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  • I really liked this post. You have to use those windows in your day! I'll admit I'm not as ambitious at my desk but use my breaks to power walk around the building 10mins at a time, with stretches, squats, lunges, etc., before I sit back down at my desk. By the time my day is done I've walked 50 minutes and I take the kids…
    in How does a busy mom find the time to exercise? Comment by my_chrystal82 July 2014
  • You've gotten some great advice. What I will add is that there is absolutely nothing wrong with setting boundaries. It's not mean or cruel. You and your husband sound like lovely people, but there are givers and takers in this world and the takers are pretty great at sniffing out the givers. You deserve to have your off…
    in Is it unreasonable (a vent)? Comment by my_chrystal82 July 2014
  • I think it depends on where you start out and what your habits were. I was living of about 400-600 calories a day, for years. My metabolism is in snail mode! Because I gave it so little, every calorie I consumed, my body grabbed onto it and turned it into fat, thinking I was starving. Without exercising, this led to a…
    in I don't think its what you eat, its how much you eat. Comment by my_chrystal82 July 2014
  • My biggest personal motivator has been my family, both immediate and extended. My dad has had 2 heart attacks, 2 strokes and he converted to healthy living in his late 30s-quitting smoking and dropping 80Ibs. Now he's 61 and maintained living healthy, but those first 20+ years did it's damage. I like to fantasize about…
    in Lets reach our goals! What are your personal motivators? Comment by my_chrystal82 July 2014
  • Hello Everyone! I'm 32, single mum of 2 kids, 2 dogs. I have to say, being in my 30s has really facilitated a lot of awareness that was absent in my 20s. I became a mom at 18, so my mid-40s are reserved for the possibilities only afforded to one who's kids have flown the nest. I'd rather not be saddled with a heart…
    in Welcome! Say hello.... Comment by my_chrystal82 July 2014
  • Full time university student, halfway through my BA in Sociology. Work from home part time as a consultant on Aboriginal research projects, and currently working a full time summer position with the Government of Canada. Oh yeah, I'm also a full time single/sole support parent of two kids, two dogs.
    in What does you do for a living? Comment by my_chrystal82 July 2014
  • Hello! I'm new to the group but wanted to take a minute because your post was exactly in line with what was on my mind this evening. My kids are 13 and 8. I have been trying to get the family into a habit of a nightly walk. My youngest brought her scooter and my oldest insisted on wearing his Crocs. :S So a 15 minute power…
    in when and how much do you work out? Comment by my_chrystal82 July 2014
  • I've read some of these responses and I have to say, I am pro-breakfast! Personally, I was only ever hungry around 2pm, 6pm and 10pm. For years I thought starving would equate weight loss. Skipping meals made sense. After reprogramming my brain with the help of a nutritionist, I finally grasp the benefit. My 10pm snack…
    in Breakfast or No Breakfast? Comment by my_chrystal82 July 2014
  • Hello, snOttawa here! lol I'm fairly new to MFP and am interested in adding friends, particularly those who've been working on big numbers. Not that you guys and gals trying to lose 10-30 Ibs aren't awesome possible friends.
    in Canada friends?? Comment by my_chrystal82 July 2014
  • I'm a full time single/sole support parent-always have been and honestly, don't think I could ever deal with co-parenting. My kids are 13 and 8 now, and after starting out as an 18 year old mom on welfare, I am very proud of how I have managed to improve our lives-through MY hard work alone! I completely understand about…
    in Full-time single parents out there? Comment by my_chrystal82 July 2014
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