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I don't know how accurate this is but I found it helpful http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=805

Hi gang, I could also drink more water. I know lots of water is super good for you but do you know if it helps blood sugar issues specifically?

Hi! I'm a 40 year old working mom of two (age 1 and 3) just now carving a little focus/time out for me. Right now I'm attempting to get enough protein and the right balance to prevent blood sugar lows/shakiness. I know it's definitely a challenge working full time, child care in the evenings, providing healthy meals for…

Hi Pascal56- sounds like a similar symptom to what I see. Sometimes if I eat a large amount of only carbs the crash is extreme a couple of hours later. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

Thank you all for your advice! ericah971: Your food diary is inspirational! I'll work on cutting down on the carbs. Unfortunately I do not like eggs or tuna and tend to overeat with nuts/peanut butter since they are so yummy. I'll look for some precooked meats and I'm trying out whole black beans for a 4pm snack today.…

Chatnel, what's your favorite flavor?

Wow! 20g of protein for 160 calories? That's awesome! I'm guessing more protein is the fix for my issue.

Thanks chatnel! I thought a chobani yogurt would do it but I guess not- I'll give those a try!

Thank you ericah971! Do you have any high protein/low cal snack recommendations? I'm thinking eat as much as feasible between 4pm - 5pm? Unfortunately this is well before our family dinner at 6:30-7pm.

I forgot to mention, then I grab cheese/sugar whatever immediately when I walk in the door so I can move on and feel normal.

Also does anyone enjoy a nightly glass of wine? Do you feel it slows your metabolism or can it work if you're within calorie goals?

Wow, scanning this thread, it looks like you kids are truly making connections on MFP! I have some friends made previously but most are no longer active as I rejoin the game. I'm a 40 yo working mom of two (ages 3 and 1). I'm of advanced maternal age (haha!) and want to be able to keep up with my kids! Savage223, I also…

Excellent post! I'm not sure about the not eating for a day, then eating half of your favorite treat but otherwise appreciate the advice. :)

Hi all! I'm a fulltime working, 40 yo mom of two (3 and 1 yrs) looking for support and advice on how to balance work/kids/husband/home/personal health. I think the secret is to get up super early and your time is your own! :) Good luck to all in meeting your goals for 2015! It's not rocket science, we can do this! Feel…

Thanks to all for the advice especially meshashesha20 for the laugh! My dress is fitted in the hips but seems the right size for me at least- I'm not used to wearing this style. I think I'll use this as a jump start and walk daily, 3x a week exercise dvd (I think I have a turbo jam disc someplace) and reduce calories…

Boo! The jeans got returned to me unclaimed. :(

The traveling pants have started their journey to you, bhayyy!

YAY!!! Congratulations bhayyy, you are the winner of these seriously amazing jeans with very subtle crystals on the back pocket and a nice dark color, original long hem. Personal message me the address you'd like me to send the jeans and if they don't work out for any reason, please post back and offer them to another MFP…

Thanks for the support ladies!!! Changing it to 10+ lbs lost! I'll try to post a pic of the subtle yet totally awesome tiny crystals on the back pockets. :)

I work FT, have 2 kids under 3 yrs old and a very supportive husband. I enjoyed reading everyone's tips and knowing there are lots of moms/dads in the same boat. My goal is to get up early and walk/run around my neighborhood most days. If I don't need to get up early (5:30am) for another reason, I'll get a workout in. If…

I'm 5'10" and currently a size 12 (160-165lbs) jeans eg. Old Navy. Goal is size 10 jeans and 8 dress size.

Well said Alonzo!

Thanks fatdoob and all for the replies! It's interesting that so many people weigh themselves every day. This would drive me to cheeseburgers and craziness!!! I was attempting to avoid the frustration of seeing a gain on the scale due to normal body fluctuations. It really gets me down to see a small gain after eating at a…

Hi all Moms on a Mission! I'm a 39 year old working mom of two girls (2.5 yrs and 5 months) looking to get creative about fitting in exercise while spending time with the kiddos. Always looking for quick healthy meal ideas including already prepared foods/snacks. We can do this! This week's goal to get up an hour early to…

Hi Cindy! I'm a mom of 2, just started back to work after maternity leave. I'm 39 and trying to prioritize my own health while caring for my girls (2.5 yrs and 5 months). I'm definitely exploring how to exercise while taking care of kids. Eg. my daughter thinks it's hilarious when I push her on the swing, run around the…

Howdy! I'm 5'10" and my goal weight is 145-150. I'm currently 164 with my highest (non-pregnant) weight at 168 and lowest at 130 was which I feel was too low for me. Good luck with your journey!

Congrats! You look awesome!!!!

I second the nonfat greek yogurt. I also LOVE Amy's tamale pie in the frozen foods section- only 150 calories and no prep!