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Hi SenchaJill, I've been in OA for the last 6 months, but the last month I am really struggling to stay abstinent. I think I need to start logging my food each day on MFP. I think I got off track because my food plan is too flexible.

Been doing keto for a week now. The most amazing part is that it stops me being hungry!!! On normal calorie restriction I am hungry all the time, but on keto eating the same calories I'm just not hungry. Even end up skipping meals. High fat/low carb is great. Sure there are things you can't eat, but when you swap those out…

Yes please! I really need some accountability to keep me.on track. Happy for anyone to add me.

I'm in! First time.

Lookin good! Keep it up!

Hi all. I'm just about to turn 30! I have 3 boys (so far) and trying to get down at least 10kg before getting pregnant again. Pregnancy is so much easier with less weight. I was really active during the last pregnancy and I feel that contributed to a nicer head size of my baby and consequent fast labor (maybe too fast!). I…

In my late twenties, with 3 boys so far. Youngest 3.5 months and it's very difficult to fit it all in. I figure I can't afford NOT to exercise regularly, just to save my sanity! Mummies need to take care of themselves too.

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In general, women lack the level of testosterone needed to bulk up muscle. It's more likely to be excess fat sitting on top of the muscle that is the bulk. If you find out your body fat percentage that might confirm this. If you genuinely think you have a lot of muscle bulk, then perhaps a blood test for your testosterone…

You can definitely lose weight with walking and watching what you eat! You can do intervals with your walking too. Intervals are 30% more effective at burning calories AND your post walk metabolism is raised for up to 12 hours. You can find more details on the net about intervals, but basically they are pushing harder and…

Sounds like you are losing muscle and gaining fat. Muscle is denser than fat so 1lb of muscle is smaller in size than 1lb of fat. There are strength training exercises you can do that would maintain and increase the muscle in many areas of your body, that wouldn't aggravate your foot. You need to be a be creative and…

Dietitians are not doctors and doctors are usually not dietitians in my country. As far as I know dietitians don't have much training on exercise either. beccalinda, thank you for your concern. I'm in Australia, by the way and things work a bit differently here than the US. This is my 3rd baby. 1st time around is a big…

I have received on professional advice from a nutritionist that you need around 300 calories extra a day for breastfeeding. 1500 calories a day should be the absolute minimum you consume. You could probably still lose weight on 1800 calories a day. (If you are a larger woman, then you would need more than this.) If you see…

There is credible information on the Internet - I just need to be pointed to where it is. (Research based information.) I certainly don't believe whatever is written on any old web site. A doctor is the last place I would go for information on nutrition or exercise. They have almost no training in either of those areas, so…

Have you considered seeing a counselor together? Doesn't sound like a diet issue to me, but marriage/communication issues. From personal experience, seeing a counselor can do wonders for a marriage!

Do you do any strength training? (2 or 3 times a week) Strengthening and toning your muscles will make you look and feel better, even if weight doesn't change. When you increase your muscle mass, the scale might not go down, but you will be decreasing body fat. Your clothes size will go down though. Your health and disease…

You are in the easiest phase of your life to improve your health! You likely are only responsible for feeding yourself (as opposed to a whole family) and you have heaps of down time, you can use for preparing good food and moderate amounts of exercise. If you have peer pressure from friends to go with the flow, then I…

Hi, I want to connect with other pregnant ladies to see how you are eating and be encouraged. I'm 9 weeks pregnant with baby #3. We have 2 boys so far. My last birth was a planned home birth with a midwife. This birth will be a home birth too. I only learned about MFP a few days ago, but it has already helped me to make…