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It really bothers me when people say this. I'm sorry, but do you think that a woman who is waiting tables or standing in a factory line is really working less than a woman who stays at home? I've done both. I stayed at home with my twins for a year and then went back to work. With my last baby, I worked the entire time.…

Camping is the best! We go several times each summer. Now that I have young kids, I go "car camping" exclusively, meaning that I pitch my tent in state and national parks. These campsites always have a fire pit and grill. (The downside is, of course, that they also have more noisy people! But I just don't feel comfortable…

He is treating you like his emotional tampon (which is one of my favorite phrases stolen from Dan Savage.) He's using you to soak up his unhappiness when times are bad, and then doesn't need or when things are ok. I've been there before, myself. As many others have said, just stop communicating with him. Pay him back and…

First, it sounds like you're doing more than just a "good" swim. You're doing a great job! That's a lot of distance! I second everyone who recommends 1) adding in kick boards and buoys and 2) building workouts around time. For example, you can build a fun pyramid workout by making an increasingly fast goal for each 100 you…

I also have three kids and work full-time, so I feel for you. Yeah, kids leave stuff everywhere. I'm not sure how old your kids are, but starting around 6 they can help you tremendously. I have a chart for my children that rewards positive behavior. For example, they earn a star if they make it the entire evening without…

Hmm is it for a V Day party or just to put with their cards. They make lots of cute tattoos and stickers to send in with the cards. I think that my kids love those as much as the candy! For a Valentine's day party, a pre-packaged fruit and fruit dip tray is actually really popular with kids.

WOW! You look terrific, and I can see so many positive changes between the before and after pictures. Awesome work!!!

Congratulations!!! It's great to see hard work pay off!

It is very scary and traumatic when there is an attack on a path or route that you run frequently. Growing up, I swam year around, and part of my cross-training was to run. I was in middle school when a guy reached out of a car parked on the street (out of a line of many cars parked on a city street) and tried to pull me…

I lost all of my weight while breastfeeding after both of my pregnancies. I added 300 calories to the net target that the website I was using at the time (Calorie King) recommended. I also always ate back all of my exercise calories. For me, I ended up eating between 1900 and 2100 calories a day to balance out the nursing…

I take 1 rest day per week. Sometimes I'll do the Ab Ripper workout on that day, or ride bikes with my kids, but that's it.

It's funny - I'm the same way. I have to have my ipod when I run, so that I can listen to music, books, and podcasts. However, when I swim I actually get into a meditative state very quickly and use that time to think. I believe it's because all noises except the water and my own breathing are canceled out. The time goes…

Hi! If you are exceptionally tired, the first thing that I would recommend is going to your doctor for blood work. You could be deficient in a particular vitamin that is causing your fatigue. I had problems with anemia in the past, and I felt tired all of the time. There are other deficiencies that could cause you to feel…

These sound amazing! I'm commenting so I have the recipe in My Topics. Thanks for sharing!

I lived at over 8000 ft in the mountains of Colorado for 6 years. The college where I worked had one of the best cross country and track and field programs in the U.S. (It regularly churned out athletes who went on to compete in the Olympics.) I learned from them that you can pretty much run in any weather if you wear the…

I understand that you're concerned, and I certainly don't want to make you feel like that isn't valid BUT I want to chime in and say that I also think you look great! Your pictures show you to be very fit, toned, and proportionate. You're rockin' that bikini! :smile:

Thank you to the others who have posted about their cycle problems after having their tubes tied. I was on the Mirena for 5 years after I had the twins and loved it. When I had my C-section with my 3rd child, I also had my tubes tied. Since then, I am on a 21 day cycle and yes, my period also lasts a full week. It's…

YES, because it helps my stay under my net and not over. I add and subtract until I get the closest thing to my target and then I know exactly what I can eat.

Swimming is a great choice - it's low impact and very effective at burning calories. If you want to swim laps, I would look for an adult swimming class in your area that focuses on stroke development. I actually used to teach them through my city park system. They are designed for men and women who have the basic ability…

YUM! There's a Jamaican place near where I work that serves something like this. This recipe sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing!

You look great! You can really see the definition in your stomach. Thank you for posting these. :smile:

You can do the early workout thing. It sucks for a few weeks and then you just get used to it. Good for you for committing to working out in spite of your schedule change! You'll be thankful down the road. :smile:

This. Exactly.

Wow - those are amazing changes after only 2 months. You look great!

122 lbs! Amazing! You're looking great, and I bet you're feeling even better. :-)

You look terrific! You've made tremendous progress. Great job!

Lip syncing really bothers me. I guess it would have been much more difficult to dance on bleachers AND sing at the same time but still... Do they all lip sync now during these halftime shows? It's so cheesy. But she looks amazing, and not just for her age. She has an incredible body for any age.

To heal them once you have them: Rest, of course. Don't run until they are healed. It sucks, but it's worth the wait. Ice it. And, do some stretches. One that has been effective for me is lying on my back and flexing my feet, with my toes pointing back toward me. Hold this position for as long as possible - flexed feet,…

Electric Feel - MGMT Great beat... Just a tip: it's great background music for other naughty activities. :smile:

I actually wish I could sweat more. I get red in the face, and produce these lovely exertion blotches all over (I get them during sex too. Ha - lucky me! :happy: ) and I do sweat some, but never get drenching wet. Ever. Even during spin class when I'm tipping into my zone 5 frequently, the most I have is a wet spot on my…