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Yup..and the resolutioners and their year long contracts that get paid whether they continue coming or not...is how you get new equipment to work on...that otherwise wouldn't be fixed or replaced!

I count anything above my normal activity. And I also find myself much more motivated to do extra things when there is a purpose. So if I could spend time on a treadmill to burn calories....or spend time cleaning the garage....it is nice to use that motivation to get something productive done...that I wouldnt have normally…

I like the motorcycle comment...makes sense. Looks like my plan will be trail if clear...treadmill if just icy...and snowshoes if real snow to go on... Time to buy my pup some protective booties I guess! :)

Ok...showing how new I am to all this...for those of you who don't use your phone/music....do you use some method to track your pace or distance or such? Or does that just come naturally with running on a regular basis.... And those that do use music/phone etc do you use a pacer or such on your normal runs...and what about…

I did week 1 day 1 yesterday...I AM IN!!! 5 min warm up jog 1 min walk 1.5 min Did my walk at 2.9(home treadmill setting is off a bit feels like a 3.2 at gym) Jog I started at 4.3 but increased and by last two did 4.9 which felt more comfortable Cooled down walk at 2.9 For 28 minutes and 1.61 miles

AHHH...yes we do this! I use in dip for the kids baby carrots now and they are none the wiser!

Isn't insulin resistance the same as pre-diabetic? If so...then there are many of us on here.....

welcome :) I am only a couple weeks in to being back on track...feel free to add me as a friend if you would like to support each other! Friends are a good thing!

I have pcos. After my second child, I was told I was no longer ovulating, even with clomid etc...the docs said it just wasnt going to happen... We stopped trying.. Well, years later, we bought a small farm..I was in charge of animal chores, chopping wood etc....lots of activity... Well...I got a "flu" that just wouldnt go…

yes, sorry, but I have to agree that if I said a snarky comment like that to someone I would be surprised if I didnt get sarcastic back... And as for the eating....I think the true step to a good future comes when you realize you are not on a diet....you are making lifestyle choices,,,and you just have to wait for your…

I sit and eat with my kids happily devouring a breakfast of yogurt, nutty whole grain toast, and fresh pineapple,kiwi, melon and apple slices(their plates with peanut butter to dip them in) Glad we take the time...and hoping to pass along better habits for their future...

oooo....i used to love pad thai...havent had it in a year probably! Good time to add a new version,,THANKS!

Nope, not a huge soda person. And I have been trying to cut out the artificial sweeteners. So for me I have taken up seltzer water from time to time...

I would just eat a slice of pizza, and be very happy to have the willpower to just really enjoy that one. But nowadays I often enjoy my substitute just as much...I saute onions, leeks, garlic plum tomatoes and fresh basil added at the end...then scoop it in to a portobello cap...bake with a tiny bit of fresh parmesan on…

Funny ...in a way it is very motivating...but for me it is typically a thought in my head of...ooo I can do better than that number! But I am in the beginning phase again after a long time out of the gym/off track....so still in the dropping quickly phase...

oooooo.....this sounds very interesting!

Yes, I have most certainly found myself a keeper....and I tell him everyday :)

Glad to hear of so much support!

do you have kids? lol Yes, I agree the kids should eat healthy as well...but if I am making a mix of sauteed veggies and with brussel sprouts and such....just realistic that they will not touch it... Doesn't mean they don't have a pile of carrots and a pile of brocolli on their plate though...

I will also agree...Not potato chips...very light...but it does satisfy that desire for a salty crunch... And I make a batch and everyone has their hands grabbing some in my house even the 4 kids....which is a bonus(and a negative...lol)

Yup, amazing how you can be on track .. I was probably at the healthiest point I have ever been in my life...eating great...exercising regularly...slowly but steadily losing weight and feeling AWESOME... Then I was walking in from the store and all of the sudden barely could breathe..pulmonary embolism....blood clot in my…

sounds good!

I wonder if kids would take to them..any one try with toddlers?

Can't say I have ever heard of it in the nightly news....should be fine if it isn't ancient..

sounds interesting..thanks for posting

I am in New England also...I do early morning....and then later pack the kids up to the beach for some added activity

Thanks all. Not to worry...I wasn't looking to do heavy weights with him or such...more just basic fitness stuff. He is loving the challenge of it...we have done the cardio machines, and today added some basic weight machines but not looking to have him load up on weight or do tons of it...just a mild whole body toning by…

I had a funny experience... Was a regular at the gym for months...similar time...and always did some cardio...so when I had my gall bladder out...I had to take a couple weeks off... Well..I went back in and was doing a walk on a treadmill...and this guy walked over...and says.. OMG..how have you been? Welcome back..I…

I feel your pain...I work online primarily..so am tied to a computer. I have to admit I am lucky though, as I do it mostly from home...so splurged and bought a laptop desk for my treadmill...and when doing things that are more brainless tasks....I do so on there at a very slow walk..but at least it stretches my legs a…

thanks for sharing