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I love this post! GREAT advice!

Sounds to me like a lot of things going on here. If you know you're anemic, then that's the exact reason you feel tired all the time. Plus, if you're exercing with nice long walks, but only eating 1200 calories a day then basically your starving your body. That in turn is going to slow your metabolism way down and NOT help…

thank you!

I tell everyone: Forget Jillian! Try Jackie Warner. LOVE her workouts. I will say though, just don't buy her first DVD with the trainers from her show. The workouts are still good, but the trainers and very much annoying. She did it right after this one came out. Her 5 circuit training DVD is fantastic!

We need more information. It sounds to me like your body is fatigued or struggling. It might be a diet or sleep change that will help bounce you back. Just my thoughts. Good luck!!

Thank you everyone. There are some great ideas I plan to try this winter. Sweet potato snacks would be great for my daughter too. I love MFP! :)

Sweet potatoes are such a great idea. Yum! Popcorn is good too, I used to do that but haven't thought about buying more. I'll add it to my list. Thank you!

I love black beans! I will definitly try that. I love squash soup too. So warm and cozy! The sweet potato snack is a great idea and I drink tea all winter. Sometimes that's all I need. Thanks so much!

Some have made a good point: it depends what your lifestyle is catagorized as in MFP. Mine is Sedatary because I commute in a car and sit at a desk for 8 hours. When I clean it really is my body FINALLY getting to move. If you have listed yourself as active and this is a normal part of your movement during the day, then I…

I always clasify my cleaning as light/moderate. I figure it's better if i underestimate calories burned during exercise and overestimate when I have to guess on calories consumed. I figure that way you can only come out ahead. And I complety disagree with whoever said don't log it. Why not? It's is calorie burning. And…

Here are some of my favorite healthy recipes. Spinach and Red Pepper Pita Pizza http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/spinach-pepper-pita-pizzas-recipe-mslo0610 Curried Chicken Salad (I use canned chick instead of tofu) http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/curried_tofu_salad.html Yummy Enchiladas…

Congratulations!! You have such a great story! And what a fantastic workout to do what your daughter does at the playground. I can barely keep up with my toddler around the house. Best of luck in your continued good health. Hahahahaa, Meth....that's hilarious! :)

Try cooking a few extra meals on a Sunday night (or whatever works best for you). Here are some of my favorite healthy recipes. Spinach and Red Pepper Pita Pizza http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/spinach-pepper-pita-pizzas-recipe-mslo0610 Curried Chicken Salad (I use canned chick instead of tofu)…

Add me as a friend and you'll be able to see all my pics during different stages of weight loss. Mine was all baby weight (and ice cream!) but I've dropped a total of 30 lbs from last Aug to today. Good luck!

Welcome! MFP is fantastic for support and meeting new people with similar goals. I posted a forum the other day that was all about losing the weight after your first baby. Here's my story: I had my first baby in April 2010, gained 45lbs during the pregnancy. I went back to work full time by July. I have a 1 hour commute…

These are all great ideas (except I've hated cheese my whole life). I do love snacking on fruit and Chobani yogurt, but I live in Vermont. When the temp drops to 20 below zero and its snowing outside, and all the produce at the grocery store is horribly out of season and wretched, those just don't satisfy. I love all the…

This is SO FANTASTIC!! I suck a running, always have. I can barely run a mile at the same 5.5 pace you describe. But it's such a fantastic way to burn calories and it can also be very peaceful. I like the time to myself when I do go running. Running can transform your body. You should be VERY proud of yourself. This is a…

Welcome! My baby is now 16 months old and I hung on to the last 15 lbs for MONTHS. Finally decided to try MFP and it fell off (only during weeks where I was being good:) Watching what you each is of course very important but you HAVE to find ways to move. I commute 1 hour each way and sit at desk for 8 hours. As much as…

I'm 5'8" at 152 lbs. Still have beautiful healthy curves. I'm about size 8 comfortably. I carry my weight around my belly though.

I think that this is very good advice!

Aloe is amazing on burns. If you don't have any, cold water is about all you can do.

Squats are key. Be careful to them correctly or you can screw up your knees. Do them tradionally and then with your feet turned outward (this works more of your inner thigh). Also, if you stand with your feet close together but not touching. Using hand weights lower the weights below your knees (keeping them slightly…

Take a daily multi-vitamin!! It'll make a big difference because your body is working so much harder. Also talk to a health food coop or a trainer the gym. Sometimes they know the right portion to add a B12 or other vitamin supplement. Don't guess these types of things on your own. As a professional. You can overdose on…

I love Chobani. It's definetly a little different tasting than regular yogurt - but it's much better for you. Less sugar & more protein! The only "trick" I tell people trying greek yogurt is to stir it really well before eating it. I hope you have a better experience. It's soooo yummy!!

Sounds good!

Welcome!!

Obviously this only works if you are dieting and exercising too!

My hairdresser is also a fitness trainer/marathon runner/boxer. Needless to say, she's a fitness guru! She told me to battle the belly fat I need to drink one glass of water every morning with one fresh lemon worth of juice. She says to make sure its a fresh lemon, not bottled lemon juice from the store. And she says you…

Jackie Warner 5 Circuit Traning Workouts DVD. It was 15 min or 40 minute options that kick your butt. Beginners could use very low or no weights, increase as you become more comfortable and fit.

You are beautiful! Keep up the good work.