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Her intake is set to 1215, whch might be OK for her. There is a good mix of nutrients in here, healthy fats, protein etc. The only thing I see is you seem to be low-carbing it. I'd add some whole grain carbs in. I only eat my whole grain carbs before 2pm, and I'm careful with my serving size. That seems to work best for…

Hi All! I am a 42 yo FT working mother of 3, ages 9,6, and 3. I have struggled to lose weight after the 3rd but am determined that this is MY YEAR!. I am into strength training (uh, when I have time to get to the gym) and any other type of exercise I can sneak into my day. I have a lot of difficulty losing weight despite…

^^This a thousand times over!

Why, thank you! I have been looking for a new vocation, perhaps this is it! :laugh:

Absolutely the worst book. I wanted to see what the hype was, and I am struggling to finish it. It's all been said here - horribly pathetic writing, poor character development, very little plot, repetivitive phrasing, and did I mention BORING? Even the sex scenes were boring and so predictable. Christian is an overrated…

I saw that too. You think it was because she was at 106 and her goal weight was 76lbs? That seems dreadfully low. And she certainly wouldn't be able to have 4 kids healthfully at that weight. Hope she's OK.

Didn't want any. Ended up with 2 boys, then a girl, ages 9, 6, 2&1/2. Now I can't imagine never having them! But if I get pregnant again there will be both a urologist and a pharmacuetical company who'll be talking to my lawyer.....

That's awesome! Grateful for people like you! :happy:

This does not have to be complicated. Any strength training is a positive activity to stay healthy and fit. People do what works for them. And I certainly won't judge people for not choosing the same path as I. I've used both methods, lighter weights when I first started. And sometimes I train that way for a period of time…

I do heavy strength training in circuits, often CrossFit style ( I don't have a CrossFit gym). If you lift to failure and follow a similar formula you are begging for your life on your (much shorter than 60 sec) rest periods. Your heart rate is through the roof. With all the cardio I've ever done, it has NEVER reached the…

My kids LOVE the gym! They are 9,6, and 2 1/2. They are in one room, though sometime they let them go and run around the raquetball room or have organized active games. They love that. They play the whole time with the other kids, watch movies, play tag etc. They are disappointed when they can't go! It's the ONLY way I can…

Previous Instructional Designer. Now Learning Specialist or whatever they will call me next week. Which means I do everything end to end in the learning organization of my manufacturing company EXCEPT Instructional Design for no more $$$.:tongue: Owner of a landscape supply and install company Mom to 3 young kids (that's…

Daily Goal: 10,000 (knowing I have to build up to it) 6/1 - N/A 6/2 - N/A 6/3 - N/A 6/4 - 3547 6/5 - 6860 6/6 - 10767 6/7 - 5121 6/8 - 11745 6/9 - 4875 6/10 - 10840 6/11 - 9446 6/12 - 5687 Will have to make this up another day! 6/13 - 10051 6/14 - 6/15 - 6/16 - 6/17 - 6/18 - 6/19 - 6/20 - 6/21 - 6/22 - 6/23 - 6/24 - 6/25 -…

I actually started doing this same program for work on 6/4! So I missed the first few days and just joined here. Here are the numbers since then. I usually get around 5000 on my normal day. This does not include my cardio at the gym. I'd love to hear tips and tricks on how others get more steps in during the day. :smile: I…

PA proud. Live in the Poconos, work in the Lehigh Valley. Welcome!

BUMP! Hopefuly I can post pics one day!

The "little boys" as I call them (early 20's) in the weight room who walk around like peacocks and talk EXTRA LOUD when the women are in there about how much the can press "dude" and how awesome they are "dude" and what supplements are "totally awesome dude". then they flex and admire themselves in the mirror. And when…

Well, playing devil's advocate, perhaps the newbie was pretty scared and didn't know what to do when she walked in late. Like a deer in headlights. the instructor should've WELCOMED her into the class and told her where she could go and what they were doing and/or tag team with another member to catch up. To yell at her…

OK, I didn't read all th pages so I missed if there were any other Pocono peeps! Grew up in Easton. Lived in Lancaster for several years (still wish I was there!) Now live in the Poconos but work in Allentown.

That it is much harder than I thought. I was always a healthy eater and avid exerciser, but dropping that last 20 lbs after my 3rd baby and at 42yo - really a whole different story than ever before. I thought it would be easy as it usually was. The rules have changed and I am still trying to figure it out. But along the…

^THIS THIS THIS^ What great pictures!

It's great that you are asking for advice - you sound committed! I agree that your carbs are too high - but in addition you don't eat nearly enough vegetables. You have some days that are great, but if you go back through the last few weeks you'll see a lot of processed foods, little veggies, and little lean protein.…

Bump so I can download some of these ideas later!

So glad I found this thread! I am 5'3" and 3/4. My SW was 166, CW 162, and GW 145. I just joined MFP in mid Feb. I already eat a pretty healthy diet and workout several times a week. I'm hoping that recording everything will give me better perspective on my portions and activity level. I have a LOT of trouble losing weight…

Thanks so much for giving me some hope! What a wonderfully written success story. I too am 5'4" and was shooting for 145 (I am 162 now - 4lbs down). I think the 120's are long gone for me - I'm over 40 and have had 3 children late in life - but now I'm thinking maybe somewhere in the 130's IS possible. Congratulations to…

I have a similar lifestyle, I have three kids, 9,6, and 2 1/2. I commute an hour to work. I also own a landscaping business with my husband and we have 14 employees. The two oldest kids are in karate, baseball, and gymnastics. I also live in the NE. BTW, the weather is really shaping up so no more "I can't go outside to…

My husband would never do that because he cares about me and my goals. And I would not allow myself to be treated like that if he did. It sounds like there is WAY more than weight issues here. He's insecure from a past wife but he met you 10 years ago? You're already in counseling twice a week? And you're PREGNANT? Is this…

4 egg white omelet with assorted veggies and slice of cheese. If I'm going to the gym within the hour I'll also have a Lite Whole Grain English Muffin, dry or with I can't Beilieve It's Not Butter spray. Yummy and filling!

Welcome! I just joined a few weeks ago. I have a 9yo (well, tomorrow he turns 9!), an almost 6 yo, and a 2 1/2 yo. I have the added issue of having them a little later in life. I was almost 40 when I had my last. It really does make a difference! Anyway, I'd really like to lose about 20 lbs, which puts me under my…

I LOVE this idea - and the fact that your husband gets involved! Like the Chutes and Ladders idea too! One suggestion - so far your rewards have been food related, and it doesn't appear to be healthy food. Maybe your husband can think of some non-food rewards. Like maybe a massage, he cleans the house, new workout clothes,…