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I totally understand where you are coming from. I also have 3 kids (13g, 9b, and 6g). And the younger 2 are normal/thin, but my oldest is and has been a little overweight. I admit that in the past I was not the best example, and I have to work at it everyday. But, like you I am trying to teach her smart healthy habits and…

Bump to remind myself to watch later!

That is AWESOME!!! And you have every right to feel good about every success, big or small! They are stepping stones to the next one! Keep it up, you are obviously doing great!

Wishing I had stairs...sounds killer!

I envy you girls! I wish I didn't have to drive to work! But unfortunately I work 32 miles from home...32 miles of complete traffic! But I do have a garden! It's my first year so I am learning more than eating...but I do get some fruits (and veggies) of my labor!

WAIT!!! I got it!!! People weren't constantly on diets because they weren't in the position many of us find our selves...therefore, they didn't need to obsess over saving calories here or there...they didn't need to create a deficit. And they generally were more active than we are today.... Ahhh...I see :laugh: Go figure!

Also something to keep in mind, you stated it give you a percentage of body fat and a percentage of lean (muscle, bone, body WATER). The 5 pound conversion from fat to "lean" is not just muscle mass but can also be water, which we all know fluctuates quite a bit on any given day/time. But I think if the "fat" number is…

It is entirely possible to work for you. When I lost 40 pounds a few years ago I was having my cake and eating it to...along with steak and potatoes...I just tryed to eat half of what I was eating before. Granted it took a little while for my body to realize that I did eat enough for dinner, but then my tummy accepted the…

I am a single mom of 3 (13, 9 and 6), full time job and a 2 hour commute (on a good day)...most of the time I feel like I only have 20 hours in a day...so I am going to follow up on this post to see if I can use any of the tips...

I appreciate that it is challenging...but gosh it bores me to tears. I am more of an active exerciser if you know what I mean!

Watauga, TX (DFW area) Divorced and NOT dating 3 kids ~ 13 Girl, 9 Boy and 6 Girl Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist (Foreign Patents) at a law firm Do I win for longest job title?

Whew...I have been seeing som scary stuff out there too!!!

PS ~ I am "alone" with my three kids...and yes it was a transition, and yes there are good days and bad...but all in all...I CHOOSE not to date right now. It's not all bad :)

You (and your girls) deserve more...short and sweet. {hugs}

I feel your pain...I get TOM every 3 weeks as it is! It sucks. Sorry sweetie, I have no help for you :(

That is life...and we need to make changes we can live with and that means we are going to have days that are not "perfect". It is so normal! You are doing great. And if it is any consolation...I went WAY over yesterday too...and I kinda PLANNED on it. :)

Very touching, thank you sir!

I totally allow splurges! It keeps me sane :) I read somewhere about a 90/10 ratio...if you are good 90% of the time, allow yourself some slack 10% of the time. :)

That is a good idea...I am going to do that tonight...I have always questioned the accuracy of scales.

I saw some on in my Biggest Loser Bootcamp with some weird socks and no shoes...I wonder if it was those....

I am so sorry for your loss and am sending you a big hug!!! He will forever be close to your heart and that love makes me wish I knew my grandparents better.

You can do this and it does take patience...and sometimes when the body and scale rebel, forgivness.

Thank you for this info.

Oh my gosh YES!!!! I have a friend here at work and we talk about food all the time...and look forward to it like it was sex or something...so not healthy! :laugh: :sad:

MY heart rate also runs high when working out no matter where I am working out. I also feel fine, can even talk fairly well so I just keep an eye on it and make sure I feel ok. But I always wondered if this was accceptable...

Then Bear Creek won't work for you. I went to a nice one with an ex boyfriend out that way off of 75...I wish I could rememeber the exit...it was on the east side of 75. Sorry I can't be of more help.

I like Bear Creek in Keller (northern Tarrant).

I live in Fort Worth TX and am planting my veggies for the first time tomorrow. So I don't have a lot of info as of yet just what I have read. Since I have high clay soil I had to add a lot of compost and my dad rented a tiller and tilled it up for me. My compost was mostly peat moss, plant matter, lava sand and mushroom…

Welcome! You have done wonderfully before joining this party, and I have no doubt you will reach your goals!

That does sound delish! Thanks for sharing!