tampagirl - I'm a single mom too! I'm glad you're here, i was thinking I was the only one in the group. My son's father isn't involved at all and hasn't been since Caleb was 6months old (that's when we divorced.) Caleb is just now at the age where not having a Dad is really hard for him. Not quite sure how to deal with that yet.

I think a challenge would be great! Maybe one for the holidays?

I'm up for a challenge!! I need something to keep me motivated! :) -Pam

happydaisy- hey girl, I love the name caleb. my friend just named her son that. how old is he? my son's father hasnt been involved and now is trying to be a "daddy". I know what you mean about NOW being a time when daddies are important. My son talks about his daddy all the time, and when his father is busy making excuses on why he can't see him, I have to sugar it over and break my son's heart once in awhile. Its not a good situation to put a child in, but then again, what do you do?

Good luck on your goal girl- I lost 29 pounds and finally got to 125...you can do it. it will be worth it for your son- I can still hardly keep up with mine! go figure...and they just get so heavy to lug around!!! (but when youre doin it, youre burnin the calories!!!)
If you want to vent about anything 'single mom related' drop me a private email...i feel your pain!

hey to all the other ladies- wish me luck, my father is cooking for me tonight, and he always makes me go up[ for seconds, i have no willpower around him, and he cooks wonderfully! have a great day

Hey girls -sending out a hello for wednesday. dont know if anyone else is posting anymore....I hope to get in a good workout and eat tons of good for me foods today. I really need to start taking a multivitamin regularly. I take one once in awhile and i realize, from watching my fitday, that I'm not getting what I need in the full amount, no matter what I eat.. I would have to double my calorie intake of good food if I wanted to come close. Going to the store today. -have a good day.

Thanks tampagirl, and feel free to pm me to if you are ever overwhelmed or feeling bummed. I got a note home from school today. My son said "don't read the bad note in my bag." :lol: He hasn't learned the art of being sneaky, thank goodness. Evidently he decided to leave class to go splash water in the bathroom. Then while I was cleaning the living room he glued coins to my bed (the iron frame part of it). I had to laugh, but I made sure I had left the room before I did. ;) It helps that he is such a geniunely sweet and smart kid, he's just into everything.

I think my goals for this week will be just to get some form of activity in each day and eat 5 fruits and veggies. I tried this week to get right back to where I was when I last left off (eating an almost entirely vegetarian and very healthy diet, and working out a lot.) But it was a lot to take on, so I'm going to try to step back into it a little more slowly. I started off today by going to the farmers market and the grocery store and stocking up on a lot of fruits, veggies and other healthy food. Next week I'd like to step it up. I so want to get back into running and do a marathon. Good luck this week girls!! Anyone had any ideas for a challenge yet?

I think we are the only two left posting here Happy-
Your son sounds like a handful!!! You gotta love those boys! Mine is such a character too. I did leave him crying for me at preschool this morning and it was hard, but I can't sit around there and console him for an hour like I would like to...I have to work. I can't wait until he understands that the things he has is because I go to work and make money. It's hard to exlplain to a child why you have to be gone so much.

I don't know about the challenge yet. I have to think of something...should it be a weight loss challenge? I need to drop 5 pounds before the holidays, since I know it will come right back on when I go party with the 'Fam'.

I have trouble on the weekends. I always go to dinner friday nights and end up gaining back all I've lost during the week. I really need to make better choices. I hope I do tomorrow!

Have a good day! And good luck with your boy. Be thankful he's still young enough to be honest with you.....the harder years are a comin'

I think you're right tampa, I guess we're all that's left. That sucks. :( I'm right there with you on the weekend thing. It's my biggest trouble spot. What are some of your favorite boards here to check out, since our little group disbanded? :)

happy daisy- How did the weekend go for you? I was surprisingly guilt free this weekend, maybe just drank a couple too many glasses of wine, but foodwise, I stopped eating when I was full and didnt go too much over my calories except for sunday when we went to lunch me and the boy...so I clocked in at 1900 calories for that day. I made a huge pot of minestrone soup on saturday so I will have my veggies taken care of for the week! I even had enough to freeze a bunch of it. Have you weighed in at all and seen how you are progressing? What do you do to work out?
I do the journal entries on this site and I scope out the forum. I love looking for new recipes and nutrition info. What are the plans for todaY? what is your menu like and what are you having the most problem giving up? I love sweets, it is my downfall. I dont eat as much as I used to, but I do love something sweet after my meals, I just eat a small bite of something and put it away, i'm usually satisfied and now everything tastes so rich to me. I can't eat the whole thing usually! Anyways, I will get back to my work here!!!( i hardly do a thing!) have a good day.

hey everyone, I am yvonne, I am 21 and have 2 boys, Elijah is 21/2 and isaiah just turned one. I have been married for 3 years, my husband acctually told me i look like i have gained a lot of weight, i know its true, but it hurt when he said it. then i was so depressed i came home and ate cookies. what can i do. i need to lose 18 pounds before our anniversary december 28. i need a buddy please thanx everyone