knelson422 Member

I am a SAHM of 6, glad to have you here. Add me if you want. Great job on your 12 pounds so far. That is REALLY awesome!

I am so sorry to hear about your situation. You will be in my prayers as you make this decision.

Wow, that is really great. Way to go!!!

Glad to know it is not just me feeling that way. Thanks for validating me. I thought the same thing about the Aqua team, they probably would not lose as much with the change in diet. I loved how he went right across those monkey bars, rocked everyone - who then were like, "I wasn't too impressed". If Conda would work her…

Top with some grilled chicken, sauteed spinach, and sauce, really good.

Wow, that is awesome. I can't imagine you needing to still lose 18 pounds. Nice work. Thanks for the inspiration.

My primary exercise was running for a long time and I loved it because it was my time alone, outside, and one of the few things I did just for myself. I did several races and it was great. I started doing the 30 day shred and running, alternating days, and I noticed a change in my upper body and back, they became much…

AMAZING!!!!

I don't know how to explain letting myself feel something. I k now when I am stressed, or upset, chocolate is what I reach for (like a whole bag of it, not just a handful. I could down a bag of chocolate chips in a matter of an hour). I am starting to write down what it is that is stressing me, or just validating what it…

Is there a trainer at your gym? Many gyms have a 1 time meeting with the trainer for free. It may be worth asking them so that you are starting in the right spot. Good luck!!

Just read a few of the "skinny rules" from bob harpers new book (coming out in May ) on Amazon.com. One of them was to have an indulgence once a week. Just FYI. Bob rocks!!!

I tend to self sabotage, so my plan is one day a month I can eat whatever I want. I really have a chocolate problem, and caramel, etc. But, if I tell myself, I can have that later - instead of BAD FOOD- it has helped. Good luck. I think you just do what works for you. We are doing chinese tomorrow.

Our new favorite recipe is smores using the honey grahams cereal. Mix honey grahams, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips, put it in a 9 by 13, heat in oven (I think 350) until marshmallows and chocolate are melty, and then remove. I let it cool bc it is a little messy. Cut into pieces, may be sticky. These are good. I…

I self sabotage as well. I think I am afraid of succeeding at this part of my life. What happens next when I lose those last 15 to 20 pounds? Also, I look at my parents marriage and my dad had several affairs. I know there is a fear in me that if I look that much better that I might make some of the same choices he did-…

I have 6 kiddos (13, 11, 7, 5, 3, and 1) - plus my husband who counts as a kid at times. I have 15 to 20 more I want to lose, so add me as a friend if you are in need of support. Hope you have a good rest of your week. Glad you are here.

amazing work, great job!!

When training for my races last year, if I was running more than 6 miles I had whole wheat toast with PB and sliced banana right before I ran. I had to change my exercise routine, so now I do DVD's in the early AM. I don't eat anything before I do them, they are about an hour.

I have been told that some of that "roll" is scar tissue and won't go away without surgery. I have had 5 c sections and 1 V back and feel like that "roll" is my "badge of courage". If you are really self conscious about it you may want to look into a tummy tuck if you have lost everything else but that little roll. Good…

6, carried them all.

That is hard for me too. I have made the rule that after school and after dinner snacks are fruit, veggies, yogurt, toast, occasionally hot chocolate, and a dessert if I make it. That is helping a lot. I have to be very conscious of what I am putting into my mouth. I literally could eat all day and not feel full. People…

cut up a couple of very ripe bananas and put them in the freezer for an hour or so. Put them in a food processor and turn it on. They get crumbly and then all of a sudden turn creamy. To me, they taste like Ben and Jerry's chunky monkey ice cream (without nuts and chocolate of course). It is really very good and worth…

Exactly what you just wrote triggers me to reach for the chocolate. Also, if I am stressed about something coming up. I need to just write down what it is I am feeling and then write in capital letters next to it, "FOOD WILL NOT MAKE THIS ISSUE GO AWAY!!!!!!!!!!"

oops, I did something wrong. Okay, on the toothbrush thing, we have issues with other stuff and I have started paying my kids a penny. I know, pathetic, but it works. My daughter gets 2 pennies if she goes to the bathroom with out me helping her. It worked for a few weeks, and then she forgot about the pennies, so I…

I hear you!!! My 3 year old is a pill to get to sleep at night. I can't do it at night, I am too tired (I have 6 kids, lots of running around). Earlier I heard Dr. Oz say that the most important things for your health in order are: 1) Your sleep 2) your diet 3) Exercise I decided to work out only 4 times a week instead and…

I watched Dr. Oz on Rachael Ray and he said the most important things for you to do in order are: 1) Get enough sleep 2) Eat right 3) Exercise I was surprised because I always thought that exercise was most important. For me, I am starting to focus on my eating more and exercise less (4 times a week instead of 6) and…

Fantastic!!

I am a SAHM of 6, and I would love to be a friend. Have a good week.

Wow, my mouth is watering. I may have to change my dinner plans!! Thanks.

Thanks so much I would love to add you as a friend. Have a good start to your week!!