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Re: OMG!!!

Prairieknitwit — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:21:13 -0000

and if some of those colours have been discontinued or are limited edition, making a new kid would be waaaay easier than replacing those! (kidding! mostly.)

Re: Emotional Eating – Part I

Prairieknitwit — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:23:44 -0000

Thank you for this. My weight loss has stalled and I know I am letting bad habits creep in. I am printing the chart out now and it is getting placed front and center on my fridge door.

Re: Food Friday: Mystery Meat Du Jour! Yum!

Prairieknitwit — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:49:06 -0000

I cannot eat a lot of fast food anymore--that sudden hit of grease is just bad for my stomach. That being said, I can carb-load like anybody's business. I love cake, bread, pasta, and it is all at home in my pantry. Danger! I also get pretty severe cravings for potato chips (ketchup flavour, especially) and if a bag is open I can't stay away. I just can't have them in the house.

The only place I will eat fast food is Wendy's. Once upon a time I actually worked there, so I know what goes on behind the counter and so I know things are mostly ok there. I also like the toys in the kid's meals better there. My kids actually PLAY with them and I don't end up throwing them out after a day or two of tripping over them.

Re: I Hated Breastfeeding. Deal with It.

Prairieknitwit — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:55:12 -0000

I am another disgruntled breastfeeder. My oldest couldn't do it due to his developmental delays, but it took us two weeks of him chewing me to shreds while losing weight while we figured that out. My daughter got nipple confused at the same time I got terrible thrush and blocked ducts. Owwwwwie to the power of a lot. The third time I was blessed with thrush and biting so hard blood was drawn. Again with the owie. Even when it was going well, I just didn't like the constant tugging, you know? Each time the Milk Fairy came I also ran fevers with my painful engorgement. So yeah, I tried. I really did. But there were no Norman Rockwell moments over here. I do give huge props to those that do tough it out and will be training to be a doula this summer. You can bet your bippy that when I start to take clients I will be their biggest cheerleader when it comes to nursing, but if it doesn't work out, they will be getting no guilt trips from me.

Re: She said she needed it because her lips were dry…

Prairieknitwit — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:28:40 -0000

Awww. My daughter once covered her head with a tub of vaseline. She looked like Jimmy Neutron. Even after Google told me to use cornstarch to get it out, (which I finally looked up after trying everything in my house and emptying the hot water tank trying to wash it out) it was still almost a week before her hair looked normal again.

Re: Wednesday Check In: The Power of One!

Prairieknitwit — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:44:26 -0000

I am down 1.2 lbs, and up 6.31 miles on my treadmill. I keep trying turnips, but they still keep tasting like dirty sweatsocks to me. Yuck yuck yuck.

I am going to try to blog later, but our router is dying so I might not be able to get online later.

Re: Sisterhood Virtual 5K

Prairieknitwit — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 11:45:14 -0000

I have been getting over a bad chest cold and spent all of Friday night coughing up my lungs. I was really bummed I couldn't participate in the 5K yesterday. I had a good sleep last night and didn't cough so I got on my treadmill this morning and did 5.6K with the help of Weird Al and my salbutamol inhaler to show my support for the Sisters who did run yesterday.

Y'all rock!!!

Re: A Healthy Popcorn-y Snack

Prairieknitwit — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:35:47 -0000

I think this will be our after school snack today!

Re: Watching from The Sidelines. Kicking Rocks.

Prairieknitwit — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:58:50 -0000

You really look gorgeous! Don't beat yourself up too much, please. I was another cranky, hungry pregnant woman who couldn't work out because of sciatica and symphasis pubis dysfunction (the cartilage that holds my pelvis together let go too early and made me extra waddly and hurty and unstable) I was also fortunate enough to start showing the second I took the pregnancy test. Big Macs cured my morning sickness better than the prescription drugs did. I gained 40 lbs with each of my babies.
I am enclosing a picture of me providing shade for my daughter to help make you feel better: http://www.flickr.com/photo...
Eating lots of cucumber and watermelon can help you shed that extra water--they are natural, safe diuretics. Of course, they are not as tasty as ice cream! I think we all give you permission to punch the next person who says something mean about your appearance.

Re: Fitness: Are you Faking It?

Prairieknitwit — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:19:00 -0000

I am so good at talking myself out of working out that when I do run out of excuses and exercise I kick myself for procrastinating. It is so easy to forget how GOOD you feel after a workout. Even if all I have time for is a 30 minute sprint on my treadmill, the rest of my day goes so much better and I am a much better, calmer person.

Today I sucked it up and posted pictures of myself--my REAL, not carefully posed, dressed-to-hide self on my blog to remind me of what I am doing here.

http://knitwitcooks.blogspo...

Re: Power of One Challenge::The Beginning!

Prairieknitwit — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:39:35 -0000

My scale is a generic-brand digital I bought at the hardware store. It works just fine for weighing me and it seems to be fairly accurate.

I am looking forward to this challenge. I have sat out the last few, but it is time to get moving again! I have shrunk a whole size over the past few months, but I have been really bad with my eating over the holidays and need to get back on track. I felt like a big bloated greaseball on my treadmill yesterday!

Re: Review + Giveaway: Run Like a Mother (Book) (Updated)

Prairieknitwit — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:09:51 -0000

I am not going to enter this giveaway since I just ordered this book a few days ago. I can hardly wait to get it!

Re: Monthly Project: Pantry Purge, so, how’s it going?

Prairieknitwit — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:48:29 -0000

hee hee, Thanks!

Now, what do I do with seven cans of stewed tomatoes??

Re: Monthly Project: Pantry Purge, so, how’s it going?

Prairieknitwit — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:22:55 -0000

http://knitwitcooks.blogspo...

I cleaned out my pantry, and now I have freshly printed labels so I can mark all of my containers. (There is a link in my blog post if you are a label nerd too)

Re: The Monthly Project: Pantry Purge!

Prairieknitwit — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:07:53 -0000

I'm in! Last week I had to to the opposite of a pantry purge--I left hubby alone in the house for 10 days (kids and I left for adventures of our own) When I got home there was not a single fresh fruit or vegetable to be found!

Re: Weekly Check-in!

Prairieknitwit — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:06:17 -0000

I'm back after some time away.
I left something behind at summer camp.
2 pounds, to be exact.

http://knitwitcooks.blogspot.com/2010/07/weigh-...

Re: Do Kids Meals Need a Maturity Rating?

Prairieknitwit — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:01:09 -0000

I am late to this party, but hubs and I decided to treat the kids to breakfast out this morning. We went to Burger King because hubby was craving one of their croissant sandwiches. I actually told the cashier to not bother giving us toys this time, then I went home and wrote a letter to their Head Office.

Seriously. wallets and locker pictures??? I wouldn't let my kids see Iron Man 2, but at least the toy was a fun robot they could actually play with.

Re: Food Journaling Check-In #3

Prairieknitwit — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:53:25 -0000

I binged yesterday. I felt gross afterward. I laid it all out in my journal.

http://knitwitcooks.blogspo...

Re: Shrinking Days of Summer: Weigh-in #5! Good Morning, Scale!

Prairieknitwit — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:59:00 -0000

http://knitwitcooks.blogspo...

I am up. Too much snacking, not enough water.
I upped my runs this week, so I am hoping for a good number next week.
The journalling challenge was just the kick in the pants I needed.

Re: Food Journaling Check-In #1

Prairieknitwit — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:36:54 -0000

http://knitwitcooks.blogspo...

What is missing is the Cadbury Snack Cake I scarfed at bedtime. I did update my actual journal though, and thanks to my run still came in under my calorie goal.

Re: Mini Challenge #4- Food Journaling

Prairieknitwit — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:22:20 -0000

I'm in. I journal at The Daily Plate (as Prairieknitwit)
I need to start back at it again as bad habits are creeping up on me.

Was it me spreading leftover buttercream on leftover waffles last night at 10:00 PM??? Slap my fingers!

Re: True Confessions

Prairieknitwit — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:30:36 -0000

Here goes....
http://knitwitcooks.blogspo...

Re: Swimsuit Shrink-travaganza: A Giveaway (Day 1)

Prairieknitwit — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:54:58 -0000

I quite like the mini dots ruffle tunic swim top with the runched leg bottom. So cute!

You ladies are rocking your new suits!

Re: Shrinking Days of Summer Weigh-in, Week 3

Prairieknitwit — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:46:16 -0000

I am down 0.6. This is fantastic given the two birthday parties thrown at me and the resulting sugar binges.

I think I am finally figuring this weight loss stuff out!

http://knitwitcooks.blogspo...

Re: Focus on Fitness: Post-Race Wrap-Up

Prairieknitwit — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:07:31 -0000

Congratulations!!! You are so inspiring!

You ladies completely ROCK!!!!!!

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Re: OMG!!!

Re: Emotional Eating – Part I

Re: Food Friday: Mystery Meat Du Jour! Yum!

Re: I Hated Breastfeeding. Deal with It.

Re: She said she needed it because her lips were dry…

Re: Wednesday Check In: The Power of One!

Re: Sisterhood Virtual 5K

Re: A Healthy Popcorn-y Snack

Re: Watching from The Sidelines. Kicking Rocks.

Re: Fitness: Are you *Faking* It?

Re: Power of One Challenge::The Beginning!

Re: Review + Giveaway: Run Like a Mother (Book) (Updated)

Re: Monthly Project: Pantry Purge, so, how’s it going?

Re: Monthly Project: Pantry Purge, so, how’s it going?

Re: The Monthly Project: Pantry Purge!

Re: Weekly Check-in!

Re: Do Kids Meals Need a Maturity Rating?

Re: Food Journaling Check-In #3

Re: Shrinking Days of Summer: Weigh-in #5! Good Morning, Scale!

Re: Food Journaling Check-In #1

Re: Mini Challenge #4- Food Journaling

Re: True Confessions

Re: Swimsuit Shrink-travaganza: A Giveaway (Day 1)

Re: Shrinking Days of Summer Weigh-in, Week 3

Re: Focus on Fitness: Post-Race Wrap-Up

Re: Fitness: Are you Faking It?