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I agree with Phyljen. I think part of this is learning what your body does and how. This is a journey of self awareness. What works for you may not work for me. I think that is why when a weight loss study comes out it, it may contradict everything we have been led to believe in the past. I think that is why I have had…

All my kids were that way but as the 2 oldest have matured they have learned to try new things. My youngest is still a challenge. He really does not like the taste of any vegetable. There are a handful of fruits he will eat once in a while. I want to do more research on the topic of the super taster. I came across that in…

I forgot to post this again:ohwell: So now I will. Someone asked a few days ago how this challenge works. So basically this is how we have done it the last few months. We report our weight on the first on the month. ' Then we check in every Friday. Many people have a different weight-in day than Friday. You can post on…

Good morning everyone. Was just watching the travel channel. Did you know that 116 is the average number of donuts eaten by Americans every year?! :noway: For once I am glad that I am below average:laugh: The following is from the NY Tims article "Streaming through much of the science and advice about exercise and weight…

I don't ever see exercise as a punishment. I don't use it punish myself for indulging, but do know that if I indulge I don't have to feel bad or guilty because there are ways to make up for my slip ups. Even this months Shape magazine says you can makeup for those slip ups or indulgences by exercising a few more minutes.…

Never mind I found the article it has some interesting ideas. I need to read in more in depth to totally get all the ideas it generates. Thanks mentioning this so I could read some different ideas. I think one think I gleaned in a quick reading is that do no fool yourself that because you work out you can eat all that you…

I am a bit perplexed by this article you mention. EXERCISE DOES NOT HELP US LOSE WEIGHT. How can that be? It helps to burn more calories than we take in. Did you find it online so you could post a link? I would really love to read that article. I know there are a bunch of other benefits to exercise but it goes against…

Good morning all! I had one of those crazy days yesterday. I got a pedometer a few weeks ago and have been wearing it every day. Just to give you an idea of my day yesterday..usually I get about 23,000 steps per day yesterday it was almost 32,000. It is still windy here but at least the sun is shining. It is supposed to be…

WOW! Welcome to all our new friends. You are going to love this group! We are here for support and advice but definitely non-judgemental. We have all been there with our ups and downs as we struggle to find the right balance in this new lifestyle. Because that is what this is learning a healthy lifestyle. This is a change…

I am sitting here with the 3 month old on my lap and he is starting to doze. It would be so easy to just hold him and watch him sleep, but they will all be sleeping so I will put him in his crib and walk on the treadmill. I love babies:heart: :love: Terri

Good Morning All. This week is off to a better start. I got my morning walk done (2.6 miles in 45 minutes and I burned 232 calories)! My husband and I fight for morning outside time as he is training for his first marathon and with the kids schedules he needs to get his runs done in the morning. On his running days I end…

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Our 13th anniversary was April 26th but we did not go out until last night. So happy for you! Terri

Welcome to all our new friends. May has 31 days.....so in order to lose 5 pounds this month you need to lose .1612903 pounds per day to reach the goals of 5 pounds. :laugh: :laugh: SEE HOW EASY THIS WILL BE! Have a great Sunday. Off to cook breakfast for the family and then teach Sunday School. Lots of gardening to do…

January 1 weight 185.6 May 1st weight 174 I need to get to 169 by the end of the month. Of course anything lower would be nice. Good night everyone! Terri

Good evening to all! Sorry I said I would get this done this morning but I did not! It was a crazy day. Kids had 2 different baseball games. Good thing with the coach pitch age they only play for 50 minutes and the machine pitch age they only play 80 minutes. It was so windy and cold. I had my winter coat on and was still…

I am laughing at the knowledge level of the doctor. I always remember my doctor being surprised when I got pregnant while nursing my first baby. I mean really? They told us right in child birth that nursing was not a form of birth control. Think about it this way. You were wearing clothes. You would be surprised what…

Beth, We will do it again in May! I will post a link first thing in the morning for the month of May! Congrats on almost 7 pounds for the month!:drinker: :drinker:

Welcome to all the newcomers! Barty, you are doing awesome this year! Phyljen 1 pound at a time is how we put it one and its the best way to take it off! January 1 weight 185.6 April 1 weight 177.6 April 9 weight 175.4 April 16 weight 175.2 April 23 weight 173.2 April 30 weight 174 up a little but after the lousy week I…

I guess I should say glad to hear that but.....:laugh: :laugh: Kidney stones don't sound like much fun but definitely better that cancer! You must be so relieved! Glad they told you right away! When I had my CT scan I had to wait a week to talk to the doc about the results!

Well I am going back to doctor after work this evening. I woke to a very swollen sore gland in my neck. I have so much mucous running down my throat that I am extremely nauseous. I guess that is common with sinus infections. This is really hard on me because I rarely get a cold and now I have been feeling awful for several…

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: WOW!:drinker: :drinker: 4 pounds in one week! Incredible! Keep up the awesome work!

I weigh myself everyday, same time, same place. I am not obsessed with each individual number but want to see a general downward trend. When I log here I always post the lowest weight I see. Remember your weight can fluctuate as much as 5 pounds in one day!

Sending prayers your way! I went through that this earlier this year. Doctors at urgent care kept treating for bladder infection because of blood in urine but when cultured there was no infection so sent me to urologist. They could find no reason. But did check for kidney stones and bladder stones. Sometimes just an active…

This is not a diet, THIS IS LIFESTYLE! I LOVE FOOD! There is nothing wrong with loving food. That being said there is healthy food that tastes good. There is unhealthy food that tastes good! You need to make the decisions what to eat and how much. Learning how to prepare your favorite dishes in a healthy way is part of the…

The way you have been working out this should be no problem! Remember everyone if you do not meet that 5 pound goal life does not end. Just pick yourself up and work at it again next month! Have a great last chance workout and day tomorrow! Good Night Everyone! Remember sleep deprivation can lead to overeating! Terri

Welcome to the group! That is the right attitude that this is a lifestyle change and not a diet!

Great job! When I go to Home Depot or Walmart I need a truck to bring home everything! :laugh: :laugh: Keep it up! Walking is my favorite form of exercise! What is Rural King? Congratulations on the job by the way! Not having a job when you are used to working can be very frustrating and sometimes can sabotage our…

Home daycare provider! Started this when my youngest was born.....its expensive to put three kids in daycare. This was supposed to be temporary until youngest started school. Now I can't even think about doing anything else! I love it!

Go for it! The worst is that you have a put them back and drop a few more pounds! Who knows they may fit wonderfully!

Happy Birthday Early! Just a few more days left this month! Hang in there everyone and keep giving it your best shot. This is the first day in over a week that I have felt somewhat normal! I still a lot of nasal drainage but I don't want to curl up and sleep all day. Must be a good sign! Now the worst is that by bedtime…