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  • Waterville area :)
    in Anyone Here from Maine? Comment by lcoelho84 August 2013
  • I also want to lose some pounds.. I turn 30 in April. Once I hit 29, it freaked me out and I decided it was time to get in shape and take care of myself! I cant say any longer I Just had a baby.. or im in grad school.. or i have no money/time/etc. NO more excuses!!
    in Trying to Los3 30, before age 30....attempt #4 Comment by lcoelho84 August 2013
  • I started couch 2 5k yesterday1!!!!!!
    in Take a STEP Comment by lcoelho84 June 2013
  • Waterville, Maine!
    in Where do you all come from :) Comment by lcoelho84 June 2013
  • Id chat with your OB. I was automatically referred to a specialist for consultation and nutrition counseling. (I had GD with my second pregnancy but not my first. I only gained 8 lbs and was very careful. I only required medicine for the last month before delivery) Test your blood regularly- and keep a food diary if it…
    in GESTATIONAL DIABETES Comment by lcoelho84 May 2013
  • i LOVE sweet potato salad. its a healthier alternative to reg potato salad. and to cut back on all the mayo, i use reduced fat olive oil mayo and whisk in vinegar to thin it out and make a dressing. then i add cinnamon and raisins! quite tasty. also, multigrain pasta and either a homemade or light vinaigrette or italian…
    in Healthy Memorial Day Side Dishes Comment by lcoelho84 May 2013
  • Because I no longer "just had a baby" or am eating for two. because i had gestational diabetes with pregnancy number two, and two of my grandparents have developed type 2 diabetes.. because nothing fit and i was grumpy and had no energy. because i didnt feel sexy .. because i look back at pictures years ago and thought..…
    in Why did you start? Comment by lcoelho84 May 2013
  • Good for you! Keep on going, someone WILL notice and it will make it worth it. But you know whats even better? Your NSV along with your weight loss, because YOU know the difference. YOU GO!!! :)
    in My First NSV! Comment by lcoelho84 May 2013
  • I love skinnytaste recipes.. there is a yummy crockpot buffalo chicken recipe (skinnytaste.com)..also like coconut and pistachio encrusted haddock!! My hubs made for me on mothers day :)
    in Chicken......Again???? Comment by lcoelho84 May 2013
  • Heaviest: 210 (just after giving birth)- but lingering about 188 after pregnancy Current weight: 171 Lowest weight: as a teen 138, as an adult, pre babies 159 Goal weight: 150 or lower :) Oh and im 5'5" and looked quite skinny at 138..I tend to look 20 lbs lighter than I am.
    in What is your heaviest? Lightest? Where are you now? Goal? Comment by lcoelho84 May 2013
  • HI, My name is Linda and I too, am a chocoholic :) I have heard rumors that eating mushrooms reduces chocolate cravings- anyone else!?!? In all seriousness, I have found super dark chocolate, some chocolate soy or almond milk with a bowl of cereal, or a concoction of the following helps me: Mash a banana, put in zipper bag…
    in Fixs for chocolate cravings? Comment by lcoelho84 May 2013
  • Hey girl! So proud of you. :) Im going exploring in Oakland on the trail.. wanna come?!?! Sat early morning :)
    in My journey so far! (in pics) Comment by lcoelho84 May 2013
  • havent had those but i realy like ketchup chips! and pickle chips :)
    in The worst meal I ever had was... Comment by lcoelho84 April 2013
  • I also just had a birthday! Congrats on sticking to your guns. I did over eat a teeny bit, and went over my calorie goal by about 300. Had I not been so exhausted a good workout would have balanced it out!! Keep up the good work. With your attitude you will go far!!! :)
    in Awesome birthday NSV Comment by lcoelho84 April 2013
  • Best: Its been just a month, and Ive lost roughly 12 lbs. My bestie, who is on her own WL journey always has encouraging words Worst: You look... well smaller. Youll always be chubby. Nice, huh?
    in Best/Worst Thing People Said on your Weight Loss Journey? Comment by lcoelho84 April 2013
  • Congrats! Keep up the good work. :)
    in 198! Comment by lcoelho84 April 2013
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