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Thanks for the interesting post. I do struggle in the winter- have not handled the cravings well, but will keep reading others' tips to get back on track.

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Thanks for the Words of wisdom, Snoozie. Just got back from vacation. Managed to lose a couple of pounds, which was great. Hiking was too hard on my knees, so had to take mule ride out of the Grand Canyon. Your inspirational piece ths morning was just what I needed to read in order to not beat myself up over it.:smile:

Inspirational!

Snoozie, thank you for the lantern. Last week was very busy with extra work hours, so no formal exercise for the last 9 days. Have been less careful with my diet. Got on the scale yesterday and lost 2.5 pounds-go figure. When I was exercising like crazy and only eating 1200 cal day (1500 right now), there was very slow…

56 years old. My son gave me a fitbit for Mother's Day. It has been very motivating in changing from a sedentary lifestyle to a much healthier one. I use it all the time.

There is a great website ACTAGAINSTVIOLENCE.ORG. It has great advice for parents/caregivers of newborn - 8 year old children. A few tips: 1. ignore tantrums/whining. 2. reward positive behavior. 3.Have a few simple rules- remind children often what the rules are. 4. Pick your battles. 5.For those of you with preschoolers.…

What good news! Your hard work is payin off.

Good point!

Hi, My name is Sharon. 56 years old, newly diagnosed diabetic. My 2 boys are grown. My husband is a great guy, but does not like to exercise. This group has had helpful entries, which i appreciate very much. I will be hiking up the Grand canyon in a month (Yikes- how did I get talked into that?) Have lost 8 pounds in 6…