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Not sure if anyone else mentioned this but my family absolutely loves Yves Ground Round. You can buy it in the fruit & veg section of your grocery store and you use like you would ground beef. Our family favorite is soft tacos, but the kids also like it in pasta, meatloaf, chili, layered mexican dip. It's basically beans…

I think single life, with kids is just a different kind of hard. But a hell of a lot more rewarding and deserving of your energy. I've been free for over 5 years and every year brings more awareness to my level of independence.

Thanks so much for sharing! The fact that you were able to accomplish so much and be such a great example to your kids is very, very inspiring.

I just celebrated 2 months, cigg free. I went to quit the pack dot org and signed up for free nicotine patches ( you have the choice between patches and gum). It worked beautifully for me! I've smoked for almost 20 years so quitting was a really big mental ordeal to overcome. The last few years I'd gotten up to 1.5…

Congratulations on your loss & protein AHA moment! lol I completed over half of Yoni's weight loss program in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. While I didn't find the program ideal for me (budget restrictions, lack of communication) he did have great tips that I still use today. Binge eating was also a huge problem of mine, as…

My 13 (almost 14) year old is a fussy eater but loves protein. Hard boiled eggs, pb, cheese, you name it! My nutritionist and family doctor both recommended adding the whey protein powder to any baked goods I make for his school snacks, like muffins, cookie bars (both super healthy with soy flour, granola, wheat bran,…

Aww the Mighty Mighty Bosstones...was beginning to think that was some kind of residual 90s drug induced memory haha. Royal Oil was my favorite! Loving the rocker inspirational...I've turned a bit to the rockabilly these days with Supersuckers and Big Jeezus Truck. I've got love for Alice in Chains and Jack White, these…

water or herbal tea...David's Tea sells some amazing ones and you can order online. My favorite is Mother's Little Helper.

Yes!!! Look up cortisol (stress hormone) online and the correlation to women's nervous systems and metabolism. The more stressed you are, the more fat your body will hang on to.

First thing I changed-sugar intake. Cut out pop and changed the way I took my coffee. After that, I stopped buying premade foods.

Jumanji, Popeye, Hook, World's Greatest Dad were some of my favorites....just sadness...

I think it depends on the woman. Personally, I don't do any of those things (anymore!) and have adopted a guy's "I am what I am" mentality. More women should, it's liberating!

Congratulations on joining MFP! It's one of the smartest things you can do and there are lots of people here who are ready and willing to cheer you on. Feel free to add me! I have an exercise idea for you, which a lot of overweight people tend to overlook-I think-is swimming. Maybe you've considered this, maybe not, but I…

Absolutely ;)

Thank you for sharing this! Your story-and pictures! is so very inspiring. Especially as I am at the beginning of my journey, which is very close to where you started. Please share any advice you might have to someone just getting started.

You've got a handsome face :D

VAW shelter can also provide a tax receipt for donated items! Smart tip and you get the full value of each item! Everybody wins :D

I also love it!! Goes the same for furniture, once they're housed. I worked at a VAW (Violence Against Women) shelter for 3 years. There is nothing un-pc about the term battered woman. She has been victimized and is in that place to reclaim her strength and independence. Before the trolls start freaking, I've also been a…

Go for it. The worse that can happen is an unfriend scenario. Your life is now!

Also! The surgery is to remove a large portion, of the lower half of your stomach pouch. You can naturally shrink your stomach! Surgery Free!

As someone who is classified as you said 'Super Obese' I kinda think your post is insane. Other people have posted some of the problems that are associated with these surgeries. Did you know they remove the part of your stomach that breaks down and absorbs the nutrients from your foods? It also means that you are unable to…

Hello! I'm a single mom of a 13 yo boy and an 8yo girl. My oldest has adhd, short term memory disorder and also struggles with anxiety but thankfully, they both let me sleep! For the other moms with kids who have adhd and anxiety, don't lose hope! Their little brains are growing and changing constantly and this can lead to…

I also use it for my skin and as a weekly hair treatment. A gf of mine has used it in cooking-mostly frying and baking and was pretty happy with the results. If you're using it for frying, I'm pretty sure there is a lower heat capacity. If you're not sure what more you can use it with, try Pinterest or Google :)

This was definitely my problem a few months back. What has worked for me is work that I've put into breakfast. First of all, I now eat breakfast. And atleast 40 g of protein in breakfast alone. Protein helps to make you feel full longer. I've also increased my water intake from about 4 glasses a day, to about 12-16 glasses…

I went back at 30 myself and will graduate at 34. Don't know about other schools, but at my uni, seniors can enroll and earn credits, degrees, free of charge. I will say this-make sure college/university is the right path. It is a lot of money and time commitment and if there is anyway to upgrade your skills without, go…

I'm completely with you on these points! Especially on the overweight peer assumptions and over eating. I've always been in extremely good health, regardless of my weight(luckily!)... Just last week my new boss and I were headed to a meeting and she asked me if I wanted to ride the elevator down one floor (and up, after…

My younger sister has this problem. We are built completely different-she's 5'7, no hips or *kitten*, an A cup and perfect legs and I'm 5'9, all hips, thighs, *kitten*, and C cup. I have good news for you! It will go away with more weight loss. And look up pelvic, abdominal exercises. She swore by them and her favorite is…

I use the Vanilla Whey Protein Kirkland Lake brand from Costco (Canada). The taste is pretty good, mind you I mix it with chocolate soy(extra protein!) or chocolate almond milk and when I have time to blend, I'll add frozen berries and wheat bran which makes the whole thing taste like a fabulous milkshake. My kids adore…

I won't address your money saving issues, as many others have shared good advice. I will say this about getting pregnant, via IVF or any other method. If you continue to stress, and your body continues to stress, the body will respond to this stress naturally. IE., not getting pregnant. I've known many coworkers and…

I've mostly given up pop (or soda, for you Americans) over the last two years and only indulge in a Sprite or 7Up when I'm at the movies. I go so rarely and it's so watered down, it's justifiable lol. Also, I used to take my coffee with triple triple, aka 3 cream, 3 sugar. I decreased that to a double double, then removed…