lenniebus Member

Thank you so much for sharing!! You should be so proud of yourself!! You really helped me feel better about this whole process and giving it time :).

Welcome to MFP!! Being a working mom is crazy hard on so many levels, but I've found early morning works best for me as far as workouts. I either go running or do a DVD workout at around 5 a.m., and then I'm done by 6ish, and can help get the kiddos ready for school (and myself ready for work). As far as eating, this is…

Well hellooooooooo.

WOW--that is fabulous!! Look at you go...

Well done!!! You look absolutely wonderful, healthy and happy :)! SUPER great job!

I used to log as circuit training, but it overestimated calories burned for me at least. Now I use my HRM and log what that says. For one level of the 30 day shred, I usually burn about 170-180--slightly higher for the highest level. I'm 5'3'' 164lbs. Hope that helps!

My sweet cat Tinkerbell runs whenever she hears me open a drawer b/c she is sure it's the drawer with the can opener that opens the tunafish that she loves. She is sorely disappointed 99% of the times (since I have tuna maybe once every other month if that) but she keeps hoping...

Ohmygosh a total inspiration!!! Thank you for posting your story, as well as your pics!!! Well done!!!

I think this is one of my favorite gif's ever...

I quit a little over a year ago after 22 years of smoking...and it was hard for me the first few months, but then got MUCH easier. I used it to "cope" with lots of things, so the hardest thing for me after the first few weeks was learning healthier ways of dealing with stress. I guess what I learned over this last year is…

LOL...I was 35 before I fell in love fer real. I thought I was in love at least twice before that (married one of them even) but I was definitely in love with the idea of love, which to me means I loved who I wanted them to be not who they really were. The difference between them and my husband is night and day. What we…

Can you smoke from your butt??? Does that cause cancer??

Wonderful job--you look so fit and healthy!!!

Hi!! I'm 43, and a working mom of 2. I have lost 20lbs, but still have a long way to go 'til goal. I've kind of stalled out and would love some new ideas, support, motivation!!! Anyone feel free to add me :)

I burn the most calories running outside according to my HRM. A 40 minute run would burn 500 calories for me.

That is just so fantastic!! You should be super proud of yourselves, and your little ones are just adorable :)!

Ohmyword you look amazing! WTG!!! You definitely inspired me. I'm a mom of two, over forty, and some days I just feel old and fat I can't lie...but if I could look half as good as you do, I'd be thrilled!!!! I'm gonna keep trying :)!

This made me laugh...my husband is EXACTLY the same but he won't even eat corn.:noway:

LOVE Shamrock Shakes--this is a great alternative :)...thanks!

Mixing up my workouts (strength and cardio)--has made a big difference in how I look and feel.

I think this is spot on! It's so different for everyone I know--so you really need to figure out what works best for you. Set your calories at what you think works best for you (I really like the TDEE -20%), and then give it some time. It's time well spent I think--plus there is no fear by upping your calories with healthy…

Woohoo! Welcome to the morning--it takes some getting used to, by like everybody mentioned, it starts my day off right. I'm up at 5:00, workout from 1/2 hour to an hour, and by the time I'm done, my kiddos are up, and we're ready to go :). I also don't feel like I'm missing out on any of my precious family time 'cause…

Helloooooooooooo from Iowa!

Dominos or Little Caesars are not good sources...

Hi! I'm a working mom of 2...feel free to add me :)! I tend to do my exercise in the a.m. (early early) before everyone gets up...it's not easy but totally doable :)...

What a fantastic job you've done, and so happy you're happy :)! That's what matters, and you should be very proud of yourself!!!

You look great...you can definitely see a big difference all around! YAY!

SUPER job!! You look fabulous!!

Hi Amber, Welcome fellow Iowan. Feel free to add me :)!

Bob Harper has some out that do not have a lot of jumping (but some squatting and lunging). I find them easier on the knees than some of Jillian's. The other one that has a lot of kicking and punching (so great cardio) but no squats that I remember are Billy Banks Tae Bo ones...they really helped my problem areas of butt…