leahestey Member

I think it has to do with not eating processed foods, maybe?

I'm pregnant with #4, baby boy due April 15. Gained 20 pounds so far at 24 weeks. I'm going to try to maintain it as much as I can. MFP says 1600 a day for me. Anyone can add me if you want! I would like to have pregnant buddies!

I am also pregnant. Due November 27, 2015. This will be my fourth baby. Each and every pregnancy I had were different. I did pretty well on the third and I want to do the same for this one. I lost 80 pounds after it (and gained about 15 pounds back). I've been eating whatever I crave before it gets out of control (And I…

Hi. I'm 32 and TTC. I have no wedding date any time soon. I'm at the last part of losing weight but I would like to be part of this group.

My name is Leah Estey. No imagination here. LOL

I have a 10 year old, 9 year old, and a 3 year old. When I was pregnant with my third, I decided to lose weight. I was 210 pounds after having my 3 year old. I was down to 170 when I found Myfitnesspal and later, found Fitbit. I went down to 132. I've been up and down with everything going on. Most recent is the divorce…

There are different opinions about what works. I was curious.

What has worked for me is eat what you exercise. So if you burn 100 calories, eat 100 calories. I also eat the recommended 1,200 calories. That is what they mean by eat more to lose weight.

That's the thing. He WILL eat my healthy food. My older kids could care less to eat it, though. He even eats spinach and salad. This kid was a health nut even before he was born, no junk food for me the whole pregnancy. He is definitely trying to be like mommy. :)

I always have given him his own plates for meals and snacks. It's only when I have something different. I don't forced anyone else in my family to diet so I may end up eating something else other my family. I like the idea of section separation on my own plate. And oh, I don't usually physically discipline my children.…

I would rather have my doctor tell me I'm fat. I actually didn't realize how big I was getting until it was summer and it was hard to walk up a short hill. Don't believe the doctor when he says "You will die if you don't make a change (or do that)." Everyone is dying sooner or later. I am supposed to be dead already…

First of all, she didn't ask for parenting skills. Second, there is NOTHING wrong with co-sleeping. I did with all my children and MANY other mothers all around the world co-sleep. I do agree with putting her into a playpen/crib after falling asleep so safety is there. You sound like a person that says "once a c-section,…

I have a 8 year old, a 7 year old, and a 2 year old. My children are independent as can be and I held and cuddled them. I STILL baby wrap (carry) my 2 year old. I put him on my back and go for walks or if it's nap time (and I want to go for a walk), I put him in the stroller. He gets to play at the playground for his…

I'm close to the end of the infinite dungeon game. I got hooked! What do you all think about the Mega evolution? "It is possible only in battle" according to the trailer.

I guess I'm fat if you all think you are. I'm 5 ft 2 3/4 in and 134 pounds. I feel glad at that weight. I would have to starve myself if I want to be lower than that. No thank you. I thought 120 was good but I looked like skin and bones. It all depends on your frame.

Found it! Thanks! But still would be nice for a exclusive Pokemon group, you know.

I play what I can get my hands on. Even games like AshGrey. I also can't wait for X/Y!! I pre-orderd already!

Squats?

That is really good that you are losing again.

Yes, you can take 10% off your TDEE. BMR is when you are in bed all day doing nothing at all.

Boobs are made of FAT so you're losing FAT. I lost my boobs, too. I was a full C and now, I'm a negative A (from weaning my baby off, too). I don't really like it either but my husband says that skinny girls have small boobs. What he is really trying to say is that it is normal. Who cares what the world thinks what size…

If my kids ask me questions, I tell them straight up what's what. It was much easier when I got pregnant with my last one. I explained that it takes a daddy and a mommy to make a baby and mommy's belly is the house for a while. They know the different ways a bay can come out (I have had both c-sections and natural births).…

My older kids (7 and 8) love doing Zumba Wii with me. I chase my youngest around the house and play peek-a-boo. Instead of taking the stroller out, I carry my youngest on my back. We go (WALK) to the park and I join them in play. Yes, you can get exercise with having kids.

Someone told me that food is already wasted when it is cooked, whether you eat or not.

Thanks for all the ideas! Bottomline: overall strength and weight loss but can focus on ab area to give it a boost. Right? Wrong?

It never hurts to ask, right? ;)

Here is my belly. You would not guess that I was skinny looking at that thing hanging. lol

With my belly, you can hide 3 fingers under it. lol

I'm glad that I'm not alone (not that I wish the same to anyone else).

It's great you are drinking a lot of water. You have to think like this about food. You CANNOT drive a car without fuel. It can only go so far on fumes and it gives out. You might even break something because you pushed the car too far. The same goes for your body. I used to have a hate-love relationship with my food.…