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Due end of January, looking for friends!
Hello Girls! I'm only just back o my pre pregnancy weight after number two. this pregnancy I will not gain as much as the last two times! i would love to get really fit and have a skinny pregnancy. Add me as a friend so we can support each other. I'm so excited to be expecting again :)
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Cold Lunch Ideas
Ok Moms and Moms-to-Be, I need some cold lunch ideas. I used to be a cold sandwich person on days I knew I would not be in the office. However, now that all deli meat needs to be heated before it's consumed I need some new ideas. I've used hard boiled eggs, egg salad, and chicken salad, but they're getting really old…
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Sugar Free Gum - Artificial Sweets
hi Ladies, Question .. I am 31 weeks and have been chewing sugar free gum EVERYDAY my entire pregnancy, for the most part and anywhere from 4 pieces to ... DON'T JUDGE ... almost an entire pack. It's a nervous habit I have at work. Anyway, I never thought much about the artificial sweetener in it. I don't drink/eat other…
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Pelvis is starting to hurt!
My pelvis/hips/lower back suddenly has started really hurting! I mowed the lawn for an hour yesterday and felt fine until afterwards. I'm thinking the loosening joints must be starting up or something. I'm almost 24 weeks now) I'm really hoping to start seeing a chiro by the end of month. Anyone else currently seeing one?…
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Feeling lost
I have been on such a crazy ride this last year +. I lost an additional 60lbs from 2012 through 2013. My lowest I was 151 on my wedding day. Within 1 week of relaxing, food and alcohol on our honeymoon I was up to 158. Oh well I deserved it. I continued to workout and watch my calories. But the weight wasn't moving, oh…
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Walk 100 Miles in June 2014!
Do you want to lose weight and need somewhere to start? Perhaps you're expecting and need a gentle workout? Perhaps you've had a baby and need to get slowly back into exercising? Perhaps you just enjoying walking, bopping along to your mp3 player? If you're an experienced walker you can set your own goal and try 150 miles,…
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Weight Climbing Despite Calorie Deficit with Workouts
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Need to Vent Why people don't think before they talk!
So haven't even been back to work for 15 minutes after a nice long memorial day weekend and already ready to jump ship! I'm in the coffee room grabbing my decaf coffee and brekfast when this lady at work comes up to me and says "Oh I heard you were pregnant you don;t even look pregnant" and before I can even say Oh thanks…
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I'm so glad I found you!
Hello, mamas! My name is Katie, I'm 31 years old, and I'm so happy to be here amongst all you motivated ladies! I just found out last week that I'm pregnant with my 2nd, due in January 2015, and I'm determined to have a fit and healthy pregnancy. I gained something crazy like 60lbs with my first, and I only JUST got back…
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OT - fur baby is old and it's time
My Henry will be 14 on Thursday. He's at the point where he can't walk very well and falls over a lot since his back legs just don't work well. He gets lost in the house he has lived in for 10 years. He has very little interest in food. He has been eating people food for a year now because he refused to eat dog food. He…
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Just found out
I found out on Monday that I'm pregnant. This came as a complete surprise because DH and I have struggled with infertility for many years. I went through IVF last summer and it did not work. The reason for my infertility is severe stage IV endo. We were getting used to the idea of being a family of two. Our BFP was…
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gaining weight quickly in first tri? help! :)
Hi there - I'm about 7 weeks and have put on 6-7 pounds already! And this is while tracking and averaging 1600-1800 cals per day (total!) and working out 5-6 times per week (*not* eating back exercise calories.) I do kettlebell training with a trainer 3 times/week, take 2 Zumba classes and run or do elliptical 2 days. I am…
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1st time pregnant and seeking support
I used to be in great shape until a little over a year ago I fell off the wagon so to say. The last few months I have been trying to change my lifestyle habits. I just found out I am 5 weeks pregnant unexpectedly but happily. It does explain a lot the last week I have been having weird cravings for red meat (I have never…
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Exercises no-nos? First trimester
Are there any exercises that should not be done or modified during the first trimester? (No problems with morning sickness, regular pregnancym etc.) I know later on crunches are a problem but planks are okay, does that hold true for the first trimester also?
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Homemade probiotics...
Anyone make kefir or kombucha at home? Do you drink it regularly still? I go through phases. Somehow I've managed to not kill my scobies/kefir grains while leaving them dormant for long periods of time. I've been thinking about starting back up, but I'm kind of on the fence. Just wondering if anyone else does them or has…
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workouts ?
Just curious to see what workouts everyone is doing? Im 18 weeks and looking to change it up. I'm pretty active, but the past few weeks I have been really tired and struggling to find motivation! I really want to stay on track and keep my weight gain to a minimum. I'm thinking of doing my Beach Body Turbo Fire or possibly…
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Epidurals
I am trying to decide if I want to have an epidural or brave it and go without. I have read about the pros and cons. Has anyone experienced both? I am curious what ladies on here have personally experienced.
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Fifth Disease
Has anybody else been exposed to Fifth Disease while pregnant? I was exposed to some kids with it a few days ago, and now my 18 month old is feverish and I'm guessing she has it has it (just waiting for the rash to appear, then we'll take her to the doc to confirm). I was 22w2d at the time of exposure, so just past the…
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What makes you feel strong?
I'm 29 weeks pregnant right now and constantly "feel" weak. When I walk up the stairs, I feel out of breath. When I go out for a run I have to stop after awhile; I have to fight round ligament pain. After I lift weights, my back aches and/or get sciatica. I eat something and my "heart burns." I changed my profile pic to…
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Due in October!
So I've been a member for a little while and we finally got pregnant in January. I was very sick in the beginning. Lost 17 pounds. So far I've gained 8 pounds back. I'm due in October. Always looking for friend for during and after! Hope everyone has an awesome 3 day weekend! Tammy~
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Low Carb "diet"/eating???
What is considered too low? how many grams. I eat close to 100g per day but sometimes only 60g. It's just how I eat. i am 30 weeks pregnant and never intend to hurt my baby boy but just kept eating how I've always eaten. But of course I read things online about how bad low carb is (just popped up on a site) and never gave…
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List of Baby Items
All right ladies! Time to make a list of things to get ready for that baby! If you already have kids, let us know what things you just couldn't live without and what didn't really get used! Necessary: a car seat to bring baby home in. You'd be surprised at how many couples forget about this until the week of delivery! lol…
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Raspberry Leaf Tea anyone??
So, do any of you guys drink this tea? I did with my last pregnancy and have been drinking it with this one too for the past few weeks. I hate the taste but absolutely LOVE the results during labor, I didn't have to push with my last child because of this awesome stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Am I alone or do some…
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Dandelion Root Tea
Im having some bloating issues due to too much sodium , water retention etc and read somewhere that dandelion root tea was great for that. I bought some today and when I got home I read on the box and it said talk to your dr before drinking it. Do any of you know If it is safe to drink this while pregnant or have any…
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Pain when Running
Hi! I'll be 27 weeks on Monday and I've been running and exercising very regularly throughout my entire pregnancy. I'm an avid runner and ran a HM at 16 weeks and felt great! However, a week ago I went on an easy 5 mile run and as soon as I stopped, I noticed this awful pain from my left hip flexor/upper groin area. It…
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7weeks tomorrow
Hi I'm pregnant with my 3rd child. I'm not recording what i'm eating as I don't while pregnant. I haven't fully anounced my little tenent in my womb yet. Just family know as I want to wait till about 3 months before telling my 3yr old as 3yr olds tend to tell neighbours while playing. I had to use ovulation strips to get…
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Carbs and Cals?!?!
Hi ladies, I am currently 29.5 weeks pregnant. Any idea how many calories are recommended for the third trimester? I have gained (as of 27 weeks) 10 pounds, most of which was the first sixteen weeks due to massive carb intake due to nausea but have been staying at 10 pounds ever since. My doctor didn't seem concerned...…
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T25 while pregnant?
I just found out I am pregnant a couple weeks ago and would like to do T25 (following the low intensity modifier),,,,,has anyone does this program while pregnant? Or any other beachbody program while pregnant? I'm looking to stay healthy and fit while pregnant! :)
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Early? Over due? On time?
I was just wondering of the moms on here how close to your due date did you deliver? Obviously not for first time moms, I'm sorry. Just food for my thought!
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Second Trimester Loss of appetite?
So I am moving into the second trimester (currently at 13 weeks today) , this is my first pregnancy and I am completely in the dark about things that the baby books just don't talk about! this past week I have noticed I just dont have any appetite at all! I have been struggling to get the right amount of calories in and…
