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I was also put on anti-inflamatory purpose steroids but actually lost weight. The issue for me was being prepared for the increased hunger. Not sure about long term use though. I was on them for almost a year and weaning now. I avoided taking them because of the fear of getting even heavier. I was wrong and they helped me…

I agree with the soup...I think being over on protein is fine. I think the main thing is to try and eat a many non-processed foods as possible, cooking nutritiuos food yourself and of course not giving up your favorites. Sometimes you can even find ways to make your favorites healthier gradually.

I had a c-section almost 10 months ago now and I would also say take it slow, drink lots of water and eat healthy when you are hungry. The weight will fly off naturally with breastfeeding. I fed my son exclusively and on demand and was down to my pre-pregnancy weight by 2 months and I did not go hungry and tried (and…

The timed goal is great...I have struggled since 2005 with getting in my water in daily. I now drink a 750 mL (24 oz.) refillable bottle at breakfast, mind-morning, lunch and mid-afternoon which is 12 cups. This is my daily minimum starting this year. Then with Supper and into the evening I drink a 1 liter refillable…

Amen.

I have the exact same problem and agree with all the advice and encouraging words already posted. I wish I knew how to combat the reasons I often eat this way. I find it really wacky and self destructive. I looked at your diary for a couple weeks back and I think sweebum has a key point. I am no expert but have lost a lot…

I agree. As a person who lost a lot in the past only to gain half it back it's so not worth it. I found my habit of eating such foods began to creep and expand. From what I understand you get addicted to the sugar so to speak so it's best to try and stay on the wagon becuase it just makes things hard. I agree with eating…

Hi, My weight loss tips are from 2 separate weight loss Journeys I'll refer to as before and now... How much have you lost!? Before (March 2005-late 2006) I lost around 80 lbs. I gained about half this back by January 2008. Now I have lost about 9 lbs. since early January. What food do you avoid? Before I was following a…

Just for fun I am trying to remember to copy and paste the statement into my daily food notes so when I get 5 weeks under my belt (and after) I can look back and see for fun.

Deffinitely under foods as said...I'm nursing as well and logging it daily.

Rum & diet all the way! Vodka and diet 7-up or sprite a close second! I've also seen people down south (at resorts) order shots of vodka/white rum on ice and then add their own crystal lite from a water bottle...maybe an option for at home...lots of great flavor choices if you don't like carbonated drinks...

I'm in, except I'll have to use my starting weight from early January because I wasn't acknowledging the existence of my bathroom scale after Christmas LOL SW 198 lbs.

Wow, what a great success, I am sure you will get to your goals and love mfp

Great work!

Very inspiring...this is one of my goals I actually need to keep in mind...fitting into my wedding rings!

Background: Have a chronic condition for which low fat diet is recomended...as a child I clearly remember my Dr. at the local Pediatric hospital stating "You'll never be fat". I couldn't eat chocolate, fats etc. without an episode of my ailment. I also have a grandparent who is obsessed with weight to this day in her 90's…

Thanks for the ideas so far! More info...I do have 1500 cal/day plus I eat my exercise calories (just talking walking with baby in hilly area-not strenuous) take postnatal vitamins daily. I guess based on the feedback I will try eating a snack right before going and then having something quick on hand for after.

Minera is great....after a while. I had mine about 4 months after having my son. Insertion was only slightly uncomfortable but my Dr. was super quick. I was a bad patient too because I was TERRIFIED even though I have a high pain tolerance. I had taken meds to dilate the cervix and high dose inbufrofen by prescrition…