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I like to keep my hands busy. The things I like to do instead of eat are: adult coloring books (the really pretty ones), puzzles, reading a book, Pinterest, calling a friend/family member just to say hello, planning/organizing things, listening to music, dance parties with my kids, going outside (when it's warm).

That sounds so much better than breastfeeding for 20-30 minutes every 2-3 hours! lol I'm going to try to stay strong, although I start a new job July 1 so hopefully I'll still have time to pump during the workday like I do now. It's so hard with the full-time job. Weekends are easy-peasy in comparison :)

Crisps in England are the same as chips in America, right? If so, I'm in! Potato chips are definitely my weakness- especially Lay's Salt & Vinegar flavored. But they are so awful for me, and not filling at all for the amount of calories they contain! Let's do it!

My son is already a little chunk- he weighs 11 pounds and isn't even 2 months old yet, but he is breastfed. I've heard that can make babies weigh more than formula-fed babies. His cousin was only 15 pounds at 6 months though, and my sister's pediatrician isn't worried about his weight at all- and that kid eats a ton! As…

Wow! What an inspiration you are! I only nursed my daughter for three months because I was in grad school and my body just couldn't keep up the milk supply when I had back to back classes for 6 hours straight. I was proud that I did it until I couldn't anymore, but always wondered if I could have kept it up if I didn't…

I have lost a cinderblock! Woo-hoo!

That's exciting! I might have to check that out! Right now I just use my Suave cocoa butter lotion on my tummy that I use in normal life. I think drinking tons of water also helps. I only ended up with a few on my hips after my first, and here's hoping I can keep them to a minimum with this one too. :)

That sounds so awful, but you're so close! Here's hoping that the belt gives you some relief and that you overcome this challenging time quickly. Does it help at all to be in the water? When I get uncomfortable I stand in a warm shower until the water turns cold, and if the pain is really bad, then I take a bath and let…

I :heart: Francesca Battistelli....I think I'm going to have to put some of her music on my play list. I think I'm going to have two playlists a mellow one and a pump you up one. I figured that when I'm running I really like to pump it up at the end so I might want something a little more powerful for active labor....and I…

So... I'm having a super sneaky ninja baby, I guess. lol Long story short, I just found out I was pregnant about two weeks ago (when I was 20 weeks and 6 days pregnant). This is my second baby, and I had a super easy first trimester with my daughter, and I guess I must have had the same with my son (when we found out we…

So... I'm having a super sneaky ninja baby, I guess. lol Long story short, I just found out I was pregnant about two weeks ago (when I was 20 weeks and 6 days pregnant). This is my second baby, and I had a super easy first trimester with my daughter, and I guess I must have had the same with my son (when we found out we…

You are my newest inspiration!!! I can't wait to look as good as you do someday soon! Congrats on your success!!!

If I'm still hungry at the end of the day, I usually drink 1-2 big cold glasses of water and sit on that for awhile to see if maybe I was just thirsty. But if you're still starving, you could crack open a can of green beans or cook up some broccoli or carrots- I feel like veggies you can eat the hell out of (especially…

You can add me too! I think having a community of people to talk to when things get tough and to help celebrate your successes is the most important thing. I'm always open to more friends on here- add away, people! :)

I definitely am running or jogging at 4mph. I am 5'6" so I don't know if that means anything in particular. My husband is a crazy fast walker so I could see how he might be able to walk that fast, but that is definitely jogging for me.

So I'm now at -16 pounds = a sperm whale's brain. I can't wait to lose an automobile tire!!! :)

The Loving Hut is a vegan restaurant in Reynoldsburg, Ohio (just east of Columbus) and the food is super healthy and even more delicious than you can imagine! My husband and I used to be vegan for awhile, but we still LOVE going here. The service is great, and even our 4 year old loved the soy nuggets that she ate. Here's…

I'm on the NE side in Gahanna, although we lived in Westerville for many years and hope to eventually move back. I work in Grandview Heights/ Downtown for a non-profit foster care & adoption agency. :)

My first was Lilith Fair too! I think it was in either 8th or 9th grade because my MOM had to drive us there and she and my aunt stayed for the concert too (although we pretended not to know them the whole time because we were "too cool" lol)

First: Lilith Fair Last: CD101 Summerfest with Matt & Kim, Spoon, & Karate Coyote Matt & Kim were AWESOME!!!

Activia Light Yogurt (either strawberry or blueberry)= super yum!

Totally! :) It makes me want to do well and try new things so that I have more to post about! Plus I LOVE reading about other peoples success stories AND the stories about people struggling but continuing to try just like me! :)

Is there any way to take a laptop with you? I've taken them on vacation before for various reasons, and maybe you could keep track at the end of each day? If not, then I would just remember that a giant helping of broccoli is way less calories than one tiny piece of pizza (that's what i tell myself all the time). If you…

Welcome to MFP! I am equally obsessed with this site and have been on here for almost a month now and I'm loving it!! I have an almost three year old daughter and an 11 year old stepson and they keep me pretty busy through the week! I basically have to do 90% of my workouts after 8pm when she's in bed and he's having his…

That is a huge difference! You look so toned now! Amazing!! :)

Good morning everyone and Happy Valentines Day! My weight this morning is 182 Oh, and I would like to thank Valentines Day weekend for adding an extra pound on there :( Stupid holidays. lol Ready to get back at it and lose this extra weight!!!! :) I know we can do it together!!!

I'm so excited to join this group! This will be my first one! :)

I'm in! How many weeks is it from 2/13/2011 to Easter? I'd like to set little mini-goals for myself along the way too :)

Don't be mad! Life happens! All that matters is that you are turned in the right direction towards being healthier and you will just keep going until you get there! :) Set backs happen, and they are not your fault. Just keep on keeping on... I know you won't let this get you down. Sending good vibes of sunshine and…