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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 2nd - 15th, 2009 *~*~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (1)

2. *+*+*+*+*+* RTA's & Reposts *+*+*+*+*+* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (1)

3. *~*~*~* Roll Call – Name, age, # of kids - What is your favorite pie? *~*~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (11)

Holly (40) w/5 - So hard to choose!!!! LOL I like a pecan pie with bourbon in the filling. It gives it a good flavor! (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

That sounds very yummy! (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

Kathy (39) with 10 little darlings and my favourite pie atm is cherry pie. (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

That's one of my faves too! (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

Michelle (39) w/5B, 0G, & ^6^s. My favorite pie is Lemon Crunch. Well, lemon anything. 2nd is Apple then Dream whip Pudding pies (nt) - SevenMs 5 days ago

Rose, 22, one kiddo. Gotta have apple pie, and I gotta have it straight outta the oven, and I gotta have me the rich, creamy sinfulness of french vanilla ice cream piled on top. :D - BigSistah 5 days ago

Caroline, 36, with 6 kids...can't pick just one! Pie is one of my favorite desserts! I love key lime, pecan, sugar cream, pumpkin, apple, and cherry. (nt) - ckmom 5 days ago

Andra (33) with 5 kids - lemon pie is my absolutely favourite (nt) - mama_ani 4 days ago

Michele, 34- 10 kids. My favorite is Cherry pie! (nt) - canadianmom 4 days ago

Kelly (45) with 9.... a tart lemon meringue is so so yummy!!! Oh, thinking about it makes my mouth water! (nt) - pbjfcs 3 days ago

4. *&*&*&*&*&* Today is Monday November 2nd, 2009 *&*&*&*&*&* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (1)

5. *&*&*&*&*&* Water Intake for the Week of November 2nd, 2009 *&*&*&*&*&* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (5)

Michelle ~ 80 to 120 ounces a day (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Sat. - 90oz (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Sun. - 105oz (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Mon. - 150oz (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

6. *&*&*&*&*&* Food Plan for the Week of November 2nd, 2009 *&*&*&*&*&* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (3)

Oh mercy...(m) - BigSistah 5 days ago

My plan this week is - SevenMs 4 days ago

7. *!*!*!* Exercise Challenge for the Week of November 2nd, 2009 *!*!*!* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (33)

*** Traditional *** (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

Kathy (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

Mon - 1 hr 40 mins walking (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

Tues - 1 hr 40 mins walking (nt) - duedrop 4 days ago

Wed - 50 mins paddling, 1 hr walking (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Thurs - 1 hr 40 mins walking (nt) - duedrop yesterday, 09:17PM

Fri - 40 mins walking (nt) - duedrop yesterday, 09:18PM

Sat - 25 mins bike riding to the local shops for some groceries (nt) - duedrop 15 hours ago

Rose (nt) - BigSistah 5 days ago

Andra (nt) - mama_ani 4 days ago

Monday - 30 min @ Curves (nt) - mama_ani 4 days ago

Tuesday - 30 minute walk (nt) - mama_ani 4 days ago

Michelle ~ 20 - 30minutes per day. (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Sat. - 30 min. walking (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Sun. - 20 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Sun. Evening 30 minutes of Wii Sports Tennis (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Self Reminder: 1st - Sat & Sun are last weeks; Mon - Sun are this Weeks. (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 03:02AM

Mon. - 30 min of Walking (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Mon. Evening 10 minutes of Wii Sports Golf (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Tues. - 35 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 02:49AM

Tues. Evening 15 minutes of Wii Sports Golf (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 02:50AM

Wed. - 45 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 02:51AM

Wed. Evening 20 minutes Walking around after Scout Meeting (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 02:53AM

Thurs. - 45 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 02:54AM

Thurs. Evening 20 minutes walking around at the Scout Merit Badge College (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 02:57AM

*** Housework/Yardwork *** (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago

Rose - BigSistah 5 days ago

Today... - BigSistah 5 days ago

Michelle ~ At Least ONE Room a day (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Sat. - Entryway, Bathroom & Livingroom (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Sun. Nada, Zero, Zip (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Mon. - Classroom/Sunroom (focus was on Sunroom side) (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

8. *#*#*#*#* Weight Watchers Corner *#*#*#*#* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (1)

9. *^*^*^*^*^* Miles Upon Miles *^*^*^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (1)

10. *%*%*%*%*%* Steppin" *%*%*%*%*%*%* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (7)

Michelle ~ 1500 to 2500 a day (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Sat. - 994 (am only - m) - SevenMs 4 days ago

don't you hate that! (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Sun. - 1490 steps (pm only - m) - SevenMs 4 days ago

oh no! (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

Mon. - 1802 steps (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

11. *!*!*!*!*!*!*!* Confessions *!*!*!*!*!*!*!* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (1)

12. *~*~*~* Weekly Check-In ~ How are you doing with your goals? What are your goals this week? *~*~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 5 days ago (1)

13. *!*!*!* Exercise Challenge Winner for Last Week is *!*!*!* - HollysTribe 5 days ago (6)

Woohoo! Well done, I think that you put in an amazing effort! (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

Thank You! (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Thank You (nt) - SevenMs 4 days ago

Yea Meeeeeechelll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - pbjfcs 3 days ago

Thank You! (nt) - SevenMs 3 days ago

14. HELP!!!!! My kids Halloween candy is haunting me!!!!! I can't stop eating it!!!!! - HollysTribe 5 days ago (4)

Place the candy on the ground Holly. Now walk away quickly! (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

Come on Holly - we are all here to support one another. You can leave the candy. We will all send you some of our strength to resist. - SevenMs 5 days ago

THROW IT AWAY!! - BigSistah 5 days ago

15. *@*@*@*@*@* Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 *@*@*@*@*@* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (1)

16. *~*~*~*~* Wanna Get Healthier -- What are you doing to better your lifestyle *~*~*~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (1)

17. *+*+*+*+* Get Moving Challenge! -- Share how you've been getting active. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - HollysTribe 4 days ago (1)

18. *@*@*@*@*@* Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 *@*@*@*@*@* (nt) - HollysTribe 3 days ago (1)

19. *!*!*!* Fit Family – Share what your family has been doing to stay healthy *!*!*!* (nt) - HollysTribe 3 days ago (1)

20. *+*+*+*+*+* Pregnant and Keeping Fit *+*+*+*+*+* (nt) - HollysTribe 3 days ago (2)

I wonder how Beth is feeling, and if they have moved into their new home? (nt) - pbjfcs 3 days ago

21. */*/*/*/* Healthy Recipes – Post your favorites. Discuss how to make your current dishes healthier *\*\*\*\* (Link Inside) (nt) - HollysTribe 3 days ago (1)

22. *^*^*^* What icon describes how you are feeling today? *^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe 3 days ago (3)

..Icon says it all.. (nt) - SevenMs 3 days ago

(((hugs))) (nt) - pbjfcs 3 days ago

23. Sorry ladies... - pbjfcs 3 days ago (3)

Good Luck and take one day at a time...... (nt) - SevenMs 3 days ago

I agree with Michelle, and will definitely keep you in my prayers for your apts next week. Huge hugs! (nt) - duedrop 3 days ago

24. *@*@*@*@*@* Thursday, November 5th, 2009 *@*@*@*@*@* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 days ago (1)

25. *+*+*+*+* Nutrition – Talk about Vitamins and other Supplements *+*+*+*+* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 days ago (4)

I take Vitamin D, Omega 3, Vitamin C and Apple Cider Vinegar (nt) - canadianmom 2 days ago

currently taking 2 adult Gummy vitamins and Cranberry Capsules. (nt) - SevenMs yesterday, 02:59AM

Currently on a large dose iron tablet, a baby aspirin and an inner health to counteract thrush. Almost starting to rattle, lol (nt) - duedrop 18 hours ago

26. *!*!*!* Health and Illness – Talk about what keeps you healthy and what gets you back on track when you are sick *!*!*!* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 days ago (1)

27. *@*@*@*@*@* Friday, November 6th, 2009 *@*@*@*@*@* (nt) - HollysTribe yesterday, 04:48AM (1)

28. *#*#*#*#*#* Monthly Weigh-In *#*#*#*#*#* (Rules Inside) - HollysTribe yesterday, 04:55AM (3)

143/139.3/134.2/130/121. On my way back up again. I'm so angry and upset right now - duedrop 17 hours ago

277(H)211(C)28 lbs lost since August-Mini Goal 199, (F)??? (nt) - canadianmom 6 hours ago

29. *+*+*+*+*+* Monthly Progress Pictures *+*+*+*+*+* (Rules Inside) - HollysTribe yesterday, 04:59AM (2)

Official start: 226. (nt) - pbjfcs 12 hours ago

30. *^*^*^* Non Scale Victories *^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe yesterday, 05:00AM (1)

31. *^*^*^*^* It's the Weekend! November 7 & 8, 2009 *^*^*^*^* (nt) - Dbaas 4 hours ago (1)

32. *!*!*!* It's the Weekend!! What are your plans? How do you stay on track? *!*!*!* (nt) - Dbaas 4 hours ago (1)

33. *^* Weekly Reflections - What did you do right? What could you have done better? *^* (nt) - Dbaas 3 hours ago (1)

34. *^*^*^*^* Got a Problem? Ask for help here! *^*^*^*^* (nt) - Dbaas 3 hours ago (1)