Walking & Taking First Steps: Curves
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Curves Work for You?
Asked by T.M. from Dayton
on November 17, 2008
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I've once again decided it's time to do something about my weight. I used to be thin and trim without trying, was very active in sports, aerobics, etc. Then kids came....
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- I have 2 small girls and like you, I was always small w/o any effort. Then I had 2 c-sections in 3 years and voila...insta-pounds! I have done Weight Watchers in the p...
- Try spark people its free sight and you have all the plans for exercising .. and oh did I mention its free!
- Hi T., I didn't really like the way Curves was set up and it didn't seem like a really good fat burning workout. I prefer to work out at home. I do The Firm (love it-...
I Need Help with These "Lovely" Curves
Asked by B.C. from Mobile
on February 14, 2007
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Some women wish they had more curves then there are some of us who would like to get rid of some of the curves (that would be me). I need advice on how to slim my hips...
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- Hey B. Try pilates! I love them. They are no impact so it should not be a problem with your back. There are a million different tapes out there. I just purchased the ...
- Pilates is wonderful. Worked for me after my son.
- You maybe could try pilates. I have lower back problems as well and was paralyzed for a while, but pilates have worked wonders for me. In the first 3 weeks I lost 4 po...
PTSD - Sharing the Learning Curves
Asked by S.B. from Seattle
on March 30, 2008
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Do you have PTSD? I do. What's something that works for you when you have an episode (or just an anniversary) and still have to be the mom? Is there anything in par...
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- There's a therapy called EMDR (eye movement desensitization and re-(something)) that helps tremendously. I'm speaking from experience with the therapy. It interrupts t...
- You didn't say what caused the PTSD. A traumatic event, like the death of a child, sibling or parent or other close person can be debilitating. Anniversaries are diff...
- I have PTSD and have been struggling with it for years. The chronic sleep depravation and panic attacks have made my life unmanageable at times. It is especially dif...
Working Out at Home
Asked by C.M. from Detroit
on June 23, 2010
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Moms i need help! i need to shed 30 lbs and i am not motivated! in the past i have tried to count my calories on livstrong.com, i joined a walking group at work and i ...
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- I work out every morning when I wake up. If my plans for the day interfere with my normal work out then I wake up at 5:00 and work out. I do not allow myself an excu...
- Weight Watchers has been the best program for me as far as nutrition goes. It truly has moved from a weight loss program to a lifestyle (I tried it the first time in ...
- I bought that Jillian Michaels 30 day shred because it has 20 minute work outs which are easier to fit in. Let me tell you those work outs are a killer. She works yo...
Help with Sister
Asked by T.H. from Topeka
on September 22, 2008
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Hi Ladies! Please don't judge me but here is my problem. I have a sister whom I love dearly. She is the nicest person & greatest aunt to my kids. She has been married ...
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- Kudo's to you for wanting to help your sister, and kudo's to all of you out there who seems to think that a 16/18 isn't THAT fat. New's flash, most, although not all,...
- You are not a horrible person for wanting your sister to be healthy. To be honest. I don't have a real sister, I have a brother. But, if I did I would tell her straigh...
- Good Morning T.! First NO your not a horrible or bad person for wanting to encourage your sister. Bless you!! The problem though (in my mind) your sis will have to ...
Weight Loss HELP
Asked by K.S. from Cincinnati
on June 25, 2008
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I'm just curious.....I'm at my wits end with my weight....I have done everything I can even imagine.....Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Adkins, Eating barely nothing, cu...
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- I have had the same issuses .I would suggest seeing a endo After many years of having a weight problem I finly seen a Endo he put me on a med that takes away all my...
- You have to want to do it and put your mind to it and think that it is not a diet but a change of life for the better for you. I know about stress. I have a daughter...
- Hi K. I'm sure you are well aware by now that it's actually not a "diet" it's a WAY OF LIFE! If I can help you change your life style and eating habits and you would...
Almost 15 Month Not Walking Yet =/ Any Advice to Help?
Asked by G.H. from Seattle
on September 26, 2009
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Hi there. My almost 15 month year old is such a great and sweet daughter!! She is smart, sweet, loving and just a good disposition. Anyways, she is not walking yet. ...
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- You are not a failure as a mother and you probably don't carry your baby too much either. Mine didn't walk freely and confidently until she was almost 15 months either...
- Buy her a push toy or two - something sturdy enough that will not topple over - that she can walk behind and push. Or let her push her stroller instead of riding in i...
- I would talk to my doctor and follow his advice. Then quit worrying.
Creative/Fun Ways to Teach 4 Yr Old How to Write Letters
Asked by M.H. from Las Vegas
on August 25, 2011
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Hello,
Im looking for some fun ways to keep my son interested in learning and practicing writing his letters/numbers etc. He knows his letters and the sounds they ...
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- Boys, are like that. My son was too. Now that he is in Kindergarten, he is into, lettering and what not. Naturally. Do anything that works the fine-motor skills...
- Sidewalk Chalk! My 4yo flat out refuses to even try to write his letters. However, I give him sidewalk chalk and that is all he wants to do.
- You just have to call it "school time" and try to be consistent with the timing of it each day. My DIL works with my granddaughter every morning right after breakfast...
Experience/Opinions On Walkers?
Asked by N.L. from New York
on July 22, 2008
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My daughter is almost 10 months old and about 2 weeks ago or so, she REALLY figured out how to dart all over the place in her walker. She absolutely loves the freedom...
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- I got an excersaucer at Target that had three legs- one was stationary and two were on wheels. It allowed my daughter to walk in circles but she couldn't actually go ...
- Hi N., We go to a play group with serveral other babies and you can tell which ones were given walkers and which were not. In our group the kids who were put in walke...
- I always used a stationary exerciser for my two children. I would never leave them in it for more than 1/2 hour at at time. Just make sure that your home is baby pro...
When to Start Handwriting
Asked by I.X. from Los Angeles
on October 3, 2011
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my 3.5 year old is learning early reading, letters, their sounds, shapes, numbers....
today we worked on handwriting. It seemed like a lost cause. What age is reali...
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- I am not sure I would call it "hand writing" in my class we are doing early writing which simply is Tracing. We trace our names twice a week in preschool right now.......
- I agree with Brown Eyed girl. My two 1/2 year old can write a couple of letters but we didn't start there. We started with just plain old coloring with pencils (and co...
- She really is a bit young to grasp the concept of her fine motor skills and making a letter, which even though she "knows" them doe not rally understand them.. She und...
