monica4354

I have a Mirena and don't get real periods either. It is not uncommon for me to spot a little bit after a hard workout.

I recently got the FT4 and I love it. It does what I need it to do. I am off to research more about using it in the water.

MFP gave me 1200 calories. I'm 5'1" and weigh around 125 lbs. I was not losing weight. I was tired, moody, and miserable and didn't have energy for hard workouts. I bumped up to 1600 with 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat. After a week of adjustment, I'm losing weight again. I have energy and I feel better than I have in a…

If I HAVE to eat at McDonalds I eat a parfait or a fruit and walnut salad and a bottled water.

Does he eat a lot of table foods? You could be burning as much as an EBF mom if he's nursing a ton. My son didn't slow his nursing down by much before 18 months. He nurses very little these days at 2 so I don't bother logging it. Good for you for making it this long. If you're seeing loss and maintaining your supply with…

http://kellymom.com/nutrition/mothers-diet/mom-weightloss/ You can find breastfeeding under foods. It will add calories like a workout does. Your body needs to net at least 1500 calories to maintain your supply. 900 calories is not healthy for anyone at any time. I'm 5'1" and 125 lbs and I net around 1600 and I BF very…

This. The year I quit using shampoo was the year my hair was the healthiest. I am seriously considering going back to it.

My go to kitchen tools are: Measuring spoons and cups Food scale Blender Food Processor Kitchenaid Mixer - okay this one doesn't have anything to do with eating healthier but it's my all time favorite kitchen gadget. Broiler function on my oven.

So eat before you go in? It's not like stadium food is known for being super healthy. The North Greenwich Arena where some events will be held is filled with restaurants. Some of them have some great healthy choices. According to this link: http://www.london2012.com/about-us/sustainability/food-vision/ there will be…

How many calories are you getting a day? Since you're the only source of food for your baby you should be netting at least 1500-1800 calories a day. Kellymom has some great information about dieting while breastfeeding that can be found here: http://kellymom.com/nutrition/mothers-diet/mom-weightloss/

I think that expecting someone that doesn't cook to prepare meals for a family every night is unreasonable. What I would do is make a meal plan that includes some crock pot meals as well as some freezer meals. Start small and have him prepare one simple meal the first week and for a couple of weeks gradually add days as…

Just a comment about asking your doctor. Most doctors don't know very much about nutrition and they know even less about human lactation. Lactation and breastfeeding are not covered in medical school. You can lose weight while breastfeeding but you're not going to be able to maintain a healthy breastfeeding relationship…

You must eat more than 1200 calories a day if you're breastfeeding. You will lose your milk supply if you try to eat that little. Kellymom is an awesome resource for breastfeeding moms. Here is what they have to say about dieting while nursing http://kellymom.com/nutrition/mothers-diet/mom-weightloss/

People have always looked at me like I had 3 heads whenever I say something about not giving my son anything Gerber. Their stuff isn't healthy. Next time you're in the store, check out out the sodium content on their toddler meals. Those tiny little bodies don't need all that sodium.

I have to leave the house. Some days we just pack up and go to Target or the park. I find things get worse the more days we just hang out around the house. Depression lies and it sucks: http://thebloggess.com/2012/05/it-comes-around-and-around/ She writes some great things about her battles.

I have done weight watchers. It didn't work for me because I sucked at logging and my points were really low and I had a hard time staying within them. I think it was making me eat too little. Since I've been on MFP I have had to work to consume enough calories. WW is not a bad program, but it has its shortcomings just…

It's water retention from the sodium. You can eat them, you just have to really watch your sodium the rest of the day.

Total cop out excuse and a weak one at that. I have a kid. You go to the birthday parties and you skip the cake or you have one bite from your kid's plate. Don't hang around the food table. Grab a glass of water and make yourself one plate with good choices and don't go back for seconds. Go run around with the kids. My…

I have had a Mirena for a year and a half and I did not notice a significant change in my appetite. This could be due to the fact that my son was nursing a lot when I got it and I would get very hungry at times when he was going though a growth spurt so I don't know that I would have noticed. Side note: I love my Mirena. I…

I'm 5'1" and I would like to be a toned 115 with 22ish% body fat. Once I get there I will see if I want to continue to lose. DH does not like it when I'm under 110, he says I look too skinny.

I am using 4 lb weights and I'm on level 1, day 6.

I think it depends on how much your baby is nursing. I am nursing a toddler so I don't really count it as he gets most of his calories from solid foods. If you're nursing a newborn or young infant, you could be burning 300 to 500 calories a day from nursing.