bonnieh1638 Member

Very interesting article. Bottom line - It needs to be about the child, not the conflicts between the parents. It saddens me because in the long run it's the child that suffers :(

I can't really offer much help but I can share a similar situation with you in my life. I have a 10 yr old granddaughter who went to the doctor and was in the slightly obese category (not as much as your son). Her mother is separated from the father and my granddaughter has visitation with him. Immediately my daughter…

I tried this recipe and I loved it - thanks! My husband prefers something with more crunch but I loved the seasonings. Even had leftovers and it was good.

Do you have a recipe for this? I love soup during the winter months.

thanks, I'll give it a try!

Keep up the great work, you've done a remarkable job!

Thanks again! I'm new to all this but I'm learning. Yes, I agree this is a journey and it will happen slowly, but it will happen!

so I changes to 1lb to lose per week. MFP is showing projected weight loss to be .06lbs per week. Is this correct?

Thanks for everyone's input. I will update my goal to 1lb per week. I'm new at this and have dumb questions but want to stay accountable.

I would love to join the group, 55 this month !

Thanks I''ll check it out

how do I know what my TDEE is?

Your story could be identical to mine. I'll be 55 this month and I am 5'1" - at least that's what my drivers' license shows. From August 2013 to November 2013 I lost 17lbs by just walking each day for 45 minutes and cutting out snacks and eating healthier foods. Then came the holidays. I gained 11lbs of the 17 back and the…

I'm from Sheboygan and have a cabin near High Falls Flowage - boat landing 7

i'm from Wisconsin and just shoveled 4 inches of snow Anyone from Wisconsin?

I'm 55 and need to at least 25 lbs - you can add me!

Just starting out and could use more friends. Add me please!

That's great - keep it up! I do not do crossfit however, my 27yd old daughter has been doing it for 3 years now. She initially wasn't overweight but wanted to be healthy. Now she hates to miss a workout because it is her way of life and she feels and looks great! What she likes the most is how the crossfit community is so…

My name is Bonnie and I live in Wisconsin so I totally understand wanting to do indoor exercises during the winter months. I like walking and don't own a treadmill so I am starting to do the utube walking videos of Jessica smith and Leslie Samsone. Give it a try and good luck!

What is the 17 day diet?

well I had great intentions last nite to do the Jessica smith 30 minute video on utube This morning I realized I pulled a muscle so I will take off tonite. This is how the cycle starts, you miss one day and you get discouraged. I won't let it defeat me--I will try again tomorrow nite so I don't make it worse. I am…

Thanks Laura. It seems the weight just goes on easier the older you get. I have a 27yr old daughter that is obsessed with crossfit - she looks and feels great and is a good inspiration! However, lets be honest, I don't think I will ever look as healthy as her but I'm willing to make changes for the better! Not sure how to…

thanks for the replies day one is over - taking one day at a time!

I am also new to this website My new life begins tomorrow. I too do not like to share my goals with others for fear of failing. I am also a smoker and need to conquer that terrible habit. I need to make a commitment and stick to it. I will be 55 this month. My mother had a stroke when she was 53 and this scares me that it…