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AshCain

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  • Hey, I am a full time working mom of an extremely busy 2 year old boy and with a farmer for a husband so I never know when he'll be home. I call myself the married "single mom." Anyway, I find it best to work out in the evening after my son has gone to bed. I eat light for dinner, so I don't get weighed down. And after my…
    in Work, Kids, & Time to Exercise? Comment by AshCain July 2011
  • Turkey burger! Add onion and garlic to the meat. Top with a low fat slice of chese, some avacado and even salsa!
    in Ground turkey...some new ideas plz Comment by AshCain July 2011
  • Thanks for all your helpful tips everyone!!! I'll definitely be trying these out.
    in Addicted to Chocolate! Comment by AshCain July 2011
  • I'm 5'6'' and I would like to get to 130. I'm currently 143 and fine with it. But I think getting rid of the extra 13lbs will help me show off the muscles I know are hiding under the flabiness! Good luck.
    in 5"6 ladies- whats your goal? Comment by AshCain July 2011
  • Well, it doesn't always happen that way, maybe 3 times a week!! I try not to sit down right away after he goes to sleep. That way I don't get tired myself. Before I workout, I do a few little things like clean up the kitchen or pick up his toys so I feel like I still got something done around the house. Also, its nice I…
    in Toddler Mom having a hard time of it Comment by AshCain June 2011
  • Cut down the sodium by cutting back on the amount of packaged foods.
    in Can someone please review my food Comment by AshCain June 2011
  • Do you have to go to a gym to workout or are you able to do it at home? I am in your same situation of working full time and having to bring a 21 month old to daycare, plus he started waking up a couple nights a week again. I find I have the most energy right after I put my son to bed, which is usually around 8pm. Eating…
    in Toddler Mom having a hard time of it Comment by AshCain June 2011
  • Wow! You don't even look like the same person! Great job!!
    in Pics! Down 77 pounds, Have 23 to go! Comment by AshCain June 2011
  • Looks like you need to eat more protein and cut down on the packaged food. Dairy is a good source of protein, reletively inexpensive. Eggs are good too and easy to make a quick meal with. Also minimize the sugar.
    in What am I doing wrong???? Comment by AshCain June 2011
  • Honestly, it is possible to only gain 11-15 pounds. Some of it you won't be able to help sincee it will be baby & fluids. But I think what the doctor is referring to is gaining fat. Which you can keep at a minimum by choosing healthy snacks and not eating everything in sight because you think you can. Remember its only…
    in any pregnant women out there? Comment by AshCain June 2011
  • Avoid high carb starchy foods and limit sugar. Eat more protein. And for exercise, don't skimp on the cardio
    in How to lose "Belly Fat"!!! (please post your tips!!) Comment by AshCain June 2011
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