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Protein
I am struggling to get enough protein because most things high in protein seem extra unappealing to me--I am over 12 weeks, so I was hoping it would start getting better by now, but it isn't. I am eating smoothies with protein powder and milk, eating lots of almond butter, and yogurt almost daily, but outside of these…
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Getting back on track
I am pregnant with my first baby and due on July 13th. A few years ago I tipped the scales at 270 pounds, and worked my way down slowly but surely. Unfortunately, I have really fallen back in to old eating habits, and with a lack of exercising, I have managed to gain 23 pounds already at my 22 week check-up. I need to…
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My gestational diabetes test score was 136 out of 140. +++
My dr told me to watch my carbs like white flour, sugar etc. is anyone here following a gestational diabetes diet ? Can you shed some light on what you eat for your meals/ snacks. Thanks !
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Woot! Didn't gain this week!
I've complained a few times that I'm gaining too much, too fast, and didn't understand why because I had MFP set to maintenance and was for the most part sticking to the correct amount of calories. After gaining 20lbs in 20 weeks I was starting to feel really gross and upset about it, so I decided to get serious and be…
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New Mom!
Hi all! I am 13 weeks pregnant with our first baby and so excited! I just got over a TERRIBLE spout of morning sickness where I was on IVs and lost about 15 pounds. I was throwing up every day and could barely get myself up out of bed, let alone do any type of exercise. I am finally pulling out of it, but still under…
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New to the Group - Due 10/14/14
Hi all! I'm new to the group. I found out about a month ago that I was pregnant, I am 8w3d as of yesterday. I was in the process of losing weight when I found out that I was pregnant, I had just broken the 210lb mark. Very excited to be pregnant and nervous to gain too much weight (only gained 17lbs with daughter).
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Those of you that already have kids...
For all the moms out there that already have had kids, or that have already had your baby shower I'm interested in knowing what kind of things did you get as gifts? And who got you what kind of things? I'm NOT looking to be spoiled with gifts, I'm wondering because im trying to prove a point that just because im having…
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Have you changed Micros? Calcoum, Iron, etc?
TTC soon, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about nutrition. I'm all good with calories macos, etc. Should I change my settings for Calcium, Iron or anything else?
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Due in August 2014!
I am due mid August and found out I was pregnant the same week I won a 13 week biggest loser challenge. I lost 26 lbs overall. It was a good week! Since then, I have gained back about 8lbs. I'm only 12 weeks, so I feel like that is a lot...but on the other hand- I went from eating 1300-1500 calories, working out 5 days a…
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Due Late Oct/Early Nov!
Anyone here in the early weeks of their first trimester? I believe that I'm 4 weeks 5 days today... however will have a better estimated due date when we have our first ultrasound the end of this month. Feel free to friend me! Looking to just stay healthy, as I already had approx 20 lbs to lose prior to becoming pregnant,…
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Pregnant 5k?
Hey mamas, I was really big into running over the last 2 years and did a few 5ks. I really slacked off for about 6 months before getting pregnant and have only gone for slow jogs 1-2 times a month since getting pg. It's starting to get nicer out though and I know when it gets warmer I'm going to want to be running more.…
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facebook page for extra motivation!
I created a page for motivation during pregnancy. I will be posting about my favorite healthy snacks, nutrition, and sharing the links to some of my favorite prenatal workouts. I will also continue to update my page after my baby is here During my journey To getting my post-baby Body back! So heres the link to my page!…
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30 day shred...
Ok for you ladies that have done this during your first trimester what modifications did you make? What size weights did you use, did you drop back? Only planning on sticking wwith level 1. Did you find it helped to keep you in reasonable shape?
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hypnobirthing anyone?
I am 28 weeks pregnant with baby # 3 and I just got a book and CD on hypnobirthing- The Mongan Method. I am halfway through the book and i listened to the CD the last 3 nights and i fell asleep as soon as it ended. I wanted to know if anyone has used this method or any hypnobirthing method in past births and what your…
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post partum bleeding-help please! :-)
Hi ladies! I got so much support from this group during my pregnancy that it made sense to come back now for advice. I'm 14 weeks post part um & on my 4th pack of birth control pills (2nd week). First 2packs were the mini pill, last 2 combo. I have been really good about taking them on time & did have a period between my…
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pelvic rest..so now what
I've been put on pelvic rest. Doctor said i can still ride my stationary bike for short periods of time and walk. Weather has been horrible and i haven't been able to walk. I'm so sick of my bike any suggestions
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positive.....
So I took a hpt this morning and it was a pretty distinct positive. Went to the doctors today to confirm and should get.blood work back tomorrow. This will be my 3rd child. Little scared because of financial issues. Also scared of putting on to much weight especially because I worked hard to lose 18ish kg and I still had…
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Cloth diapers
Cloth diapers...anyone use them? Are they inconvenient? Is it really messy? Why not just use regular disposable diapers?
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overdue
6 days overdue now and going a little crazy from thinking 'is today the day?'!! Have walked loads every day… curries…rocking on an exercise ball etc and all the old wives tales and nothing. Induction at 10days if nothing before then but really want bubba to come this wkend….. and so the waiting game continues….
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It's true, I ingested my placenta.
I'm wondering if anyone else has done this. For those with weak stomaches, I did not just sit down at the kitchen table with a fork and knife and eat my first born's placenta. I had a women cook, dehydrate, and then encapsulate my placenta to be taken like any other vitamin. I read an article about it when I was pregnant…
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Elliptical?
I've been going to the gym and walking here and there but even after 45 minutes of walking I don't even burn 200 calories. I'm looking for a little more exercise.. Do any of you use the elliptical? I'm assuming it's okay to do, right? At least then i'll be able to break a little sweat and then feel like i'm doing a little…
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When did you start wearing maternity clothes?
I'm currently 17 weeks with my second baby and am still not in maternity clothes. Most of my pants still fit comfortably and I don't remember that being the case with my first. When did everyone else start wearing them? First, second, third pregnancies?
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'Maintenance setting
Hello all. I am 11 weeks pregnant and have my settings at 'maintenance' which gives me 1800 cals a day. The weight I want to maintain (well, in theory, because it doesn't include baby weight) is 10st. My question is - should I adjust the settings to maintain baby weight as I gain? Eg, when I gain half a stone, change it to…
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post-partum working out
What are every ones plans for working out after baby? I figured I would start around 2 weeks pp and then do some yoga and other pp dvds I have. Today I am 1 day pp and decided to 30 minutes of yoga (just stretches, nothing crazy) to relax my joints. It was good.
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gaining more because I have been dieting?
I'm so frustrated here. I'm almost 20 weeks and have gained pretty darn near 20lbs. I have MFP set to maintenance and actually had it at "lose .5lb" for the first 15 weeks or so. I gained about 10lbs in the first 10 weeks as that coincided with the holidays and I nearly always gain 10lbs over the holidays...that's another…
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Homemade baby wipes
I came upon this blog post on how to make your own baby wipes and wanted to share it because it's way cheaper and the commentators say it is less harsh on baby's bum. I am going to try making it but maybe with baby oil instead of coconut oil as I have that on hand :) I want to try them as makeup remover also and it looks…
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sleep problems
Hi everyone, I am in week 24 and have started having problems sleeping. I have no problem falling asleep (can fall asleep in a good 5 mins :P) and will sleep well for about 2 hours but it all goes down hill from there. I generally wake up at around 12:30 and then seem to look at the clock every hour after that. I "sleep"…
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Exercise question
In the 6 months before getting pregnant, I was active, but not always consistent. I hit a record low weight in July before my husband returned from deployment. I was very fit, doing all the mowing/gardening, etc all summer. Once he got home, I sort of stopped all that and started gaining weight. I decided to start lifting…
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new group for august 2014 births
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/19881-pregnant-ladies-due-august-2014 Hi, I thought it would be useful to have a birth club for a specific month and I can't find one already in existence. In my opinion it seems helpful to have access to people at the same stage of pregnancy as you are without having to put your due…
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Summer 2014 Due Date Club
Hello everyone! I found out last night that we are expecting baby #2. My own estimate of the due date is August 3rd. (It's very early and I have an appointment to confirm all details with my doctor.) Is anyone else due next summer?
