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baby blues?
Hi ladies just wanting any support I can get. I am a ftm and I am so in love with my son who is now 6 months old. I have a great husband and loving and supporting family but I just feel so empty. I have always been an over achiever I have always felt confident in myself and looked great had a great job all around…
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Last baby blues
How do you deal with being bummed out about having had your last baby? We're working towards weaning; my son will be 1 on 5/23. I'm not depressed or crying or anything like that, just slightly bummed. I'm ready to be done BFing (and to lose this weight, finally), so I think it's more about his no longer being an infant…
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Zoloft
Hey, everyone! I just started taking zoloft last week, and I was wondering if anyone else has taken this medication. I have a bit of post-partum depression and anxiety. I believe that my mental health is more important than appearance, but I would like to know if anyone has gained or lost a significant amount of weight on…
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new moms working from home!?
HI ladies I was wondering If any of you work from home? I am a new mom and love staying at home but it would be nice to make a little extra income and am looking for some advice! thanks!!
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Walk 100 Miles in May 2014!!!!!!!!!!
Can you manage 3.5 miles a day or 90 minutes of walking? Want a challenge that pushes you? Think you can walk further than everyone else, lol?! Or maybe you're only a few weeks postpartum and need some gentle exercise to get back into the swing of things? Or just an exercise you can do with a buggy or a toddler? Come, join…
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Decresing breastmilk supply - Help!!
Hey ladies!! I need advice! My son is 8 weeks old and I've been exclusively breastfeeding. I returned to work after 6 weeks and got my period the same day. I pump 3 times a day at work. My supply hasn't been increasing, but my son's milk demand has. He's up to 4.5 - 5 ounces per feeding and I'm just barely able to get 4…
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Hitting a Wall
Hello! I gained 60 lbs during my pregnancy (if not more during the hospital since I was induced) and have lost 45lbs in 4.5 months... however, I have hit a wall!! I am working out 3-4 times a week (30-45 minutes) and eating 1200 calories/day. During the weekend I do indulge a litte. Any suggestions?!
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He sleeps!!! (Do not read if you are a sleepless mama)
My 9 month old slept TWELVE straight hours last night!!! I'm in shock and elated and praying he will do it again. We did nothing differently. He just decided to sleep. He has been waking up 1-2 times each night to nurse. I slept-get ready for this- EIGHT glorious hours! I feel incredible. It's amazing the difference that…
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I can't be the only one..
to gain weight AFTER I had my baby. I actually lost weight during my pregnancy, and was 10 pounds lighter post-partum than before I got pregnant (from 235 down to 225.) I was lucky enough to be able to stay home with my daughter for 6 months, and in that time gained 35 pounds!! I've always had an easy time with gaining…
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FTM of Twins
Hi guys, I'm a first time mom of 2 awesome fraternal twin boys (3 months old) and I would love to connect with other MFP moms as well. I have so many questions (like how are u guys working out with new infants that require ALL of ur attention:-/) and would love to have some support while supporting others. Thanks
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Loose skin ... Year and a half postpartum
Hey ladies... Ok so I have a 4 yr old and a 1 1/2 yr old. I eat clean and work out as much as I can...I think I've come to the nasty realization that this skin is with me forever.. Anyone else with this problem and if so anything that made it better??
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What are some good foods to satisfy breastfeeding moms?
I am almost two years postpartum and yet i still have about 15 pounds to lose in my belly. My pre pregnancy jeans all fit and my old shirts fit but my stomach hangs more than it used to i was always overweight and i finally lost it in high school i was at a happy weight still not happy with how i looked but people always…
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breastfeeding/solids
hey everyone I am a first time mom my son is 5 months old and he is exclusively breastfed. when do you start giving your little one solids? I hear so many different things and I feel so overwhelmed. I really love the connection while I nurse and I am sad to think it is coming to an end but I want to nurse him as long as…
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Just had my squish, first exercises?
Hello all, new here! I had my little boy 15 days ago and am currently only 1 lb up from my pre pregnancy weight. (God knows how, with my first I was over a stone up after!) I was just wondering what is safe and not safe to start doing exercise wise? It's mainly my wobbly post baby tum I want to tone! I still would like to…
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WAP
Weston A Price Foundation diet..anyone heard of it or follow it? I am very curious about it
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Hi ... New Recruit :)
Hi Ladies, I've been a member of MyFitnessPal since giving birth back in July 2012 and have calorie counted on and off ever since. I'd lost approx. 2 stone since she was born but still have another 1.5 stone to go, I think. I'll stop when I'm happy with how I look. I'm really struggling to get motivated now though so a…
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How long did it take you to lose your weight PP?
Hey Moms! I just had my second boy this past August. I feel like its taking forever this time around to lose the weight and get back to where I was! I have been at the same weight for the past 4 weeks and all I do is work-out like crazy and eat right (mostly ;) ! Anyone have any tips??
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New Mommy Advice?
I am a brand new mom, lil man born 2-25-14, I am having a harder time than I anticipated. Been very challenging adjusting to no sleep, big cries and nursing issues on top of normal new parent woes. How do you focus on yourself? I feel guilty sometimes wanting me time so soon and yearning for some limits on caring for him…
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Toddler Breastfeeding
How do you know how many calories to add for nursing? My LO is one, but she feeds at least 2x at night and then on demand during the day (at LEAST another 3-4 times). She eats maybe 1-2 meals of solids at the moment. I've been doing 500, but not sure if that's the right amount? Thanks!
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Help me get motivated!
Hi gals, I'm not really focused on losing the rest of my weight right now (as I am more concerned with breastfeeding for the entire year), but I am trying to get back into a regular fitness routine. My daughter is four months and change, and I'm trying very hard to get back on a regular workout routine, but I'm STRUGGLING.…
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5 months PP birth control
hey everyone I am 5 months PP and breastfeeding exclusively and having a hard time finding a birth control that doesn't mess up my stomach. at my 6 week PP check up they gave me the progestin birth control and it made me so sick! my stomach was so bloated I looked 6 months pregnant and backed me up. I stopped taking it and…
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Looking for mommy friends, just joined
I gained 60 pounds wih preeclampsia and my son is 6 months old. I just joined today. I am breastfeeding but I am ready to lose weight and am looking for mommy friends along the way. :)
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Starting again . . .again
LO is 9 months old. I am 7 lbs away from my prepregnancy weight/goal and have been for about 5 months now. :/ Admittedly, I've not put much effort into it. However, now that spring is finally approaching and I'm realizing that I either need new clothes or I need to step it up, I've decided to TRY to lose the weight. I'm…
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qucik workouts
Trying to tone up while at home. I don't have a gym membership but am trying to find a way to get in some good workouts. I bought that insanity dvd set but my living room is not that big and I end up waking up the whole house while I am bouncing around the living room lol
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Will need motivation once baby comes!
Hi Mom's.. First Time Mommy here, and am due any day now and obviously will be focusing on baby for awhile but wanted to get some friends on here for when I can get back into the swing of losing the baby weight. Feel free to add me. Until then, i'll be available to support you girls! :)
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Add Me - need some motivated mommy friends
Hi! I'm looking to add some motivated mommy friends to help motivate me in losing this baby weight! Please add me. I lost 20 lbs using MFP before I got pregnant and now I need to lose it all again! Baby Luke arrived 8 weeks ago and it's time to start working out and tracking again. I want to be a healthy happy role model…
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Need calorie help. I am SO confused!!! FAT LOSS!!!
Hi! i have a 10 month old who I breastfeed about 6 times a day. I also workout 5 days a week, 3 of those days I do weight training with cardio the other 2 days I do an exercise class and cardio. I am 5'1 and 125#'s. I am trying to lose fat and gain lean muscle. Here are my calculations. I wear the polar Loop activity…
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Weight training while breastfeeding???
Any body weight train while breastfeeding? I had 4 kids plus a recent miscarriage all in 4 years and I decided I MUST get my body back! Im 28 5'1 124 lbs and 29% body fat! My baby is 10 months and nurses 6-7xs a day. I have been exercising for 2.5 weeks. i strength train 3 days a week with 20-30 minutes of cardio and i do…
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Is anyone here?
I noticed no one has posted in this group since 2012z anyone still here? Are there any mommies that are juicing while breastfeeding?
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When did you start weighing/measuring self post-baby?
When did you mommas out there start weighing and measuring post-baby? I'm debating between starting at one week postpartum because I know I'll see losses and find that encouraging, vs. starting at my six week postpartum check-up for the sake of staying sane in the immediate postpartum period and keeping my mind off of…