melissataylor1986 Member

I apologize for my absense. I have been incredibly busy with the end of the school year (I'm a teacher and have 3 kids in school.) As well as planning a wedding. My wedding is June 1 so after that I will be able to be more present here once everything settles down. When I joined a few months ago I didn't think about how…

Can anyone reccomend a 30 day ab challenge? Preferably a YouTube video. Beginner friendly, Mom of 3 with some excess skin...something to strengthen core! Thank you!

Saturday weigh in Pw 138.8 Cw 137 Please don't give up on me regarding engaging more in the future! This is a very busy time of year for me, plus am wedding planning. Things should slow down in the next month or so. I am still doing quite well with workouts but my eating has been a bit off, must admit! Plan to reset…

Thank you so much!

I think I need to change my weigh in day. Can I change it to Saturday?

Melissataylor86 Pw 138.8 Cw 135.4 Another slow, feeling unwell week for me. I've been meaning to be more active here in the week other than just weigh in days but life in general has been chaotic. That's life with 3 kids! I hope everyone is doing well!

Good morning. I had a rough week. Came down with shingles and my monthly present came. I didn't meet my step goal every day, only once or twice...which is rare for me. I also only worked out two times and kind if slacked on logging. Hopefully, next week will be better. I'm trying to give myself a little grace, but I do…

Melissataylor86 Sunday PW 143 CW 139

melissataylor1986 Sunday weigh in PW 146.8 CW 143.4 LTD 51.6 I hope everyone had a great week! I for one can say that I did, and that I am enjoying the spring weather! Did a strength workout video which was #22 out of 65 videos that I set a goal of completing before my wedding in June. I completed 22 videos in one month,…

melissataylor1986 Sunday weigh in PW 149 CW 146.8

@Pupowl , my weight is the same currently - 149 :)

Hi everyone! I was having issues with posting on my phone so here I am on my desktop very hopeful that it cooperates this time! It's also so much better to type on a computer than a phone, but I guess I'm old school. A little back story, 13 years ago at 24 years old I had my first child and 9 months later joined…

For some reason, my posts keep going to the main group page although I am trying to leave a comment in this particular team chat. This is a test to see if it works properly this time. If not, I will log in on my computer tonight instead of my phone.

Got it! Thank you!

Thank you!

I have been on MFP since 2011 after my first. I lost about 80 lbs back then. I had another baby in 2012 and was much more careful and didn't gain nearly as much, so I lost it all and then some then. I have been on and off of it since then, and maintained my weight until my pregnancy in 2020. I am working on getting that…

Hi! I am 7 months post partum with my 3rd but am still carrying about 40 extra pounds. Please send me a request, I need some mom bod buddies!

My husband is 6'1 and weighs 155, slender and muscular. He is in the Army so gets a lot of exercise, obviously. He is one of my motivations for losing the weight and staying in shape. I am 4'11, when we got married I was 150 lbs. After our first was born was when I decided to lose weight and get fit. Now I am 119 lbs and…

I had a nasty diet coke habit. Just because it has no calories, doesn't mean it won't make you retain or even GAIN weight. Google how diet coke effects your body. It's horrible for you. Once I cut out any sort of soda, I lost 5 lbs in a week after being on a plateau for a long time. It's not easy, but you can do it!

Thanks everyone. Yesterday I was much better and I feel like Im finally getting back in the groove.

You look GREAT!!! You actually remind me of a celebrity, like Fergie or someone. =) So pretty.

I eat one for lunch several times a week. They are pretty tasty & filling, I would definitely recommend them!

I'll take on this challenge!

On how to log it, you can add it to your FOOD diary. Just search for breastfeeding, there are different options. I have a 10 month old son who still breastfeeds 3-4 times a day. I add an extra 300 calories PER DAY, not per feeding. I have successfully lost 31 pounds and had no issues with my supply.

I'm pretty close to you, live in Tacoma. =)

Don't give up! As long as you do your best, that's what counts! It gets much easier as the day goes by. I started off feeling just like you did and now I make it through level 2...not to say I don't sweat my butt off though!

THIS! The cardio max is amazing. I do this following the 30 Day Shred a few times a week, and it really helps wth the weight loss! =)

I am on day 20 and have lost 4 lbs along with inches. I can also notice a huge difference in the muscle tone in my legs.

Thomas used to be the same way, or still is sometimes. I workout at the same time of day and have a little routine set up for him. That way he knows what's going to happen when. I keep him entertained with his favorite toys and let him watch what I am doing while I'm doing it. If he starts acting up...I either just let him…

Don't get discouraged, it's happened to me several times. All you can do is just pick yourself back up and move on to the next day. Your weight will fluctuate up and down a little bit quite often and that's okay.