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Just some pictures, I'm bored. lol
Married :) Pregnant Pregnant Troll Newborn Taylor Tot 3 Month old Taylor Maylor 4 month old bunny wabbit Taylor go raaaaarrrrr! I LOOOOVE this one Recently Singing Kareoke Hubbs and I gettin our drink on! ok, that's enough, hope u enjoyed! lol
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My husband is doing a juice fast. Help Needed!
Hey everyone :) So this is what is going on. My husband decided he wanted to try and do a 30 day juice fast...now I am aware of the dangers, and the fact that this is not the best way to lose weight, but talking him out of it is not an option. So here we are on day 5. So far he lost in 4 days, 12pounds, and he is…
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Walden Farms Calorie Free Chocolate Dip!
Ok..so I was skeptical and HAD to buy some. The stuff is in the aisle with the fiber supplements and sugar free candies and stuff like that. I found it at shaws, they also had calorie free jams, caramel dip and some other stuff. I must say this stuff is pretty good. According to the label it is sweetened with splenda and…
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Can "0" calorie fake sugars hinder weight loss?
So I know that the artificial sweeteners are not good for you, but I'm wondering if they can thwart weight loss attempts? I personally gave up the stuff for the most part, but someone I know who is diabetic uses it in everything, an I'm just curious if this may be hurting her weight loss efforts. Anyone know? Lauren
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Nighty night!
Just wanted to let everyone knwo that I have not disappeared again! lol I had to work today and I have felt like crap all day so no puter time for me when I got home, just slothing :) Anywho, I'll talk to you all tomorrow! Nighty night :flowerforyou:
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How much are YOU eating?
I just finally read the "in place of a roadmap2.0" (thanks helloitsdan!) and I was thinking maybe I should up my calories. I'm just wondering how other people are doing with this? I'm losing weight with what I am doing, but I'm hungry a lot :( My stats 1250 calories a day 26 years old Female Stay at home mom (sedentary?…
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My Christmas gift for my mom, thoughts?
Hey all :) I'm really on a fence about this! I have called a cleaning company and am in the process of pre paying and setting up a crew to come to my moms house (with me) and clean, declutter and organize everything. She has severe arthritis in her back and has a hard time doing these things. Sounds great right?! Except…
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Anyone starting a C25k program today??
I am! I was wondering if anyone else wand to start today and go through the program together :drinker:
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NSV- Actually Looking Forward to My Workout!
Here it is, almost 10pm and I'm exhausted. I am however for the first time EVER looking forward to my morning cardio routine. I'm looking forward to that feeling of success and of pushing myself. I feel amazing about this because I am, by nature, lazy. Not so much anymore :) And that feels damn good! Today I went out and…
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Four year old daughter, 75lbs
Hey everyone! I need help... My daughter is 4 years old, almost 5. She has a large frame like myself and her father do. She is 46 1/2 inches tall. She actually weighs 74lbs currently, as she has lost 1 pound. I am counting her calories (without her knowing of COURSE). I am trying to get her down to a healthy weight before…
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Question about heart and lung muscles
Hey everyone :) So I know that when you lift weights and work say your biceps really hard, you are supposed to have a rest day to let the muscles repair. My question is, does the same go for cardio, and the lungs and heart? Someone like me who very rarely has had my heart pounding out of my chest, and breathing like a…
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Cleaned off the treadmill! :)
Hey everyone :) So I have been making excuses for a long time why not to use the treadmill in the basement. I have two kids, and my husband and I rent out a room in the back corner of the basement. Anyways, one of my excuses is that our tennant's cat is flea infested, and so is our basement now :( Today I said frig it,…
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Suggestions for cracker alternatives?
I'm addicted to herb goat cheese and the calories on that are not bad, but I need something other than crackers to put it on. Any suggestions?
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Raw food recipes?
Hey everyone :) I'm not going all raw or anything, but would like to introduce more of it into my diet and my family's diet :) Anyone got any family friendly raw recipes for me?
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When juicing, do you count the whole calorie amount?
Hello! I've been incorporating fresh vegetable and fruit blend juices in my everyday diet, and I was wondering how you count the calories for these? I feel like I shouldn't be counting the whole vegetable/fruit because half of it is in the pulp catcher. This is important for me, because if I over estimate even a few…
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How are the new Ex Smokers doing?
Hey all :) I was just wondering how all of you recent quitters are making out? I quit a few days ago myself (102 hrs ago specifically). I'm doing ok so far... Almost blew it yesterday when I went out shopping, it was rough. I just kept telling myself that if I started smoking again I was still going to want to quit, but…
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Sorry I've been missing!
'hey everyone :) I'd like to appologize for starting the group and bailing...I see many of you continued to post, and I'm so glad :) I was trying to quit smoking, quit drinking and diet at the same time, and it eventually caught up to me and I fell off all 3 wagons. A few days after my triple threat binge session I…
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Introduction!
Hello :) My name is Lauren and I created this group to find other stay at home mother's who are also trying to lose weight. nobody can relate to us SAHMs like other stay at home mom's :) I am 25 years old, I have been married for 5 years and I have a beautiful little girl who will be turning 4 in just a little over a week.…
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Internet's broke
Hey everyone, sorry I was MIA yesterday, my internet is down for a few days..until the internet service provider fixes it...annoying! I'll check in here and there at wi fi hotspots..lol Carry on and post lots so I've got some motivating stuff to read :) TTYS! Lauren
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Well today sucked
I told you guys earlier I had to work at the mall today helping my husband out...well the food court got me. I did good all day until about 5 when I was starving and caved into a greasy piece of spinach and mushroom pizza......Then I came home and made chicken breasts with gravy and stove top stuffing...definately went…
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Recipes
If anyone has any good recipes, put them here..lol cause I could use some new ideas!
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What did you eat for meals today?
I thought this was a good idea, because some of us (myself) could use some new ideas! So far today has been really good. 2 cups of decaf tea, and a 3 eggwhite omelate with green peppers, onions and a dab of salsa :)
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Random stuff
So, what are some of the things you guys find most difficult to stick with? For me, right now it's just about everything lol but worst of all is exercise. I don't even bother atm, and I need to start.
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Eggwhite Frittata
I could seriously live off of this it's so good 4 eggwhites (roughly 65 calories depending on egg size) Frozen Broccoli or Mixed stir fry veggies (depends on what u use, usually winds up being around 40 calories) 1 tablespoon Taco bell taco sauce (it says 0 calories on the bottle, but I find that hard to believe lol) 28g…
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Shirataki noodles?
Anyone tried these? My mom and I both bought a bag to try...but without even opening them, the thought kind of nauseates me for some reason. I was just wondering how people prepare them and how they taste, if anyone knows! Thanks guys :flowerforyou: Lauren
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Lavish Choc oatmeal
So this isn't really a recipe...but I usually add 1 T of pb to my lavish dark chocolate oatmeal, adding 100 calories..and it's soo good. BUT today I am out of peanut butter and I tried 1/3 cup of mini marshmallows with it...and omg it's so good and adds only 50 calories, making a sweet, filling and delicious bowl of…
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Off Topic, Sorry! Valerian Root
I was just wondering if anyone has taken this all natural remedy for relaxtion or sleep issues??? I have a bottle and I'm afraid to try it, but I've been having anxiety issues worse lately. I know this isn't really a weight loss topic, but it does have to do with health, and if anyone has any insight it would be greatly…
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So what's everyone having for dinner tonight????
We're just doing leftovers... skinless chicken leg quarters, 1/2 mashed potatoes and 1/2 mashed cauliflower mixed (husband doesn't know the difference) and steamed asparagus. And what's everyone else having? JEEZ I had a ton of typos..lol hence the edit :wink:
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Did anyone else quit smoking yet?
1 day 6 hours and 32 minutes...lol but who's counting???? Feeling a little weird on and off, but I was already cut back to 6 a day, so the nicotine withdrawal isn't bad at all, had 1 piece of nic gum today. I still need to get that carton out of the house My friend's mom is gonna buy it off me for 2$ a pack :bigsmile: How…
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Anyone else having a hard time with SSRI's????
Hey guys! So, I'm back to attempting to shed this fat suit I put back on..lol and I've recently been put on WellbutrinSR and Buspar for anxiety and depression, and I have to say, this weight does not seem to want to budge! I didn't even get a big week 1 weightloss like usual :( Anyone else having issues with…
