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This is my hardest time of day too. I find my willpower drops if I'm sitting on the couch watching TV and relaxing. I've been trying to fill my evenings with exercise instead, and then going to bed early and reading there, as I don't have the same temptations in bed as I do on the couch. I have also had success choosing…

I'm a busy, working mom of 3, and I spent the last few years putting everyone's needs in front of my own. That led to some bad choices on my part, but peaked after a VERY stressful few months at work where I was putting in 70 hours/week every week. It took a toll on my body (the back aches were awful), I gained ~10lbs from…

I'm so sorry for all you've been through. Life can be so incredibly unfair! I hear you when you say you want to "get back to where you were," but you are not the same person anymore. You have had life experiences (physical and mental) that won't let you be that person anymore. Grieve for her, but then pick yourself up and…

Size/weight is most important, but durability is something to consider as well. I have the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3...it's a 3-person tent that fits 2 adults pretty comfortably, and 1 adult and 2 kids alright, but you'd be hard pressed to get any sleep with 3 adults in there! The material is thin (so lightweight), so we…

Congratulations. 25 lbs down is huge victory! You can't change your yesterdays, but you can change your todays and tomorrows. Work to understand how you got to your current weight, but don't feel shame or waste time getting down on your "yesterday self." Instead, focus on what you CAN do for your "today self." She has all…

It sounds like you know what the problem is. Now look a little deeper and see if you can find out why. Is there a time of day you are over-eating? Type of food (candy is my weakness too)? Make changes around the foods/situations that you struggle with, and continue to make changes until you find a solution that works for…

I LOVE this! Thank you for sharing, and congrats on your success!

I wouldn't say I'm hungrier then, but I do crave junk food in the evenings. My solution is to exercise then instead of sit on the couch and watch TV...it kills 2 birds with 1 stone. I find including a friend in my evening work-outs also helps to hold me accountable. I also try to save enough calories for a "safe" snack…

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I've started to realize my trigger foods, and are learning to only eat them in "safe" settings. Staying hydrated helps as well. I only binge when I'm "alone," and I put that in quotes because there may be others in the house, but if I'm watching TV by myself, it's very likely I'll start eating, and if I eat the wrong…

Thank you for sharing this! You've made some amazing accomplishments in the face of some terrible obstacles...that's really something to be proud of. Congratulations!

What an awesome story! You both look stunning in your gowns. Congrats!

My go-to's are:* fruit * Protein shake (the cookies & cream Quest flavor blended with 6 oz of milk, ice and water tastes like a milkshake) * Yasso frozen greek yogurt bar * Clif builder protein bar (half or whole) * Dried mango (no sugar added) These all satisfy my sweet cravings without setting off a binge. I LOVE candy…

My kids are still young, but I hire babysitters to take them to their activities after school. When they are not on sport teams, most of their stuff (swim lessons, gymnastics, karate, etc.) can be done before I even get home! Then evenings are for family dinners and such, and I can exercise after the kids go to bed. If you…

I don't IF, but I'm a mom to 3 boys and I'd love more "mom" friends. Sending you are request!

A busy working mom of 3 here. I'd love more "mom" friends on here! Sending you a friend request.

I'm right there with you. Sugar is my nemesis. Once I start, I have no self control. But I also have 3 kids and a husband who like their treats, and do much better with moderation than me. A few things that have worked for me are:* Whey based protein shakes make good treats * Don't eat sweets at home - I may get an ice…

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your sister was/is still your biggest supporter. I lost my mom years ago, but I'm out on long runs I can "feel" her with me, encouraging me with every step. Keep her with you and live your best life. And feel free to add me as friend if you need encouragement.

If I netted my calorie goals spot on I should be losing 1lb/week, and I'm losing less than half that. The really frustrating part is I can usually lose more during the first week or 2 of being back "on-track," but this time around my body is fighting me every step of the way!

I measure (but don't weigh) portions, only drink water or alcohol (don't judge) and that's pre-packaged, and I feel like the calories are close to accurate, and I usually don't eat them all. I drink between 100-150 oz of water daily, so no shortage there.

Ladies, be gentle with yourselves. It took 9 months to gain the baby weight, and it takes many people (myself included) that long to lose it. Think long-term, and start with reasonable goals, like exercising X times/week (walks with the baby count), not GAINING weight, etc. Taking care of a baby is hard. It's even harder…

I drink 1-2 cups a day and don't feel bad about it.

I found the under belly pants to be pretty uncomfortable once I really popped (third tri), and also found that they sagged MUCH more (so were much less flattering) than the full panel pants.

Hey ladies! Just wanted to commend everyone on all your hard work during pregnancy. I'm expecting baby #3 in 3 weeks (or less), hoping for a VBAC, and hoping to just maintain my 35 lbs weight gain at this point. In fact, I gained all my weight by 24 weeks and have just been holding steady ever since. I'm ready for this…

I second what many of the other ladies have said. Everyone tends to gain at different times in their pregnancy. With all 3 pregnancies, I gained much faster in the first and second trimester than in the third. In fact, with this pregnancy, I gained about 35 lbs by 24 weeks (yikes!), but I've not gained ANYTHING since then,…

This is pregnancy #3 for me, and I've continued to work out until the end during all of them. Even if you took a break during the 1st tri, you should be able to safely continue doing anything you were doing before. The biggest thing is to listen to your body. If you can't talk, then you are working too hard. I teach step…

Yup. I started at a normal BMI, but I'm up 35 lbs at 26 weeks. Yikes! I've started back on MFP, logging my food and really trying to make better food choices.

Just add a little bit at a time. I started out running about 3 miles. Then one day I tried 3.5, then 4, etc. Listening to music really helped me. I would tell myself, "I'm going to run for X many songs." Also, plan out your routes ahead of time. I really like http://mappedometer.com/ to give me exact distances. If you can…

Thanks for all the friend requests, ladies! I have 2 young boys at home (ages 2 and 4), and I'm hoping to have 1 more in the next year or so, but I want to be in great shape for my next pregnancy. I've recently got into running, and I try to go out a few times a week, but finding time is hard. It's beautiful out today, but…