Never stuck it out this long before

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WallysWife102614
WallysWife102614 Posts: 19 Member
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I started this journey about 2 months ago. Found MFP about a month in. I didn't have a scale for the first 5 weeks so no idea how much total I've lost but I've cured my depression and I can't wait to get even more results. I've never stuck with clean eating and exercise this long but something finally snapped.
I cold turkey quit caffeine, soda, juice, processed foods, and I count calories now. I also exclusively breastfeed! I always had trouble with my supply and now I have multiple let downs every feeding! Probably because the quality of my food is making better milk! pjfaoou869rj.jpg

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  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
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    wow- well good luck to you. You are doing great keep it up- eat as healthy as possible- stay within your macros- eat at a deficit and you will lose weight- GREAT work!
  • WallysWife102614
    WallysWife102614 Posts: 19 Member
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    Thanks! :)
  • dennypup
    dennypup Posts: 105 Member
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    You look amazing! Awesome job!
  • WallysWife102614
    WallysWife102614 Posts: 19 Member
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    Thanks :)
  • AddieOverhaul
    AddieOverhaul Posts: 734 Member
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    Holy crap that is a huge difference in two months! Way to go!
  • WallysWife102614
    WallysWife102614 Posts: 19 Member
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    Thank you!
  • Soccermavrick
    Soccermavrick Posts: 405 Member
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    Very impressive job!
  • Jennak87
    Jennak87 Posts: 112 Member
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    Jeezo! That's incredible! You must've worked so hard!
  • WallysWife102614
    WallysWife102614 Posts: 19 Member
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    There were definitely points I felt like dying lol
  • lilqtwbotkam3
    lilqtwbotkam3 Posts: 46 Member
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    You look great!! Good Job!
  • jennifermi
    jennifermi Posts: 50 Member
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    You look amazing. You should be so proud of yourself
  • fidangul
    fidangul Posts: 673 Member
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    You look fantastic
  • coley1029
    coley1029 Posts: 17 Member
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    You look AWESOME!!
  • Alli4Chocolate
    Alli4Chocolate Posts: 139 Member
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    Big difference in 2 months!! Keep it up!!
  • justrollme
    justrollme Posts: 802 Member
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    I am so impressed! I wish I had done the same, back when I was a breast-feeding mom.
  • vdeepu17
    vdeepu17 Posts: 30 Member
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    You are doing great and lot of difference in 2 months. But don't be in too much calorie deficit as body needs more calories for breastfeeding. If your intake is very low your supply will get hit. Try Eating clean and healthy. Just my 2 cents.
  • WallysWife102614
    WallysWife102614 Posts: 19 Member
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    vdeepu17 wrote: »
    You are doing great and lot of difference in 2 months. But don't be in too much calorie deficit as body needs more calories for breastfeeding. If your intake is very low your supply will get hit. Try Eating clean and healthy. Just my 2 cents.

    I mentioned in my post that I started eating clean and healthy. I cold turkey quit soda, sugar, caffeine, processed foods. My milk is actually richer and my supply better because the food im eating is healthy and clean.
    As far as my calorie count, I worked with an IBCLC to determine an appropriate calorie number for me to eat daily to maintain supply. And I didn't just maintain supply, I increased it.
    I used to have to supplement with donor milk and I no longer have to.
    So I'm a bit confused by your comment.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
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    You are doing great. Keep feeling wonderful.

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