mjterp Member

GREAT job!!!

When I was putting myself through school, I got as much grant money as possible and applied for scholarships! Being a single mom and non traditional student made a WORLD of difference for me so I was able to get out of school DEBT FREE! (amen!) Look into scholarships!

hillbilly housewife has some cheap meal ideas though not necessarily the healthiest. I buy a lot of dried beans/peas/lentils and bulk rice from costco. Also frozen boneless skinless chicken breast. I find I am much less hungry with plenty of protein. Eggs are another staple. With this and a large frozen bag of mixed…

Yes there was eye contact. And as I said, I'm NOT new to exercising...only new to this gym. So yeah...I'm gonna be there. And I'm well aware that this is the time of year for the drop outs to join. But I gladly would have joined three months sooner if they would have let me have the same deal back in early October.

QFT. ^^^ THIS (especially the part about him being a tool)

My kids are older, but I was also older when I had them...so thank you for the compliment! My son was NOT the youngest there BY FAR! he just has to go through their orientation before he can be on his own. He is old enough by their rules to workout as long as I am on the floor and after he does orientation he can be there…

My son was working out, too. We were taking turns. He wasn't glaring. it was a condescending smile.

I'm so SOOOO sorry about your bullying issue. How unbelievably RUDE. My son is a lifeguard (well, two of my sons are..but the one just got started) and he has booted people from the pool when he sees that kind of behavior. Three strikes in a year and you lose your benefits in the facility. Usually it is middle school age…

Yeah, I WISH he had been finishing a set...but he was meandering between equipment...not out of breath, not in pain...not a grimace...it was a deliberate move on his part to make eye contact. (I had my youngest son there to distract me so I wouldn't be looking at people looking at me.) That said, You are absolutely right…

If the gym had the same deal, I would have joined the beginning of November.... Thank you for helping me think right. Especially with teh "NOW and not LATER or NEVER" comment! You are right! And I WILL be there...I'm a lifetime member there like I am a lifetime member here on MFP! THANK YOU!

BEST ADVICE EVER!!! I love you!!!

The FIRST time I got that smile...I assumed the best...but he did it again later...and you know how you know the difference between a friendly smile vs a flirtatious smile vs a condescending smile? YEah...this was the kind of smile that did NOT touch his eyes. Felt VERY condescending.

YUP...it all comes out together...it all collects in the cup...it all flushes well.

I have very heavy flows and end up using public restroom. I just use toilet paper to clean it out (the outside that you touch for insertion and removal stays clean...the flow is all inside). I just wad up a ball, put it in to absorb and dump it out then re-insert. I had it happen one time where I was working a late shift…

It is vaginal so no problem. Same as tampon. If in doubt, you can check with your doctor. Diva cup has a GREAT FAQ section you can check out, too. (just because doctors seem to be somewhat clueless on the cup) it says: Can I use the Diva Cup if I have an IUD? Please use caution when using any internal feminine hygiene…

Yes, I am a hugely heavy bleeder. TMI, but I used to be stuck in situations where I would be required to sit for an hour or two and when I stood up there would be a gush that the pad couldn't absorb fast enough. HORRIBLE and embarrassing. I slept with towels because even with two overnight pads on at the same time and…

I totally forget I even have my period. I have a desk job most days. Cramping was reduced. Seriously don't notice it! Never could get used to tampons!

YES, and because of it I haven't had to change sheets! LOVE this aspect of it! (it has been a godsend!) I get to go swimming! (tampons were always uncomfortable for me. Cup no problem!) Other than a steep learning curve (maybe I'm an old dog and that is why it took so long?) Feel free to private message me. I'm an open…

I can't do tampons. I CAN do the cup. HUGE improvement for me. It took a while to get used to. Don't give up. It is SOOOO worth it.

I don't know zero dark thirty Les Mis would have me in tears and NOT in the mood for nookie when I got home... I'm a totally nerd/geek (seriously...not quite as bad as the guys on Big Bang Theory, but ...well...not QUITE as bad...) So I would totally go for the Hobbit!!! Enjoy not having to be quiet when you get home!!!

Maybe ask your doctor about the possiblilty of using extra caffiene to help ...but that is a definite ASK YOUR DOCTOR first. Might be better to just go cold turkey...but just brainstorming options.

I weigh daily. It is part of my morning routine and a part of my reminder and commitment to be as healthy as possible every day. For me it is nothing more than a number. My numbers go up and down daily. (depending on how much salt I have had, whether or not I've pooped, TOM, etc....) The number is nothing more than a…

LOL...BOTH! ;-) You will love the c25k program. I graduated and did my 5k faster than what I could do on my treadmill at home despite being outdoors with hills and an unscheduled potty stop in the woods!!! I got a bit razzed by ONE person here on MFP because I "woggled" it. (walk/jogged). With the hills I couldn't quite…

and THIS is why I love you! You are an amazing inspiration. My fitbit is charged, the problem linking to my computer solved (at least for the moment) and my treadmill is ready for it's miminum of 3.1 miles/day minimum 5 days per week. I will remind myself daily of how good I feel when I exercise and how crappy I feel when…

Bumping to read later and often! THANK YOU! SOOOOO true!!!

I totally put this to the christmas music "falalalala lala la la"....people at work are looking at me funny from around the cubicles!!! *** head bobs in time to music as she sings**** TrollLalalala haha ha ha

Went out with someone for a while that I thought was supportive and understanding of my goals since he had "beent there, done that." He was great at supporting my workouts...hanging out with me while I was on the treadmill or going to a track to walk (I tried to get him to walk other times, too...no go...) and I remember…

^^^ What SHE said!^^^

I am just in TEARS...you are amazing!

I used the timed app for my android phone and manually bumped the speed up and down on my treadmill. I also only use my treadmill while watching netflix (or something...) I kind of have set the rule that if I want to watch tv I have to "earn it." (something that I have been slacking on lately) ETA: my treadmill calculates…