Hi my name is Jeannie. I'm the proud mother of 7 smart, talented & adorable children for which one is my nephew whom my husband & I are responsible for raising.

Starting Feb 1, 2013... I log all of my intake and physical activity. Therefore, I found the site while researching nutritional facts of a home-cooked meal I'd prepared. Initially, I only needed the website for looking up that info from time to time. But after a closer look today, I realized that there is so much more to it, and that I could benefit a great deal from the community here and attribute as well... so I decided to join.

Being an insanely busy mom with my husband always gone (USMC, currently deployed for 1 year... 6th deployment). I made the drastic mistake (over many years) of not taking time out for myself... resulting in a lose of SELF.

I actually LOVE people, but when life puts on the squeeze, I have a chronic case of the 'turtle syndrone'... tucking my head in my shell and not allowing myself anymore interaction with the outside world than has to be (driving, smiling & waving). I am committed to change that this year. I absolutely KNOW better! Positive social connections are an extension of God and one of the ways God offers his strength to us and gives us a tangible hug when we need it.

I believe this site will aid in my process & progress. Happy to be a member. Let's get it done!