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This is pretty much what I do. There are alot of blogs out there that will break down the best deals at whatever your grocery store is for that week. I clip/print coupons to go with the sale every week. I usually don't pay for things like shampoo/conditioner, soap, toothpaste etc. Cereal I don't pay more than $.49/box.…

I usually spend between $75-$160/week for a household of 5 (soon to be 6), but that will also include household items (toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, soap, diapers, etc). I shop the grocer's ad every week and pair sales with coupons.

3 weeks is still way too soon to be thinking about cutting calories. You should wait at least 6-8 weeks and after you get the all clear from your OB.

First, dump the doctor. Find yourself an OBGYN (You'll need an OB when you get pregnant, so it's easier to get an OBGYN. that way all the lady bits and pregnancy stuff is taken care of in one go and you don't need to have 2 doctors) that will give you the time of day and take you seriously. Second, have your new doctor run…

Make sure you are setting realistic goals for yourself and taking baby steps. Don't go all gung-ho or set an aggressive calorie goal or you may end up tired, hungry and feeling deprived. Eat the foods you love (even pizza) in moderation and fit them into your calorie goal. Losing weight shouldn't make you feel miserable or…

I do the drop-in classes like Zumba or swimming. Tbh, nobody cares about how new you are, how heavy, or what you're even doing. I guarantee they are focused on what they themselves are doing.

You have to stop wishing and dreaming. You won't lose weight by wishing for a magic wand. I use to wish for the same thing. I'd wish that I could wake up one day and be skinny and that would fix all of my problems. Unfortunately, that's not how reality works and my expectations weren't terribly realistic either. I only…

Do I think I became more attractive? Maybe. I'm certainly happier with myself and perhaps that projects itself into more confidence which some people will interpret as attractive. However, I would not use that as a motivation to exercise or become healthier or lose weight. Not only is it incredibly subjective, but it also…

I understand. It's hard to wrap your mind around that you can eat more and STILL lose weight.

You should eat them back. Your calorie goal already includes the deficit you need to lose weight. Not eating them will result in some very unpleasant side effects. One day here and there won't matter but done continuously, you could end up sick, injured, or worse. Also you may lose your hair, nails and over time your…

You can get it at stores. Target carries it and other similar brands.

No recommendation for sports bras, but you can try applying some Body Glide, which is an anti-chafing thing. Runners use it on their legs, and it helps alot. I imagine it would help in the underarm area too.

No, I never have negative net. That's too much of a deficit... even if I had a bad couple of days, I will never go to a negative net extreme. Eat higher calorie foods if this becomes an issue.

It's more likely that it's water retention from the sodium.

Clearance racks. You'll save a ton. I usually shop clearance athe Target. Sometimes I get things for 70-90% off.

You can't spot reduce, but I'd recommend any progressive lifting program.

They're perfectly fine. I generally stay away from the sauced ones but that's just because I like to season veggies my way.

There's alot of things that can be masking weightloss. Ovulation, period, salt, increased carbs, increased activity or exercise,injury, sunburn .. all of those will cause temporary water retention. Have you weighed just the once or have you weighed yourself other times? It might help to weigh everyday so that you can see…

You should not diet or do much exercise (only light, but trust me when I say even walking a quarter mile is going to hurt) until you get the all clear from your obgyn. It's super important if you are breastfeeding to not begin cutting calories until your milk supply is well established (again, need the all clear from…

Net, which is after exercise.

Tbh, meal timing and frequency is irrelevant to weight loss. Eat what you want within your calorie goal whenever you want. However, just because a program says to eat 1400 calories, doesn't mean that is a one size fits all. You should research whether that is an appropriate calorie goal for you, along with the exercise.

I went through a period like this before successfully losing weight. Really, it was just me being lazy and also that I wasn't ready to commit. There are alot of meals that take less than 15 minutes to make. Or maybe prepare meals ahead of time and heat them when you need. Or Crockpot meals. Either way, you do have to put…

This. There's no jumpstarting or tricks. If you want to have a cheeseburger, work it into your calories.

Yeah, that could be anything. Ovulation, Period, more sodium, more exercise, etc. Those will all mask weight loss and sometimes show a gain when it's just temporary.

Fruit. A bowl of strawberries. An apple. Also greek yogurt has a good amount of protein for under 100 calories.

This. Also remember that all sorts of things can cause temporary weight gain via water retention. Look at the overall trend, not day to day fluctuations.

Sandwiches, salads, tacos, hamburgers, etc. Basically anything I ate before, just in smaller portions and in moderation. For example, I still eat fast food. If I'm on the go and go to McDonald's, instead of a Big Mac and fries I get a McDouble and a fruit parfait. Wendy's, instead of a Single w/ cheese, I get a Jr. Bacon…