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You can't use the app as suggested to lose weight as it doesn't account for the calories you burn from breastfeeding. There are lots of estimates on the internet, and any of them may be right or wrong for you. What I suggest is setting your account to maintain your current weight, and let breastfeeding create your deficit.…

Yes, I think a food scale is not only important for reducing portion sizes as necessary, but for ensuring we get enough food as well! Too often people will pick the lowest calorie goal with the hope that they end up in a deficit because they aren't weighing their food and are just guessing. Just get the food scale! I'm a…

I eat pretty much everything. I'm 5'1" and maintain on 2300 calories. Current weight is anywhere from 123-126 and in a slight deficit at the moment. I do the majority of my shopping at Aldi and Meijer. After a while you'll figure out what combination of carbs, protein, and fat keep you feeling full. I eat a lot of carbs…

The database is entirely user generated. You should verify entries you use either with the package label or with the USDA food database, after weighing and measuring yourself of course. Don't trust any homemade entries. Use the recipe builder instead. There are verified entries, but even those can be outdated and wrong.

I have my account set to active and synced with my fitbit. I get a minimum of 10,000 steps a day and always get a positive calorie adjustment at the end of the day. I eat those calories, and it's never stopped me from losing weight.

Gin and diet tonic.

Visit the recomp link above and start a lifting program. A large percentage of my weight came from my upper thighs. Not a problem area for me anymore.

I think your activity level is fine. I do the same for my activity level. Definitely get your logging on point and be patient. It really matters now that you don't have much to lose. It matters even more when you're strength training because you need several weeks to really show a trend. My weight fluctuates up to 4 pounds…

I agree that we can be proactive and intentional about living an active life as we age. Anecdotally, I often hear that things start to "break" around age 50. A big eye opener for me about being proactive about my health and staying on top of any issues was watching a family member go downhill in his mid-50's. He went from…

In your case, I feel it would be best to speak with a registered dietitian. The generic advice I would give is not appropriate for someone dealing with special circumstances that should really be handled by a professional in person. Losing weight while breastfeeding/pumping is also not appropriate for everyone, and it may…

Going down a size and a half in shoes, and sometimes two sizes depending on brand. I had to buy all new shoes!

I gained over 20 pounds over the course of college because I had no idea how to practice moderation with a limitless supply of food. That put me in obesity range. Then I got married and had my first baby. I gained 33 pounds and dropped 55 pounds in 3 months because of my thyroid being out of whack. Got pregnant with my…

That. Also, if you're experiencing depression, please get help from your doctor.

That's what I'm doing, but slightly modified for home use and with added glutes. I agree that I've yet to come across programming that has it all. It's working great for me for the time being. Edit to add that I went from Strong Curves to Body by Bret (now Booty by Bret) because I liked the 3 day a week full body…

I followed Strong Curves while I lost 70 pounds. It helped me maintain the muscle I had while losing weight. There was no significant muscle growth but it did help me maintain muscle everywhere while I lost fat. That's what a structured lifting program will do for you while you lose weight. You won't see any significant…

You don't HAVE to weigh your food with a food scale to lose weight, but it does increase accuracy with calorie counting. Lots of people can lose just fine without one, but it's fairly common to experience a stall at some point and a food scale can help with ensuring a deficit. I think a food scale is great for creating a…

Bisquick stirred in milk. Mmmmm.

I misread this as Bisquick at first. That would be a new one. Carry on.

The only thing possibly classier for outdoor wine enjoyment would be the wine sippy cup.

I have these cups, and they are the epitome of classy.

It may just require some experimentation on your part. I'm 5'1" and lose with significantly more calories per day, but I did have to collect my own data to figure out my calorie needs. Before I had a fitness tracker (fitbit) I didn't know what my activity level really was (it was higher than I expected) and MFP…

I follow a strength program and do some cardio. Tuesday - Upper body Wednesday - Lower body Thursday - Rest Friday - Upper body Saturday - Lower body Rest on Sunday and Monday. Usually throw two days of cardio (running) somewhere in there.

This was one of the things that hurt me the most, to be honest. All throughout my weight loss phase, people were constantly asking me when my baby was due. I was trying so hard to lose weight and get in shape and it was such a blow when people said this. Friends gossiped about it behind my back. The worst was after having…

I'm 5'1" and maintain in a range between 123-126. I started at 195 pounds almost 2 years ago after having my fifth baby, got to my goal weight maybe 6 months ago? I'd have to look at a calendar. I've been doing recomp since then. Following a well-structured strength program with progressive overload made the biggest…

Just about one year between these two. I've been on this latest fitness and weight loss adventure for almost two years now. Lifting heavy every step of the way!

There are so many variables that influence one's calorie deficit from breastfeeding. It changes daily, weekly, monthly, etc. depending on how much and how often your baby nurses. It's highly individual, so my recommendation is to start eating at maintenance for your current weight and collect your own data. Use a food…

I have a full TRX system and really like it. I use it for certain lower body exercises like pistol squats or for other modified exercises I don't have the equipment for. It's a nice addition for home workouts.

Definitely was a yo-yoer for years. I think it ultimately came down to a certain maturation in my thinking. Eventually, I just accepted that everything I'd been doing for so many years wasn't going to ever work. I was lying to myself about how much I was eating and something else was always to blame. I had to stop living…

I would suggest starting at maintenance and log your food as accurately as you can for 6 weeks. Get a food scale if you don't have one already. Everyone can offer estimates but I'd rather offer a more conservative suggestion rather than encourage anything that could reduce your milk supply. My calorie needs have been all…