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  • How old is your youngest child? That makes a big difference. Finding the time & energy to workout with babies is very hard. Taking care of yourself is important but don't be too hard on yourself. My youngest is 2 and I only started working out 5-6 times a week this January. When the kids were smaller I was lucky to get in…
  • I'm so sorry your friends were not supportive of your original weight loss. Your pictures don't look "disgustingly thin" at all! I'm so glad you are able to recognize your problem, that is the best place to start. Definitely find a counselor who can help you sort through your food issues. Try to start your day by eating a…
  • Thank you, that makes a lot of sense. I try not to go under 1300 calories a day but I hadn't thought about my salt intake.
  • I will have to look for low sodium cream of mushroom. I tried to get my husband to eat whole wheat pasta before and he hated it, but I might have to try it again. That "skinny" recipe looks AMAZING, I never thought of using peas, I will most definitely be adding that next time.
  • I like to put a can of black beans in the crock pot with diced tomatoes, onions, red & yellow peppers, and some mexican cheese. If you have no time to chop the veggies, you can buy a can of diced tomatoes, and the onions & peppers already chopped & frozen. Super easy and super healthy.
  • I'm 5' 5" and I am happiest with my body at 135 pounds. I agree with TavistockToad, 100lbs is dangerously low. When I was in college I got mono and after a month weighed about 110. My friends and family all told me I looked bad, way too skinny, even sickly or skeletal.
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