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bensmom912

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  • I got mine when my mom passed away in November 2013.First one at age 42.... Me, my sis and my dad all got the same tattoo a black swirl butterfly shaded in purple for me and my sis and my dad got his shaded in green...
    in Why did you get inked? Comment by bensmom912 March 2014
  • I am not a big McD's fan but the occasion I do go, I order the egg white delight with a hash brown(potatoes of any kind is my weakness lol) I don't like their burgers so I usually do the grilled chicken with 1/2 or no bun or their chicken salad with no dressing. I try and stay away from the fries or I binge on them :)
    in What do you order at Mcdonalds? (If you go there) Comment by bensmom912 March 2014
  • Amazing! Good for you! I lost about 135lbs before I started MFP Now I am doing to almost 200lbs lost :)
    in 100lbs gone forever!! (pic heavy) Comment by bensmom912 October 2013
  • Not sure how to post the pics. My profile pic shows before and after. heaviest 375 now I am 180 :) Congrats to all the great weight losses!! ETA~I didn't really get into this whole fitness tracking thing until a friend of mine told me about it months ago..So glad I did it has helped me immensely :)
    in Show me your before/after face pics! Comment by bensmom912 May 2013
  • Sundays are my cheat day :) I still go to the gym and work out but I don't beat myself up if I have a little extra gravy on my potatoes!! And it's key to not deprive yourself or you will derail. Moderation has always worked the best for me :)
    in Cheat days??? do you have one or not? Comment by bensmom912 January 2013
  • Born in 71~Married at 28 in 1999 Went through 5 miscarriages and was told would never have any babies. I lost 110lbs from 2/2010 to 1/2011 Found out 2 weeks later was 5 weeks pregnant. I didn't get excited until I saw the specialist and his heartbeat at 7 weeks. I was scared throughout the whole thing. It seemed surreal up…
    in First baby...how old were you? Comment by bensmom912 November 2012
  • Elizabeth Arden Red Door. It was the perfume I bought with my very first "real" paycheck!!! I love it and get it for Xmas and Birthday!
    in ♥ Tell me your favorite perfume Comment by bensmom912 June 2012
  • I am the same way...I actually feel sick if I force myself to eat the 1200 to 1500 range it wants me to. I am almost never hungry after exercising either...I love fruits and veggies and all that jazz, but just can't seem to make myself eat a lot of well anything. I am not a big junk foodie either. I would love any advice…
    in always under my calorie goal, advice? Comment by bensmom912 June 2012
  • You can add me! I have a 9mth old son and I find it's a challenge to eat right when I am always chasing him around :) I think they need to add that to their exercise database!! I am on here almost everyday and would love the extra help and support. My biggest problem is that I can barely eat my daily calories or even my…
    in New moms out there!!! Comment by bensmom912 June 2012
  • I'm new too! I am a first time mom at 40! I started my weight loss stuff when I weighed 375 :( I am now 242 and that's with having my baby! He is 9 months now and I want to keep in with my lose the fat battles!!! I would love to have some support so add me if you like:tongue:
    in New to site! Ready for the change Comment by bensmom912 June 2012
  • I live in Elgin~NW Burbs :)
    in Anyone from Illinois here? Comment by bensmom912 June 2012
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