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1. *~*~*~* Welcome to the Healthier Living Board Weeks of November 2nd - 15th, 2009 *~*~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

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

3. *~*~*~* Roll Call – Name, age, # of kids - What is your favorite pie? *~*~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago

That sounds very yummy! (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Kathy (39) with 10 little darlings and my favourite pie atm is cherry pie. (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

That's one of my faves too! (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago

Andra (33) with 5 kids - lemon pie is my absolutely favourite (nt) - mama_ani 2 weeks ago

Michele, 34- 10 kids. My favorite is Cherry pie! (nt) - canadianmom 2 weeks ago

Kelly (45) with 9.... a tart lemon meringue is so so yummy!!! Oh, thinking about it makes my mouth water! (nt) - pbjfcs 2 weeks ago

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

5. *&*&*&*&*&* Water Intake for the Week of November 2nd, 2009 *&*&*&*&*&* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (11)

Michelle ~ 80 to 120 ounces a day (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Sat. - 90oz (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Sun. - 105oz (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Mon. - 150oz (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Tues. 120 oz (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Wed. 88 oz (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Thurs. 90 oz (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Fri. 180 oz (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Sat. 90 oz (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Sun. 88 oz (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

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

Oh mercy...(m) - BigSistah 2 weeks ago

My plan this week is - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

7. *!*!*!* Exercise Challenge for the Week of November 2nd, 2009 *!*!*!* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (38)

*** Traditional *** (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago

Kathy (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Mon - 1 hr 40 mins walking (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Tues - 1 hr 40 mins walking (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Wed - 50 mins paddling, 1 hr walking (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Thurs - 1 hr 40 mins walking (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Fri - 40 mins walking (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Sat - 25 mins bike riding to the local shops for some groceries (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Rose (nt) - BigSistah 2 weeks ago

Andra (nt) - mama_ani 2 weeks ago

Monday - 30 min @ Curves (nt) - mama_ani 2 weeks ago

Tuesday - 30 minute walk (nt) - mama_ani 2 weeks ago

Michelle ~ 20 - 30minutes per day. (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Sat. - 30 min. walking (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Sun. - 20 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Sun. Evening 30 minutes of Wii Sports Tennis (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Self Reminder: 1st - Sat & Sun are last weeks; Mon - Sun are this Weeks. (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Mon. - 30 min of Walking (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Mon. Evening 10 minutes of Wii Sports Golf (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Tues. - 35 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Tues. Evening 15 minutes of Wii Sports Golf (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Wed. - 45 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Wed. Evening 20 minutes Walking around after Scout Meeting (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Thurs. - 45 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Thurs. Evening 20 minutes walking around at the Scout Merit Badge College (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Fri. -35 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Sat. - 45 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Sun. - 35 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Sun. Evening 35 minutes Wii Sports (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

*** Housework/Yardwork *** (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago

Rose - BigSistah 2 weeks ago

Today... - BigSistah 2 weeks ago

Michelle ~ At Least ONE Room a day (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Sat. - Entryway, Bathroom & Livingroom (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Sun. Nada, Zero, Zip (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Mon. - Classroom/Sunroom (focus was on Sunroom side) (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Tues. through Sun. Nothing. I have slacked off so much....UGH!!!!! (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

8. *#*#*#*#* Weight Watchers Corner *#*#*#*#* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

9. *^*^*^*^*^* Miles Upon Miles *^*^*^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

10. *%*%*%*%*%* Steppin" *%*%*%*%*%*%* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (13)

Michelle ~ 1500 to 2500 a day (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Sat. - 994 (am only - m) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

don't you hate that! (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Sun. - 1490 steps (pm only - m) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

oh no! (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Mon. - 1802 steps (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Tues. - 1324 steps (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Wed. - 1598 steps (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Thurs. - 2970 steps (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Fri. - 1010 steps (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Sat. - 1472 steps (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

Sun. - 1332 steps (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

11. *!*!*!*!*!*!*!* Confessions *!*!*!*!*!*!*!* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

12. *~*~*~* Weekly Check-In ~ How are you doing with your goals? What are your goals this week? *~*~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

13. *!*!*!* Exercise Challenge Winner for Last Week is *!*!*!* - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (6)

Woohoo! Well done, I think that you put in an amazing effort! (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Thank You! (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Thank You (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Yea Meeeeeechelll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - pbjfcs 2 weeks ago

Thank You! (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

14. HELP!!!!! My kids Halloween candy is haunting me!!!!! I can't stop eating it!!!!! - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (4)

Place the candy on the ground Holly. Now walk away quickly! (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago

THROW IT AWAY!! - BigSistah 2 weeks ago

15. *@*@*@*@*@* Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 *@*@*@*@*@* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

16. *~*~*~*~* Wanna Get Healthier -- What are you doing to better your lifestyle *~*~*~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

17. *+*+*+*+* Get Moving Challenge! -- Share how you've been getting active. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

18. *@*@*@*@*@* Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 *@*@*@*@*@* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

19. *!*!*!* Fit Family – Share what your family has been doing to stay healthy *!*!*!* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

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

I wonder how Beth is feeling, and if they have moved into their new home? (nt) - pbjfcs 2 weeks ago

21. */*/*/*/* Healthy Recipes – Post your favorites. Discuss how to make your current dishes healthier *\*\*\*\* (Link Inside) (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

22. *^*^*^* What icon describes how you are feeling today? *^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (3)

..Icon says it all.. (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

(((hugs))) (nt) - pbjfcs 2 weeks ago

23. Sorry ladies... - pbjfcs 2 weeks ago (3)

Good Luck and take one day at a time...... (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

I agree with Michelle, and will definitely keep you in my prayers for your apts next week. Huge hugs! (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

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

25. *+*+*+*+* Nutrition – Talk about Vitamins and other Supplements *+*+*+*+* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (6)

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

Hope you don't mind me asking, but what is the Apple Cider Vinegar for? (nt) - Dbaas 12 days ago

currently taking 2 adult Gummy vitamins and Cranberry Capsules. (nt) - SevenMs 2 weeks ago

Currently on a large dose iron tablet, a baby aspirin and an inner health to counteract thrush. Almost starting to rattle, lol (nt) - duedrop 2 weeks ago

I'll bet! Ha ha ha (nt) - Dbaas 12 days 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 weeks ago (1)

27. *@*@*@*@*@* Friday, November 6th, 2009 *@*@*@*@*@* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

28. *#*#*#*#*#* Monthly Weigh-In *#*#*#*#*#* (Rules Inside) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (10)

143/139.3/134.2/130/121. On my way back up again. I'm so angry and upset right now - duedrop 2 weeks ago

Keep Going it will get better. I think - SevenMs 11 days ago

277(H)211(C)28 lbs lost since August-Mini Goal 199, (F)??? (nt) - canadianmom 13 days ago

please tell me your secret (nt) - duedrop 11 days ago

that is a really awesome effort! (nt) - duedrop 11 days ago

255 SW (9/4/09)/236 LW(10/31/09)/232 CW/232 LW/225 MG/150 FG – 4lb Loss 11/08/09 (nt) - SevenMs 12 days ago

244 CW on 10/2/09 and 236 CW on 10/31/09 = a 8lb loss for October - SevenMs 12 days ago

Well done! I'm very proud of you too! (nt) - duedrop 11 days ago

Thanks! - SevenMs 11 days ago

29. *+*+*+*+*+* Monthly Progress Pictures *+*+*+*+*+* (Rules Inside) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (2)

Official start: 226. (nt) - pbjfcs last week

30. *^*^*^* Non Scale Victories *^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe 2 weeks ago (1)

31. *^*^*^*^* It's the Weekend! November 7 & 8, 2009 *^*^*^*^* (nt) - Dbaas 13 days ago (1)

32. *!*!*!* It's the Weekend!! What are your plans? How do you stay on track? *!*!*!* (nt) - Dbaas 13 days ago (1)

33. *^* Weekly Reflections - What did you do right? What could you have done better? *^* (nt) - Dbaas 13 days ago (5)

ok we just moved and I am in walking distance to a bushes chicken (same as churchs just local) any ways I walk twice a day to get an unsweet tea so thats something I did right walk and get unsweet tea the other part is - proudmommy5 12 days ago

nice try! lol (nt) - duedrop 12 days ago

so funny! i hear ya. i hear ya. but you did walk and you did get unsweet tea, good job! (nt) - Dbaas 12 days ago

I've absolutely no clue where I'm going wrong and I'd really appreciate some advice. I'm so tired all the time and I POAS this morning and I'm definitely NOT pregnant. (nt) - duedrop 11 days ago

34. *^*^*^*^* Got a Problem? Ask for help here! *^*^*^*^* (nt) - Dbaas 13 days ago (1)

35. has anyone lost weight during Pg other then being sick and not able to eat??? I am tierd of looking fat an not pg. (nt) - proudmommy5 12 days ago (3)

i sure havent! i've gained over 20 lbs! i look pregnant but i've also put weight back on in other places :( (nt) - Amanda 12 days ago

Nope. I get pg, I look fat immediately. I don't look pg until around 7 or 8 months along. (nt) - Dbaas 12 days ago

36. *~*~*~*~* Today is Monday,November 9, 2009 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago (1)

37. *~*~*~*~* Roll Call - Name, age, # of kiddos- do you have turkey or ham for Thanksgiving? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago (15)

beth (34) 5 kids and one on the way. I think we are having a turkey and a ham this year. we are getting together with the whole family (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago

Welcome back, Beth! Missed you! How was the move? How's your new home? (nt) - pbjfcs 11 days ago

Since we got rid of A LOT of stuff before we moved things went really good. I am just having problems with getting the two girls in school. I hate public schools but they want to go. thanks for asking (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago

Kelly (45) with 9 children. We always have turkey! (nt) - pbjfcs 11 days ago

Michelle (39) 5B, 0G, & ^6^s. We are having Turkey. One year we actually had Chicken (m) - SevenMs 11 days ago

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - pbjfcs 11 days ago

How can one Tell they are Old.... (read more) - SevenMs 11 days ago

Jamie *32*, 6 kiddos, and we always have turkey and sausage stuffing... (nt) - serialmommy 11 days ago

Caroline (36) not sure why I'm even bothering to sign in on this board right now because I have zero motivation, time or money to eat the way I need to eat to lose weight, BUT we have a big ham because we love it and a little turkey just for tradition (no one here really likes it that much) (nt) - ckmom 11 days ago

You're signing in here because you need to! And we need you around too. If we keep the issues in front of us, they won't bite us in the rump! (nt) - pbjfcs 11 days ago

Thank you Kelly:) I was really looking for the heart icon or the happy hug icon, but those are not available on this board. (nt) - ckmom 11 days ago

Tracy (41) with 11 kids on earth &1 in heaven.. We have both (nt) - mom2twelve 11 days ago

Holly (40) w/5 - Turkey on the grill! (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago

Amber (39) w/3 (and ^4^) Turkey yummmm (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

38. *~*~*~*~* Water In-take for the week of November 9*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago (7)

~Michelle~ Goal is 80 to 160oz a day. (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

Mon. - 97oz (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

Tues. - 104 oz (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Wed. - 31 oz (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Thurs. - 88 oz (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Fri. - 100 oz (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

39. *~*~*~*~*Food Plan for the week of November 9*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago (6)

I have found motivation! - pbjfcs 11 days ago

Survival - I want to be PURPLE (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

Purple? (nt) - pbjfcs 10 days ago

RE: Purple - SevenMs 10 days ago

LOL! Gotcha!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - pbjfcs 10 days ago

40. *~*~*~*~*Exersice Challenge for the week of November 9*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago (30)

*~*~*~*~*Traditional*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago

~Beth~ (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago

12 min walking (tuesday) (nt) - proudmommy5 9 days ago

~Michelle~ Goal is 20 to 30 minutes Twice a Day (at least once). (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

Mon. - 35 min Pacing the Hallway. - SevenMs 10 days ago

Well done Michelle! It does pay to go early to appointments, just for the "me" time factor. I shall have to make a mental note of that, lol. Well done on your 15 lbs loss too! (nt) - duedrop 7 days ago

Thanks! I think I will try to get to all future appointments early as well. If for no other reason than allowing myself time to pace and lower my Blood Pressure jitters. (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Tues. - 45 min Walking and Playing at the Park (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Tues. Evening 15 min climbing Stairs (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Wed. - 35 min Walking (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Wed. Evening 10 minutes stair climbing (foot ache) (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Thurs. - 90 minutes Walking around the church (While the Boys attended their MB College Classes) (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Fri. - 180 minutes Walking around Town (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Fri. Evening 35 minutes Exercise Video. (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Sat. - 65 mins walking around town (waiting for the boys to come back from Scout Service Project) (nt) - SevenMs 6 days ago

Sat. Evening 35 minutes walking around Grocery store with a 26lb Turkey. - SevenMs 6 days ago

Kathy (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

Mon - 1 hr 40 mins walking (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

Tues - 1 hr 50 mins walking (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

Wed - 50 mins walikng and 55 mins swimming laps, gah! (nt) - duedrop 8 days ago

Fri - 15 mins running and 10 mins staggering at a fast clip - duedrop 7 days ago

Amber (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago

*~*~*~*~*Yard/house work*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago

~Michelle~ Goal is ONE Room a Day (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

1/2 a room: I did.. and then I .... - SevenMs 10 days ago

Tues. - Finish Classroom and Future Master Bathroom (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Wed. - Master Bedroom (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Thurs. - Entryway and part of Laundryroom (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Fri. - Nothing (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

41. *~*~*~*~*Weight watchers corner*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago (1)

42. *~*~*~*~*Miles upon Miles*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago (1)

43. *~*~*~*~* Steppin*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago (7)

~Michelle~ 1500 to 2500 Steps a Day (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

Mon. - 1279 Steps UGH! - SevenMs 10 days ago

Tues. - 2362 Steps Better. (nt) - SevenMs 6 days ago

Wed. -762 Steps (dropped my pedometer in Dh's car, didn't get it back to dinner time.) (nt) - SevenMs 6 days ago

Thurs. - 1833 Steps Okay. (nt) - SevenMs 6 days ago

Fri. - 4807 Steps Yah Happy Dance (nt) - SevenMs 6 days ago

44. *~*~*~*~* Confessions*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago (6)

i've been eating way too much cookie dough lately...no real reason, just what i wanted... (nt) - serialmommy 11 days ago

I think this should be called the "constipation" icon. (nt) - pbjfcs 11 days ago

ITA! (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago

Candy, candy, candy and oh, did I mention candy? (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago

Isn't the good stuff gone by now??? Really, all that's usually left by this time is the teeny-weeny tootsie rolls and the icky black and orange peanut butter chewie things. FAT FREE, right? (nt) - pbjfcs 10 days ago

45. *~*~*~*~*Weekly check in- how are you doing with your goals? What are your goals for this week?*~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 11 days ago (5)

i'm doing craptacular! my goals for the week are exercise 2 days and keep the water intake up... (nt) - serialmommy 11 days ago

Jamie, this is TOTALLY doable, even for a busy busy mom like you! I will meet your goal, and raise you one water. (nt) - pbjfcs 11 days ago

I'd weigh in here but I'd be a hypocrit. I'm so having trouble myself. :p (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago

So, Holly, let's re-evaluate your goals!!!!! We can't approach a healthy living lifestyle with ALL OR NOTHING thinking! We also need to get back to baby steps. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU CAN DO TODAY???? (nt) - pbjfcs 10 days ago

46. */*/*/*/* The Exersice Challenge Winner Is */*/*/*/* - proudmommy5 11 days ago (7)

Michelle you came in a close secound with 450. way to go girls you did an awsome job!!!!! - proudmommy5 11 days ago

Awesome, Girl!!!! (nt) - pbjfcs 11 days ago

Way to Go!!!!!!! (nt) - SevenMs 11 days ago

Yay!!!!! Outstanding!!!!! (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago

Thanks ladies! Michelle, you rock! I'm going to have to hotfoot it this week , hey? (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

Congratulations!! I hope to get some of your motivation this week! (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

47. *@*@*@*@*@* Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 *@*@*@*@*@* (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago (1)

48. *~*~*~*~* Wanna Get Healthier -- What are you doing to better your lifestyle *~*~*~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago (6)

I threw some flaxseeds in my oatmeal this morning...made me feel super healthy LOL! (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

I should try that too then! (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

Pass the flaxseeds!!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - pbjfcs 10 days ago

LOK Oatmeal Casserole *tweeked* to be lower sugar, and include flaxseed and walnuts - Dbaas 10 days ago

oh and the dried cherry/walnut combination is my absolute favorite!! (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

49. *+*+*+*+* Get Moving Challenge! -- Share how you've been getting active. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago (2)

I've been taking the dogs for 5 - 10 minute walks each hour!!! But my weight is going up!!!!!! (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

50. *~*~* Tuesday Polls *~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 10 days ago (1)

51. *~*~* Exercise Poll *~*~* (nt) Poll - HollysTribe 10 days ago (3)

I chose - SevenMs 10 days ago

I agree! - pbjfcs 10 days ago

52. *~*~* Food Poll *~*~* (nt) Poll - HollysTribe 10 days ago (3)

Hmmmm.... - pbjfcs 10 days ago

I have no clue on this one, lol! Perhaps that's why I'm having trouble losing it! (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

53. *~*~* Food Poll #2 *~*~* (nt) Poll - HollysTribe 10 days ago (13)

more time and energy to prepare healthy foods....especially the energy! (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

these two and the inspiration! (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

I agree! Here's a cute story... - pbjfcs 10 days ago

Thats awesome! I wish I was more like you. - Dbaas 10 days ago

I used to make a lot of casseroles too, come to think of it! ... - pbjfcs 10 days ago

yeah that is wonderful, i'm sure that helps! my kids are picky eaters, they want nothing but apples & butter noodles. (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

It's amazing that kids are missing out on such basic good food items that do require a bit more work but you can be more creative with them too. Thanks for the inspiration to let my kids have a turn with being creative with vegie prep, and meal prep too. (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

I voted.... - SevenMs 10 days ago

oooh yeah sounds like way too much to "coordinate"! (((hugs))) (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

I hear ya.... - pbjfcs 10 days ago

Thanks!! (nt) - SevenMs 10 days ago

i voted cheaper prices..i already try really hard to cook at home as much as possible, but i'd really like to be able to get more out of my grocery budget by getting the healthy foods, the fresh meats and produce, at cheaper prices... (nt) - serialmommy 9 days ago

54. *~*~* Water Poll *~*~* (nt) Poll - HollysTribe 10 days ago (13)

Brita filtered water... (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

Oh Yah!!!! (nt) - SevenMs 10 days ago

This is us~! (nt) - pbjfcs 10 days ago

Other - my reasons (M) I Still Want to be PURPLE!!!! - SevenMs 10 days ago

Wow! That's a pretty comprehensive list. I nearly always drink mine at room temp unless I'm extremely hot (then it must have ice too). I will always ask at shops or fastfood outlets for them to get me a bottle from out the back and not from the fridge! And you thought you were strange, haha! (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

I hate drinking water, so I hate to pay for it unless I'm caught unprepared, lol! (nt) - duedrop 10 days ago

only aquafina...our city water tastes BAD...it only tastes tolerable when it's COLD COLD COLD and then it hurts my teeth...we recycle all the bottles, and i can get 36 bottles for 4.88 at sam's... (nt) - serialmommy 10 days ago

oh, aquafina is filtered tap water, says it right on the bottle...my ONLY issue with the tap water is the taste... (nt) - serialmommy 10 days ago

Have you ever tried a Brita pitcher? Our water tastes VERY bad.... but with the Brita it is just fine! (nt) - pbjfcs 10 days ago

Same here, Brita makes ours nice and yummy. But i wouldn't drink our tap water otherwise! (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

my mom has one...it's fine, but i don't like my water cold and i have no where to put a pitcher of water so it doesn't get spilled other than the fridge (nt) - serialmommy 9 days ago

Tap water..but when I splurge I love deer park bottled water. (nt) - mom2twelve 9 days ago

55. Michelle, did you get your room done yesterday???? (nt) - pbjfcs 10 days ago (2)

Sort of......I folded, sorted, and hung up all the Laundry that had piled up over that last week. Most of it in the future Master Bathroom. - SevenMs 10 days ago

56. I'm brunette through and through, so don't take this personally... - pbjfcs 10 days ago (3)

cuuute (nt) - Dbaas 10 days ago

rofl! Love it! (nt) - duedrop 8 days ago

57. */*/*/*/* Today is Wednesday, November 11, 2009 *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago (1)

58. */*/*/*/* What icon describes how you're feeling today? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago (2)

i was gonna use the drool icon, but i'm not really drooling LOL. So happy will do (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago

59. */*/*/*/* Fit Family -- Share what your family has been doing to stay healthy? */*/*/*/* (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago (1)

60. *+*+*+*+* Pregnant and Keeping Fit *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago (1)

61. *^*^*^*^* Healthy Recipes - Post your favorites. Discuss how to make your current dishes healthier. *^*^*^*^* (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago (2)

i posted a version of the LOK oatmeal casserole below (in our "pass the flaxseeds" conversation)...lower sugar, higher fiber! (nt) - Dbaas 9 days ago

62. *~*~*~*~* Today is Thursday, November 12, 2009 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - proudmommy5 8 days ago (1)

63. */*/*/*/* Nutrition -- Talk about Vitamins and other Supplements */*/*/*/* (nt) - proudmommy5 8 days ago (1)

64. */*/*/*/* Health and Illness -- Talk about what keeps you healthy and what gets you back on track when sick. */*/*/*/* (nt) - proudmommy5 8 days ago (2)

i really like water and juice when i do not feel well. especially water seems to get me going again (nt) - Dbaas 7 days ago

65. *^*^*^*^* Friday Weigh-In! *^*^*^*^* (nt) - Dbaas 7 days ago (12)

151.3 (boo hoo, never weighed this much before) (nt) - Dbaas 7 days ago

(((Hugs))) (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

((((HUGS)))) I know just how you feel! (nt) - HollysTribe 6 days ago

big hugs Amber! This can be your launching pad for a downward trend. (nt) - duedrop 6 days ago

143/134.7/134.2/130/121. On my way down again! Hopefully this is the real thing and not a yo-yo effect again. (nt) - duedrop 7 days ago

Way to Go! I will hope with you. (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Yay!!!! How many lbs did you lose? Keep on trunkin'!!! (nt) - HollysTribe 6 days ago

I lost a little over 3 lbs! That's the most ever in a week for me (nt) - duedrop 6 days ago

255 SW (9/4/09)/232 LW(11/08/09)/228 CW/228 LW/225 MG/150 FG – 4lb Loss 11/13/09 (nt) - SevenMs 7 days ago

Wow!!!!! That is awesome!!!! Keep up the good work!!!! (nt) - HollysTribe 6 days ago

Fantastic effort Michelle, well done! (nt) - duedrop 6 days ago

66. *^*^*^*^* Non-Scale Victories *^*^*^*^* (nt) - Dbaas 7 days ago (4)

Aside from getting out for walks with the dogs each hour (5 - 10 minutes of brisk walking) I have none. In fact, i made "Black Cherry Fudge" last night and it was delicious! Thats so the opposite of a victory isn't it? (nt) - Dbaas 7 days ago

healthy dinners served every night this week..whether folks were home to eat it or not! (nt) - mom2twelve 7 days ago

thats awesome! (nt) - Dbaas 7 days ago

67. *^*^*^*^* Friday Poll -- Real Butter or Margarine *^*^*^*^* (nt) Poll - Dbaas 7 days ago (3)

I use real butter, but less than the recipe calls for. (nt) - Dbaas 7 days ago

I'm a butter babe too (nt) - duedrop 6 days ago

68. Where is everyone!!!!????? Has it been a touch week for healthy living?? (nt) - Dbaas 7 days ago (8)

Absolutely... (nt) - mom2twelve 7 days ago

sorry i meant "tough" week for healthy living...what's been tough about it? (nt) - Dbaas 7 days ago

Fall/Winter stresses keep me eating.Also the unknown of being able to conceive or not is playing heavy on my heart and mind.The good part is they also keep me walking at least 4 days a week. (nt) - mom2twelve 7 days ago

(((hugs))) (nt) - Dbaas 7 days ago

Been a tough week all the way around here. We are all recovering from a myriad of stuff. But I have a renewed reason to get back on the wagon. I had better before I end up leaving this world much too early. (nt) - HollysTribe 6 days ago

((((Hugs, Holly)))) I know that its tough - My secret (m) - SevenMs 6 days ago

That's kinda what is going on with me. I feel like this whole TTC thing is slipping away and it is taking an emotional toll on me. ((((HUGS)))) to you too. Prayer for miracles for both of us! (nt) - HollysTribe 6 days ago

69. *^*^*^* It's the Weekend -- November 14th & 15th, 2009 *^*^*^* (nt) - HollysTribe 6 days ago (1)

70. *#*#*#* It’s the Weekend!!! What are your plans? How do you plan to stay on track? *#*#*#* (nt) - HollysTribe 6 days ago (3)

Not a clue..I am very open to learning from you ladies what your plans are so I can use some of them. (nt) - mom2twelve 6 days ago

Don't take any advice from me! I have been here a year and a half and still have no clue :p LOL I think it is more mind over matter. (nt) - HollysTribe 6 days ago

71. *+*+*+*+* Got a Problem? Ask for help here! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - HollysTribe 6 days ago (1)

72. */*/* Weekly Reflections – What did you do right? What could you have done better? *\*\* (nt) - HollysTribe 6 days ago (1)

73. *~*~* Cheerleading Section – Post a supportive message to another member! *~*~* (nt) - HollysTribe 6 days ago (2)

Okay Friends - Let's keep up the good work, forget the bad things, and remember to hugs someone we love daily.... (nt) - SevenMs 6 days ago