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Hello everyone. My name is Shawna. I am a 29 year old first time mom to a nearly 1 year old boy. His birthday is on Friday and now that he is officially 1, I am going to start weaning from breastfeeding and figured it is the perfect time to get started on my own health. I started my pregnancy at 270, lost about 30-40 lbs…

I agree with @2kidsandatrip. You should be okay since a sedentary activity level implies very little to no activity, but it may take some trial-and-error. I've had from MFPals get really messed up and wound up gaining weight; however, it seemed to be because they had their activity set to accommodate their daily steps…

At 245 lbs, I walk, swim, pilates, dance (including barre, burlesque, & pole), etc. Start off slow and listen to your body, but your weight doesn't have to hold you back. Just find something you like and do it! :)

My diary is open. Feel free to add. :)

Ugh, I hated their products. The meat was so rubbery… it was ridiculous. I had high hope for the convenience factor, but yuck! Not to mention you have to store a month’s worth of food. Even as a single person, that was difficult. I think some is still lurking in the bottom of my mom’s garage freezer. I’m glad you like it,…

^THIS. This is exactly what happened to me. I skipped two periods and my doc basically looked at my like 'and you're here because...' It's nothing to be alarmed over. If you're not pregnant, talk to your mom. She'll probably have a good laugh then tell you a story about the 10 times it's happened to her. Sometimes you just…

I'm 5'6", 24 y.o., SW 255 lbs, CW 237 lbs, GW 175 lbs. I'm eating 1540 kcals a day. Friend request sent!

I am a ranch lover, so no replacement for me. I did find a recipe for "healthier" ranch using plain greek yogurt instead of milk and mayo... it's pretty good but too much of a hassle for me. I also like Italian dressings and sometimes, with the right ingredients, you don't even need it. Try making a salad with a lot of…

Starting on Sunday (4/4th), but I'm in :)

Hello everyone! I can relate so much. Love (er... hate?) seeing people my age with similar struggles. Height: 5' 6" HW: 265 lbs CW: 240 lb GW: 170 lbs (although, I'd be happy just to be under 200 lbs again) My story is on my profile. Feel free to add for support. :)

Welcome and great job taking the first step! Good luck!! :)

Welcome (again)! I hope that you take the time to review the pinned posts on the message boards. They are full of information that, if practiced properly, will prevent the winter weight gain next time around. Go for sustainable long term success. Good luck!

What are your stats? Height, weight, goal, activity level, etc.

This was the best thing I did for myself. The therapist I saw had a holistic approach to my unhealthy relationship with food and it's stem from my anxiety and depression. We worked through some much through different activities. I was only able to attend weekly for a few months due to some financial reasons, but she sent…

Taco Tuesday is somewhat of a tradition at my grandparents. You know I eat there every week! Home cooked tortilla shells with beans, lettuce, ton of onion, and avocado... and I always make it fit in my calorie allotment. Yum, yum! :P Edit to add: CHOLULA.... can't forget the Cholula!! :P

I'm a budget/convenience shopper and we all know fresh food costs add up quickly (and go bad even quicker). That being said, I find myself eating Healthy Choice Steamers and Lean Cuisines quite frequently. Obviously though, I'm not [yet] focused on eating mainly whole foods. I just like lunched that are done quick and…

Lol, no worries. Personally the website makes it easier for me at least. Try starting by reading this. It's a pretty comprehensive start. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

Hello Desiree. Glad you've joined us all. Losing 35-40 in 12 weeks means losing 3 lbs a week, which is going to be difficult to do and stay healthy in the process. I don’t want you to set yourself up for failure. With only that much to lose, setting your weight loss to 1-1.5 lbs/week would probably be for the best. It may…

I weigh slightly more than you (currently 239 lbs) and eat 1500 calories to lose roughly 1.5 lbs a week. I highly suggest that you take some time to review the pinned posts on these forums. By no means am I perfect, but they really helped me get an accurate idea about the science behind weight loss. If you aren’t ready to…

You are beautiful at both weights, but congrats. I lost my boyfriend a little over a year ago, so I know exactly what it like to watch your body spiral out of control. All the progress I had made prior to his death, was lost and then some. You are seriously a beautiful person and stronger than you probably give yourself…

I feel the same way. None of my friends take my weight loss and fitness journeys seriously and have no want to participate in events that I partake in. Even when I'm always there for their activities. Check out MeetUp.com. I found a few fitness groups in my local area. There are hiking groups, sports groups, any hobby you…

Are you on medication? I'm not a doctor, but three member of my family have the same thing and their medication takes care of the fogginess and depression. Maybe you should talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Were you overweight prior to the medication too? I think we all lack motivation in the beginning, so it may…

I can't get over "...gawking at their swamp *kitten*." from #2. I'm laughing harder than I should right now. :# :D :p

Any amount you can do is progress. I went from being a 240 lb couch potato to taking a cardio intense hour-long dance class every week. From there, I start walking 4 night a week. You just gotta start... take a stroll, take a class, use the fitness equipments in parks even if its low reps. Do what you can and it'll build…

Okay, thank you! Got into a mini panic over the original post. :)

Can someone explain this in further detail? I was aware that there was going to be a variation of calories depending on how it's processed (i.e. cooked), but I didn't realize it was that much. I had to go back to the database to check it out. If I log a half chicken breast skinless, roasted it says 142 cal. The same size…

I highly recommend that you open up your diary, if you want specific advise. With the little info you've listed, it could be a number of things. Your best bet is that it's only been 3 weeks so give it some time! If you are noticing muscular definition, then you are on the right track. Try taking measurements instead of…

Even at 5'6", I would be able to do a snow angel in the space that I have available. I highly recommend YouTube or Fitness Blender. There are so many workouts available there that don't require much space. I even manage to do Jillian Michaels and novice dance workouts in my available space. You just have to be creative and…