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I'm a homeschool mom with just one child left. I homeschooled my older three, then adopted and started all over! This one is an 11 year old girl who needs a lot of attention. I was here at MFP for a couple of years, when she was kindergarten and first grade, and did great. I got away from it, and have gained 40 pounds.…

There is nothing wrong with walking as your new routine. Add anything you like, but if you do the walking, you will improve your fitness and lose weight. Success breeds success - see improvements with walking then add something - one something - and succeed at the combo. Your strength will build, and before you know it,…

I did the night audit in a hotel for a few years - I do believe I met those same people, only they were more like late 30s, had their kids with them, and were just plain idiots. I didn't have to have many removed from the premises, but it happened on occasion. Like you, I tend to be fairly shy and quiet most of the time,…

ENJOY yourself. Most likely you will get tons of walking in. Help with food prep or whatever - just be a part of it. Vegetarian food is probably not very high in calories, even though those calories come from carbs. Go easy on the rice and eat those veggies! There is no way you can possibly gain much weight in two weeks,…

Thanks, good info!

Do you have any more info? What, exactly, is the challenge?

Agreed - get to the ER before your kidneys fail. That is life threatening.

You are beautiful. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.

I have found that the late night workout is FAR more effective than the no-workout-because-I-didn't-have-time-until-it-was-too-late plan. Calories in vs. calories out is the main thing. Maybe not the only thing, but it really is the main thing. The most effective workout is the one you will DO. And I will not DO a 6am…

I'm glad you are going to see your doctor. Be sure to give ALL the info: your previous ankle injury details, weight lifting details, diet, work and other daily activities, etc. If the doc just hands you a prescription for a diuretic, ask him/her to help you find out WHY you are swelling so badly. It's not from a water pill…

My cell is my business phone. We'd starve to death if I lost that.

I've always been lucky to get 5 hours of sleep, function fine on 4, but crave more. I think the older I get, the more sleep I am needing. On the rare nights I get 6-7 hours of sleep, I feel much better. I haven't yet figured out HOW to get more sleep. If I go to bed before midnight, I may fall asleep, but it will be a…

I love the HUGE database full of nutritional info, and the whole setup for supporting each other in our efforts to live more healthy (and fun) lives. And every once in awhile I seem to be oddly amused by the grumps.

It sounds like natural fluctuations - water weight - not real weight gain. Just keep going and weigh again next week. You'll probably be down 2 pounds by then.

It sounds like you may need to start with some ice to reduce the inflammation. Then you will be better able to assess exactly what is hurt. There are quite a few muscles in and around the knee, and even a hip issue could cause the knee pain.

Bumping, so that I don't miss any.

I just make chili and skip adding the beans. I've never used a recipe and use what I have on hand, generally. The easiest I ever do is use a can (large, about 28-30 ounces) of pureed tomato, one pound of browned ground turkey or ground beef, drained, and one can of Hormel tamales, papers removed. Simmer on low/med for a…

Definitely! One night I HAD to shut off the fan because I was freezing, so after getting my courage up, finally got up, ran to the window, turned off the fan, ran back and jumped - only to find that the monster had STOLEN my bed in that 3 or 4 seconds. I screamed, and my parents came running, having heard the fan turn off…

Check your form. If you can't afford a trainer, go to the library and get a book, at least, and really work on your form. Injury is much less likely if your form is correct, and injury is VERY likely if it's incorrect. Lifting with correct form can put you on the path to healing an injury, as long as you aren't lifting too…

South of Madison.

It's pretty darn chilly! It looks like it's supposed to be in the 50s a lot this next week, but the wind does add quite a bite to that. I'd go with light layers plus a jacket.

Potassium is one you're much better off getting from food. Supplements can make you go over too easily, which can mess with your heart, among other things. Low potassium can be a problem, but diet is the best solution. If it's not a problem, just focus on a very healthy, well-rounded diet.

Beans. And peas, but mostly beans. They are full of very healthy protein, fiber, nutrients....and are versatile to boot. But other than green beans, I hate them all. I have southern roots, so was fed beans and peas constantly. My parents grew beans and they especially loved lima beans and black eyed peas - the worst of the…

For what it's worth, your knees don't look fat to me. Remember, muscles cross the knees, so you will see more than just bone. The calf muscles reach around the knee and attach to the femur on both sides, and the thigh muscles reach down and attach to the tibia and fibula - so there is going to be some meat on the inside…

Good night!

I recently spent a year in OK just to be sure I'd not forget my roots. When I go visit kinfolk in LA or AR, I slip right back into my y'alls straightaway. ;)

Another insomniac here. I'm only a yank in location.....but not in reality. Does that help?

Criminal Minds is the one I am hooked on.

I take the real thing - local bee pollen and local honey - to help with allergies. I am not allergic to it, so no problems to report. I have not taken it for weight loss (nor would I) and have not seen that as an effect, but it definitely has made my seasonal allergies less troublesome. I wouldn't bother with anything that…