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You need an extra 300 calories per day for milk production but you need a lot of fluids too. Make sure you are drinking enough to compensate for what you are using in exercise and for the actual milk production. When I was nursing I drank over 100 oz of water per day when I didn't exercise and if I did exercise I drank an…

I don't have time for the course now, but hopefully they will offer it again soon when I do have the time. Thank you for sharing.

Congratulations on your success!! You are an inspiration for many.

I am at or around 2,000 to 2,500 per day but I would like to get a little lower because I really notice a difference on the scale when I eat too much sodium. I have low blood pressure so at least I am not really affected there, but my weight is sensitive to my sodium consumption.

I am like you in that if I eat certain types of food for breakfast I find that I am simply hungrier for the rest of the day. The only breakfast choices that do not do that for me are ones high in protein. If I am in a mad dash -- as is often the case -- I eat a greek yogurt and piece of fruit. If I have more time I make…

You are an inspiration. For all of those people who said two of you could fit in the skirt -- you started at 250 pounds and lost 120 which is almost half of your former weight so you are almost half of who used to fit in the skirt. Excellent for you!!

I would like to be added as well. I am looking for all the support and motivation I can get as I move towards a healthier lifestyle.

I don't think you need to avoid yolks all the time. You just need to journal them. If you want more "bang for the caloric buck" you can always do a combination of whole eggs and egg whites as has been discussed in previous responses.

I am 42 year olds and the Mom of 3 (13, almost 12, and 9) Losing weight as I have gotten older is more challenging and having supportive friends helps. Sent you a request.

Bring a towel to mop up the sweat and keep going!! Make sure you are drinking plenty of water to replace what you are losing through the sweating, but you are supposed to turn up the body heat during cardio!!

This is me exactly -- right down to the number of pounds lost -- only for me it was 6 years ago and I gained back 85 pounds -- which I am now in the process of losing. I will have to track what I eat for the rest of my life. It keeps me accountable and it helps me see what I ate and where I might have gone off. If I track…

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I find it very inspirational. I plan on having a similar story of my own in the future. You give me hope -- we sound so similar!!

Went to Six Flags with my son today and I got a grilled chicken salad with fat free french dressing -- I made the healthiest choice and I was not "suffering" -- I was happy to do it. I wanted the salad more than anything else on the menu!!

That is awesome!! You should be very proud of your accomplishment so far!! Excellent inspiration!!

I just like the flavor of cinnamon -- I put in in my oatmeal, in my spiced tea, on apple slices (which I then bake in the toaster oven), sweet potatoes, on whole wheat toast with a little butter and real sugar. With a little maple syrup on pancakes is awesome!!

My whole family (including 3 kids who have eaten hummus since they were babies) LOVE it. I make my own, but if no time I will buy Sabra with Pine Nuts If you don't like it don't eat it. I don't like mushrooms so I don't eat them. End of story.

Why is it that you have been trying to lose weight since April and yet you have no healthy food in your house? Does someone else buy your food? (Genuine question not meant to be asked in a snarky way.) If so maybe you can ask them to make better choices for you and if you buy the food -- make better choices next time you…

Look for sales -- every grocery store puts out a weekly sales flyer and there are ALWAYS healthy options included -- usually some good produce buys. I also look for when they mark down meats. I picked up organic ground beef last week for $3.50 a pound. My freezer is my friend to stock up when I find excellent deals. I try…

I love Goat Cheese and Feta made from goats milk. Both are available at the local grocery, but I buy them in bulk (Goat Cheese at Costco and Feta from Whole Foods). I have seen goat's milk yogurt but I do not know how it tastes. You could ask your local grocery to stock these products if you do not find them on your own.

Thank you for asking this question. I have been wanting to add protein powder to my daily diet to increase my protein. I think I would like an afternoon shake and there is certainly a great diversity of flavors.

If you are used to eating large quantities of cheap food, you might see an increase in your overall grocery budget when you switch to healthier foods or (And this is what happened to me) When I stopped buying all the processed foods and no packaged "diet" products -- I now buy whole foods -- mostly organic -- and I cook a…

If I want chocolate -- I am not going to be satisfied with anything less than chocolate. I just take a smaller portion and try to mix it with something a little healthier -- usually fruit. 1/2 serving of Nutella on Banana slices Mini chocolate Chips mixed in with my yogurt Mini chocolate chips and berries

I decided that I was not going to share my choices regarding health and fitness with anyone else in my life -- outside of my immediate family for whom I cook on a daily basis. They obviously noticed we are eating healthier now but all they know is I am changing our food to be less processed, organic, and healthier. I…

Several years back I lost on average 3 pounds per week. After I dropped 70 pounds I had such loose saggy skin from that rapid loss and the loss was not sustainable. I didn't teach myself better eating habits -- I just substituted low fat stuff for the food I had been eating and after a while I got tired of the missing…

thank you all so much for the inspiration!!

One of the best endorsements for Insanity!

Fantastic!!!

I use a container of greek yogurt, frozen fruit, ice, water, and a splash of milk. Tastes great!!!

I don't drink milk because I do not care for it, but if you like it then drink what you like. Make your meal plans and incorporate your preference into that plan. Life is too short to consume foods you don't really like just because they may be "healthier" than another choice.

Congratulations on your decision to take control of your health. Focus on health first -- the weight will come off as a consequence. Don't substitute low fat versions of unhealthy food choices -- you have not changed your habits which is essential. Give it time. I once heard it takes two -three weeks to create new habits.…