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  • Hi, I'm a mother of three healthy energetic boys. My oldest is 8, then the 2 yr old, and my darling baby boy who is just 5mths old. Sometimes it's hard to find the time and energy to exercise, so I rely heavily on keeping track of what I eat and controlling those binging urges. I've never been really slim, but I've…
  • I too get cravings on the weekends when my husband, who doesn't watch what he eats, is around more. We also get together with family for dinners on Sunday and there are always so many yummy desserts available. I try hard to stick to what I know. If we're having a family potluck, I bring something that I know I can have and…
  • I have two little ones at home too. It's so hard to schedule around them sometimes. Even when you think they're on a schedule. I have really loved Tony Horton's 10 minute trainer. All the workouts are broken down into 10 min segments: cardio, lower body, abs, total body, etc. I can definitely fit a 10 min workout in. And,…
  • Hey, welcome. In answer to your question, it's both. It's just a numbers game really. To lose you need to burn more than you are bringing in. One pound of fat is 3500 calories. So, to get rid of it, you need to either cut calories, and exercise them off- or both. Find a calculator that determines how much your body burns…
  • I haven't lost 50lbs yet, but I'm on my way, I'm at 38. I think most of my weight loss has come mainly from my diet, only a little from exercise. I don't have a lot of time to exercise with three young boys (maybe that's enough exercise in itself). I try to just balance my diet out, follow the food pyramid. I eat between…
  • That is terrifice progress. I' too am halfway to my goal and am starting to struggle with both exercise and diet. Keep the motivation of your wedding in the front of your mind. It should help. But, don't forget what an amazing job you've done so far!!
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