Posts by kat2480

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

Motivation	Reclaim yourself! Recommit to fitness!	Jun 29 2007 18:25 (UTC)	30
I think it is time to get the stroller out and start walking !!! Besides i can't afford a new work wardrobe if i don't lose some weight by fall
Motivation	Any young christians trying to lose weight?	Jun 28 2007 16:52 (UTC)	7
i definately have stomach area issues going on right now -- i haven't had time to get back into my workout routine since giving birth but i am looking forward to it because i need to get back into some clothes that i already own. I had a hard time finding something to wear for VBS this week ( i have been living in pj's most of the time since being on maternity leave) .
Motivation	Any young christians trying to lose weight?	Jun 27 2007 16:37 (UTC)	23
HI ALL I am 27, just had my first child and am Christian. I lost 20 pounds last year regained 6 on a looong vacation to Europe. Finally concieved our miracle, I gained 30 pounds during my pregnancy. I have 10 pounds left to lose to get back to my prepregnancy weight and another 9 to get to my goal weight.
Motivation	I just need support!	Jun 26 2007 22:03 (UTC)	3
you have already made a healthy decision by trying - congrats on taking the first step. i know it is had because you aren't in charge of shopping or cooking and you probably don't have a ton of money but here are a few things you can do. first whatever your mom makes start tracking the calories on your own just 2 see what you are currently eating second start to portion control maybe that steak is too many calories but instead of eating all of it maybe you can only eat half of it. figure out how many calories you burn in a day and stay about 500 calories below that since you are in hs i know that this is the most difficult -- try to find some sort f activity to participate in --even if it is only once a week -- maybe a friendly softball or volleyball league or something - some gyms offer a special student membership rate -- maybe even just for the rest of the summer. good luck - you can do it but remember it isn't a diet -- it is a change in lifestyle -- i am from the midwest too and know how you feel
The Lounge	What does 'emo' mean?	Jun 26 2007 21:47 (UTC)	37
thanks for the post i was wondering too
Weight Loss	Where do I fit	Jun 26 2007 21:35 (UTC)	4
personal question that will help determine -- do you formula feed or nurse??
The Lounge	For those who have taken out student loans	Jun 26 2007 16:30 (UTC)	9
new bankruptcy laws don't allow you to get out of federal student loan -- so sorry :) plus you absolutely ruin your credit history that way
Weight Loss	any nursing moms and/or post partum moms out there	Jun 26 2007 16:16 (UTC)	7
thanks -- i am at a lower weight than my hgiest before i had baby so i know that i can do it and have gotten a few DVDs . i used to be a relious gym adict but i cancelled my membership after i got pregnant because they raised the dues too much and they don't have nursery hours when i used to go anyway. I am starting back in my softball league next week but haven't gotten reall active yet.
The Lounge	Why yes Sunday Paper, my house DOES reek! Thanks!	Jun 25 2007 21:30 (UTC)	1
I have noticed that too -- Although I am always looking for diaper coupons which have been MIA lately -- anyone want to send me their diaper coupons??
The Lounge	How much water??	Jun 25 2007 21:23 (UTC)	1
honestly -- looking at your profile you may reach yor goal if you start to drink more water -- when i started this lifestyle over a year ago I started drinking more water- at least 8 glasses a day -- I immediately lost 5 pounds.
The Lounge	For those who have taken out student loans	Jun 25 2007 21:17 (UTC)	13
for us it is just another bill -- we have almost 60k in student loans right now -- my husband and i went to a private school and i got my masters afterwards. We both had scholarships and i even graduated early and I guess it could be worse since the school we went to tuition is 24k a year, So three degrees later -- it is a large bill but we have it set to 15 yrs paid off -- so that we will pay it off before we have kids that are ready for colloege. Our parents worked their way through school and came away without bills but i don't even think that is possible in today economy. it is not a negative factor in your credit score as long as you pay it on time
The Lounge	How old were you when you had your first child?	Jun 22 2007 17:39 (UTC)	52
we got married on a friday night -- it was a lot cheaper. We got married in a flower garden (cost $15) and had a nice reception at a hotel -- the actual reception wasn't that pricey -- we did cash bar but paid for wine and soda per drink costs. The bar bill was under 1000 -- if you can't afford a wedding you definately won't be able to afford one if you have a child
The Lounge	How old were you when you had your first child?	Jun 22 2007 15:32 (UTC)	59
I am 27 and just had my first child. We have been married for 5 yrs and both have careers and paid off all of our debt except the house and student loans. I have to be the devils advocate -- why do you feel that you want to have a child before you get married? I have meet so many people that are trying to get pregnant when they are dating or planning on getting married and I just have a hard time understanding it. If you are ready to have a child together wouldn't you have the commitment to be married? not trying to be mean just trying to understand
The Lounge	looking for money saving tips	Jun 21 2007 17:14 (UTC)	9
you can look into differnt types of first time homeowner programs. They allow you to buy a house without a huge downpayment. Also look for "deals" on houses. I was 22 when we bought our first house, we found a house that was priced below it's actual worth - giving us instant equity and allowing us to only put $1,000 down. In our specific case the house had been sold to a relocation company after the family moved out of state -- the relocation company lower the price in order to quickly sell. This is just one example but you can find houses going into forclosure, people needing to sell quickly, houses being sold at tax auctions, etc
Motivation	I'm not ashamed...	Jun 20 2007 14:27 (UTC)	3
hehehe -- i was too cheap to buy a maternity suit when I was pregnant so I wore my bikini the entire way through -- i figure if i wore it with that big of a belly i shouldn't be ashamed to wear it now
The Lounge	911 - where were you 5 years ago today?	Sep 12 2006 02:36 (UTC)	7
I was student teaching in a first grade classroom. The school started after the first plane hit so most of the kids knew about it before we did. They turned the TV on in the LIbrary and my cooperating teacher and I took turns going in there to see what was happening. We were near a navel base and many of the families had a parent that was in the military. We had one little boy whose mom was a flight attendant and he knew she was flying Chicago to NewYork that day -- since we didn't know where the planes were coming from at that point it was really hard to reassure him that everything was alright - his dad called as soon as he could to let us know that her flight had landed alright. As the day wore on parents in full uniform started showing up to say goodbye to their kids as they were being called up to active duty or being requested to report to base. I still have those mental images in my head to this day of a dad in camo trying to to let go of his two young kids in the main entrance of the school. The district had sent out a memo to not tlak about it but our school was unique because the kids already knew about it and because we were so close to the base -- we really didn't have a choice but to talk about it and reassure the kids the best we could. I wonder what the kids remember of that day -- I teach fifth grade now but the students I had back then would be in 6th grade today.
Weight Loss	chinese food!	Sep 08 2006 00:58 (UTC)	3
oh fried rice is evil -- next time go with white rice no clue on calories because it depend on portion size -- when I order from the local chinease place I know that there are really three to four portion per container -- so it ussually takes me several day to eat it -- in the past I used to eat the whole thing in one sitting -- I really wanted chinease tonight so I am a little jealous -- instead I made mac n cheese
Weight Loss	I am back!	Jul 24 2006 15:07 (UTC)	3
the exercise bug is definatly not in my house but I am trying to get him to come visit
Motivation	popcorn = death	Jul 24 2006 06:17 (UTC)	10
I really like the 100 calorie bags of kettle corn
Motivation	Hot	Jul 24 2006 06:16 (UTC)	8
So I won't tell you I just got out of the hot tub
Weight Loss	Luna Bars?	Jul 21 2006 21:29 (UTC)	5
I lived on cliff bars when I was working for the BSA -- backpacking in New Mexico - So yes people hiking really do eat cliff bars
The Lounge	IRONMAN....Good Luck To Neeners!!!	Jul 21 2006 14:20 (UTC)	36
good luck - you can do it !!!!
The Lounge	Illinois people?	Jul 21 2006 14:18 (UTC)	54
I won't take offense to the packers joke this time -- I married a bears fan but I was raised in WI so theres no going back. Yeah I have been working at Kohls for the discount -- it has been great - I bought a ton of new outfits yesterday off the red tag clearance (90% off plus my discount). They are mostly business outfits and three pairs of shoes --- I spend $18. Can't beat it School starts in a month -- but first I need to go to Scotland
The Lounge	Illinois people?	Jul 19 2006 23:07 (UTC)	68
I am here - just hiding at Kohls all afternoon -- one more week and I am done for the summer
The Lounge	Salome Needs a Clean Slate	Jul 18 2006 22:22 (UTC)
I cleaned my slate too -- it is a new day and a new begining -- Thanks for motivating me to move forward
The Lounge	Salome Needs a Clean Slate	Jul 18 2006 15:32 (UTC)	23
Sounds like a good plan -- maybe I need to do the same
The Lounge	Thank You	Jul 15 2006 22:28 (UTC)	8
I am so sorry for your loss - I miscarried three weeks ago at 8 weeks -- It has taken awhile to start to even feel normal again. I have tried to start regaining muscle and losing the rest of the weight but It seems like I have no motivation anymore -- I guess I am just taking it one day at a time and somedays are better than others -- I hope they can find some answers for you. Good Luck and God Bless
The Lounge	i got them!	Jul 15 2006 22:22 (UTC)	17
cute stuff :)
Weight Loss	Guess my weight!	Jul 14 2006 12:38 (UTC)	10
where do you teach dance?? I used to teach dance in WI -- then I coached gymnastics in Kenosha ( they wanted my background in dance). Now I just teach 5th grade -- which isn't quite as fun but the hours are better :) Well if you are anything like me - your legs are very muscular -- and I know when I was actually dancing that no one every believed that I weighed as much as I did -- I had a boyfriend in HS that was 6 feet tall and almost the same weight -- he was tooo skinny -- So I am going to guess 130-135 -- I am at 140 now but I have lost a lot of muscle tone and gained some fat but I am also a lot shorter -- hmmm
The Lounge	24.8 BMI	Jul 14 2006 12:21 (UTC)	2
yeah - congrats !!! that's something to celebrate

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