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Your 8 month old has no solid foods yet? Just remember that when he does start on that, 500 extra calories a day will probably be too much. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what it drops down to. I know that Weight Watchers normally gives 14 extra points for EBF, and it drops to 7 when you add solids to your baby's diet. So…

"Hangry" is a great word! I think I'll add that to my vocabulary, thanks!

Would HIIT training be an example of smarter not harder? I mean, it IS hard IMO, but it's faster and more efficient than spending an hour on a treadmill like a rat. Far less boring..... When I was doing it (not now cause I'm pregnant and not sure it's safe), I found that alternating longer, less intense cardio with HIIT…

Honestly, you have to want it really bad to do it. Find your motivation and think of it often. Two other tips I have for you is to number one, make exercise a habit and a priority. If you screw up your diet, at least you can feel good that you worked out. It's something positive that you are adding rather than taking away…

Well, I AM pregnant, but am tired of people commenting on how HUGE I am for my stage of pregnancy (in a shocked voice). I have big babies and my stomach pops out fast, and yes I usually gain too much weight. Anyway, if any stranger dare asks me "when are you due?" before about the last month of pregnancy, I'm going to look…

Oh, I'm sure that sometimes having chocolate mousse cheesecake is worth that caloric price tag!! lol

I haven't gone without one because both of my daughters were induced with Pitocin and Pitocin contractions HURT intolerably......But I must say that epidurals were not pleasant for me. I shook uncontrollably, vomited, and kept needing medicine to prevent me from passing out because my blood pressure was so low. I guess it…

Women are most attracted to men with a body fat percentage of 10-12%. I've seen several studies that show that, and have looked at the pictures of men corresponding to different levels and agree that this is what is most attractive. Any less fat than that is not so attractive, and any more is also a little less attractive.…

Movement is movement and will burn calories and is good for you. Even fidgeting burns calories. Now, walking will not burn as many calories as other, more strenuous exercises, but IMO ANY MOVEMENT is better for you than no or little movement!!! Just keep doing it! Consistency is what is most important.

The first trimester was about survival for me. I ate way too many carbs to fend off nausea, and I really beat myself up over my excessive weight gain. I'm feeling better now, at 16 weeks, and my weight gain has slowed. I lost a few pounds actually a couple of weeks ago and got a little scared something was wrong (they came…

HEYYYYYY.....I AM a special snowflake :) lol

Don't feel bad- cool whip is probably banned there because of the toxic crap in it. The peanut butter/cool whip idea sounds delicious, but that stuff is about the worst chemical laden pseudo-food that there is.

Hi there! I started at 260 (5'5") and went down to 158 and then got pregnant. I'm planning on finishing the job once the baby is born and getting down to 130-135. I didn't do it all on MFP, so my profile does not reflect that big of a loss. I just did it one workout and one food choice at a time, with lots of slip-ups. The…

I agree with the poster who said to add fat. It really does help. Also, dried cherries work better for me than other dried fruit like prunes.

They fill me up, so I eat them! But okay, if you don't want to eat them then I suggest buying liquid egg whites and cooking 1/4 cup of that for your breakfast sandwich.

I don't know if that's totally true or not. I read a couple of books on it and the science seems solid. But on the other hand, there are studies that show that underweight people die more easily during serious illnesses like cancer because they don't have any weight to spare. Of course, theoretically you have a lower risk…

Are you weighing, measuring and logging everything you eat? If so and you're sticking to it, then you're not at a deficit and need to lower your calories. I have a coworker who was complaining about stalled weight loss when she's been eating really healthy. Well, I watched her eat easily 6 full servings of nuts. Healthy,…

Heck yeah!! Foods with added inulin to increase their fiber content make me so bloated and gassy it's not even funny. Not to mention constipated, unless I drink a ton of water. Try this to decrease bloat and water retention too- make a fruit smoothie and add some grated fresh ginger, like 1-2 teaspoons. Frozen cherries…

There's a great book on Amazon called brain over binge. It explains how binge eating and other eating disorders are created and hardwired into our brains and behaviors, and how to stop. How old are you? Teens and young adults are most vulnerable to having brain pathways develop that sustain binging. It usually starts with…

Also, since the cardio vs. weights debate has begun, I'll add my 2 cents. Just move, period. Who cares whether it's cardio or strength training? Moving burns calories. I'm sure that you have a ton of muscle underneath your fat, because you need it to hold up that much weight. So personally, I'd focus on cardio, but again,…

Are you letting yourself go really hungry and then overeating in response? A cycle of doing that can really sabotage weight loss efforts. I also agree with the others, weigh and measure everything. If that fails, see a doctor. Weight should be flying off you at your size. I also recommend Weight Watchers. It works better…

I guess I'm not that short- 5'5", but I want to weigh 135. I would go for 125, but it seems unreasonable for me and I lose too much from my butt :( But I gotta wait for this little bean to be born in October :)

I have very nice coworkers who like to bring in their leftovers from dinner the night before for us to share. If it's something fattening, I just eat a little less and have veggies on the side, which I always have with me. They are pretty healthy eaters though, so it's not usually too bad.

The liberal in me initially got irritated at your "qualify for disability" reason. Then I remembered this 42 year old guy at the nursing home I used to work at. He was morbidly obese and refused to take care of himself. He had lesions and sores all over his legs that he would intentionally pick at so they would fester and…

I know it sounds weird, but I've met several couples where the man seriously wants to keep the woman fat and get her fatter. I think it's insecurity for the most part (she might leave me for another guy if she's thin), but I also think that there are men who find that to be very attractive. So some women just go for it and…

HOLY CRAP.....159 to 241?? I'm scared now, since started pregnancy at 158 and have already gained too much at 15 weeks. How much? I'm too embarrassed to say. I gained 60 with my first though and 50 with my second, and ended up 111 pounds above a healthy BMI at my highest non-pregnant weight. I had lost all but 9 pounds…

I read an article about Adult Picky Eaters, who for some reason will gag at anything other than select foods. But I think their problem persisted since childhood. IDK, maybe you can develop it as an adult? The woman I read about just gave into it and stuck to her cereal and milk, chicken nuggets, French fries, and a few…

I thought that using antibiotics in chicken farming is illegal in the United States? Or is it just California (it's not illegal with other animals, however, go figure....?). But yeah, I think your theory is brilliant.

I have lost 100 pounds and never gave up sugar....and all my health markers are good. So screw that, I'm never giving it up, lol. Everything in moderation.

Call me silly....but I'll bet that it's so good and filling that just one piece would fill a lot of people up (with a salad or something). I had pizza last week that was LOADED with toppings (mostly vegetables though), and one piece as so delicious and satisfying that one piece and one breadstick was all I ate. And I'm…