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So proud of you! :flowerforyou:

Kaylene! 1200! No no no no. I'm pretty sure MFP did no give you that number. When I started I got 2200 calories a day. As I've lost it has shrunk down but I'm still at well over 1200 and I'm actually going to up it because I'm not losing. Yep. You heard me. I'm going to up it bc I've plateued and I can jumpstart by adding…

sorry... six weeks in!!! whoo!

Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have five kids ages 1 to 15. I'm homeschooling the three youngest (3rd grade, k, and (pre-preschool :o] ). W e are on year 1, 6 do weeks in and managing ok! It has been quite a transition and I'm struggling to keep up on MFP and also take care of my family and myself. so glad I found some pros!!

yep. i get this. i often cry after I run. emotional purge. thanks for sharing.:flowerforyou:

Thank you for sharing this!

oh! Me too!

drool.................. stealing this idea.......

I love Greek Yogurt! I'm a new fan! I love the Dannon Oikios, because the price is right. But I've tried Fage... YUM.. and Athenos is really good in the snack cups. (strawberry.... so good) Usually I eat it as a treat. 1/2 cup yogurt Plain, with a couple teaspoons of preserves or honey. Top with real fruit (berries, or…

I and my sister both have Zumba for Wii......... very very fun!!!!! looking into getting the video series for this winter because We Love It!!!!

Bump bump bump. And I love you and know you will get through this! Xo :flowerforyou:

Yes! You! Are! Amazing!!!!!! :0)

Just go little! Dilly bar, kids cone, small sundae....... and save your calories for it!!! :flowerforyou:

Wow! You were beautiful before and now you are healthy AND beautiful! Nice job!!! :happy:

You look awesome!!! :happy:

hmmm.... so when do you cut back again? or do you just stay at the higher rate?

Yikes!!!!! eat more! i know , but it just is scary for this still chubby girl.

Interesting article on overexercising: http://www.fitwatch.com/weight-loss/the-dangers-of-over-exercising-4-strategies-to-combat-it-465.html ....but that is not me. Thanks Delicate for the info though. It can become a little bit obsessive.

I'll look it up! thanks!

Kelpaint... Okay. That does make sense. But I have a hard time making my head think that I should eat back extra when I'm working so hard to get healthy and lose. With my exercise calories added in today ( a slow day for me) i would have to eat 2300 calorie of good stuff. That is a lot of veggies! :O)) I may try it.…

Thanks for the input! I try very hard to be honest in my diary even if it seems like I maybe went over on my sodium or fats. And I try to underestimate my calories burned if I have any doubts about the estimation. I do try to not work out so hard I'm useless the rest of the day. i have a family so I can't be out of…

Thanks! I started in February and I have really made many new and better choices for myself and my family. I'm building life habits. I try to not overestimate my exercise, I would rather log on the shallow side. I have my calories set for the 'lightly active' category because I am a stay at home mom and although I really…

I don't ever go less than 50%. My actual goal as set up by MFP is 1780. I try to eat as close to that as possible. I'm not a 'clean eater' but I'm definitely Cleaner Eater. Lots of veggies, leaner protein, nuts, fruits, some dairy and eggs. I also do eat things like bread (gasp) because I have a family to provide for. But…

Usually in the morning! It is a family event so I try to get all the kids involved in whatever we are doing. Sometimes Zumba, sometimes walking, and they love kickboxing. You just gotta fit it in when you cAn and get creative. I really love watching my 4 year old son do punches and my 1 year daughter loves to dance to…

Really?

OH HON! What a miserable experience. i would talk to the manager and ask out of the contract. just be honest with her. I would bring a copy of these comments in with you. Then jut ask for your last two months fee back and be firm. She doesn't want 'bad press' so I think she would be willing to quietly let you go. If this…

Bump!!!!!

Thank you so much! I wouldn't have thought to look for that!

mmmmm yummmm! :happy:

good advice..should calcium always be taken with vitamin D? It doesn't always come together...