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Welcome!!
Hi I am Amy, I started this group to give and get support to home schooling mom's out there, who are also trying to get or stay in shape. I am a 43 year old mom of an 11 year old daughter who I home school, I am new to home schooling, she was in a private school for 6 years and we decided to take her out and home school…
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What Exercise Do You Have Your Kids Do?
I have been having my daughter walk with me everyday and that is going well, but I don't want her to get board, what kinds of things do you have your kids do for exercise??
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co-op
I am looking for a co-op in my area, northern Indiana, and I am not sure where to start, have any of you joined one or have any ideas on how to find a homeshooling co-op??
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Friends or Not????
Just wondering what side of the fence you are on?? I am struggling between having lots of MFP friends or just 100 or so.......I can easily manage 100 or less and be a real supportive friend to them. But should I have more and maybe not be able to be as supportive??? What do you think??? BTW I love all my current MFP…
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Scheduling
Since I am still fairly new to homeschooling I am always changing our schedule, I do work 2 day's a week and we are fairly laid back with our schedule, how do you schedule your day and take care of yourself too??
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How do you find time for yourself when you are with your kid
Let me start out by saying I LOVE MY DAUGHTER!! and I LOVE spending all day with her and homeschooling her, its a blessing and a privilege, and something that I would not change!! I have grown as a parent and a mother. With that being said, I hardly ever have "alone" time. Don't get me wrong, my husband helps out. But…
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Tell Your Story!!
Here is my story..... I am 43 years old, I have been married for 22 years and have one beautiful 11 year old daughter, I am loosing weight for my health and to set a good example for my daughter!! Starting Weight 10-31-2011 **212** (my highest weight ever!!) Current Weight 11-9-11 **206** Current Weight 12-4-11 *199**…
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First Day Back!!
Today is our first day back to school, we have had 3 and a half weeks off, I did not plan it that way but I am glad we had the down time! I am looking forward to getting back on a schedule, however, we do have a relaxed schedule compared to some! How are all of you doing this new year??
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How Often Do You Weight Yourself??
How often do you weigh yourself?? I try to do it every week, but sometimes I just can't help myself, so I would say I probably do it every other day...... is that bad??
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all my home schooling mom's!! I hope next year is a wonderful year as we all teach our children!!!
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Do You Wear "Shape Wear"
I was watching Dr OZ and he is talking about belly fat and it got me thinking about the "shape wear" women wear, I have never worn any but I have thought about buying some, what do you think?? what kind do you wear??
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Pick ONE!!
This might be fun......If you could only pick one for the rest of your life what would you pick.....MFP or FACEBOOK ??? For me I would say MFP!! for sure!!
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Weighing In Rituals.......
I know you have them!! I do, what is your process for weighing in? I get up, pee then #2 (sorry) strip down, then weigh, then pee again....then wait 30 min...then weigh again. Then cut my finger nails, and toe nails, then shave, then cut my hair, ..............lol just kidding I only do the first part!!!
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Happy New Year!
Happy New year to all my 40 and fabulous friends!! I pray this New Year is a blessed one!!! And I hope we all reach our goals!!
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MFP Lingo
So for new MFPers.....what are some things to know.....for instance......NSV = Non Scale Victory.....or Onderland = in the 100's what are some others that you use??
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Would You Rather........
here's one for you.....would you rather be given a million dollars and be obese for the rest of your life?? Or, be poor and skinny??
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how honest should a MFP friend be?
okay I have not had this problem until now, I have lots of friends who make their food journal public, and I usually take a look just to see how their day went so I can support them or get good ideas, but what do you do when a person is making such bad choices???? I mean just junk.....do you say something, or keep it to…
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Christmas Break
Do you plan to take two weeks off of Home Schooling like the rest of the world?? If not/or is so, what are your plans??
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Calorie Counter
I was wondering if any of you have a calorie counter ( maybe like they have on Biggest Looser) I was thinking of getting one, but I know nothing about them.....
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Delete
how long do you wait till you delete a MFP friend for being inactive?? or do you just leave them.....just wondering...
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This may be a stupid question.....
So when you are logging everyday and you log for lets day 30 days then you miss a day, does the counter start all over??? I swear some of my MFP friends have been on here longer that their counter says...just wondering!!
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200 members!!
Yeah!! so excited to have 200 members!! Just want to say hi to all you new members on 40 and Fabulous, or if your new to MFP!! I love it here ! I have made so many great friends who are very supportive!! Thanks to all of you!!
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Relocating to Colorado!! Help
Hi everyone, we are thinking of relocating to Colorado, we are looking at the Loveland area, any advice, thoughts, ideas!!??
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Yeah!!!
I'm so glad you both have joined my Elkhart Co. Group, I have been alone for so long on here!! lol not sure where to go from here, I guess if you have any ideas about subjects feel free to post!! :)
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All About YOU!!!
Okay MFP Friends... I am stealing an idea from one of my Mfp friends. Let me get to know all of you, I did this for her and it was fun so if any of you want to send me a message with these questions I would so love to know about each of you that have been cheering me on all these months. Name, Where you live,Occupation,…
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I made it to onderland today......
Hi everyone, I finally made it to Onederland today 199!!! I have a long way to go, but I am so happy!!
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Welcome
I wanted to start this group to give support to people in the Elkhart area. It might be fun just to see all the MFP member's in our own area!! Maybe we could start a walking or running group. Feel free to share your story and where you like to walk or run or exercise in the Elkhart area!!
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My Secret
In the past I always shared with anyone and everyone, that I'm trying to loose weight. And every time I didn't succeed I was always mad at myself that I shared it!! So this time, only 3 people know (other that my MFP friends) My husband and daughter and my sister, (who is also trying to get fit) I think this is the better…
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Can you burn calories home schooling????
Because I feel like after today I feel like I burnt a ton!!! Its really hard after a holiday week but we were back at it yesterday and things were good, but today, was really hard to get going!!!!!
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Staying Healthy and Happy In your 40's
I found this web site, it has some great info...thought I would share!! Here is the website...http://www.goredforwomen.org/hearthealthyinyour40s.aspx#Overview Eat a Heart Healthy Diet in Your 40s In your 40s, focus on nutrition and working healthy foods into your diet. Counting calories is just as important as it's always…
