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  • Pre-pregnancy 143 lbs height 5' 5" 40 weeks 4 days (delivery): 178 lbs PP day 1: 165 PP week 1: 155 PP week 3: 158 (where I am now) Trying to maintain under 160 until my 6 weeks with breastfeeding fully establishing still. I lost about 20 lbs before getting pregnant with MFP. Not really ready to start trying to lose…
    in How Much Weight Have You LOST? Comment by MadgieDO August 2013
  • You might also look into what I call "group personal training." Many trainers offer like a couples rate or even 3 people where they charge slightly more than they would for 1 but you split the cost so it's less for each of you overall and it's a pretty similar thing. Or some gyms offer a class that's more poorly attended…
    in Should I ??????????? Comment by MadgieDO November 2012
  • I wonder if it's because of your daily activity level. I think BMR is your calorie use based on just you, being alive. But MFP takes into account activity levels so even with the lowest activity level you are still going to burn over your BMR. Like cooking, light housework, sitting upright, walking around etc. Hope that…
    in Really confused... Comment by MadgieDO November 2012
  • I'm a runner but can't run in the cold because of reactive airways so am looking to switch things up. I'm kind of up for anything but do poorly with complex exercises (like the ones where all 4 limbs are doing different things simultaneously at a fast pace). I love yoga but am looking for variety. Don't know if that was…
    in The Plan.. Comment by MadgieDO October 2012
  • Hi All! I'm a 26 year old graduate student. I'm trying to lose those "last 10 pounds" and keep it off. I also want to gain fitness along the way. I've never been much of an athlete but have started running in the past year pretty regularly. Kinda fell off the wagon in the past few weeks but was up to running 10-12 miles a…
    in Introduce Yourself Comment by MadgieDO October 2012
  • Honestly, I say try on a bunch and see what feels right for you. I use New Balance Minimus because I don't like the feeling of stuff between my toes and found them to have the most flexible base. I don't think there's a "wrong" option out there, just what feels good for you.
    in I want to start running minimum/barefoot Comment by MadgieDO September 2012
  • I drink green tea rather than the pills. I read a scientific article stating that the active ingredients and antioxidants in green tea that help you lose weight doesn't translate into the pills well. According to the article shoot for 3 servings (6 oz each) daily. I've found that it has helped me lose weight as part of an…
    in Green Tea Extract Comment by MadgieDO August 2012
  • Hey, I'm sorry to hear about your health struggles. Something that few people know is that many family docs/nurse practitioners are willing to work with you if you don't have health insurance. All you need is 1 lab test (the TSH) and that can tell you if it's your thyroid that's acting up. While I'm not sure how much that…
    in Natural Hypothyroid Suggestions Comment by MadgieDO August 2012
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