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Looking for the next thread? Follow this link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/365051-post-partum-pack-october-11 to find the discussion for the week of October 11! Caz2678 - I wish I had answers for you...I am currently on mat leave, so the challenge is not yet as great. I do struggle to get household chores done,…

Pancakelovessyrup - you are almost there! Just add "The POST-PARTUM PACK – It took us 9 months to pack on the pounds.. Watch us take them off!" to your signature, and you are in! It is a very informal group, and we are just starting off. I plan to post a new task/question at the start of each week. To find next week's…

I am no expert (talk to your doctor!) but from what I've read, it looks like you burn about 200-500 cals per day (depending on how much you are feeding). I've also read not to go below 1800 cals per day (again - I am no expert - talk to a doctor or nutritionist!) Here's what I do: the site recommended that I eat 1200 to…

I originally had it at around 1200, but to reach a minimum of 1800 needed for nursing, I was always over my calorie limit. I wanted to get the "under her calorie goal" message on my wall, so I changed my target to around 1400. I also try to "burn" at least 100 cals with exercise, and then eat it back - meaning that I am at…

Welcome Amanda and Ruby! Did you ladies know that you can account for breastfeeding? When logging in your food, look up "breastfeeding". You will find various options that will minus a certain amount of calories from what you have eaten. I myself am nursing a 7 month old. Since he is starting on solids, I make sure to…

So far, I haven't given up anything! I'm trying to control frequency and portion size, but if this lifestyle change is going to stick, I know that I need to allow some indulgences...:happy:

Caro239 - Wow, you have done really well!!! I don't know about you, but I was not the most careful during my pregnancy when it came to eating. I am hoping that I will be a lot more careful with the next one, so that I don't gain as much. It would also be nice to have more core strength so that things go back to normal…

I really enjoyed reading your responses! I see that many of you are back at work already...What a huge challenge to balance work, motherhood, maintaining a home, paying attention to hubby, friends, family, and (somewhere) trying to fit in time for self-care...I return to work in February, and I must admit I am dreading it.…

Wow - I can see how time is a challenge! I am currently on maternity leave, and I am not looking forward to going back to work and having to balance it all. I completely understand your challenges...Is there a way you could insert activity into the day? (i.e. take the stairs, take a walk during your lunch break, park at…

Now we are 28!!

Welcome! Just add the tagline to your signature, and you are in! There is a link (a few posts up) to this week's thread.

Welcome to the group, Lacie! I am a sucker for chai lattes at starbucks...sugar free syrup, you say? I should look into that!

Now we are 24!!!

Ladies - we now have 24 members!! (and growing....) This week's post can be found by following the link below: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/365051-post-partum-pack-october-11?page=1#posts-4956807 See you there! carolina

Ladies - we now have 24 members!! (and growing....) This week's post can be found by following the link below: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/365051-post-partum-pack-october-11?page=1#posts-4956807 See you there! carolina

Definitely!! Just add the tagline to your signature, and you are IN :)

Welcome!!!!

Welcome!!:happy:

Welcome! I've got a 7 month old at home. I think you will find this site very useful! Feel free to add me as a friend.

We're still looking!

My little guy is 7 months old :)

Consider yourself added!

Gotta keep adding to this to put this thread back on the first page :) Welcome to all those moms who have joined us so far - let's see who else will join by Monday!

A new day...any new moms?

The "pack" is growing! Let's see if there are any other new moms who would like to join!

Welcome, ladies!

Welcome! Any other new moms?:happy:

Keep 'em coming!

New moms out there...join us!:happy:

Hi there - I'm a first-time mom (he is now 7 months old) and I too am trying to lose the baby weight (and then some!!) I have used the site for a number of weeks, and I"ve already seen success. It is working better than anything else I've tried - I think you will find it useful!!! Feel free to add me if you'd like some…