emilycarr71404 Member

Me too. Gettin' my old South Beach Book out today.

I waited until I got the 6 week all clear from the doctor. You also need to consider how much sleep you are getting too. Is your baby keeping you up all the time? If so, then you need to wait until you get a little more sleep because you don't want to over stress your body with exercise when you are stressing it with lack…

CICO isn't true if you have a metabolic syndrome. In the case of MS your body processes sugars and carbs totally differently than someone without MS. Probably this guy didn't have MS and so CICO works for him, but everyone's body works in a unique fashion. This case only proved it worked for him.

I haven't even begun working out. I do work retail which keeps me on my feet quite a bit though. I caught sight of myself in a full length mirror the other day and I look pretty good, but my post baby belly is very donut-y and jiggly. :-(

My WHY is 1.) I don't want to be the fat mom. I want to be able to play and run around with my son and any other children I have. 2.) I want to have fit and healthy children. I don't want to be the over weight mom with kids who only eat cheetos and need to wear spandex all the time. 3.) I want to be fit and healthy and…

My hubby calls me 'fun size."

I think you need a new boyfriend. If he can't support you now, why would buying a house change that? He clearly judges you when you don't have the stress of being house owners and handling all the stresses of bill paying. I think you should get out before tying yourself to him long term with a house commitment. Be strong,…

Thanks for the advice folks. I do have to have them out. I am have crowding and nerve and the lot so out they go!

Wow. Doesn't sound like there is much to look forward too.

Oh yeah, I think it is pretty common to see this after eating well. My hubby even pointed out that we probably both felt sick all the time when we ate processed foods but now we are more aware of it.

Mine says 207 and I only have to lose 2 pounds for it to be true again!

SW: 217 CW: 209.4 GW: 205 Weigh in Dates: 9/1 -217 9/8 -210 9/15 209 9/22 9/28 Total weight lost: 8 pounds so far! Just for fun: My favorite fall exercise is walking. I like to enjoy the mild weather and the changing colours of the leaves.

I lost 8 lbs. my first week on MFP: however, I was doing South Beach Diet and so was not taking in any carbs. I only did that phase of SBD for 8 days though because it is only meant to break your cravings for carbs. I know a lot of it was water weight too. Other than that, the biggest lose I have seen was last week when I…

I'm 5'2! My SW 236 (yikes, I know) CW 209.4 GW 135 (I would like to be smaller but I want to get under 160 before reaching further.)

I have two methods that help me from going overboard. 1.) I allow myself one meal a week that is whatever I want. You could save that one night for that high calorie chocolate treat you love. or 2.) If you want chocolate but binge eat huge sizes THEN DON"T BUY the big ones. Just get the single serving sizes and savor them.…

My September challenge was to try and stay in my calories every day. So far, I have had mostly good days. September SW 217 September GW 205 Currant Weight 210.8 I didn't expect to lose so much my first week doing the challenge, but I did so I had to lower my September goal weight. I don't expect such huge losses to…

Sounds like you need a better girlfriend! It doesn't sound like you have an equal relationship with her. I'm sure that she can depend on you to be there for her but not the other way around. Do you really want to be with someone who you have to baby so much? I couldn't be successful with this lifestyle change if my husband…

You are such a hard worker! I am inspired to keep lifting (something I tend to shy away from) just from the fact that it made such a difference in your body. I don't want lots of loose skin either.

My September SW is 217 My September GW is 207 My personal challenge is to stay within my calorie range every single day if it kills me. This is my weakest point in losing weight. Today is the first day I have weighed in for 2-3 weeks so that is something I am glad I did too.

I need to join this group! I have had a week of eating absolutely anything and everything I wanted while I have been sick. How do we get this into a group> What will it be called and do we friend each other?

Pizza. I can't have pizza in the house as it sets off a chain-reaction.

Exercise keeps me from doing it. I have been killing it in the gym and I don't want to lose those results. Plus just seeing the actual calorie count keeps me back.

Okay. I am eating at a deficit. I am not using weight training to lose weight but to maintain muscle. I should have said in the beginning that I am not trying to bulk up but to gain strength (as was said by other posters.) I will continue with strength training and recording my inches. I might not build big muscles but I…

You're saying I can't become toned and build muscle at a calorie deficit right? If that is what you're saying than how can I lose my extra weight while building muscle mass?

I love Pilates as well. It is a great workout that focuses on the core and effects all the body through the different movements. I would relax and try it. You will be surprised at what a good workout it is.

THis. I never gained weight on BC and never struggled to lose on BC. Pill or depo.

I was on depo for years and I didn't gain a thing. Doctors warn about the munchies but my side there would be no weight gain as long as you eat healthy. You might not have been eating as well as you think.

You're pregnant? (I'm assuming you're female.)

I see this all the time as I work at a mall and get a great sample of our population. I'm not small yet but I didn't get new clothes until my 18s were hanging off me. The girls I work with finally told me that I needed to go and get something smaller. It felt great to skip into the next size down because it fit. I can't…

Great post!