Jessicalg1981 Member

Firstly, congratulations!!! Secondly, I'm not a doctor and of course your OB should have the final say on this but I would say keep working out but do low impact stuff like walking or the elliptical. Ask your OB about a calorie goal and DON'T go under it but keep eating clean. I know giving into cravings while pregnant is…

well put. I really do try not to say anything to anyone most of the time because I know this is a hard road to travel. Usually nothing gets to me. I was just really upset about someone telling me I was a bully when we were discussing the issue. I mean, I know none of you know me personally but I am so far from that type of…

Yes!! I said that exact thing to my husband! He was like, "yeah, you didn't think anything like that would happen?" and I said, "No! I would NEVER react like that over someone's weight loss! I would only be truly happy for them whether I was fat or not!" And THANKS! :blushing:

:blushing: :blushing: thank you!!

I can really relate to this! There is one lady I work with who always says things like, "Oh, it must be nice to have the time to run." Like she doesn't realize I force myself out of bed most days, sometimes when the sun isn't even up yet so that I can get a run in before my husband and kids wake up. Another big one is if I…

:blushing: Thanks guys!

Thanks for all the great advice!!!

Thanks! I will def invest in a brace. I'm looking more for solutions that will enable me to keep running. I really enjoy it and I REALLY don't want to stop. Does anyone have any idea what exactly might be the source of the pain?

yay me! lol, I did it right :D

Ok, hopefully I upload the photos right, I can never seem to remember how to do this lol.

Aw, thanks! :blushing:

Thanks, everyone!!! When it comes to diet (someone asked about a diet plan) you just have to find those things that fall within ALL the MFP guidelines. Don't overlook fat, sodium, or sugar and just worry about calories. All of it is important. Of course there will be days where you don't stay within your goals but try your…

FIXED IT! SORRY ABOUT THAT LOL!!

oh for heaven's sake lol. I thought I knew how to post pics but I guess not... give me a minute here...

I found a recipe on Pinterest for banana "ice cream" that is really good. Sadly you can't eat too much because bananas are pretty high in calorie but if you peel a banana, slice it up and freeze it you can then put it in the food processor with a little bit of cocoa powder and some splenda and it ends up the same…

I agree with everyone else. I was just trying to lose my last 5lbs and was at 1250 cal per day and I was so hungry most of the time and my rest days were so hard since I was so limited. I finally decided that I was happy with the amt of weight I'd lost even if I did still have a few lbs to go so I upped my calories to like…

Thanks for all the advice, guys!! When I say I have a fear of gaining it back I don't mean the fluctuations of regular life- I mean the bulk of it- all 86 lbs and 6 dress sizes of it! When I told my husband all of this he said, "Why are you so worried? You eat great, you exercise regularly, and have a rock solid will…

So, you set your goal to 5lbs lower? then said you wanted to lose .5lbs a week? Is that what you mean? Sorry, my brain doesn't handle math too well lol.

I had been wondering about a chiropractor after I had my daughter since the hip pain didn't go away but since I got to about 50lbs down the pain did go away and I felt great so I figured it was just the weight causing the issue. It wasn't until now that it flared up again. I'm def going to get new shoes. I have been using…

THANKS! I do use a food scale (it's become a kitchen necessity). As I said earlier, I do work out but very irregularly and I'm completely aware that I need to exercise more. It is something I'm working on. I also agree with the processed foods comment. I hardly ever eat fast food except for McDonalds oatmeal and if I do…

I do work out but very irregularly. I'm working on that. Once it gets warmer it will be tons easier because I have a toddler that despises the daycare at the gym. With warmer weather we walk at the park daily. I've tried doing work-out dvds at home too but she just gets so fussy. Maybe I will try upping my calories. It's…

Very helpful! Thank you! I have been watching calories (carbs, sodium, protein, etc.) for a long time now and working out a little bit (usually just cardio) but after 2 kids I just have such a ways to go in that area. I've gone down 4 pant sizes since I started this journey but I'd really like to tone up now. Besides P90X…

I completely respect those who wish to keep theirs private although I will say, my reasons for looking at other people's diaries is NOT because I'm nosy or because I want to give them **** about what they eat but rather to look for new things for myself to eat. There are a lot of great things I have started eating simply…

thanks :D I thought it was fitting.

On the left I was 257.5 lbs. On the right I'm 205.5 lbs. I went from a size 20 to a 14. Still have 25.5 lbs to lose!

Thanks, all! I'm not upset with my diet at all, I don't feel deprived, or envious of people eating a bunch of crap lol. My mind is telling me NOT to add a cheat day so I don't think I'm going to. I think instead I'll just change up my workouts. Thanks again for all your input!

I love Battlestar Galactica!! I rewatch that and Firefly every once in a while.

Hi! I'm new to the group. Here goes: 1. I LOVE Sci Fi (with a special addiction to Star Trek: The Next Generation) 2. I am learning cake decorating 3. 3 is my favorite number :)

31! I would love to have more 30 something friends! Feel free to add me!!

I'm new to the site but this is my second go around with trying to loose some weight. I lost 50 lb before I got pregnant with our second child and then I gained a lot of it back.. I'm not starting over at quite square one but I still have a ways to go. I too would love support! I'll add you!