ErinV1974 Member

No advice, but empathy. I definitely gained weight while breastfeeding - in spite of the million articles that say you'll lose weight. I was just hungry constantly. Maybe take it easy and wait until you wean?

What a great feeling!! Yay!

It is the most motivating part of MFP for me!

Wow, that's an awful lot of calories for some stinkin' goldfish! WTG on staying within your goal!

Nice work!!

It hasn't affected my appetite, but it has absolutely helped with smoking. I just don't crave it anymore. Miracle drug!!

I just get discouraged when I eat a cheeseburger and then realize I'm 3/4 to my calorie goal and the day isn't half over yet. You can eat more when you choose lower-cal items - I've found that I'm gravitating to them just so I can eat more.

I find it helpful to say, okay I'll just get on the bike for five minutes, and then I'm done. Once I do the five minutes, more often than not I'm motivated to stay on. But it helps get my butt on it in the first place.

I have been loving this DVD, and I think it's good for beginners: http://www.amazon.com/Denise-Austin-Quick-Burn-Cardio/dp/B0042AM390

This is why I wish MFP would show you the weekly cumulative calorie count, instead of day to day.

I eat there more times that I would like. Recently I discovered the grilled chicken sandwich (and I was always a QP or Big Mac girl). I find having the bun, and the condiments reminds me of a burger, and it scratches my McD itch. A small fries does it too.

5'5" and currently hovering around 162-167. Trying to get down to 150. HOWEVER, this weekend I went clothes shopping and found I dropped a pants size, from 12 to 10. That made my day. GO US! If I can do it, we all can!

Zaza, I was standing in my room in my underwear one day and my son told me I looked like a SUMO WRESTLER. Dang kids. Gave me motivation though!!

Ted - re: your boss... the kick in the butt I needed was when my 2 yo daughter mistook her (morbidly obese) caretaker at day care for me!! I don't want to be like that. Good luck!

Please add me ... was doing well with MFP but have been getting complacent lately...maybe this will give me a jolt!

Hi mama, I have 3 kids as well; the youngest is 2. I've lost 15 pounds so far with MFP and am SO pleased. Would like to lose another 15. Good luck to all! Send a friend request if you'd like!

I understand this. Though it sounds awful, I understand. I'm glad everything was okay.

This made me laugh! I've eaten baking chocolate before in a pinch. You know what - good for you for not keeping anything sweet in the house, though.

Me too :(

Hi twin ladies, 5'5", 180 lbs, divorced, 3 kids (8,6,2), need to lose 25-30 lbs!

Hi Madame, welcome! Mmm cheese fries and Oreos....no! Ha. I'm a mom too and just tired of being overweight, but motivation is also a factor. I do find that seeing other peoples' food diaries and exercise logs helps me stay motivated. And I'll do my best to talk you out of a "relapse". best of luck! Erin