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Way to go, OP! :flowerforyou: A lot of quitters on here, including me! Day 31 today! (It just felt sooo weird trying to lose weight and working out so hard "for my health and beauty" and then stick a cig in my mouth!)

When I decided to start exercising, the gym was NOT an option (no daycare at local facilities). I had a 4 month old, a 1 year old, and a 2 year old. I started off with Zumba on the Wii, DVD's, and YouTube vids. I also dusted off some old hand weights. The older ones loved to join in (just had to make sure I didn't kick…

Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr. Visit the website and check out the book reviews on Amazon.com. No cravings, no weight gain. Believe it or not, yes... a simple book. And, no. I'm not a paid endorser, haha.

Nicotine withdrawal feels like hunger. It creates an "empty" feeling in your stomach area. When you quit smoking it can also affect your blood sugars, which is why I recommend stoppers (because you aren't a quitter) to try to regularly take sips of fruit juice. If you are curious as to what other effects stopping smoking…

Wooo hooo!!! :flowerforyou:

I work in a hospital and have been mandated to receive the influenza vaccination for YEARS by the company. No problem getting it and make sure all my kids get it... *shrug* But, that's just me. Besides, they give you ways to opt out. Just cite religious reasons. I can see the issue with someone feeling "forced" to get it.…

I seriously just asked my husband this yesterday! He said stop when work out is complete. I was HOPING he'd say stop it when your heartrate is back to normal :laugh: But yeah, I stop it as soon as I'm done.

Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. And also eagerly awaiting the last of WoT :happy:

Also try Googling ADA diets (American Diabetes Association), great meal plans and will also explain the carbohydrate exchange needed for diabetics. It takes some studying to understanding how the process works, but for now the important thing is keeping his sugars under control... high sugars can lead to poor healing of…

The hospital he had his surgery at might have a Cardiac Rehab Center, utilized for post-op patients like your dad. If there is one, they should have Registered Dieticians that have programs already set up for post-op CABG patients. I would call to find out. If not, most doctors recommend The Dean Ornish Program. It sounds…

Same situation here! I just started making a protein shake after workouts (Muscle Milk) and use that to hold me over until dinner. Day #2 of doing this and so far so good! I notice my snacking has decreased considerably the past 2 evenings :smile:

PC - Minecraft & Aion currently. Old school L2 player, also :wink:

:flowerforyou: So awesome! You look great! (And healthy!)

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Not only the arms, look at that waist, too! :flowerforyou:

Congratulations on your pregnancy! :flowerforyou: The advice on smoothies, shakes, and Ensure sound like a good start! Be sure to keep your appointments for your mental health, too! Just remember, a fetus will take all of YOUR nutrients to survive... and you definitely will want to have your teeth still for when your…

Very nice! You kicked butt! And, good luck with Round 2! :smile:

This is because when a smoker quits, your blood sugar drops! I didn't know this and it's not really common knowledge but from a medical standpoint I researched this and found it out! I was floored! Who knew?? It's your body's way of keeping that glucose up at a normal level! Also, when you quit smoking you become more…

Ahhh!!! Yesss! I've wondered the same thing :laugh:

Doesn't that just get ya??!!! Same here with my husband! :laugh:

I had this problem at first. I would cook something for me, something for him, something for the kids. It was like I was serving a buffet 3 times a day! UGH! Then later, he either ate what I did or he could fend for himself. And, I've found side items for the kids to add to the dinner that I'm already eating! And, if he or…

You look great! Congratulations! :flowerforyou:

Wowza!:smile: Awesome job! (And, the baby trying to escape out the door made me giggle, too! Haha!)

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/673349-30-day-shred-result-show-us-your-before-after-pics?hl=30+day+shred Look here! Lots of pictures on this board :smile: And, good luck! Level 2 Day 9 here!

^THIS!!! Plus, vanilla bean cheesecake at the end! Thank goodness there isn't one where I live!! :laugh:

Hawt! And, loving that smile in the after pics! :flowerforyou:

Haha! YESSSS!

I think you look cute and are TOTALLY rocking those jeans :tongue: I know exactly how you feel, though! HATE seeing pictures of myself after I thought I looked good! If you are disappointed, then let this picture be a motivator for you. While it seems everyone on MFP think you look hawt, what YOU think matters. But, your…

I CANNOT get through those chair squats and V-raises, either! HATE THEM! :grumble:

If it's in a group, then yes. By herself with a boy, then no. And, she is 16 now. Started letting her hang out in groups without Mommy since she was 14. The worrying never stops, though :wink: