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100 grams is quite adequate. I'm a vegetarian and I eat plenty of carbs and believe me, I've gained plenty of muscle.

This sounds like my story. I have a friend I haven't seen in awhile, and she got engaged, which is fantastic. She sent me a couple of her engagement photos and she had gained sooooo much. She was always a little bit of a bigger girl, but at this point, she is obese. And I just was like "Oh, no, not going to happen to me."

Those things are terribly inaccurate.

The problem seems to me that you are eating 1000 calories with a high activity level. Eat more.

Throw in a yolk for every few eggs you eat. A lot of people don't seem to realize that while the yolks do contain saturated fat and cholesterol, they also contain most of the vitamins and minerals.

Ok, when you're pregnant, your ultimate goal is weight gain, not weight loss. You need to as your body carries a developing baby and adjusts everything else in order to support you and the baby. Being active is good, but please, don't try to lose weight. A woman of average weight before pregnancy should gain 25 to 35…

I would just suggest adding a protein powder like whey or egg protein into your diet. That way you still eat all the good stuff, but by including the protein powder, you change the ratio of carbs to protein.

Whoo hooo!!!

About 40% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage so I wonder if this study took that into account. Many pregancies are just in the first trimester when the women hasn't even figured it out yet though.

Honestly, one of the biggest problems with couples trying to concieve is stress. So, stop overthinking it! Have fun trying to have a baby! :-) When your mind and body are stressed out, you're telling it "This is a stressful environment" and your body will think twice, so to speak, about holding on to a fertilized egg…

Sneaky Momma’s Tomato Sauce From: “Vegan Lunch Box: 130 Animal Free Lunches Kids and Grown-Ups Will Love” by Jennifer McCann 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped red bell pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 1 cup shredded basil…

I see it!!! :) Good work!

I am at 1630 calories just to maintain, and then yesterday I had a great run where I burned almost 400 calories so I had over 2,000 calories to eat. Eat all of your calories!

First of all, happy birthday! You should enjoy yourself tonight without feeling like you have to count every single calorie. That being said, I went to look at their menu, and here is what I would pick if I were you: - Margherita pizza (ask for a little less cheese) - Italian Chicken pizza (ask for a little less cheese) -…

I do know about some of their desserts...but that's probably not what you had.

Oh, it is! And it works for sweet potatoes too!

Nearly any restaurant can make you a healthy option. Really take a look at the menu. Is there chicken on there? Ask for it grilled instead of fried. Ask for the veggies with no butter. If you're getting a salad, ask for the higher calorie toppings and dressings on the side. And if there is absolutely no way you can get…

Roast your pumpkin in the oven. When soft, allow to cool and toss in a blender with a little OJ, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. When the whole mixture is smooth, stir in some warmed almond or hazelnut butter...

A kiwi will fix you up right. ;-)

I got to throw my two cents in here. Yes, seafood contains traces of mercury. Avoid large fish, as the FDA website mentioned, but the government provides pregnant women on the WIC program (Women Infants and Children) canned tuna because it's a high quality source of protein, contains omega-3 fats and extremely low levels…

5'4" 124 pounds (just down from 126 and trying to get back there) Pear shaped also!

I crochet... does that count? :-)

That's awesome, and a huge inspiration for me. I have a trip to a local water park coming up, and knowing someone else is out there buying a two-piece for their trip will help me feel better about buying one for mine.

My old stand-by is steel cut oatmeal with some kind of nuts and dried fruit, sprinkled with cinnamon with a dash of vanilla extract. Don't forget just a teaspoon of sugar! Other favorites include: - Breakfast burritos - Egg Beaters and veggie sausage - Almond buttered sweet potatoes (you have to try that one to believe how…

Just a multivitamin with iron

I work for a dessert company, and we have a daily product review of everything that was produced the day before. Today, for instance, we had about six different desserts for review, and it's our duty as tasters to have a small sample of each one to see if the taste, texture and so on is as it should be. Some days I don't…

I lost all my fat from my arms first. Then my belly started losing some, and the last of the fat stores are my thighs and booty.

I am having the same problem. My calorie goal for the day is 1630 no that I have reached maintenance, and I find it hard to eat that alone, plus more after I workout...

I have a heart murmur and a heart arrythmia so I have the same problem you have sometimes. Neither of these conditions are life-threatening so I can do anything I want. My doc just told me to stop anytime I have chest pain (which is a good rule of thumb for anyone really).

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