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Super job! You have done amazingly well. You look great and I'm sure you are feeling much better. And, great job on being a super dad to your son.
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Welcome to MFP! You are in the right place. You are taking the first step towards health and fitness and looking good. And you are right, just because you're a mommy doesn't mean you can't look great. Having babies can take it's toll on your body, so just hang in there and don't give up. I am much older than you and I have…
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SLLRunner, I am not "advising" the OP to do anything. I simply said she should give it a whirl and see how it goes. I also pointed out that it was low cal, which she obviously already knows. I also said that if she exercised on those 3 days that she should eat a little more food. Somehow I just don't believe the OP is an…
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She will also be eating tuna, steak, green beans, apples, grapefruit, carrots, and whole grain bread. No one's dietary habits are perfect all the time. This might just be a beginning place for her. She can move into something different if she wants to. Or, it might just work fine for her. She doesn't have much weight to…
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Gypsychic, I say you should give the military diet a whirl and see how it goes for you. There is certainly nothing wrong with eliminating sugar and toxic chemical sweetners. The diet is pretty low cal, but it's only 3 days a week. I would just say you need to be careful not to go overboard on your eating the other 4 days…
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AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing your pictures and your story. It is so very inspirational. It makes me feel like the 90 I need to lose should be an easy feat!
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Mr. Potts, I think you have done a fabulous job! I know this could not have been easy for you, especially with your serious health conditions. And yet, here you are, making your own recipes, and now, even getting in some exercise. You are an inspiration to me and I will remember your story on my lowest days when I struggle…
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I totally understand how you feel, as far as not wanting to eat if you aren't hungry, and feeling like you must be eating enough. I've been there, done that. However, I also packed on a lot of weight. I know there are a lot of people who stand by the claim of "calories in vs. calories out," but I have found that is not the…
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Hey Salena, Here is a link to a calorie calculator for nursing moms. http://www.freedieting.com/tools/breastfeeding_calorie_calculator.htm I use this web site for my calorie calculations (not the lactation calculator, but the regular one), and have found it to be the best I've used so far. There is also a lot of great info…
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You aren't even eating enough to keep your own body functioning properly, much less making nutrient rich milk for your baby. PLEASE don't do this to yourself! Looking a little thinner just isn't worth it right now. I have had 6 children and nursed them all and I remember the days of being young and wanting to hurry and get…
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So awesome! I'm so glad your health inproved so quickly and you are being diligent to stick with. Good health is priceless. Best wishes for a great third year!
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I have a friend who did Atkins for about six months. She did lose weight, but when she went back to her doc for bloodwork, her cholesterol was through the roof and she was not feeling well. Also, her kidnesys were showing signs of stress. So, just know that weight loss is not the only factor. We want to be healthy, so make…
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Hey Jones, I hear what you're saying. I am kind of in the same boat as you. I am almost 52 and I've been dealing with adrenal issues and fibromyalgia for about 12 yrs. I have been on hydrocortisone for almost 5 yrs, so I know the steroids help with energy and pain, but keep you plump. Even though I have always loved…
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Dawn, thanks for sharing your story and your pics. You are so inspirational. I have about 100 lbs that I plan to lose, so it helps me to see people like you who have been so successful. And thanks for sharing some of the things that you did that helped you. I think I will try dividing up my calories for the week so that I…
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I found this thread yesterday and I'm so glad I did. I haven't had a chance to read everything yet, but will be back to do so. It is great to find others who are in my age group who are dealing with menopause and other similar issues. I am feeling very inspired!
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You have done an amazing job. So glad you succeeded this time. You look great! You are an inspiration to me!
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Hi Sharon! I feel your pain. I am almost 52 and I have been struggling to lose weight since my twins were born 12 yrs ago. I now have about 80 lbs to lose. Thankfully at this point all of my blood work is good. But I did want to share one thing with you concerning cholesterol. A couple of yrs ago I decided I would do…
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Bravo!! You have done great and this is a wonderful victory. Thanks for sharing the great story and giving me a good laugh before bed time. :laugh: Enjoy your much smaller swimsuits!
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Coach Simon, first, I want to say that I am mostly impressed with how thoughtful and helpful you have been to your wife and her parents. That says volumes about who you are. As far as your weight loss, you have done an amazing job at persevering through tough times. Again, that says a lot about who you are. You are a…
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This is a very interesting and informational thread. I think I might do well with this way of eating and I am going to try it.
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Rebekah, your story is amazing. You have overcome so many things in your young life, and you are continuing to do so. You have made fantastic progress on your weight loss journey. Keep up the good work and never give up. I hope everything works out for your marriage, as I know first hand how hard and painful it is for a…
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Congrats to you for your hard work, diligence, and self-control. Wow! You have done amazingly well and look great!
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Great job everyone!! I hope to post my before and after pics one of these days.
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I am so happy to see this thread! It is comforting to know that I am not the only one struggling with this menopause issue. I am 51 and muddling through it, some months having a period, and skipping some months here and there. If a group gets started, please count me in. I don't have time at the moment, but I am looking…
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Thanks for the great review. I am hoping to read all of the other posted replies later.
