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@puffbrat My problem before I went on birth control was really frequent periods, so coming off of it, that's my fear as well. I'm trying to give myself a few months at least for my hormones to level. I read in a few places that red raspberry leaf tea may help with regular periods, so I'm even going to try that for a little…
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That's a very doable workout for a beginner with a couple of small modifications. Push-up and renegade rows can be done from the knee until you build up the arm/core strength to do them from the toe. just make sure your midsection stays straight and you're not sticking your butt up in the air. If you're doing squats with…
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You might want to invest in an instant pot. It is so easy to make meals and there are so many recipes. Plus if you forget to plan, it easy to take some stuff out of the freezer and just toss it in. You can even freeze whole meals ahead of time to stick in. Here's a good place to start.…
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Joining in a little late! @WifiresGettingFit Nice work exceeding your steps! :-) I just came off birth control and am continuing to lose weight until I'm successful at getting pregnant. So far I've lost 25 pounds in prep, so I've developed some good habits this last year. My habits and goals for this month: 1. Lose a pound…
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@sarawilliams5889 I just came off birth control and am also freaking out just slightly. For me, whenever I'm off birth control I experience spotting and irregular periods, so I'm also wondering if it will be a while to conceive. I'm still about 10- 15 pounds off where I wanted to be and I'm going to keep at that until I…
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It's good to hear everyone made it through Christmas in pretty good mood. I did not count calories on the day itself, but I've been sticking to my calorie counts every other day, even though I did have a treat or two everyday. My monthly weigh in will be on Monday at the gym and I think I'm on track for a good loss this…
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@parkerpowerlift @GroverBlue78 @orangequilt nice work this week! @Terytha I also sing songs through planks. So much better than a timer! :-) @sharpdust Nice work with the hike. Good luck getting through the end of semester! @bluffgirl67 That's good news about your mom. And so much can be done with free weights! Incline…
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I can fit back into my knee high boots! Last winter my legs were too thick and I couldn't zip them up.
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@Aerohead21 Boredom is definitely a trigger for me for snacking. Winter weekends and evenings are the worst for that. I combat that by doing crafts instead of watching tv or while watching tv. I like to sew and do some papercraft. Another deterrent is encouraging my cat to sit on my lap... I don't want to disturb him so I…
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@heisterman2 I'm also trying to avoid those celebration calories this month! So far so good. I've turned down cookies, pie and carrot cake at work so far this past week. Normally I'd want to eat them all. @Shellys_Start Welcome! I'm a little late to the thread too. @RavenStCloud Moving 3 times in the span of two years was…
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@Momof5ive1921 and @NewOR2015 Celebrations make it so hard to stay on track. My real test will be all the office parties this month. @lindamtuck2018 That's so nice that you're going to see your granddaughter. And it's so very easy to binge on any medication which makes us feel out of sorts. I hope holding on to that visit…
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@Christine4695 Sorry you're going through so much. Both my parents suffer from health problems and it's definitely a lot of stress when they're hospitalized. I hope your surgery goes well. My sis-in-law had her gall bladder out a couple years ago and it really changed how she processes foods, so I hope it's an easy…
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@mmdeveau The self-care thing definitely hits home. It's part of why I gained nearly 40 pds back over two years- Taking care of sick family members and having a crazy job with ever changing hours. Things have finally settled down this past year and I'm trying to make my health a priority again. I also used to have a long…
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@torihudson6 Thanks for the welcome and enjoy your party! :-)
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Hello! I'm new to the thread. I was over 200 pds at the start of the year and right now I'm at 189. I feel like I've been doing the right things- I'm going to an hour long boot camp class 3 times a week and for the past couple months I've been tracking my calories, but I'm still losing weight at a slower rate than I…
