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As far as the exercise - very compatible! Unless you encounter complications that would restrict intensity or types of exercise, you should be fine continuing down the path of an active lifestyle while pregnant and it's very healthy for both you and baby :) And it'll go a long way in making birthing easier, too. As for…

I tend to shy away from soy in general, not necessarily because of hypo, but because of all the extra phyto-estrogen mucking up everything else in the hormones, too, especially if you're TTC or dealing with IF. If you've got an endocrinologist, I'd recommend speaking with them. If they're indifferent, it'd be worth a look…

Most of the above. Go to the DollarTree or Wal-Mart or wherever, and pick up a pregancy test. If you've been having what you think are symptoms for at least a week now, you're far enough most likely to pee on a stick and see lines. If there are 2 lines... You can have a great birth with a midwife in a birth center or…

I was diagnosed at age 12. I'm 28 now. I've been medicating for 16 years, and it's been a STRUGGLE. But as a PP mentioned, you just have to accept the cards you've been dealt and make your play. Ok, so first, it takes about 6wks for your body to acclimate to med changes. If you were just diagnosed, your doctor should want…

In my experience, women don't usually eat enough protein, especially lean protein and plant-based protein sources like nuts, beans, whole grains, and legumes. Protein is important, especially when you're working out and losing weight - you're likely doing exercises where you're actually building muscle. When building…

Breastfeeding is hard work! Good for you for sticking through it and establishing your BF-ing relationship with your new LO. I'm still nursing my son and he'll be 2 next month. So I understand where you're coming from :) So when MFP calculates your target caloric needs when you do your set-up, you need to add about 300-500…

I haven't had a chance to read through all the replies just yet, but I wanted to get my thoughts down... What about sending your little one out with Daddy for an hour or two after work a few days a week, or Daddy stays home with your little one while you bail for a couple hours a few days a week? I take an hour-long…

People suffering from allergies to synthetic fragrances is becoming a bigger and bigger deal - it's also largely the reason why so many companies enforce a fragrance-free workplace now. Just casually mentioning that you notice she likes to join you for your workouts, and while you appreciate the comraderie, unfortunately…

Eggs aren't as bad as they were touted to be a few years ago, and the health recommendations have actually been loosened on eating eggs. I eat 2 eggs with spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms every morning, plus cottage cheese has CRAPLOADS of protein in it. I use it as a salad dressing and that helps up my protein, as well as…

Something that's helped me in the past with other areas, and duh - I need to apply it here, too - is to use affirmations everywhere I look regularly. I've printed them and posted them on the walls of my home, bathroom mirrors, fridge, dash, in my purse/wallet, at my desk at work. EVERYWHERE. They were an AMAZING…

I definitely see a thinning in your cheeks, your cheek bones are more prominent, not to mention the obvious confidence boost in your expression! You're gorgeous, either way, but what an accomplishment! 70lbs in just about 7 months is an AMAZING feat - very proud of you! You inspire me :)

For years, it's hurt to walk in any kind of heel. I'd love to be able to wear hot hooker-heels again, boots, just about anything with a heel. I'd love to get into the legging/jegging style before it goes away. Dresses and skirts without needing Spanx to keep my thighs from rubbing together and chaffing. The high-waisted…

Considering you're friendly in and out of work, I'd talk with her. Explain you're hurt and frustrated, explain that you've been doing your share of corrections without reporting them and your surprise when she reported you without a second thought. Give her the chance to apologize and try to open a discussion on how to…

Yeah, you definitely weren't eating enough at 1500 cal/day! That's a minimum requirement for a healthy woman not pregnant or breastfeeding, and with exclusively breastfeeding a child 6mo or younger, you burn about 600 cal/day just by making milk! So you were essentially starving yourself and also not getting enough…

Their Kirkland brand medications and vitamins are usually WAY cheaper than most other generics and brand names. My Dad recently discovered this and even their name brands are cheaper than traditional stores. Kids clothes - we just scored a winter coat for my son that is car-seat safe for $17. Now I can return the $69 one…

Thanks everyone for the ideas! I'm just trying to find ways to keep myself motivated and not lose track of the finish line along the way, since I've got almost 100lbs to lose, and I tend to lose weight slowly, so I need some more immediate gratification :)

I'll also be doing this on a monthly basis along with body measurements. Weight I'll update weekly. I'm excited to see my progress and be encouraged by the changes. It's so hard when you see yourself

New here, and this is my first post, but this is a topic I'm passionate about, so here I am posting! First, let me just say GOOD FOR YOU for making the choice to breast feed (and all the other ladies here!). I honestly don't think our society has enough support out there for breast feeding moms, so anytime I'm presented…