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Hi All-I'm Tracy from MN. I started running after my kids were born as some just me time. I ran 5k, 10k and duathalons but about 4 years ago I developed trochanic bursitis (sp) in my right hip and after a run the flareup is painful. I'm hoping this group gives me the push to get this healed up and back out on the road. Any…

This is me to the T! I ever so need friends to keep me on track. I'm tired of being a chubby mom, too!

Yes! I'm only 5'2 and muscle definition shows more than poundage lost.

Congrats to you for being HONEST! It seems like when we hit the honesty phase of eating right, exercising and in life we do much better.

It's going to be tough to get back in the routine of things, but it can only get worse with additional weight gain if you don't act now. Write a plan of action and start little to get back into eating right and exercising. You did it before and you can do it now.

Too funny! Go to the community for spouses of cheating spouses and spill it there.

Me too!

Good for you to lose the lbs! If feels great-keep up the effort.

I'm sure we all heard it takes about 21-30 days to break any habit, good or bad. But this isn't an overnight fix. Allow yourself time and know it's not going to be a perfect stroll to healthyhood. Are you journaling your thoughts and what day/time you get these cravings? Write down everything the 1st month and you can…

Rock Star~Mark Wahlberg is so beautiful.

I just got the Cloud Luxe with adjustable frame-king and LOVE IT! My kids love it as we all pile in the bed together, adjust the head and play Hey Day. Best thousand plus, plus, plus, plus dollars I spent. Happy sleeping.

What's reverse dieting?

I feel your pain. I'm just back on the wagon after a death. It's just getting that push to get you over the first hurdle-the first day. You can do this. Imagine yourself healthy in the bridemaids dress that is sexy and flattering. I'm training for a duathlon and need to lose about 30 pounds overall. I'd be happy to help…

Thank you for this post-I'm in the exact same position. I'll eat a snack at night and I mentally have this fear of not being able to sleep without food in my belly. If you want a vent buddy feel free to add me to your friends. I know I need to get up and go running or cycling at this point during the day but lack the…

You can add me. I was there with the kiddos now they are 5 & 6! I'm also 5'2, 38 years old and still want to lose another 30+ lbs

I love taking pictures but only had a film camera until my mother in law bought me a wonderful digital SLR camera which was top of the line 7 years ago. She lives out of state and it makes (I still use it) taking and sending pictures much more fun! Best gift ever and it was pricey!

After my 2 c-sections I used a compression tank that you can get at Target for $15 or less. It's in the workout clothes section and it worked great! Plus once your belly goes down you can still use the shirt to work out in and it helps measure your improvement of inches lost.

Glutes here I come!

Yes, I would. If I was the boss I would want someone to tell me.

I'm a lone wolf too! In terms of workout as it's "me time" no kids, no work and no phone.

My question would be if you exercise or play with her? A few people have mentioned activity, but does she get enough? I wouldn't worry about the weight if she is active (I think they recommend a hour a day for kids) with sports, riding her bike or walking the dog.

I'm a quitter of 14 years-I didn't want to be a bride who smoked in her wedding dress. I started with the patch, thought it was working great but realized it fell off and didn't look back. One of the best decisions in my life. As I walk down the street now and someone is smoking ahead of me or standing by a door smoking I…

Sodium intake, watch your sodium especially if you eat out. I go on steriods for my asthma intermittently and I have to avoid eating out, processed foods and no added salt. I gained nearly 30 lbs from my first bout of steriods. But you can lose weight while on treatment.

Looking good-funny how competition drives us to the results we always wanted but never went for.

Tell people about your success, nothing wrong with tooting your horn. The more people who know your struggles the more who enjoy in your achievements. I think people sometimes don't comment because they don't know if one is trying to lose weight or something else like a medical condition.

Special K Chocolatey Delight cereal-has protein, fiber and gives me the crunch and chocolate all at once.

When you catch him looking cross your arms over your chest or if you are close to your desk grab a sweater and while putting it on over emphasis the covering of your chest. Should be a subtle hint.

Heart rate monitors are the way to go. MFP is generally off in calories for exercises I do, usually higher than what I burnt. Swimming is an all body workout but I would ask if you are swimming for 75 minutes straight or do you take water/rest breaks? MFP doesn't take into account any rest breaks as it calculates calories…

Good for you! You listened, decided to make a change and you are doing it! We all have good and bad days alike, the difference is some of us keep plowing through the bad days and that makes us stronger. Education is very important in making a whole person habit transformation. I'm a few years under 40 and would like to…

Great thank you!