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Looking for new friends! I've hit my goal weight but I'm trying to tone up and add muscle now. I don't have a TON of free time as I'm a single mom and full time student, but I could really use some friends to help motivate me and keep me going!

So although the Master's degree is online, it's through a major university and set up for teachers trying to get their counseling. Although, the University I am at now does offer one on campus if I could swing it.. it will just depend on timing! Basically, I go to the University of Texas right now, and one of their sister…

I've thought about school administration as well! My main thoughts right now are to begin with teaching and get in the school system and decide which direction to take from there.

That sounds amazing! I love hearing about jobs that aren't so mainstream :-)

I love this! Nutrition seems to be a growing field right now, or it seems that way anyway. I love music, and am kind of kicking myself for not pursuing music therapy before I had kids.. There's no schools near me that offer it and that ship sailed many years ago. haha It's okay though. I love hearing everyone's perspective…

Your post offered a lot of insight! This is kind of my "problem." I just can't be stretched that thin.. I have 3 wonderful kiddos all under school age, though my first will start kindergarten this fall. Right now I'm a psychology major. I am leaning towards being a school counselor because I love being around kids. I just…

I have an underactive thyroid and take synthroid daily. It has been hard, and I've had to be very consistent.. but over the last 3 years I've managed to lose 60lbs! I just have to be careful with my carb intake because if I slip up and don't get enough protein for a few days and have too many carbs, it really screws me up.…

I honestly eat a cheeseburger wrapped in lettuce the first or second day to up my iron and it's been helping me to keep from feeling like I'm crazy ravenous. I keep some pieces of dark chocolate in the house for when I want something sweet- and occasionally some reduced fat oreos.

Thanks for all of these responses! I have actually been measuring so I can assure you that I have fluctuated between a loss of .5"-1" in the past year. It's frustrating it's the last to go because I want it to be the first to go! Lol I have 3 kids ages 3, 2, and 1- so I imagine 3 pregnancies so close to each other play…

I'm just now getting into making the rounds of doctors. I've been to a neurologist, endocrinologist, and soon to be cardiologist, gastroenterologist, and dermatologist. Will get there eventually... Thanks for your reply. Makes me think there's at least a tiny chance it could be my thyroid.

I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Some people eat when they're bored, as a distraction. It seems like maybe you're eating to distract yourself from everything. My advice is to find something else to do when you feel like eating. If you aren't there quite yet- then find something low calorie you can snack on while…

I'm a full time student and single mom of a 3, 2, and 1 year old. I am exhausted at the end of the day. I've lost 45lbs since I had my daughter in April 2014- but still have about 25lbs to go. I've been slacking lately and really need to get my head back in the game.

Thank you both. I am overeating a LOT lately. I used to have a cheat meal one day, and eat light the next and had a really good system. Lately I am overeating and the next day I can tell my body doesn't want me to eat much, but I do anyway. I feel terrible. I log my first 2 meals and it's great.. Then i'm tired in the…

I usually have a light english muffin with preserves and a cup of coffee. Can't forget the coffee! Lol

For those wondering: I started taking yaz (really the generic which is gianvi? I believe) and have actually had an easier time losing weight. I am sure that is likely because my hormones have been way off from having 3 kids in the past 3 years. I admittedly finally feel pretty normal and feel like everything has finally…

Thanks ladies, my husband and I had decided we didn't want anymore kids and he was going to get a vasectomy. And then we got a divorce.. So.. Now I am where I definitely don't want anymore kids but am afraid I will change my mind if I ever get married again. I'm really torn between getting an iud and just taking birth…

Stress and lack of sleep can really dwindle your willpower. Maybe the better plan of action would be finding a way to manage your stress and increase your rest/sleep time. I know that when I am tired (which is really frequently with a baby) I tend to eat more. It's like I eat to stay awake. I've started chewing gum like…

My advice is to find a substitute for your cravings. If you want ice cream, have fat free frozen yogurt or skinny cow ice cream. My examples are: When I want chocolate I eat 7 dark chocolate covered almonds (108 cals). Or a fiber one brownie (90 cals). I crave pizza a lot, so I still have it but have a big salad before and…

I just had my third a year ago (recently stopped bfing) and seriously.. My periods are TERRIBLE! I totally relate with feeling like my uterus is going to fall out!! It hurts so bad! It is just this crazy heaviness feeling. I am definitely thinking that I want no more kids now! Lol I have found that Motrin helps some.. But…

For what it's worth- I have terrible anxiety and I feel like I HAVE to be eating something or crunching on something. It just calms my nerves. Lately I just grab a piece of gum and go for a walk. It's helped wonders! I'm a little tired of gum... LOL But this has been one of my better eating weeks. Another big help to me…

I like this! I think an important thing to add is reward your gains (or losses I suppose) with something other than food! This is what I struggle with. I finally lose and I decide to reward myself with food. It makes no sense and makes me yo-yo frequently. So make sure you have a specific reward in mind to focus on, like a…

I weigh once a week also. I choose the day of the week that I am able to get the most rest, which for me is Friday or Saturday depending on the week. I just stopped breastfeeding so am just getting back into the swing of hormone fluctuations. I've noticed that there is really just once a month when my weight goes down…

Thanks everyone! Today is my weekend without the kids again and I am focusing on all of the things I can do. This is the first weekend I don't pick my daughter up until Saturday evening instead of morning. So my silver lining this weekend is I get to sleep late!! I haven't gotten to sleep late or uninterrupted in.... 2…

This weekend is my weekend without my kids and that is always my hardest! All I want to do is eat pizza, watch movies, and drink wine. I always blow my week on the friday night without my kids. Not this time! I am determined to enjoy my day/night without totally killing my progress. I am focusing on the fact that I get to…

You're just getting started, hang in there! The beginning is always the hardest. You just had a baby, so remember that your body is recovering. Lack of sleep is terrible. I'm going to be honest, my daughter just turned 1 (I also have a 3 and 2 year old) and although we get more sleep now- I still have days like today where…

My kids are at their dad's this weekend. I did my elliptical and some strength training, and then... I had 2 glasses of sparkling wine and a whole digorno pizza.. So roughly 1400 calories which is typically my normal goal for the day. Really trying not to hate myself right now. It's only about 8:30pm and I keep eyeing my…

I am a SAHM and full time student (primarily online). I have a 3 year old, 2 year old, and 1 year old. Needless to say, I stay pretty busy! I have an inexpensive elliptical, but it's in my room and lately my oldest has been napping on my bed. So I look at pinterest for workouts and also fitnessblender.com. Nap time is my…

Do you weigh your food? I stopped losing weight for months and couldn't figure out why until I started weighing my food. You'd be surprised the difference it makes!

My kitchen scale definitely changed my life! I am so grateful to my friend on here that suggested I buy one. I had hit a plateau and didn't lose weight for months until I started weighing my food. Now the food I am logging is accurate! I am definitely all about lifestyle change. I still eat the things I love like pizza and…

I love PiYo! I occasionally meet my brother at the gym and we take a piyo class together. I didn't realize there was a system out like that- I think that is something I will look into!