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trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 16 Jun 11

I've been reading a lot about intermittent fasting recently. For those who don't know this is a system where you fast for a certain number of hours and then eat a normal day's calories within a certain window of hours. There are a...

diet

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trenea7 The idea of eating all day is what the intermittent fasting books say is wrong. Because your body is constantly being fed, your metabolism levels off. It also makes us feel hungry all day because as we spread our needed caloric intake over 5-6 meals, we...

17 Jun 11

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 16 Jun 11

I've been reading a lot about intermittent fasting recently. For those who don't know this is a system where you fast for a certain number of hours and then eat a normal day's calories within a certain window of hours. There are a...

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trenea7 Is your fast for spiritual reasons then? Any good health benefits you've noticed as a side effect?

17 Jun 11

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 16 Jun 11

I've been reading a lot about intermittent fasting recently. For those who don't know this is a system where you fast for a certain number of hours and then eat a normal day's calories within a certain window of hours. There are a...

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trenea7 This is something new I haven't heard of in my research. Can I ask how long and how often you were doing the fasting? And did your doctor tell you the ulcers are attributed to your eating patterns? This is definitely something I don't want to deal with!

17 Jun 11

MsTickle @MsTickle (25180) • Australia 9 Oct 08

I was talking to my neighbour today. I had baked a cake for her and delivered it and we were chatting in her front yard. My cat, Banjo, was there as he usually follows me. He is often over there and she encourages him and has him...

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trenea7 I think I've read that coffee grounds will keep cats out of your garden as they don't like the smell. That being said, we have several neighborhood cats that just roam free and it aggravates us to no end when they poop in our yard or walk up and down the...

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trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

I sometimes wish I could go back to work. I want to use my brain. I just want to use a pencil and have adult conversation. Sometimes I get so tired of cleaning, doing laundry, coloring and playing make believe (I always get...

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trenea7 I've seen it and that blond lady with the little boys are definitely a picture of my home!

14 Dec 06

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

I sometimes wish I could go back to work. I want to use my brain. I just want to use a pencil and have adult conversation. Sometimes I get so tired of cleaning, doing laundry, coloring and playing make believe (I always get...

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trenea7 I do enjoy being a mom (most of the time) and while I would enjoy the intellectual stimulation of a job, I feel that it's important for me to be home with the kids. My husband has frequently said if I could earn enough income, he'd gladly trade places with...

14 Dec 06

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

I sometimes wish I could go back to work. I want to use my brain. I just want to use a pencil and have adult conversation. Sometimes I get so tired of cleaning, doing laundry, coloring and playing make believe (I always get...

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trenea7 My husband laughs when I tell him that just going grocery shopping ALONE is like a holiday for me. I can just wander the aisle looking for new things and just enjoy the quiet shopping trip. None of the "Gimme's" as I call them are there to interfere. It's...

14 Dec 06

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

I sometimes wish I could go back to work. I want to use my brain. I just want to use a pencil and have adult conversation. Sometimes I get so tired of cleaning, doing laundry, coloring and playing make believe (I always get...

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trenea7 I know I always wonder if my husband gets bored with my conversations since most of them center around something the kids did. I got a 4.0 in college. I do have a brain--it just doesn't get used these days!

14 Dec 06

J_F_F_ROSA @J_F_F_ROSA (57) • Philippines 22 Apr 07

who is the winner? i saw charla at all star poker last nyt, is amazing race over?

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trenea7 who is the winner? i saw charla at all star poker last nyt, is amazing race over?

22 Apr 07

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

There have been so many times that I feel like I should earn a "Bad Parent Award". I'd like to hear about other people's screw-ups. I don't want to be the only "Bad Parent" in the world. **I'm not asking for times you've...

children

mistakes

parenting

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trenea7 No biggie. That was probably my fault in how I wrote the discussion topic. Sometimes we really just need to hear those inflections that we miss out in this form of communication.

13 Dec 06

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

Do you think it's safe for a pregnant woman to work as a civilian staff member in a maximum security men's correctional facility?

correctional facility

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trenea7 I knew someone who did this. She worked as a secretary to the chaplain. However, her office was right in the middle of the prison so while not dealing with them all the time, she did walk right in their midst as she went from place to place throughout the...

13 Dec 06

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

I have one child that I can't seem to teach not to interrupt no matter what I try. The other one I'm having trouble teaching how to be angry with out screaming and stomping away (she does this even over minor frustrations). I'm...

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trenea7 Truthfully, I haven't tried any consistent method of stopping either of these behaviors because I hadn't found one that I really felt like was the right choice. I like your ideas though. I use similar methods for other behaviors. I've had my daughter put...

13 Dec 06

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

There have been so many times that I feel like I should earn a "Bad Parent Award". I'd like to hear about other people's screw-ups. I don't want to be the only "Bad Parent" in the world. **I'm not asking for times you've...

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trenea7 Oh, I know it's normal to make mistakes. It just makes you want to sink when you realize it's happened though. Looking back on those occasions can sometimes be a little humorous when shared amongst other parents who understand the trials of parenthood....

13 Dec 06

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

I have two girls, ages 3 1/2 and 6 1/2. They share a room together because they want to. However, every night bedtime is a battle. Getting them into bed is not a problem. It's getting them to go to sleep. My 6 yoa takes a...

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trenea7 I've never heard about the going to bed after eating. That's interesting. We usually eat at 6pm and they go to bed at 8pm so I guess they're just outside the 2 hours by the time they lay down to sleep. Thanks for the ideas. I might try the warm...

13 Dec 06

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

I have two girls, ages 3 1/2 and 6 1/2. They share a room together because they want to. However, every night bedtime is a battle. Getting them into bed is not a problem. It's getting them to go to sleep. My 6 yoa takes a...

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trenea7 I tried putting them to bed at different times, but it didn't work. They already go to bed at 8pm so it cuts into the evening to go much earlier. Also, whoever goes to bed first just lays there waiting for their sister to come in. I also tried the reading...

13 Dec 06

akotalagato @akotalagato (1334) • Philippines 12 Dec 06

do you have any tips on getting my two year old to see a dentist? he just hates to have his teeth brushed and he is beginning to have signs to tooth decay due to eating too much sweets. his grandmother spoils him alot by giving...

dentist

two year old

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trenea7 I just took my 3 year old to the dentist for the first time. She, too, has spaces between her teeth. They were totally unconcerned for now as the baby teeth are smaller and the gaps are necessary for there to be room when the permanent teeth start coming...

13 Dec 06

akotalagato @akotalagato (1334) • Philippines 12 Dec 06

do you have any tips on getting my two year old to see a dentist? he just hates to have his teeth brushed and he is beginning to have signs to tooth decay due to eating too much sweets. his grandmother spoils him alot by giving...

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trenea7 This is true. However, bad decay in your baby, or "milk" teeth can cause damage to the permanent teeth. You still need to have regular checkups, though many say it's not necessary until age 3.

13 Dec 06

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 7 Dec 06

I keep close track of my spending and we manage to raise our family on one teacher's income. However, there are many months when unexpected expenses come up and suddenly we're in a "more month than money" situation. What do you...

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trenea7 That's smart. My husband does that with his when he has some. Our problem is that we rarely use cash these days. I feel like I spend cash much faster, so I usually use a credit card. Now before you throw up big flags about my credit card usage, let me...

13 Dec 06

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 7 Dec 06

I keep close track of my spending and we manage to raise our family on one teacher's income. However, there are many months when unexpected expenses come up and suddenly we're in a "more month than money" situation. What do you...

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trenea7 Thank you for your comments. They are very true. Some of our irregular expenses I budget for monthly, such as insurance or car tags and taxes. However, it's things like home repairs and clothing that isn't in my budget. Our biggest budget crasher is medical...

13 Dec 06

krankies @krankies (811) • United States 7 Dec 06

I would really like some great ideas, something so special, any ideas???

gifts for mom

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trenea7 If she used to visit spas a lot when she was younger or enjoyed them as a treat, then I would say "yes". Otherwise, I don't know how comfortable I would be at that age. My mother, for instance, is too self-conscious to enjoy this type of gift and would...

8 Dec 06

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