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  • I am gluten and dairy free. Not for weight loss purposes, I am sensitive to both things so that is why... but it does force me to eat healthier overall.
    in gluten free? Comment by mleonards July 2012
  • I'm 5'1! When I joined MFP after having my second baby in February, I was about 140. I am now 117. My heaviest ever was in college though when I topped the scale at 175. I was down to 110 though when I got pregnant with my now 4 year old daughter. No magic fixes, no pills, no crash diets. I got active, and tracked my…
    in shorties weight loss pics Comment by mleonards July 2012
  • Great great work!
    in Hard work is really paying off! (Pictures!) Comment by mleonards July 2012
  • Thanks everyone. I've been good about not under eating and exercising consistently ... I could probably always stand to drink more water. Especially these days -- it's been killer hot. I ran 6 miles yesterday and drank 32 ounces of water after and still didn't pee until I drank more! Crazy!!!
    in Last 5 pounds... Comment by mleonards July 2012
  • It is just soooo slow LOL. I will have one week where nothing comes off. The next week 0.5 pound. The next week nothing. The next week a pound. I know 5 pounds doesn't sound like much but I'm only 5'0 tall so 5 pounds on me lets me fit more comfortably in pants!
    in Last 5 pounds... Comment by mleonards July 2012
  • I think it's fine and just as accurate as the Polar is :) They all have room for error of course but they are a nice guide for workouts! :) And yes you already know I love your photo :)
    in HRM question..... Comment by mleonards June 2012
  • Megan do you put your weight/height/age in it as well? I assume it is about as accurate as Polar HRMs. All HRMs aren't exactly perfectly accurate in terms of calorie burn, but they are much more accurate than the treadmills alone :-)
    in HRM question..... Comment by mleonards June 2012
  • Hang in there friend it will get better!! Pregnancy does some crazy things to your body doesn't it ? ;) I also had SPD during my pregnancy so I feel for you and I only carried one baby haha!
    in Foot pain with picture....(runners!) Comment by mleonards June 2012
  • How long did you add in 500 calories/day? I am BF"ing but my milk supply is well established. My daughter is 6 months old. She nurses on demand...but doe sleep 8-9 hours at night.
    in Breast Feeding - extra 500 calories Comment by mleonards May 2012
  • Thanks guys. I definitely don't want to under eat because I know the long term effects it can have and I don't want to lower my milk supply either..... but, I am ready to get this weight off ;) I was eating for *crap* the first few months after she was born because of sleep deprivation etc
    in Breastfeeding and calories Comment by mleonards May 2012
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