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My fourth baby is 10 months old and I'm still breastfeeding him. I breastfed my others as well. It is incredibly hard for me to lose weight while nursing. Each time it's been the same. It's like a signal goes off in my body: "Hold all the calories! Keep all the fat stores! If there's an apocalypse at least we can keep the…

I had my fourth baby in June. I used MFP after my third baby and lost 60lbs. It felt really amazing! I can't wait to get back there. It can be a little discouraging being back at square one, but I'm hopeful, knowing that i did it once, and I can do it again. (Just wish I were there already.) I'm down about 24lbs so far.…

Substitute "medical issues" for "had a baby" and you're describing me! I need some friends who aren't afraid to say things like "I notice you haven't exercised in a couple days" or call me out if I don't log and submit my diary everyday. I'll send you a friend request. And for anybody else reading this, I'd love some more…

Hey! Similar story: joined in 2012, lost 45lbs, then got pregnant, and stopped worrying so much about MFP - mainly focused on growing the baby :smile: I continued to stay active, and didn't eat horribly, but my son was a BIG guy (10lbs), and carrying him really stretched out my body. He's my fourth child, and same story…

I just had my 4th in June, and I desperately want to get rid of this baby weight! Sending you a friend request.

Hey everyone! I'm expecting my 4th in June. With my first child I had gestational diabetes and gained 45lbs!!! With my second child, I got educated about health and nutrition and only gained 12lbs (I was still overweight, so I didn't need to gain much). My third child was a linebacker from conception, so despite my best…

Hey! I'll send you a friend request. I'm expecting my 4th, and I would LOVE some more pregnant MFP friends.

Hey! I sent you a friend request. I'm expecting my 4th and I'd L.O.V.E. more pregnant MFP friends.

I'm 5'4" and started at 205. I'm now down to 166. I'm on MFP several times daily. I'll send you a friend request.

I like I good laugh... I'll add you! :wink:

Today I celebrate 175 days on MFP! I grew up with no nutritional education and was very ignorant about health. I have asked a lot of questions, read as much as I can, and tried my best to educate myself. When I started MFP, I was pretty sure I wouldn't be able to consistently log everything for more than a few days - it…

Hey! Fellow Hokie and Virginian here! I'm on MFP several times daily. I'm taking my health and activity very seriously!

Hey! I think I'm gonna shoot to lose another 15-25 too. I'm on MFP several times daily. I'll send you a friend request.

I have 3 "young kiddies" - ages 1, 4, and 5. I belong to a gym with FANTASTIC childcare. They do yoga, zumba, sports, crafts, playground, and swim time with my older ones and they have a separate baby area for my toddler. My kids LOVE going to the gym - I take them twice a week. They enjoy the activities and they now have…

It's hot outside today, and I'm not miserable. Why? 'Cause I can wear shorts and a tank top now! Bam!

At the end of my last pregnancy I topped out at 228 because I took the expression "eating for two" literally and thought my tiny baby in utero needed to eat like a grown man... a grown man who eats a LOT of ice cream. I breastfed for the first year and was pretty hopeless about ever losing any weight - mostly because I was…

You certainly have earned that "freakishly amazing" Tshirt. I want one! HA!

I love this post. My heart goes out to you. Thanks for the courage to share your story. Happy running!!!

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Good for you! You look amazing! Must feel darn good to have all your hard work paying off in a new, healthier, hotter, you!!!

Good for you! You look amazing! Must feel darn good to have all your hard work paying off in a new, healthier, hotter, you!!!

Love it! Love it! Love it! I love all the Les Mills classes (well, except for cycle - hurts my butt too much). Since I started doing pump regularly, the weight is flying off! I didn't expect that. Not only that, but I like the way my arms look. WHAT?!?! Never thought I'd say that! I can definitely see my body changing…

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your kind words. I love this community!

WOW! 2740.8 + 27.4 = 2768.2

That's incredible! What an inspiration to all of us... but especially to your daughter - that's really something to be proud of!

I can definitely see a difference! Even if it's hard to see change on a daily basis, you're doing something amazing for your body, your health, and your life. Keep it up girl!

I feed it to my kids. They love it! But if I have extra avocado, I chop it up and store it in a glass container with a lid in the fridge for a day or so.

TDEE-20% doesn't work for me - my body doesn't seem to metabolize that many calories the way other people's do - I'm really active so it recommends I eat about 2400 a day!!! I've lost 22lbs (205-183) and 4inches off waist and 5 inches off hips since January 4 by adding food calories, subtracting cardio (not strength)…

Uhhh... you might need to get a new passport. I'm not sure you'll pass for the guy in that picture anymore.

Hahaha - love that!