Artemis726 Member

I always gain 2-3lbs during ovulation and it typically sticks around until my cycle starts over. VERY frustrating, but at least I know what is happening!

Homemade breakfast cookies and coffee. :)

Hi Maggie :) I'm 5'5", and I started at 161 here, but I am at 135-136ish right now. I've been as high as 234 when I was pregnant. My original goal was 135 and I have been down to 133, but am building some lean muscle/losing body fat now. I would like to get into the 120's- but we'll see. I also have a slow metabolism, and…

I am a total book worm, and I love my Kindle for pleasure reading. It's perfect for me, because I have kids and pets and things get ruined far too easily. My Kindle has it's place, in a case and up on a shelf away from harm. In that way- it has been awesome. Plus- there is always room for the Kindle- not so much with a…

We have 4. Two girls, 11 and 6, and two boys, almost 9 and just turned 4. I am DONE. :D I always wanted a large family and 4 seemed perfect for us. :heart:

<--- O- :) I used to donate a lot when I was younger, even though it made me black out because I know how important it was for O negs to donate. I quit when I started having kids, but my youngest is now 4 so I suppose it's time. I HATE needles. Ugh.

Libra on the cusp of Virgo. :)

Boys: Noah, Isiah, Elijah, Silas Girls: Amelia, Norah, Annabeth, Elise

Steelers and Giants fan here. :) Pretty pleased with their pics so far! :happy:

I love mine mashed up with a hard-boiled egg with seasoned rice vinegar. YUM!

We used to grill them over charcoal and remove most of the skin. Still yummy. :) These days I get my kicks from shredded buffalo chicken sandwiches. :)

1- songs from Amazon 2- birthday presents for my youngest :heart: 3- Ninja blender! I love it! 4- memory foam pillows

I get the 12" (so I have half for the next day!) Turkey on honey wheat with light mayo, tomato, lettuce, green peppers, sweet peppers, banana peppers, cukes, salt and pepper, and sub sauce (or oil and vinegar if they don't have it).

~Name: Steven ~Relationship: Husband of 12 years this July ~Physical: His gorgeous green eyes, curly dark hair, full lips, and impish smile. ~Non-Physical: He's incredibly smart, funny, romantic, thoughtful, talented, and generous. He goes out of his way to do the right thing and to stand up for what he believes in. He's…

If you feel that you're good with the three of you, then that is perfect! Life would be pretty boring if every family was the same. :flowerforyou: FWIW- both DH and I were only children. His parents gave him a dog to help (and it did- a little :wink: ), and my single mother blurred the lines of being a parent and trying to…

Totally agree with you Reyna (what a surprise ;) ). I'm a mom to 4, 34, and 5'5". My SW here was 161, original goal was 135. Current weight is 135, and I'd like to get below 130, but I'm really not too worried about the number. Right now I am just focused on being healthy, losing body fat/inches, and gaining definition.

We spend around $500 a month average for a family of 6 (2 adults, 4 kids 11 and under). We buy on sale, in bulk, and have a big pantry full of special buys. We shop fruit and veggies that are in season, and almost exclusively buy from discount stores like Aldis, Maines, and Sams. We do not eat a lot of meat and cook from…

Amazing job! You're looking great! :)

Pretty much all of them! Quotes have made their way into our family lingo- from "Squirrel!" to "That happy child?". LOL! We love the Pixar Shorts, too- Jack Jack attack is too much fun. :D

~ what was the last thing (no matter how small) you purchased? - 6 new footed pajamas for my son. ~ what can you hear right now? Wonder pets theme in the other room, my older son reading the Sunday comics to himself, and my girls bickering about paint in the kitchen. ~ what you you doing and what should you be doing…

I haven't gained since I've been eating more, which is awesome because I really like to eat and was scared of that. ;) But I was feeling frustrated that I had not LOST anything until I grabbed the back of my thigh and realized I had less in that saddle bag area (ick). So I took measurements- 1.5" off each thigh, 1.5" off…

Adam Levine and Kit Harrington from Game of Thrones.

Percussionist and drummer here since 4th grade. :) I also self-taught baritone when we needed low brass in the band, love to sing, and play a mean recorder. :tongue:

Joan Jett and Debbie Harry back in the day. Dayum...

I work from home, salaried for full time with no overtime (also no official personal days,sick time, vacation, etc). My actual time spent working varies quite a bit, but I am the one in the company who works until it gets done and covers everybody else. Some days I feel like I work from the time I get up until 11:30 at…

Yes- I lost a kindred spirit about 16 years ago. She was only 19 with a 1 year old baby- working the 3rd shift so she could be with her son during the day. Burning the candle at both ends until she fell asleep at the wheel and crashed when she was almost home. I still miss her. :( I also lost an ex to a heart attack when…

Yep- I'd mind for sure, but he would never consider it- just as I would never consider going to some girl's night thing. Just not into it. Besides- I've got plenty of goodies for him to ogle. :wink:

When I was in elementary school, kids used to call me blue whale and ask me if I had to wear my mother's clothes. I remember a school nurse checking my ankle for an injury saying "I don't know if it's swollen, or just you...". My grandfather when I was in ED recovery comparing my weight gain to a cousin who had gained a…

34 year old momma to 4. :) I've been here about a year, and am not going anywhere. ;) Anyone can add for mutual support. :)

I have found that there isn't much that can be done for the loose skin. If it is stretched out and hasn't sprung back already thanks to excellent genes, it probably isn't going to. :( I have 4 kids and had some pretty insane weight gains, and for the past 10 years I thought getting down to pre-pregnancy weight would be the…