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Name: Kim How long in maintenance: 1 year, 2 months Goal maintenance range: 127-131 Current weight: 130.2 Recent success: Heck, yes! I lost that stinky pound and now I’m fitting very comfortably in the bridesmaid-dress-in-question! I feel pretty good at this weight, aside from loose skin bumming me out. The TREND LINE in…

Good point here. You may still be healing, depending on you! I know I didn't feel myself for many months after my second. She was also waking up in the night for almost 2 years! I found it easier to control my eating and skip the exercise due to exhaustion. I think I started to diet 6 months post partum. Be kind to…

How do you feel about freezing your bread and thawing it out one slice at a time? That might help you moderate.

I don't have an endocrinologist. :neutral: Unfortunately, I have an issue with my insurance right now and I don't think I'm going to be able to go to one any time soon.

Good luck! Congratulations on making a decision to change! I have a long history of eating to feel better when depressed. I just try to remember that the food may taste good while I'm eating it, but as soon as it's gone the bad feelings will come back. It's a hard habit to break. I've been on this journey for over 2 years…

Thanks for responding. He says since I'm done having kids my TSH doesn't need to be as low. This doesn't seem like a good enough reason to me. But I'm going to take meticulous notes about how I feel to show him.

I’m hypo and I have been on 25 mcg synthroid since 2013 and now my doctor (family physician) wants me to go off of it for 3 months and get my levels tested. I’m really worried about this but he’s not refilling my prescription. Am I gonna gain a bunch of weight? Should I decrease my intake? Has anyone been on synthroid and…

Here's some meals I had this month that I just pulled out of my diary: (daily intake ~1650 calories) Chick-fil-a: small fry + cobb salad with no cheese + 8 grilled nuggets + half package fat free honey mustard = 745 calories (estimated the salad) Chipotle: white rice + barbacoa + guac + green salsa + lettuce = 630 calories…

When I was starting out, I set a time limit for when I was allowed to eat. I had to stop at 8 pm. That helped a lot initially, and it wasn't forever. I no longer get the late night munchies, unless I'm PMSing.

Why not eat maintenance until you're better?

Hi everybody! Been wanting to join a maintenance group for a while now. I’m so glad I found this. Name: Kim How long in maintenance: 1+ year Goal maintenance range: 127-131 Current weight: 131 Current goals:* Lose weight: The bridesmaid dress I ordered for my sister’s wedding came in pretty tight. I was sitting around 133…

NO LIE, I covet things from the girls' department at Target all the time. Maybe I will sneak an XL in my cart between some misses things and try it on next time I'm there. B)

I’ve maintained "the new me" for one year! Hit my goal weight the day after Easter last year. I logged my intake every day for two years. Today is day 737! Finally, Easter was 8 days ago & there are still 3 big bags of candy on top of my fridge. I eat a few pieces of it every day and have NOT had anything resembling a…

I eat low gluten and low dairy due to IBS and lactose intolerance. An easy way to find meals online I’ve found is to search for paleo recipes and then add a side of rice or potatoes (I do not eat low carb). I eat eggs or oatmeal for breakfast, and drink cashew milk occasionally in my hot chocolate or cereal. Dinner is…

Back in my size 4s after eating too much Halloween and Christmas candy for about 3 months straight. Also have been bemoaning my shrinking cup size but have embraced the bright side - I was able to buy a wire free bra size medium and actually wear it confidently out in public!

I’m 5’5” medium frame and usually maintain between 129-132 (trying to loose a few extra lbs from the holidays but that’s another story). I once got down to 127 but I felt unusually hungry and felt I was looking a little skeletal in the chest area. So you’re not alone in thinking 125 is low. That used to be my goa but I…

I made a bacon and potato quiche this week for dinner. It’s something that I would never have the time or patience to make in the morning so it was fun to do in the evening. It was very filling and hearty!

A hot chocolate or hot tea after dinner helps me. I also turn off the lights in the kitchen and close the baby gate. :D Brush teeth, and if all that fails I go to bed early.

Unfortunately, chronic fatigue might be your new normal. I was never very hungry when I was pregnant, but I was tired ALL. THE. TIME. If you wanna eat high fat, eat high fat. Follow your cravings. There is no satisfaction in life greater than appeasing a pregnancy craving. Enjoy it because I swear after the baby is born,…

All the food ads on instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Can’t get away!!

This is seriously the best feeling! This isn't recent – it happened about 10 years ago the first time I lost weight. I was browsing swimsuits in the plus section and a saleslady came up to me and said, "Honey, these are women's. Your section is over here!" and pointed to the regular size section. I still remember that…

I was just reading about these in the "New products that caught your eye thread" and I had no idea these things existed! I've got to get some. I need the peppermint!

Also, a LOT of ketchup on those fries.

Yeah, if you're gonna be miserable either way, why not pick the route that helps you reach your goals? (I say now, on the second week of my cycle HA)

Tuna melts with tomato soup – yum! And maybe a spinach salad.

@oat_bran made another great point which is that even when you give in and feed the beast, YOU STILL FEEL HUNGRY! That is so true and I can’t believe I never realized it before. That really puts the hormonal cravings and hunger in perspective for me. That it’s not really grounded in reality and I have to wait it out. My…

Minestrone is also delicious! I just made this one https://anaffairfromtheheart.com/crock-pot-minestrone-fallforflavor-giveaway-included/ but next time I would leave out the pasta. Also hot chocolate and hot tea alllll winter long.

I use Pepperplate to store all my recipes. I also do my meal planning from there for the week, and then you can add all the ingredients to your shopping list which I can access from my phone. I’ve used it for years.

You could add it as coconut cream.

I'm thiiiiiiiiis close to conquering my own Dragon Dress. It's a lot clingier than the clothes I usually wear, so I haven't quite been brave enough to wear it out yet. I tried it on today and felt pretty good, though.