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Eating right, losing weight, and living healthy can be challenging. Even moreso when you have a large family. This forum is a special place where parents with lots of kids can come together to get fit, eat right, and encourage each other on the way to a healthier lifestyle.

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1. *~*~*~* Welcome to the Healthier Living Board Weeks of November 15th - 29th, 2009 *~*~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (1)

2. *&*&*&*&*&* RTA's & Reposts *&*&*&*&*&* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (1)

3. *!*!*!* Roll Call ~ Name, age, & # of kids ~ What is your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table? *!*!*!* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (9)

Holly (40) w/5 - Stuffing, the way my mom made it. (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago

Amber (39) 3 kids (^4^) -- I love sweet potatoes with that crunchy, buttery topping! Yummm (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

Oh me too! Me too! Wanna share your recipe?????? (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago

Penelope, 40, w/10 ~ I love orange cranberry relish, then my stuffing, homemade rolls, the pies, and carrot pudding. See why I need to be here? lol (nt) - gelsum 4 days ago

Kelly (45) with 9 ... Stuffing, the way my grandmother made it. (nt) - pbjfcs 4 days ago

Kathy (39) with 10. We've never had Thanksgiving before, so I shall be planning to have a roast beast and my favourite lemon tart for dessert (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

Jamie *32*, 6 kids, that would be sausage stuffing...it is the BOMB!! and i get it twice this year!! we are going to my mom's ON thanksgiving, first time in a few years because jason has to work, and then jason's family is coming up the friday after for thanksgiving dinner here...2nd in line would have to be the pumpkin roll (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

Michelle (38) w/ 5B, 0G, & ^6^s. Favorite dish is Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Pie (nt) - SevenMs 3 days ago

4. *^*^*^*^* Today is November 15th, 2009 *^*^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (1)

5. *+*+*+*+* Weekly Check-In -- How are you doing with your goals? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (13)

I gained two pounds since Friday's weigh-in....i'm going in the wrong direction and i don't even know how i'm doing that!!! (nt) - Dbaas 4 days ago

((hugs)) I know how that feels, it's no fun at all. Hope that it turns around soon for you (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

Well, up until now, I have pretty well been goalless for nearly a year. I have a renewed reason to gain a set of goals. A blood test revealed that I have MTHFR. Tho it isn't that real bad one it does increase my risks for heart disease and stroke as if the PCOS didn't do enough. I am back on as of now! - HollysTribe 4 days ago

I was going to wish you luck, but then I realized you don't really need it! You just need some encouragement to do what you know is right for you. You CAN do it! I believe in you. (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

Doing good so far, since my goals are brand-spankin' new. (nt) - gelsum 4 days ago

Oooh, I love new goals! Fresh with anticipation and inspiration and motivation! Well done, keep up your good work. (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

I'm in limbo right now, with several issues swirling around. I need to maintain a quiet perspective and not give in to eating emotionally. When the dust settles, I'll reassess. (nt) - pbjfcs 4 days ago

(((hugs))) Kelli, I think you will be rewarded if you can keep that emotional eating under control. Hope all the other issues settle soon and give you some peace and relief. (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

I've been keeping to my new diet plan and hope that it was the catalyst for my loss last week. (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

i'm maintaining weight, so at least i'm not gaining, i'm still a little less than my pre twin pg size...cutting down on the mt dew, keep the water intake up..i have jason convinced he needs to exercise WITH me so we both can have more energy, we just haven't done it yet (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

Way to go! If I suggest to my DH we do some exercise together, he gets a little twinkle in his eye........lol (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

yeah that was an impression too..he's fgeeling really worn down and he knows the yoga will help with that..today is tuesday so we'll see what his follow through is like once he gets home tonight (nt) - serialmommy 3 days ago

6. *^*^*^*^*^* Water Intake for the Week of November 2nd, 2009 *^*^*^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (7)

Holly ~ 8-10 glasses a day! (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago

Jamie - did really well last week with 4-5 17 oz bottles a day, going to try to keep that up! (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

Michelle ~ 80 - 160 ounces per day (nt) - SevenMs 3 days ago

Mon - 80oz (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Tues - 60oz (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Wed. - 80oz (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 04:38AM

7. *%*%*%*%*%* Food Plan for the Week of November 2nd, 2009 *%*%*%*%*%*%* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (6)

Holly ~ Just needs to make better choices! And eat less!!!!! (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago

I made a chart this a.m. for my servings for the day (according to food pyramid stuff) I'm hoping to check off the stuff as I eat and when the checks are all gone, I'm done eating for the day. Portion control at dinner is my hardest. (nt) - gelsum 4 days ago

OOOHHH! Good idea! Do you have a column for water intake too? (nt) - pbjfcs 4 days ago

Ya know... I never thought of it. I do really well on water, but it would be good to put it in anyway. Great idea! (nt) - gelsum 4 days ago

I started following the Every Other Day Diet last week. I eat normally on one day and then cut back severely on calories the next. Has anyone else heard of this and do you have any good or bad experiences? The theory is that it'll kick start your metabolism. (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

8. *!*!*!* Exercise Challenge for the Week of November 2nd, 2009 *!*!*!* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (27)

*** Traditional *** (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago

Kathy (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

Mon - 20 mins walking (sigh) (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

Kathy - SevenMs 10 hours ago

Penelope (nt) - gelsum 4 days ago

Mon ~ 15 min weights. 5 lbs each arm. 2 sets squats. (nt) - gelsum 4 days ago

Thurs.~30 min low impact aerobic (belly dance) (nt) - gelsum yesterday, 04:56AM

Tracy (nt) - mom2twelve 3 days ago

30i min lunchtime walk (nt) - mom2twelve 3 days ago

Wed 30min afternoon walk (nt) - mom2twelve 2 days ago

Thurs 32 min afternoon walk (nt) - mom2twelve yesterday, 08:27AM

Michelle ~ 20 to 30 minutes (2x daily) (nt) - SevenMs 3 days ago

Mon. - 10 minutes (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Monday Evening 10 trips up and down the stairs (got cross contaminated with Wheat Gluten) (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Tues. - 18 min. (stomach still sore) (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Tuesday Evening 35 minutes walking (finally feeling a little less sick) (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Wed. - 30 min. Walking (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 04:39AM

Wed. Evening 10 minutes - Help! I think I need tp be kicked...... (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 04:40AM

*** Housework/Yardwork *** (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago

Kathy (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

Mon - 20 mins weeding and mulch spreading (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

Tues - 30 mins weeding and mulch spreading (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Michelle ~ 1 Room a Day (nt) - SevenMs 3 days ago

Mon. - The Bathroom (I figured since I was there anyway) (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Tues. - No room cleaning today..... (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Wed. - Reorganized the new Diningroom area. (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 04:41AM

9. *#*#*#*#* Weight Watchers Corner *#*#*#*#* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (1)

10. *^*^*^*^*^* Miles Upon Miles *^*^*^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (1)

11. *%*%*%*%*%* Steppin' *%*%*%*%*%*%* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (6)

Michelle ~ 1500 to 2500 daily (nt) - SevenMs 3 days ago

Last Sunday - 2716 Steps (record purposes only) (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Mon. - 3525 Steps (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Tues. - 958 Steps (left pedometer off most of the day) (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Wed. - 1684 Steps.. Better but not nearly good enough!!! UGH! (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 04:44AM

12. *!*!*!*!*!*!*!* Confessions *!*!*!*!*!*!*!* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (8)

i've been eating too much crap because my kitchen is trashed and it depresses me to walk in it, let alone find the motivation to cook in it (nt) - serialmommy 4 days ago

((hugs)) mine is the same. Why don't we break it up into small chunks and tackle one bit at a time? I'm going to clean one bench down totally, what can you manage today? (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

i told jason that it depresses me and that i'm not going to cook until it's clean so he's in there right now while i'm minding a baby... (nt) - serialmommy 3 days ago

Yay! Way to go Jason! I did clean one bench yesterday and then we had no clean dishes for dinner, lol! So we ate of paper plates and used plastic cutlery for dinner. Now Rob is finishing up all the rest of the dishes for me and I'm pleased to say that my bench is still clean, I'm amazed! and sad that I'm amazed at a bench remaining clean for more than 5 mins! (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

I am so depressed over wanting to be PURPLE that I ate an entire Hershey Bar after breakfast. Ugh! I have resisted so well and know all I can think about is the left over Halloween Chocolate and the tub of Cheesecake filling in the frig. (nt) - SevenMs 3 days ago

Hugs! Hope your purple dream comes true soon honey. (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Thanks! Had Dh hide the choc. and even though I want to eat the cheesecake filling - I won't because its for my oldest ds's birthday next week. (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

13. *+*+*+*+* Today is Tuesday, November 17, 2009 *+*+*+*+* (nt) - proudmommy5 3 days ago (1)

14. *~*~*~*~* Wanna Get Healthier -- What are you doing to better your lifestyle *~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 3 days ago (1)

15. *+*+*+*+* Get Moving Challenge! -- Share how you've been getting active. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - proudmommy5 3 days ago (1)

16. *~*~*~*~* do you plan on remaking any Holiday dishes healthy? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 3 days ago (1)

17. *~*~*~*~* The Exersice Challenge Winner Is*~*~*~*~* - proudmommy5 3 days ago (3)

Awesome! I'm going to have to get off my toosh if I'm going to catch you this week. Well done! (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Thank You (nt) - SevenMs 3 days ago

18. The limbo status seems to be thinning out, as I should be doing too. :0) Staying positive! (nt) - pbjfcs 3 days ago (2)

see note above (nt) - pbjfcs 2 days ago

19. */*/*/*/* Today is Wednesday, November 18, 2009 *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Dbaas 2 days ago (1)

20. */*/*/*/* What icon describes how you're feeling today? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Dbaas 2 days ago (26)

trying to get things done (nt) - proudmommy5 2 days ago

Later, let us know what you accomplished! (nt) - pbjfcs 2 days ago

same! i'm determined to be really ready for the Christmas season and not doing it ALL the night before, lol. (nt) - duedrop 2 days ago

With MY Body (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Stomach Still off (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Intestines (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

of those with working bodies (TTC) (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

MY OPK's had a faint + (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

Temps & other signs don't point to "o" (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

I want to be PURPLE. (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

About my Tests next Monday. (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

To Be Here and have friends that are willing to listen & support me during my hard times with dieting, TTCing, and emotional rants. (nt) - SevenMs 2 days ago

(((hugs!!!))) (nt) - pbjfcs 2 days ago

more hugs! (nt) - duedrop 2 days ago

I'm with ya! (nt) - Dbaas yesterday, 02:05AM

No "out of limbo" icon.... - pbjfcs 2 days ago

I have to agree with you, (m) - duedrop 2 days ago

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! - pbjfcs yesterday, 01:52AM

you're welcome sweetie! I was reminded of the parable in the Bible about.... - duedrop 22 hours ago

LOL!!!!! Especially since the oil would help my joints at this point.... (nt) - pbjfcs 7 hours ago

I'm dealing with pretty much the same issues. - gelsum yesterday, 04:54AM

yes, that's how it goes here too with me too, especially with derailments! (m) - duedrop 22 hours ago

AF has come to visit and I feel blergh. Can't exercise as it's pouring with rain and Pipa hurt her foot so we have to drive to school. Can't swim or paddle my waveski due to weather and AF either. Should get out a dvd and move my body in the comfort of my lounge room, but I'm busy cleaning. Next week will aim for more than just kegels. (nt) - duedrop 2 days ago

I just learned that DueDropKathy says we can count kagels for exercise minutes!!!!!!!! WhoooHoooo!!!! (nt) - pbjfcs yesterday, 01:55AM

or something like it - I can't seem to gather my thought, my energy, or anything today. I think my mind has gone on vacation already...... (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 04:36AM

21. */*/*/*/* Fit Family -- Share what your family has been doing to stay healthy? */*/*/*/* (nt) - Dbaas 2 days ago (1)

22. *+*+*+*+* Pregnant and Keeping Fit *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Dbaas 2 days ago (4)

trying to get in some walking but haven't got enough in yet. so far I haven't moved up a size so thats good (nt) - proudmommy5 2 days ago

i havent been and that changed today! im going to get back into shape! (nt) - Amanda 2 days ago

yEA MaNdA!!!!!!!!!!! This pregnancy will be your best ever! (nt) - pbjfcs yesterday, 01:57AM

23. *^*^*^*^* Healthy Recipes - Post your favorites. Discuss how to make your current dishes healthier. *^*^*^*^* (nt) - Dbaas 2 days ago (1)

24. *~*~*~*~* Today is Thursday,November 19, 2009 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 yesterday, 12:28AM (1)

25. */*/*/*/* Nutrition -- Talk about Vitamins and other Supplements */*/*/*/* (nt) - proudmommy5 yesterday, 12:28AM (2)

I take a prenatal vitamin and a Vitron C every morning. Adding the Vitron C really helped with my energy! (nt) - Dbaas yesterday, 02:04AM

26. */*/*/*/* Health and Illness -- Talk about what keeps you healthy and what gets you back on track when sick. */*/*/*/* (nt) - proudmommy5 yesterday, 12:28AM (1)

27. *&*&*&*&* Daily Poll *&*&*&*&* (nt) Poll - proudmommy5 yesterday, 01:10AM (3)

I voted - SevenMs yesterday, 01:15AM

I voted... - pbjfcs yesterday, 02:01AM

28. *@*@*@*@*@* Friday, November 20th, 2009 *@*@*@*@*@* (nt) - HollysTribe 7 hours ago (1)

29. *#*#*#*#*#* Friday Weigh-In *#*#*#*#*#* (nt) - HollysTribe 7 hours ago (6)

227. LIMBO OVER. cycle back on track. Physical therapy appt set for monday. Reclaiming my life on my terms. (nt) - pbjfcs 7 hours ago

That's the spirit! I'm very proud of you, you know!?! (nt) - duedrop 6 hours ago

The gaining party is over for me I am 186.4. So starting today I am recording and thinking about every last thing that goes in my mouth! (nt) - mom2twelve 6 hours ago

196.2 I am just trying to not gain as much as I did with my last pg. (70+) so far it's only been 11 lbs. so I am going to start weighing in on friday's for the accountabilty (nt) - proudmommy5 3 hours ago

That's awesome Beth!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - pbjfcs 1 hour ago

30. *^*^*^* Non Scale Victories *^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe 7 hours ago (1)

31. *~*~*~*~*~* TGIF -- What are you thankful for this week? *~*~*~*~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 7 hours ago (5)

That Manda and her family are ok! No one is hurt and they will survive! (nt) - HollysTribe 7 hours ago

Amen! (nt) - pbjfcs 7 hours ago

Me too! How awfully scary for you, Amanda and your family. Sending you GBHs and wishing it really was just a bad dream hon. Please , please go get checked, lungs can take a while to show damage and you have to think of bub. Sorry for nagging, just won't relax till I know you're ok. (nt) - duedrop 6 hours ago

Amen! I could not of put it better. (nt) - mom2twelve 6 hours ago

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