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Does anyone like drastic change? You have to remember you chose this for you...they didnt choose it ..and it is different. Dont take away all of their favorites all at once....do it gradually...especially snacks/condiments....doesnt mean you have to make two meals..but you dont have to eat everything they do.. Let them…

interesting...never would have thought of that

Not only that...but mixing things up a bit from time to time...keeps your metabolism going. Just because you didn't meet your target...doesn't make it a bad day. I had a day like that this week too.. Biggest thing is to know it..and dont let it be an excuse to have DAY 2 and 3....

I have 4 and 5 years olds....and they know mommy is being healthy. Because I want to get nice and healthy and strong so this summer I can play and keep up with them more and be healthy and have lots of fun!

But you have to remember ...by eating the 1200...you are at a deficit!!!! 1200 is your target ...that is already set lower then your daily burn to have you lose weight.

Oh and as for the activity level, with a "brain" child. I have one of those...he never wanted to do anything competitive as far as sports go etc. Find him activities he can enjoy that don't team him up with or against other kids... Like a skateboard, a bike, shoot some hoops with him... And limit was is acceptable as…

You are his mom...so if you know at 7 he is eating badly...now is your chance to teach him healthy eating habits. Whether or not he will eventually be fat is secondary...even a skinny person who only eats junk...isn't healthy... At 7 he isn't choosing his diet...you are. His father should want what is best for him as…

Funny...I just thought I SCORED at the grocery store last week because I found reduced price greek yogurt....35cents for ones that are usually over $1...because they were dated the same day and I was standing there trying to decide how many days they would last... I bought 6...and they all were fine

Counseling at a minimum,. Sounds like you are level headed enough to not let it lead to a very controlled relationship where his insecurities lead to you losing freedom to have your own life.....which is unacceptable. Unfortunately , some who accuse are doing so out of their own guilt...counseling is definitely needed to…

Sounds yummy!

I would agree that at 8 I would allow a child to get a snack on their own....but we would have agreed to which choices they can choose. Like you can get fruit, yogurt, cheese stick or granola bar....but anything else you need to ask.

I think it all depends on what your settings are, and if the activity is already built in to your settings, and being honest with yourself about the activity level. I do in fact input cleaning, in to my calories lately. However, I have my settings set to sedentary, and therefore any activity above that can be considered.…

High in sodium....but a yummy low cal EASY recipe! Frank’s Buffalo Chicken Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 bottle of Frank’s Hot Sauce (I used buffalo wing flavor) 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dry mix Put chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle the dry ranch mix on the chicken breasts.…

so many yummy ideas!

awesome!

I agree...goodwill or a salvation army store...great ways to get some inexpensive clothes til you are to a weight you want to invest more money in. I hit is a couple weeks ago with my 13 yr old son...and got under armour workout pants for $5 and my son who wasnt even there to buy ended up walking out with a whole bag full…

wow..inspiring to me as I am close to your start weight....and have been starting with couch to 5k and jillian! Just WOW!

We have very similar goals...sending a friend request :)

unless you accidentally burn it..then everyone hates you...lol Nothing worse than that burnt popcorn smell filling the whole office...

My boyfriend had me try brussel sprouts for the first time a couple months ago...I am now an addict...LOVE 'EM

Sorry you are having such a hard time. It can be a tough road. How new is the baby? Could you be experiencing some post pardom depression making it harder? You may want to discuss that possibility with your doc if it might be.

I would do 3 layer angelfood cake with fat free cool whip and fresh cut strawberries in between the layers...YUMMY

I would like to join please

As I typed I pretty much answered my own post...I remembered I used to make a lot in my steamer. I had gotten one a couple years ago when I had been trying this before....that was a double layer..so you could separate things... Very easy to pop some veggies in...stick some seasoning on...click the timer to 20 mins(or…

have you verified that it isnt the heart rate monitor that is defective?

I would like to join if there is still room!

I am sorry to hear that. My daughter, also 17, actually came out this year too. To me...it just means she can feel free to talk to me more openly now..it doesn't change change my feelings for her or our relationship whatsoever... Hopefully soon your mom will realize what she is losing by not accepting you for who you are…

My oldest child is my twin...stole by bday....now that she is 17 ...I joke she was my gag gift :)

Completely understand! I had been doing great..then got sick in to hospital with a few months laid up...and even once I was cleared to come back....I just never got my motivation back and the weight crept back up for months...till I said enough. I have been back for a month and would love new friends if you wish...

Welcome. Look at the couch to 5k program, it is a great way to building up to doing those races. I just started this week with that program, so feel free to add ma as a friend if you wish.