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  • Good morning, everyone! This isn't my first start, but I'm hoping it'll be my final start. I was recently told that, due to a chronic medical condition, I need to lose (a not insubstantial amount of) weight, so here I am. Back again. I'm 37 (38 in September) and a mom of 3/teacher, so time and energy are my biggest…
    in The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks) Comment by Bookish_Mama July 2022
  • Hi, ashses! I'm right there with you, about 45-50 lbs to go. Feel free to send a FR.
    in Starting my 50 pound weight loss journey Comment by Bookish_Mama January 2015
  • As a former breastfeeding mama, that alone will help you to shed the weight. I would recommend consulting with your OB or baby's pedi to find out exactly how many calories you will need to take in daily in order not to sacrifice your milk supply at all. Best of luck to you!
    in I'm a breast feeding mommy who needs calorie advice Comment by Bookish_Mama January 2015
  • I sent you a FR, albertaroseannemarie. We teachers need to stick together. :)
    in Starting Over Comment by Bookish_Mama January 2015
  • Do you have a smart phone, Rosie? I use an app called Plant Nanny to remind me to drink water and it's been a great help so far!
    in The Big 100 Comment by Bookish_Mama January 2015
  • There is absolutely no shame in how you are feeling! In most communities, there are centers that offer counseling on a sliding payment scale. Hopefully, you will be able to find such a center and get the help that you need to deal with your depression. In the meantime, it's good that you're taking these first steps toward…
    in I'm fat and depressed Comment by Bookish_Mama January 2015
  • Good for you for making the decision to lose the weight! I know how helpful motivation and friendship can be for weight loss efforts. Feel free to add me, and welcome to MFP!
    in Hi! Comment by Bookish_Mama November 2011
  • Way to go!!!
    in Same Shirt, Different Person Comment by Bookish_Mama November 2011
  • Ask your doctor. They might recommend that you see a gastroenterologist. Sometimes problems like this can be caused by something as simple as too much (or not enough) stomach acid. A GI (or even your regular) doc will be able to help you figure out what's causing it better than someone with no medical training. I give this…
    in Seriously Embarassing Problem Comment by Bookish_Mama November 2011
  • I find the opposite of this to be true. When I drink something that is artificially sweetened, it actually makes me feel nauseous if I eat or drink something sweetened with sugar afterwards. I think that part of the reason that people believe that diet drinks are bad for you is that this is true. All things in moderation,…
    in Why are diet soft drinks so bad? Comment by Bookish_Mama November 2011
  • Congratulations!!!
    in I hit a 100 pound loss today! Comment by Bookish_Mama November 2011
  • For dinner tonight: Vegetarian (or not) Shepherd's Pie Ingredients: 1 12-oz. pkg. Morning Star Meal Starters Crumbles (or 1 lb. ground turkey) 1/4 C worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. granulated garlic 1 tbsp. black pepper salt to taste 1 pkg. Betty Crocker Instant Mashed Potatoes (any flavor -- We use roasted garlic flavor.) 1…
    in What's For Dinner? Comment by Bookish_Mama November 2011
  • Welcome to MFP, Nichelle! I am inspired by your motivation, especially after all that you have been through! I'm new to the community (and to calorie counting), as well, and I have had a year of ups and downs, too. I understand how health concerns -- especially unexpected ones -- can affect your weight and everything else.…
    in Ready to make some friends Comment by Bookish_Mama November 2011
  • Thank you all for the encouragement! I can already tell that I'm in the right place! :smile:
    in New to Calorie Counting! Comment by Bookish_Mama November 2011
  • Let's do it! We can all motivate each other!
    in HELP! Comment by Bookish_Mama November 2011
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