HappyLuna

Anything medical can have differing opinions, but I am a believer than your mind is a very powerful tool. I thought my pill was making me gain weight (before I had my son, thats when I gained a load more!) and my docotor proved quite well it was in my mind. She said I need to change my thinking as my weight gain was…

My doctor said to me, that the pill has nothing to do with weight gain, its just a new trend and something else to blame. I don't think the pull makes you put on weight or stop you from losing it. I think its a nice excuse, but we are in control of our bodies and what goes in them.

THIS! I was exactly the person you descibed when I didn't have kids. Now, I know you do your best. Sometimes that involves junk food. Call social services if you must! I weaned by son at 4 months too..I should be locked up :laugh: The world of parenting, it is b1tching, back stabbing and danm right ugly at times. Until you…

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No problem its very funny! I am so pleased you picked up on it as its too good to miss like you said! My partner is wetting himself! I just showed him :smile:

:laugh: not proof reading has its benefits!

Totally agree. Its easy when you don't have children to be judgemental. This child is obviously very loved if people are smiling, laughing and spending time with this child. Also its wonderful to hear that this child is eating with their parents. So good for commmunication and socail development. You are not with the…

Spend less time worrying about others. Maybe point it out nicely what you think they may need to change and re think and then move on. You've done your bit then. But having a b1tch about it on here is a little uncalled for. If it bugs you what others are doing, don't look at their diaries. ETA: Just remembered as well (as…

It gets better. As you lose weight the hang will go. Also tone your stomach. It really helps. You can have a wash board stomach again. I have a lower section c-section scar so you never see mine..unless you see me naked :wink: It took 12 months for my body to start getting back into shape. So slow and steady is the best…

Keep a diary of how active your child is and exactly what they are eating. Do this for a week and then review. Look at governement guidlelines for your child's age (In the UK we have great websites http://www.nhs.uk/Change4Life/Pages/change-for-life-families.aspx) There's a great section in that website about 'me size…

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I do treat myself, And 'treats' so to speak are part of my diet but I don't use food as a reward. I will have a glass of wine, a bit of chocolate, a cake, but all within my calorie intake for a day, not everyday and in 'moderation'. (Another word I am learning!) However, I don't see rewarding myself with food is going to…

Maybe just use the resources available and avoid the forums for a week or so. Then see how you are feeling xxx

I am 5ft 3 and weight wise I am aiming for 8st 12 to 9st 4. This would give me a BMI of 22-23. I am unsure what my body is going to do weight wise so as long as I am always between these weights I will be happy. I am more aiming to be a UK size 10 again (US size 6?!) I am doing weight training, yoga and running. I love…

I'm getting married in Aug 2012 :smile: Going to start dress shopping next month. Have venue booked, done menu tasting, brought bridesmaid dresses. Its all very exciting! I have 12lbs left to shift and I am confident they will be gone by the wedding day. Doing some body sculpting(sp?) too because I want to look amazing in…

I for one do not want to be known as a Skinny *****...rather a Yummy Mummy :wink:

I do agree with you...I thought long and hard before I posted it as my positive quote, but my theory is, even though this quote points out something negative we can all do, it can also help others think and realise where and what they may need to change. Questioning who we are and how we think is a good thing. It can lead…

These rules are great and are the most important things to remember. Diets debates, starvation mode debates ect can actually confuse people and hinder with their weightloss and they are always trying new things to try and speed things up, or think what they are doing is wrong. These rules are the only way you achieve…

Hi Bev, I hope this can help in some way. We all go through tough times when losing weight. Other factors in our lives can cause us to stear of track. I find when I am having a tough time losing I go onto maintance mode until I can clear my mind and concentrate on losing again. Its good practice to maintance and helps me…

By all means steal! Words can be powerful and influences and help people see and make the changes that may be needed :smile:

"As long as you think that the cause of your problem is “out there”—as long as you think that anyone or anything is responsible for your suffering—the situation is hopeless. It means that you are forever in the role of victim, that you’re suffering in paradise." — Byron Katie

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I gave blood today (for the first time) And oh my I am tired! I have eaten and drank loads! I was told I needed to eat enough to maintain my weight just for today and tomorrow is ok to go back to dieting. I was told its best to eat more today as its a shock to the body to lose so much so quickly. I was also told its…

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I rarely use the gym, actually I haven't used it all summer! The weather is perfect for exercising outside. I do weight training at home too, then I am not waiting to use the weights :wink: I do have a fitness DVD - Davina one. But I tend to dip in and out of that now. And I have a yoga DVD which I love. I occassionally go…

Sex? :wink: its good exercise and fun! I hear a lot about Zumba so will be trying to myself soo. I find the gym boring and rarely go. Only once a week and maybe for a yoga class. I like exercising outdoors, so running and biking. I feel restricted at the gym, and being round others makes me feel a little insecure. Weird, I…

An extra 300cals for the baby????? In the UK the advice from the NHS is you need no more calories in the first 2 trimesters (So thats 1800 a day for me) and only an extra 200 in the last trimester. Trying to lose weight while pregnant is not going to threaten the life of you or your baby but it does need to be done under…

I try not to eat past 7pm. If I feel really hungry then I have some fruit. I will have 1 or 2 cups of tea though :smile:

Half a cup of skimmed milk, 1 sugar. I have coffee once a day. When I first get up with my bran flakes. Then I exercise :smile: I drink tea of rest of the day with a splash of skimmed milk and no sugar lol :wink:

I have never seen it as an attack or insult. However, I am sure people do take it like that because we can all take words and comments, twist them in our heads and then say its an personal attack. We have all done it one point in our lifes. That negative little voice in our head can get the better of all of us. We are all…