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Hometown:: Simi Valley

Relationship Status: Married

About Me:: I'm a stay at home mom with a toddler and an IT professional for a husband.

Website:: http://www.bookieboo.com

What are your goals?: To go down another dress size. I've already lost 100 lbs. and am looking to lose another 15 or so.

What is your current exercise routine?: Taebo all the way!

What diets have you tried?: Oh, gosh...have done atkins...will never again. I've been on weight watchers for almost two years and it's working great!

What things do you want to do before you die?: travel more, have more children, write a book

Who is Redhead Mommy?

Hi, I'm Redhead Mommy! Over the past two years, I've lost 100 lbs. Before I had my son I was 253 lbs. and now i'm at 153 lbs. I've still got more to lose, but I really enjoy my new healthy lifestyle.

Here are some before and after photos:
These crutches were because I twisted my ankle...I really bad balance when I was heavier.

Here I am with my husband at 153 lbs.

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Exercising While Pregnant--My Only Sanity!

As a mother, I spend every day looking after everyone else's needs: my husband, my son, my mother, my friends, etc. I don't really take very much time for myself. That is just the way it is, and I'm okay with that. But I do take time out of my day to exercise, which is my only sanity. Especially since I'm pregnant, I need it even more. As the hormones in my body are surging and emotions can flair, the exercise gives me focus and purpose in an… Continue

Posted on September 18, 2008 at 3:02pm

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At 9:49pm on January 24, 2008, Lisa Newton said…: Welcome to Iowa Avenue. Congratulations on your weight loss; that's a real achievement...........:)

At 9:55pm on January 24, 2008, Redhead Mommy said…: Thanks! Hard work and patience was my secret.

At 9:57pm on January 24, 2008, David said…: Welcome to the IA Community.

At 6:26am on January 25, 2008, Redhead Mommy said…: Not sure yet...but it's something i've always wanted to do. Perhaps about my weight loss. I also have a graduate degree communication, mostly persuasion, and i'm best at tricking myself into doing the things I should, so maybe I'll include the two.

At 3:58am on February 2, 2008, ShellBell said…: Hi Redhead Mommy!!

At 9:05am on February 2, 2008, ShellBell said…: LOL , yes I did. The kids woke me up early this morning(around 4) and I couldn't get back to sleep . I found myself piddling with everything on here.

At 5:12pm on February 2, 2008, ShellBell said…: Sure! What kind of widgets have you found?

At 7:12pm on February 2, 2008, ShellBell said…: Hey cool! It's just like blogthings. Have you seen that one? www.blogthings.com . rockyou.com is another good one but I don't know if the codes work here or not. I haven't tried it yet. This is my 5th blogsite so I am getting familiar with all the little widgets but I am always interested in finding new ones lol.

At 7:13pm on February 2, 2008, ShellBell said…: Oh , and I keep forgetting to congratulate you on losing 100 pounds. That's quite an awesome accomplishment. Way to go!!!!

At 8:17am on February 3, 2008, Redhead Mommy said…: Hey thanks! I feel better than ever! It's so important to me to reach out to other moms like me to help. Exercise if the best thing that has ever happened to me other than my family. It takes care of depression and exhaustion and gives you the feeling that you can accomplish anything.