Hey folks! Hope everyone's doing great this evening! As for what motivates me, having better self-esteem & body-image, having more energy (esp for sex ), and having better blood sugar levels, etc (i'm diabetic).
Eden Lives Healthy-MONDAY 4/25/11 @ 8:30 pm EDT
04/25/2011
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thank you, I just try and do what is best for my son, homeschooling is a little easier on myself as well with my fibromyalgia, we can mix up our schedule easily
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
Wow, homeschooling momma with a SN child?? You are a very strong lady!
04/25/2011
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I am terrible about doing it, but there are several free websites that let you do it online. SparkPeople is one of them that I have used myself. They even have an Apple app (probably an Android one as well)
Originally posted by
Kindred
Does everyone keep a daily log to track your progress? I find that helps alot to actually visualize positive results.
04/25/2011
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I have an orange tree and a lemon tree that already fruit. I figured by planting tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, squash and Jalepenos and a few others that I would be more likely to cook with and eat things that I grow. Get more excited by them. We have 4 kids so we are doing it together to get them involved in living healthier.
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
Speaking of motivation, what gets you guys motivated?
04/25/2011
I'm here!
My motivation is that wonderful feeling that comes along with eating healthier, and hopefully being under-the-weather less frequently.
My motivation is that wonderful feeling that comes along with eating healthier, and hopefully being under-the-weather less frequently.
04/25/2011
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Herbs are great also. We usually grow a few varieties in pots also. I love the flavor of fresh herbs for cooking.
Originally posted by
Wondermom
I have the same problem, we are in an apt and only have a tiny concrete patio. I am going to try growing some herbs this year but I don't have the room for veges or fruit
04/25/2011
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No sweet tea?? BLASPHEMER!
Originally posted by
Darling Jen
I've lost two pant sizes since August but not all of that was from a 'healthy' change. But I no longer drink soda, rarely even drink sweet tea, rink loads of water, take fiber supplements, control how many starches I get, and eat a LOT more veggies.
04/25/2011
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WELCOME!
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Wondermom
oh yes, I love reading the eden tweets, great new toys, interesting articles and events
04/25/2011
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She wants to do more than beans this year so I am going to get one of those hanging upside-down tomato plants to put out there.
Originally posted by
Jul!a
My mom grows a ton of green beans and stuff in pots all over our backyard
04/25/2011
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HI! Glad you could make it! *waves*
Originally posted by
Kake aka PoeticErotica
Hey folks! Hope everyone's doing great this evening! As for what motivates me, having better self-esteem & body-image, having more energy (esp for sex ), and having better blood sugar levels, etc (i'm diabetic).
04/25/2011
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they have strawberry ones too
Originally posted by
Jobthingy
She wants to do more than beans this year so I am going to get one of those hanging upside-down tomato plants to put out there.
04/25/2011
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me and my husband are looking into an indoor pool in our area because of that problem. I love swimming
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
I liked when I was swimming and my arms were toning up nicely, but the pool's hours do not coincide with my schedule... bah!
The toning in my arms was definitely motivation
The toning in my arms was definitely motivation
04/25/2011
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I drink water almost exclusively, but strangely I'm now craving sweet tea...
Originally posted by
Darling Jen
I've lost two pant sizes since August but not all of that was from a 'healthy' change. But I no longer drink soda, rarely even drink sweet tea, rink loads of water, take fiber supplements, control how many starches I get, and eat a LOT more veggies.
04/25/2011
Awesome stuff guys! Any ideas for themes this week? What would YOU like to work on?]
04/25/2011
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The first week was horrible. I thought I would chew someones head off. Oddly enough I find that I have a lot more energy this last week or so???
Originally posted by
ToyTimeTim
"16 days without Dr. Pepper" thats like not having coffee for me. Great will power there.
04/25/2011
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Well, we have an indoor pool that we go to, but they're only open for swimmers to exercise either early in the morning when I'm getting the family ready for the day, midday when I have no babysitter, or late afternoon/early evening when I'm getting dinner ready. Just bad timing
Originally posted by
Wondermom
me and my husband are looking into an indoor pool in our area because of that problem. I love swimming
04/25/2011
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I need to work on increasing my water intake, I am letting myself get dehydrated and the weather is starting to warm up, which is not a good mix.
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
Awesome stuff guys! Any ideas for themes this week? What would YOU like to work on?]
04/25/2011
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Probably because the sugar was causing your blood sugar level to bounce all over the place. You have a lot more energy with a stable BG.
Originally posted by
sexyintexas
The first week was horrible. I thought I would chew someones head off. Oddly enough I find that I have a lot more energy this last week or so???
04/25/2011
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I would like to get some recipes for deserts that are healthy for the whole family, cut back on the sugar intake.
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
Awesome stuff guys! Any ideas for themes this week? What would YOU like to work on?]
04/25/2011
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Y'all know, swimming is the only exercise that works all the muscles in the body. I love swimming so much!
Originally posted by
Wondermom
me and my husband are looking into an indoor pool in our area because of that problem. I love swimming
04/25/2011
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caffeine withdrawal likely there!
Originally posted by
sexyintexas
The first week was horrible. I thought I would chew someones head off. Oddly enough I find that I have a lot more energy this last week or so???
04/25/2011
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no way! Ill get her one of those also
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
they have strawberry ones too
04/25/2011
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I concur!!!! I'd die! Though I do drink a lot more water & light juice now (except apple - have you tried the light apple? UGH!) And when I drink soda, which I will admit is quite often, it's always diet. I use splenda in my coffee. I only eat whole grain bread (didja know plain wheat bread is just white bread w/ honey in it to make it darker? i kid you not). I dunno, I'm not great about eating healthy all the time, but when it's an option, I definitely do my best.
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
No sweet tea?? BLASPHEMER!
04/25/2011
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You are right Im sure. By about 2 in the afternoon I was dragging. I haven't had a nap in a week
Originally posted by
Kindred
Probably because the sugar was causing your blood sugar level to bounce all over the place. You have a lot more energy with a stable BG.
04/25/2011
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Gotta give in to cravings occasionally or you'll go crazy and fall off the diet wagon. I'm just surprised that I don't even care about soda anymore.
Originally posted by
Kindred
I drink water almost exclusively, but strangely I'm now craving sweet tea...
04/25/2011
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*nods* and it is easy on the body/joints because youre buoyant
Originally posted by
ToyTimeTim
Y'all know, swimming is the only exercise that works all the muscles in the body. I love swimming so much!
04/25/2011
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Those are pretty neat. I'll have to ask my mom how she went about all of it, but she's great at starter gardens that don't take up tons of space and don't require being stuck in the ground either. I think she might have made some of those upside down planters herself too.
Originally posted by
Jobthingy
She wants to do more than beans this year so I am going to get one of those hanging upside-down tomato plants to put out there.
04/25/2011
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Your belly pfffffffffft. You have no idea what a belly is Tim.
Originally posted by
ToyTimeTim
Well, I'm not getting any younger. Did you see my belly, that helps, ya know?
04/25/2011
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also, for ppl with bad knees, it's one of the best exercises you can do b/c it doesn't put any weight on the knees but still works all those muscles & is good cardio too
Originally posted by
ToyTimeTim
Y'all know, swimming is the only exercise that works all the muscles in the body. I love swimming so much!
04/25/2011
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Hey GWF!
Originally posted by
Emma (Girl With Fire)
Your belly pfffffffffft. You have no idea what a belly is Tim.
04/25/2011