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Before motherhood I was an analytical chemist ... I take numbers seriously. :)

I guess this means I should be working even harder. Point taken. :)

I'm watching a stop watch.

Alright. I'll follow instructions...maybe I can prep parts of dinner during rests. Lol!

Wow! At 20-30 sec rest, how are you able to catch your breath before you start the next set?

Yes, please check out kellymom.com. Cutting calories too early or by too much can decrease supply. kellymom.com/nutrition/mothers-diet/mom-weightloss Among many tips, she suggests a calorie level of 1500-1800 (most moms need at the higher end) and keeping loss at less than 1.5lbs a week. Be gentle with yourself. You have…

We've been married for 17 years, and dated two years prior to that. This year is the one for me that marks more than half my life spent with him. He makes me laugh; he makes me think. I try every day to be the best I can for him, and I see him do the same for me. My heart is more full than I could have imagined 17 years…

Tricep kickbacks and dips.

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I wake up absolutely famished. A banana, glass of water, and cup of coffee helps me run faster, and not get distracted by hunger pains.

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Maried at 21. I had my kid at 29. We decided to pay off all loans (student, car/truck, and a certain % of mortgage) because I wanted to be able to be a SAHM. Baby fever was pretty bad through those waiting years, but it worked out ok.

1984 Chevy Sprint Bought it for $400, burned through more oil than gas leaving a blue cloud of smoke in my wake, but I got to spend many weekends with my dad working to keep the heap running.

Just for your comparison: using my Garmin 405cx and chest strap, BFBM gives me right around 405 calories burned. I am 5'8", 155-160lbs, and in pretty decent shape (I run 3-4 miles 3x plus 2 strength workouts, and occasionally a video day each week).

Labor omnia vincit Latin for "work conquers all"

Definately found I'm addicted to sweets. I have one taste and sometimes can't stop until I feel sick. Now I know to choose fruit when sweet cravings hit, and salty when I just want a budgeted fun food. I know I won't overdo a salty snack. Am I beyond the addiction - not at all, but I have it a little more figured out. I…

A low/zero calorie hot beverage (coffee/tea) works for me. I tend to overeat when exhausted - was subconciously trying to fuel myself to go non-stop. Taking a break with a cup of herbal tea, preferably snuggled in a blanket with a book for a small 20 min break turns out to be waaaay more nurturing than raiding the pantry…

An oldie, but one of my faves for strength: Kathy Smith's Lift Weight to Lose Weight. You can start by doing it with small weights/body weight, and progress as you go. I also like Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones too, but it moves so fast you need to use lighter weights.

Forerunner 405 CX, hubby bought for me from Costco a couple years ago. Its been great. No complaints.

http://phosadd.com/support%20evidence/lsmith.htm This is the article I ran into that described my son to a tee. Simplified version, as I understand...his body doesn't use the Ca well. Ca can also block the necessary absorption of Mg (same pathways). Mg is necessary for healthy nerve function and is lacking in modern…

Tried everything, even my dermatologist essentially gave up. Best results came with a combination of salisylic acid wash and benzoyl peroxide cream at night, but it was only moderately better. Retin-A was good, but not something I wanted to use long-term. Then I quit eating sugar - skin dramatically better!! My daily limit…

While I don't know your kids' ages, and it is an elementary-age book, maybe something like "Eat Healthy, Feel Great" by Dr Sears would help. I had my 8 year old read it to his dad as "science homework". Sometimes it works better when the advice comes from a neutral third party and not the "health-jerk" (what my loving…

<there's my Luke. He's a 4 year old golden who adores playground equipment. He'll even occasionally follow my kid down a small slide Loves: blond ladies, kids, other large dogs, watching the wild rabbits that incessantly bound through the yard Not-a-fan-of: air-brakes, wheeled garbage bins, shih tzus

Banish Fat Boost Metabolism is broken down into 7 workout sections ~6 min each (plus warm up and cooldown) so you could just do the first half if that's all the time you have. No More Trouble Zones is the same way, though it's more strength and a bit less cardio. They're both in my rotation from time to time (I've been a…

Clearly, you don't hang out with 8 year olds much...

Hi! Old married lady here (16 years) with many years of infertility experience (and one precious growing boy). Don't be hard on yourself. There are a myriad of reasons TTC can be difficult. Being overweight doesn't help, but it's certainly not a forgone conclusion that it's the problem either. Try to be as healthful as you…

I say to mystlf something like: "Put your workout clothes on. They're comfy, right?! Look, now you're all ready - go workout!" Seriously, you've just got to start, the endorphins will keep you going. :)

Cutting an onion releases gasses that are attracted to water; anything wet nearby will attract them instead of your eyes. Simplest solution: stick out your tongue!

Hadn't thought of that, thanks!

Ca/Mg/Zn (for patience, such a huge difference for me!) Folic Acid MFP tells me I need more iron ...any recommendations?