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Hi Everyone! I am 42 yrs. old and mom to twin boys, 2 1/2 years old. This is a great idea forming a larger group. Maybe it will help get me motivated again. I was off all summer and it was much, much easier to stay on track with exercise and eating healthy when not working. Now, juggling home, teaching, grading, and a…

Earth Balance makes a good vegan butter -- they carry both soy versions and soy free,whipped for breads and such, and sticks for baking. http://www.earthbalancenatural.com/

Whoops! Forgot to check in yesterday. This morning I weighed in at 110 so no change here. I did get some workouts in this week, but I've been pretty lax about my eating -- too much sugar-- and realize that sugar is my biggest problem. This week my goal is to really cut back again on it like I did this summer when I first…

Hi. I'm not sure if there are plans to start another group when this one wraps up, but I often see new groups like this forming. Good luck on your weightloss/healthy eating journey. Feel free to add me to your friends list!

Wow! That'd be a great weigh-in! Just about a pound from your goal! Are you weighing at the same time of day?

That's a great run! I keep thinking I'd like to start running. I think I hold off because I'm self conscious about running really slow and looking silly. Lame, I know. Maybe weigh yourself tomorrow? I weighed in at 110lb. I didn't get any workouts in all week. The entire house is sick with colds/flus. I've eaten junk,…

Good Morning..... This morning I am back to 109. It feels like I've stalled some -- both in the amount of workouts I am doing and some of my food choices. In part, it's going back to work, and in part, 109 feels like a pretty good weight, though I still want to be toner. I'm going to still try and reach my goal of 107, but…

Congrats on almost getting through P90X! This was a rough week for me, too. I get pretty stressed when a semester begins and I didn't make the best food choices. I stayed within my goal, but dragged at the gym today. I went back up to 110. (Also TOM for me). Let's hope a better week :)

I agree. I normally go for black, but you look really beautiful in the floral and will stand out.. Congratulations!

We are a pretty quiet group ... I hope you both are doing well. This time of year is just soooo busy. I weighed in at 109 today. I was pretty suprised as I have really slacked off, both on what I eat and on exercise. But mental work burns calories, too, right? My goal this week is to balance everything better. Have a great…

There are a lot of dairy free options.... rice milk fortified with calcium and vitamins, almond milk, hemp milk,coconut milk. Earth's Best makes great butter options (a soy free version, too). For yogurt, coconut milk yogurt is really good (icecream too), but the fat content is higher than cow varieties, just healthier…

Great week Kim, especially since you've gone back to work!

You've received some great ideas so far. I always pack some fruit. As mom to an allergic toddler who often flies with me, please reconsider taking any kind of nuts to munch on on the plane. Even less allergic nuts like cashews are often roasted in peanut oil. I do hope you have a great trip!

Happy Monday. My weight has stayed the same: 110lbs. I took a major cheat day yesterday and just feel sluggish today. Hope you are both off to a better start!

Amazing! You look great!

I know how hard it is! I couldn't seem to find time either. I have twin 2 1/2 year olds and I work full-time. If I even turn in my bed in the AM by boys wake up and are ready to play, so getting up early wasn't working and by the end of the day, I just ran out of steam and most evenings my husband works. I finally broke…

I'm 5' 2" and I weigh 110. I started about 8 weeks ago at 116, so I've steadily lost just under a pound a week, which is pretty much what MFP predicted at 1200 calories. My goal is to get to 107 and be toned.

good job! And good luck going back to work. I still have about two weeks before I return to work. I stayed the same this week: still 110lbs. I'm just happy this week didn't set me back. I had my birthday and anniversary this week, plus camping trip. I thought for sure all the sweets and eating out would have seen a gain.…

I'm not sure I'd replace other meals with these as a "diet plan" -- I think whole foods are ususally the best bet for healthy. That said, I do sometimes eat the Healthy Choice Steamers (they have a lemon chicken pasta that is only 210 calories and a 14g of protein) when I am pressed for time or just too tired from chaising…

Just wanted to check on you two and see how you are doing.......

I've been where you are now. I went through three failed IVF treatments (and huge debt), until a FET finally worked. A wonderful website - discussion board (I lived on it for three years! -- It seemed these were the ONLY women who understood the sadness I felt) is www.ivfconnections.com - The forums are great and divided…

I think it really depends on the person's body-- height, starting weight, and frame. I've been eating 1200 (often less) and working out for about 10 weeks and have lost weight and lowered my body fat consistently. And I feel healthy and stronger. I'm small - 5'2" and small boned. I'm also 42 years old. My maintenace…

I have days like that, too, where I eat some junk and don't workout; I think that's just part of the journey and it evens out. It's a new day and a new week. I ended up having a good week. I weighed in 110. I think two things played into it: 1. I added an additional day at the gym and did some running (something I have…

I LOVED reading this post! Congratulations. There is nothing better than looking in the mirror and liking how you look. Good job!

Congratulations! You can see the difference! Good luck, too, for your plans for a family someday, (I did IVF, too).

I'm sorry to hear about your bad week and the loss of your father. Anniversaries of losing someone can be really tough. It's a new week. I weighed in at 111.5 again, so no changes for me. I don't feel too badly though since I got some good news. Today I was measured at the gym and my body % dropped from 29(point something)…

This update is nice! I like hearing about other moms working hard toward their goals. It makes me more motivated.

You look fantastic!

Day 14 done.

Have a great time in Vegas!