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  • They've done studies that show that having fat friends makes you more likely to gain weight (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/25/health/25iht-fat.4.6830240.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0) . Yes, responsibility starts and ends with you, but surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you. My husband works out daily,…
    in Does family/environment have an affect on weight loss? Comment by Robyn173 July 2014
  • Hopefully they'll have grilled chicken- hot dogs are loaded with calories and fat, and burgers aren't much better. I usually bring a veggie burger or some veggies to grill. Avoid any mayo-based salads. Avoid BBQ sauce which is sugary and calorie.
    in BBQ Comment by Robyn173 May 2014
  • It can be done! I have an 18 month old and 2 step kids (9 and 12), so it's definitely hard to make time for yourself and exercise. Here's what worked for me -FitBit! I LOVE my FitBit. I love that it links with MFP. I love that then I can see the exercise value of "mom time" like walking my son to the park, running errands,…
    in I NEED MOMMY MOTIVATION !! Comment by Robyn173 April 2014
  • I had one as well- after 18 hours of labor. I will say it helped a TON to get two things- 1) a compression wrap, which definitely helped shrink my tummy, and 2) Scar Away sheets. They're silicone sheets that you wear over your scar and they help it heal and also make the rubbing from panties/pants, etc far more…
    in C-Section moms Comment by Robyn173 December 2012
  • Congratulations! Do not, I repeat, do NOT weigh yourself until at least 4 weeks after the baby. You'll have a few weeks of pretty gross night sweats where you'll lose a ton of the extra water you're carrying. It took 6 weeks for me to really know what I gained. Wishing you a safe and easy delivery- I promise it is all…
    in Introducing myself Comment by Robyn173 December 2012
  • My "happy" weight is 120. I was 127 when I got pregnant (we conceived the day after Christmas- holiday weight gain!). I was 155 when I delivered. (28 lbs gained). I am now 10 weeks post c-section and have lost 27 of those lbs through diet and breastfeeding. The first 20 came off quickly in five weeks, and then it's been a…
    in What was your postpartum (early) weight-loss like? Comment by Robyn173 December 2012
  • Men who think it's appropriate to either stare you down or try to chat. No girl wants to be hit on when she's sweaty with no makeup and there to work.
    in Pet peeves at the gym-_- Comment by Robyn173 January 2012
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