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Thanks for the replies! I think I will try getting used to the "no sweeteners" kind of plan. I like that futuremanda is able to do lattes now without the added. Way to go! It occurs to me that perhaps I have an addiction to sweets (started by the White Sugar) and need to re-train the taste buds. : )
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First of all: do not feel guilty. It's good for the older kids to learn responsibilities and to care for others. : ) Second of all, I remember, as a kid, walking with my mom around the neighborhood to help her get some exercise in. Though, with 9 kids, I think you more than earn some walking time to yourself. You Go, Mama!
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Try something called "guerilla cardio workouts") (or maybe it's gorilla). This is where you revv up your cardio sessions. Basically: warm up for 5 minutes, then for the next 10 minute period you do 1 min of medium-exertion then 1 minute of all-out running, then the min of medium, etc for the 10 minute period. Then cool…
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You can do it! I am 5'5" and my highest weight was around 210, maybe more. I've gotten down to 190 and it's a struggle, but as the saying goes: Failure is not falling down, but refusal to get up. If you've done it before, you'll do it again. Just use MFP to get a reading of where you are now in terms of activity and…
