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Hello Lacey. I also put on weight after becoming a Dad. The last three years I've been doing loads of cardio (Cycling) but now I'm getting serious about getting to a health weight. I've got loads to loose so will be on MFP for a long time and I'd love to share my progress with another motivated PAL. I'm based in the UK.


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You mentioned you often bring food home. I used to have a lot of food deliveries. Then a Sushi takeaway opened by me (Unexpected as where I live is not that cosmopolitan) and we switched to just using that place. Their food is really good quality and I felt healthier after their meal (Miso soup, Uramaki roll and Rice & Japanese Curry). Not like I'd feel after a fried chicken dinner.

Over the last month we have only had two Japanese meals delivered. Mainly as it's harder to log the food on MFP when you've not made it yourself or it dose not have a bar code.

I've been trying not to work as late. I have been able to get away from work between 4pm and 5pm four days this week. My daughters school holiday has just started so now I can drop her at child care a little earlier than the school 'Fixed opening time'. This has helped me be less tired in the evening and more likely to cook.

I also had encouragement to cook as my Dabba (Traditional Indian Spice Tin) and spices arrived. This was a little gift from my partner who is vegetarian and loves curries. Leila has been really happy with me the last month as most dishes I've cooked have been vegetarian (Low Fat Inc. Pulses for Protein). This has meant the food bill has been a bit cheaper as not buying meat and we have been able to share the same meal and eat together, which is lovely.

What I have found is that I end up making ~ 6 portions of curry in a single dish. Often 500g of my curry only is 300 Calories. This means I have it over two days (main meal first night, lunch the next day and finish off the third portion as a side dish to something else simple). Any more and I'd get board with the dish, but this means I only have to cook every other night. If your husband cooks it might mean each of you only had to spend 60 minutes cooking every four days. You could spend more time stopping off and picking up food on your way home.

Have a lovely day

David & Family


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Hi everyone ???? my name is Sara.
I am 24 and a mother to one handsome wild 5 year old boy. I had no problem losing weight after my son was born the pounds fell right off I was back to my normal per baby weight. Over the years I had put on pounds then 3 years ago I got really into fitness I was in the gym 5 days a week ate very clean and finally I was in the best shape I had ever been in and I was better than skinny I was healthy.. wellllll guess what happened I fell off the darn wagon and the weight came right back. I am 5'7 so the weight does not seem like much to others but I know I am bad out of shape. I have been so disappointed in myself but I'm ready to get back to it and stick to it. I want this to be a life change. I seen in many of yalls post that your families have had health issues my family does also and I want to take great care of my family and keep us in good health. I just started Monday but I am already feeling better than I have the past month.. I am trying to figure out how this whole site works. Seeing as how all my friends don't care to hear anything I say about fitness I am here looking for new friends and motivation. Wish me luck ????

I've only been here a few weeks - but always love having new friends for motivation & support. Anyone is free to add me & Good Luck!