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Since you're feeling exhausted (totally understandable considering your exercise load), cut back on exercise and match your food intake to the appropriate level. You really don't have to work out that much to lose weight, just stay within a reasonable deficit. Your mom does mean well. A lot of us were stuck in that…

Because they don't want to believe that it isn't as difficult as they thought. No one wants to be blamed for being unfit! It's the food's fault!!

And lose slowly. No drastic measures.

@cocobongo Oh my, oh my! I love reminders like yours when I'm tempted to cut way back so the scale would move quicker. Looooove!! :)

I totally hear you! When I had my daughter, my son was 10 months old. It's a lot of work! That's why you shouldn't worry about weight loss or exercise. You should be more worried about sleep. There's already a lot of stress on your body with giving birth and caring for children. Go for short walks with them whenever…

I don't think many women feel good about their bodies right after giving birth. Give yourself time. It's only been 4 weeks. I started working on weight loss when my daughter was 3-4 months (2nd child). Even then, I didn't cut back too much as I was breastfeeding (still am). If that's you on your profile, then you look good…

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Definitely what I like to hear! Thx for sharing.

Yes heybales, it sure was winter! Brrrr!! It's just starting to feel decent outside. :) I really like the example you gave there. If I understand correctly, the fact is, it's better to eat at an adequate deficit on a regular basis instead of eating on a big deficit here, low deficit there. In the former, the body registers…

I'm not sure if it matters or not, but the high average was purely coincidental. Well, not really because I did eat all those calories. What I'm trying to say is, I wasn't aiming for anything close to 1770. More like 1550-1610. That average happened to be higher because of days during which I'd eat way past my goal, often…

Another question, what is recommended for macros? 40/30/30?

Always thorough as usual! Much appreciated. I really am surprised that I fall in the Active category because I hardly go out with this weather, and I tend to keep my workouts short because of the kids. Would you recommend that I unsync Fitbit and MFP? I might have read a post of yours advising someone to do so. Slower…

And I never knew about the Progress Tab feature. I'll give it a shot!

Thanks. So I'd take a 15% cut even though I still have about 30 lbs to lose? I have to admit, I didn't expect to be recommended a number higher than 1700, haha. I was not expecting 1870! :o Doesn't that mean I'd be losing weight at an even slower rate? (And I thought I was going slow enough!) According to Fitbit, I tend to…

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60 days?? That's great progress!

Francophone ici aussi :)

Those are incredible results. Very inspiring! :)

Great results!

Keep at it. You'll eventually get there!

It works...just like any workout. Point is to stay at a reasonable deficit. Eat well with that program.

Just MUAH!

Yes, I see it. Hips, Lower abdomen (sides), Face.

What camera did you get? Love the results!

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So glad to see posts like these. Tells me I'm on the right path!

Connie, I totally enjoy following your progress. I think you look great and I'm excited to learn from your experience. It's been discouraging at times to see no scale changes, but your story is a great reminder of physical changes with llittle to no change in weight. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

I lift at home so it can be done and you can achieve great results. It all depends on your home equipment. I own adjustable dumbbells and love them! I'll move on to a barbell someday when I have the space, but so far I'm doing great with my dumbbells. I learned proper form and such by reading, viewing vids, practicing with…