-in is fine with me. 0
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Ok, this sounds great!
Name:Sondra
Location: Northeast louisiana
Married?: Yes, 20 years!
How long ya been homeschooling? : This is our third year. 7th grade so may need LOTS of support. Please dont hate me when I come in whining and pouting..LOL
# of kiddos: 2
Kiddo's ages: 20(out of school) and 13(7th grade)
Current weight; 113, (was 220lbs from 1991-1998)
Goal weight: maintenance
Fitness routine: I love to run, and take lots of classes(Step, spin, body bar, intensity, kickboxing) I also use the eliptical from time to time. (CANNOT ZUMBA TO SAVE MY LIFE!)0 -
Friday weigh in sounds great! I have not ever done a "group" before so ya'll may have to walk me through this. Just let me know what I need to do!0
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BTW, Hi Sondra, Hi Dawn!0
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Hi Tasha and Sondra0
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OK, count me in.... How do I do this now? I'lll just copy and paste what you have...I may be starting this all the wrong way...
Name: Patti
Location: Texas
Married?: Yes! We will celebrate 10 yrs in October
How long ya been homeschooling? one year, will be starting our second this year....1st grade
# of kiddos - one
Kiddo's ages: she is 5, 6 in october
Current weight 283
Goal weight 130
Fitness routine: walking, walking on treadmill
*i am excited about this. i have been wanting to find some other homeschool mommies. one of the reason i homeschool is becasue we are full time evangelist and on the road constantly, that and i'm really not happy with the public school system, so even if we were at home, i would either homeschool, or find a chrisitan school...anyway, i look forward to getting to know you all. God bless!!!0 -
Thank you! This is great! I agree that some of the challenges we face are unique as homeschoolers. And I totally agree that the success of others here is a huge inspiration (especially Dawn - she rocks the calorie burning)!
Name: Kendra
Location: North Carolina
Married?: Yep. Soon to be 20 years
How long ya been homeschooling? This starts my 10th year.
# of kiddos: 3
Kiddo's ages: 15, 10, 7 (10th grade, 5th grade and 2nd grade)
Current weight 196
Goal weight 150
Fitness routine: walking, walking on treadmill0 -
Kendra and Pattie!! Welcome ladies, SO glad to have ya'll!!! So far the popular vote is to weigh in on Fridays and get our challeges for the week on Monday!!
What shall our first challenge be? I was thinking maybe fitness and a diet challenge so two per week and since one effects the other it seems proactive to combine them eh? We could start easy with jumping jacks to max ( as many as you personally can push to do since we all come from diffrent fitness levels this will varry) and 100 oz. of water a day. We could use a point system, like a point for completing each challenge each day so 14 will be possible for the week ...the points really wouldn't mean anything other than an easy way to keep track of how we are doing and stay accountable to one another. These are just suggestions friends and are subject to any change ya'll want to do so I will just post this now and see whats what...let's just try to get it hammered out by Monday so we will all be on the same page!!! As this is only Tuesday we have a while to get it figured out! 0 -
Aww thanks Kendra!!
I like the combined fitness and diet challenge. Jumping jack and water for the first week is fine with me.0 -
Hi Misty
Name: Marty
Location: England
Married?: Yes! Together 13yrs.
How long: 4 months
# of kiddos: 2 boys
Kiddo's ages: 9 and 11
Current weight 175
Goal weight 125
Fitness routine: curves 3 times week, daily doggy walking, finished 30DS, started first week of Turbofire.
We took Sam, our youngest out of school in may, to much resistance from authorities and family. He was just so angry all the time. We lost my Aunt Yvette 4 years ago after an 11 year fight with cancer. Sam never really managed to grieve and I am still waiting for the bereavement councilling from school fom then.
He started Boys Brigade which seems to be helping with resolving some of his anger (at cancer, God and Aunt Bet-bet for dying) Since we took him out of school he has really calmed down.He has talked about her a lot and even managed to cry a few times. We will start schooling again in September and I am really looking forward to it.
I am also starting a degree through the OU in history in October so will be 'schooling' alongside him. Our eldest loves school and is starting senior school in September.
Sorry for the waffle but wanted to introduce the family...hubby is a lorry driver and we have a cat and a dobeman. I used to be a nurse in A+E. Shoe size 3 (tiny)...lol
martyxxxx0 -
Name: Mandy
Location: Kansas
Married?: It will be 13 years for us in October!
How long ya been homeschooling? We started our 8th year today!
# of kiddos: 5
Kiddo's ages: 11, 8, 6, 3 (all girls) & 14 months (our little man)
Current weight: 165 :blushing: I was at goal, but the last few weeks have been HARD and I have gained 10 lb! I will go actually log that right now so my ticker will be correct! :laugh:
Goal weight: 155
Fitness routine: I am currently running 3 times a week, and doing P90X weights 2-3 times a week, but I change things up frequently.
I am looking forward to getting to know all of you! Challenges on Monday and weigh-in on Friday sound great! :happy:0 -
Mandy & Marty ..welcome friends, so glad to have ya'll here!!! Hooray our little thread is growing it is so awesome to know there will be a place to come and meet with all you lovely & awesome ladies!!! Unless someone objects I guess we will just make our Official weigh day this Friday the 26th, and Monday the 18th we will start with our challenges, Fitness challenge will be as many jumping jacks as you can do each day, accounting for one point, and drinking at least 100 oz of water a day for the diet challenge which will account for another point. So two a day or 12 for the week. LOL Yes I know ya'll can add (I mean we are teachers right?) but I am trying to make it easy for everyone.
So everyday I think we should just chime in with how many points for the day and if you want post how many jacks you did...I say this for two reasons #1 accountablity which is what we are all here for #2 so you can have the warm feeling of going further than you did the day before and post it with pride!!
Most of all we are here to support eachother so don't be afraid of harsh judgment, we have such a great group here I don't see that happening. That being said I would like to just ask all of ya'll to keep me accountable...if I havent posted my jacks or water feel free to ask how I am doing with it, there are some days I might just need the push and I want you to know I welcome it so don't be shy. Likewise if you are looking for the same I will do it for you too! My signature has Ephesians 4:29 in it because that is how I try to live so do not fear me being too hard on you.
Also I know like most of you that have started school or are about to (I start next Monday) it will get harder to find time to get in here, so if you can't make everyday and can only manage the weigh in days, well we all know how it goes with HS days! Just remember we are here when ya need us!!! That said I probably won't be in much the next few days as I will have my neice visiting and am wrapping up with planning out the lessons!!! So lovely to *meet* all of you, I know this is gonna be a great year and I feel so blessed to have met you guys!!!0 -
Hello everybody!
I would like to be in the group, but not sure I can handle any challenges. I'm a wimp, and just trying to keep up with my workout schedule is enough to wipe me out by the end of the day. But if you'll let me hang out here, I'd love that.
Name: Sarah
Location: South Dakota
Married?: Very.
How long ya been homeschooling?: Oldest is in 5th grade, youngest in 2nd (21/2 actually) We have homeschooled all the way, so far.
# of kiddos:2
Kiddo's ages: 11, 8
Current weight: 211 (starting weight: 310 Jan '11)
Goal weight: 150
Fitness routine:90 min stationary bike, 90 min walking0 -
I am totally in, new to something like this but excited to give it a shot!! I think starting monday would be great, giving each of us time to pump ourselves up and be ready to pounce. lol Thanks again for starting this!! God bless you all!!
Name:Cheryl
Location: Valleys of Southern Idaho
Married?: 5 years 5 days ago
How long ya been homeschooling? : This is my second year.
# of kiddos: I have two beautiful children, 4 & 6
Current weight 198
Goal weight 180
Fitness routine: I do a lot of walking and I have a treadmill and total gym I use at home.0 -
Geez thats A LOT of water! I do 8cups, 10 on a really thirsty day, but 12.5 cups a days! Im drowning!0
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Sondra, you're on maintenance, so I think you should get a pass on the 100oz. and just go with the 8 cups. Anyone disagree?0
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Sondra, you're on maintenance, so I think you should get a pass on the 100oz. and just go with the 8 cups. Anyone disagree?
Thanks,
I dont really mind if I dont get points for it, i just dont want to hurt myself trying to get it all in. One of my nurse friends suggested i stick with my 64-80 oz too.0 -
I totally agree Sondra should get a pass And really if anyone else feels like that is too much we can adjust it...I know for me personaly I get 100-120 but thats because I am thirsty so I drink lol. Like I said ya'll work this out so it is doable for you!!! And Sondra, of course you get a point...you will be doing what is best for you and that is what this is all about!
Cheryl and Sarah so glad to have you two are here!!! These two gals are such a source of encouragement and really have blessed my heart in the short time I have known them so I am SO glad ya'll are here!!!
Well today is all about the final stretch before school starts and I am really organizing like a MAD woman!!! I just wanted to pop in and say Hi and also welcome our newest to the group!! I hope ya'll are having a super blessed day and I will "talk:" to ya later!!
Misty
P.S would you guys rather scratch the challenges and just stick with support and motivation and encouragment?? Like I said I was just tossing out ideas so let us know what you are thinking and if that means changing what was already set, well thats just fine! I just don't want anyone to feel like they can't be apart of this group if they don't do a given challenge, the main idea is to have this fantatsic group as a source of encouragement the challenges were just a way to kick it up a notch 0 -
Name:Danette
Location: Michigan
Married?: 19 years at the end of July.
How long ya been homeschooling? : Just about to start our 5th year.
# of kiddos:4
Kiddo's ages: 15, 11, 10, 5 (6 in September)
Current weight 166
Goal weight 130ish
Fitness routine: I've been doing a lot of jogging in place with and w/o the Wii.
We started hsing 5 years ago because God called us to make a change. Our oldest daughter was about to start 6th grade. After a conversation with her and much, much conversation with God, we decided to start hsing. I am looking forward to a place where we can support each other in our journey.0 -
hey guy's...
cirriculum question. have any of you heard of or use or have used cirriculum from Alpha Omega Publications? I seen it advertised in a church magazine and fixing to look into it, i was just wondering if any of you had any suggestions on it??0 -
I use Alpha Omega. When we first started homeschooling 10 years ago, I bought the set of Lifepacs for the grade. Each subject is covered in 10 workbooks. As my son got older, we found other publishers for some subjects and stayed with Alpha Omega for some using Switched on Schoolhouse.
My evaluation:
LifePacs: Nearly no prep work on my part. Very thorough for the younger grades, but not as complete as we got into middle school and high school. Mastery program (meaning one topic is covered completely before introduction of new material) can be too redundant when the subject is easy for my child.
Switched on Schoolhouse: Minimal prep work for me. Assigning work due dates and grading done for me. Thorough coverage of topics. Games and links to more information. But, the program doesn't recognize equivalent answers, e.g., if the answer is 'houses' and my child types 'homes', she'll get it wrong. Math is too tedious (each number in the answer requires clicking on a seperate box).
This year for my 2nd grader I am using Alpha Omega Math and Language Arts, Apologia science "Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day", and The Mystery of History for core classes. As well as Art and Life Skills (chores).
Hope that helps!
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thanks so much...it did help.....i used one last year my sister found called my father's world...didn't really like it. then someone gave me A.C.E but didn't have all the workbooks, but i really liked it. all i need to do is order the extra workbooks for A.C.E, so i might do that....or i may end up with my father's world again, and hope first grade is better then k because it's a little more in our price range...0
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I had a horrible tragedy happen in my life on Wednesday (horrible, senseless death of a friend) so my brain isn't really here to read and comment.
I was down to 162.5 this morning, so down 2.5 pounds! 0 -
So sorry about the loss of your friend. Healing prayers coming your way.
Nice job on the loss.0 -
Oh, Mandy, so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.0
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Pattie, I read a book in the early years of my homeschooling that guided me in curriculum choices. It's called "100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum" by Cathy Duffy. It has worksheets that help you determine your child's learning style as well as your teaching style, then suggests curriclum for that style, and also reviews all the curriculm suggested.
(Go to http://cathyduffyreviews.com/unit-studies/my-fathers-world.htm for a detailed review of My Father's World 1st grade.)
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Reporting: 194. -the 1st/base weight at the beginning of our challenge.
(Next week we'll report change between now and then. As well as the points for successfully completing the jumping jack and water goals. Right?)0
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