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In the same boat over here...... MFP has my calories set to 1650...and I am usually very hungry on that but feel guilty going over. My son is 9 months old and I have lost about 5 lbs since he came home from the hospital....this weight is not budging. I have 25 lb to go. I am fed up and feeling quite down... I also read on…

Let me explain: Anemia can cause weight gain because being anemic can decrease your metabolism, your body's ability to use nutrients quicky and effectively. With a slower metabolism, you can experience resistance to weight loss or weight gain. It is not just a matter of being too tired to exercise.

I just saw my doctor yesterday and she said anemia CAN cause weight gain....

OK...I think I may have found my problem! I just checked the milk calculator. My son is a big 4 month old ( 20 lbs) and I actually burn 800 calories a day feeding him. I exercise daily losing about 200 or more calories a day. That is a total loss of approx. 1000 calories daily. MFP has me at 1650 calories per day. I am…

My advice would be to locate tea shop near you and purchase whole/full leaf tea from there. We have chain stores like TeaOpia, The Tea Emporium and David's Tea near us. For bags, I believe TAZO makes whole leaf teas. If you are into calorie counting, stevia would be a better sweetner than honey. Honey is a sugar that is…

Thanks, ladies. Some very helpful info. I am not used to seeing so much weight on my body and I guess I just assumed I would go right back to my pre-pregnancy weight by now. One day at a time...:)

Even though I am breastfeeding, my scale has not moved. I was not eating much, but still holding the weight...wonder if my body was stuck in starvation mode... This is helpful...will look at your calculations. Thanks!

There is a good book on self repairing diastisis recti called " Lose Your Mummy Tummy" by Janine Tupler. She coined the "Tupler Technique", which is really just a series of exercises for the transverse abdominus muscles. Another word of wisdom: some doctors and fitness instructors, even those that specialize in postnatal…

You truly look amazing! Your husband must be so proud...I am sure it fels like he is married to a whole new woman!

I would love to join, for I know that my weight loss efforts will go nowhere without Christ. Thank you for starting this.

My friend was also "forced" to get the flu shot. But because we live in country where ALL vaccinations are recommended, not mandatory, it was more coercion. They were told that if they didn't get the shot and became sick with the flu, they would not be paid. All employees got the shot. My family does not get the flu…

No break. If this is a LIFESTYLE CHANGE to improve my overallwell-being, then I do not need a break from becoming the best "me". I can enjoy my favourite foods of the season in moderation without overdoing it and sticking to my calorie plan. In truth, I have always felt crappy the day after I let myself down, so why go…

Agreed. And the good choices we make (to lose the weight) will have an impact on those we love...and are waiting to love. Not psycho-babble at all :)

I was going to ask the same question! With a diastasis recti the belly is known to make a cone shape or look like a "mountain ridge" when you flex your stomach muscles. If so, regular exercise, like sit ups and some pilates moves can make the condition/ abdominal separation worse...so be careful.

Knowing a little bit about green tea,the added flavour should not affect the effectiveness. Green tea, like all teas, is made from the camelia sinensis plant and contain polyphenols in different ratios. The flavourings are added during or after processing, using fruit, flowers and artificial flavourings. The flavouring…

My first prayer is for strength and the peace that passes all understanding for you...we are all so sorry to hear about your dad. Never let go of the faith you have that God can heal your father because He is able to. The bible is full of examples of his healing....the woman with the issue of blood, the blind man, etc. God…

How post-partum are you? Have you been eating well and exercising for a long time?

A beautiful woman is often sexy. Not because she is pretty to look at, but because she is CONFIDENT. A beautiful woman does not have to be a size 6 to be beautiful. It is her inner strength, integrity, compassion and resolve that make her beautiful and give her confidence. She knows who she is and her true worth. This…

I almost gained the same amount...my baby was big too! How did you lose the weight?