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I give a couple of choices for lunch and breakfast, but dinner is whatever I make or nothing.

I like Old Navy's sweetheart cut! I am pretty cheap when it comes to clothes though, 30 dollars is the most I'll spend on jeans. I also really love a pair I got from Wet Seal... blue something I think. They were my favorite but they're ripped up beyond wear now.

Completed week1day3 of push ups and it was actually easy!! What?

I'm 5'7.. so close! I'm happy with my weight (around 130) but my goals for August are to run two miles in 22 minutes, be able to do 10 push ups in a row, and do 46 sit ups in 2 minutes. I'm also aiming to run outdoors at least once per week, rather than using an indoor track like I usually do. HIITme, you sound like me.…

I know this is anecdotal, but I had the same stats (and love for unhealthy food) as your daughter when I was her age. By high school I lost weight and gained height without even trying, and at 20 years old I'm actually on the thin side of normal. Everyone here has posted excellent advice but I think that just because she's…

Completed w1d2 of push ups and w2d1 of sit ups :)

I am doing the sit ups and push ups. I'm starting week 2 for sit ups tomorrow. I've been doing day 1 for push ups for aaages now but I managed seven in a row on Friday last week so I think I'll suck it up and move on to day two tomorrow (although I'm anticipating repeating weeks in the future). I'll definitely be checking…

I passed my first physical assessment for the future soldier program today! I signed on a couple of weeks ago but I don't go to basic until early next year. However, since I've passed the initial test that means I get to take real Army style PT tests every month... maybe I shouldn't have tried so hard haha.

That is awesome! I've noticed a big increase in confidence, too, since I started couch to 5k a couple of months ago. I've definitely learned to love it. Congratulations on the changes you're making :)

Way to go!! My little ones lost 30DS when I was half way through level 3, so I have been on RI30 for a week or so now. It is definitely tough, I'm so glad I did 30DS first! What size weights are you planning on using?

Apparently I would be from Japan, and my husband would be from Croatia. That is really neat, thanks for sharing!

I'm jealous, my boobs have actually shrunk a cup size D: But good for you!!

How sweet of them! Kelann, if you search "mother's necklace" or something like that on Etsy you can find a lot to choose from.

We have a family membership for the YMCA. That's $49 for me and my husband, and our kids to childwatch, plus we can swim and get discounts on kids' sports. It's worth it just for the childcare alone for us.

I add in diced tomatoes and onions, some corn, and cumin, chili powder, and garlic salt. I'm pretty sure it needs lime juice, but I never have any on hand.

Hi, I am in Lawton too! The heat here is ridiculous. I use the indoor track at the YMCA. They have programs to help with membership costs, if that's an issue, and I love being able to use childwatch. I know you said it wasn't an option for you, but just in case you weren't aware of that info!

I start tomorrow! Glad to hear a positive review!

I am a beginning "runner," though it might be better described as slow jogging or bouncy walking, haha. But I'm making an effort! I'm on week 7 of couch to 5k :)

This is me! I wear size 6 pants but I'm 130 and 5'7. I'm happy at 130 but I'd love to be less bottom heavy!

The other day I mixed 3/4 cups of greek yogurt with a tablespoon or two of cocoa powder and a couple of teaspoons of brown sugar. It wasn't the best, but it was pretty good.

I see on your profile that you're overcoming an eating disorder. If you're not already in touch with a therapist or medical professional of some sort, I would really encourage you to talk to one. You ate, what, 500 calories today? On a cheat day? You should probably be eating triple of that amount every day. I have…

Yes! They weren't huge to begin with - 34C. Since the last time I've bought bras I've stopped breastfeeding as well as been exercising more. Calculators online based on measurements put me at 32B now. If I shrink anymore there won't be much left!

Psh, you look great!

Way to go!

Despite my efforts, I'm typically under my calories. I've started eating a bowl of greek yogurt with a banana after the kids go to bed every night and that's around 200, depending on what else you put in the yogurt.

I took a day off yesterday. I was out of town from 11-7:30, my kids stayed up late, and I just plain didn't feel like it, haha. I'll get back on track today! Edit: and that's the first day off since the 4th, so not bad!

If you can afford it, maybe look into a YMCA family membership or a gym with childcare? I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old and as much as I love them, I really look forward to dropping them off at childwatch for half an hour 3 times a week. I noticed almost immediately that child-free exercise is a stress reliever and an…

I'm on NuvaRing right now and it's pretty great. No weight gain, and I actually noticed a lowered appetite for quite a while when I first started. The only negative is that it's expensive without insurance and makes my period a bit longer and heavier. Before I got pregnant with my second child I was on Mirena. It was…

I eat greek yogurt with sliced banana and another fruit (usually blueberries or strawberries) every day. Definitely does the trick, although I've gotten to the point I enjoy greek yogurt even by itself now. Someone on here suggested mixing it with Crystal Light, too. (Edit, sorry, didn't see that mentioned upthread haha)

I did it today! I actually really enjoyed it, but maybe that's just the novelty of it. My arms are already sore though!