rach021979 Member

When I was pregnant I kept reading that woman who are preg should be eating around 300 to 500 extra calories a day. I gained 35 lbs when I was preg and my son was 9.5 lbs. My dr assured me that my weight gain was fine and I lost it all in 2 mo. I ate pretty healthy but honestly did not watch what I ate. Every preg. is…

laughing cow has good ice cream sandwiches that are low fat. Also weight watchers sells a line of ice cream products that would fit into a diet. I know myself...if I keep something in the house that is my downfall..I will eat the entire thing!

you look amazing! You look so much happier in your new pics!

same goal too!

Great, thank youQ

Oh my gosh the button thing made me laugh! I think it was when my boyfriend said..in a sexy way...mmmmm that gut. (it was hanging out) WHAT!? NO! There is no sexy mmmmmm about a GUT! lol.

Wow you look amazing! Def an inspiration for a lot of people here! Congrats!!!!

Soooo.. I lost about 5 lbs when I first got pregnant. I attribute this to not drinking wine anymore! I was 176 (a bit overweight) when I got preg. I reallllly did not want to go over 200 pounds BUT I knew as long as I ate healthy foods that were good for my baby and my Dr. felt I was at a healthy weight, then I would not…

sorry..got caught up in that convo! You can search the web for tools that plug in your age, weight and height and it will tell you exactly how many calories you need to maintain..and what is "normal" for your body.

If I ate bacon and eggs and was able to hit the gym for 2 hours each day..I would not be here that's for sure!! I'd be on a beach in a small bikini! I know this bc before my back injury that is very close to what I ate and how I worked out. Oh to have that body again! Can I go back to 27 years old?? lol!

22 lbs! that's great! Keep up the great work. I just joined (again) this past week. I'm hoping I lose a pound this week! I love your last line about lapping the chick on the sofa! So true and a great outlook!!

My baby is turning 1 soon! Everyone told me don't worry..give your body time. They were right. I got down to my pre preg weight very quickly but still have 35 lbs to lose bc I was a bit overweight before getting preg. That's why I am here. Finding time to eat and eat healthy with a baby is so crazy! Lack of sleep and just…

Thanks for the recipe. I will def make it!

Good for you! I too LOVE cheesecake, but you did yourself and some other co-worker a favor!

When I was not injured I did body pump like the other post said. It is amazing and really helps..Yoga does too and you can do it at home! Good luck! I'll be in your same position in like 5 mo!

Great Idea! I'm going to do that thanks!

You look awesome. I'm 5'3 and 175 right now so my goal is around 135! I hope I have the same success!

wow that's great! I'm in the process of trying to lose the flop! I have no idea what is going to happen!

Your daughter was right in asking you to share. First you are an inspiration for all of us, and second you deserve the CONGRATS!!!!!! Look at you!

I read an article in Dr. Oz mag that cashew milk has the least calories, sugar and fat and most protein of all those types of milks...but I'm having a hard time finding it.

I have totally done that!

Wow you have a great outlook and such positive goals! You look great keep it up!

I know the feeling! But good for you because it can be so hard! All that made me want sweets lol!

Go to the emergency room right away. They will do X-ray and MRI. This happened to me 5 years ago and it was herniated discs. This can happen even doing the most simple thing. Hopefully it's not that..but you have to rule that out or you can cause more damage. I went from having 3 to now 5. I'm sorry you are in pain :(

That's great!!

low carb wrap with anything healthy you like in it. I do tuna with LF mayo or chicken. Quick, easy and filling! I try to do 5 meals a day also..to speed up my metabolism. It helps.

Name: Rachel Age: 36 Height: Start weight (1st Feb): 175.6 Goal weight (1st March):165.6 Weigh ins: 1st Feb:175.6 8th Feb: 15th Feb: 22nd Feb: 1st March: Weight loss/gain this week: Weight loss/gain so far this month: Struggles/successes this week:

Great job! You look awesome! I too have recently seen a photo of me from my BF wedding...ugh! My shins look huge! Is that even possible?? Huge shins! lol!

Because I have back pain issues a lot of people on this site tell me that the calories you consume equals weight loss or weight gain so stick to your daily goals. Are you able to exercise? adding in some exercise 3 to 5 times a week REALLY helps!! (that always helped me before I got injured) Good luck! you are a beautiful…

I JUST asked a similar question today. This site is great.. so may responses. I have 4 herniated and bulging disks w/ arthritis. Since I had my baby it has gotten a lot worse..going out on me 2 times in 3 weeks. Crawling on the floor just to get to the next room, hardly able to walk. For me if I can walk a little bit that…