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I upped my calories by 300 which puts me at just under 2k calories/day. However... I'm not logging on to MFP as much while pregnant because I don't want to get obsessive. I want to learn how to trust my body when it's hungry but if i start putting on too much weight, I'll probably go back. I exercise regularly and have…

Mee too! 9 weeks due June 9th! Would appreciate some pregnant friends :)

Thanks! 35lb curls, that's awesome! I'm not there, but I'm getting better. I'm still only at 9 weeks, I'm just trying to maintain my schedule right now until i have to ease off. I'll try and keep it up... but the fatigue is getting the best of me a lot of the time! Thanks!

I'm due June 9th 2013 and have been on MFP for about 2-3 years on and off. This will be my first and I can't wait to get through the first trimester!!! It sucks. Luckily I've still been able to work out, but I am debilitatingly TIRED all the time. Also, is anyone's body changing at week 9... not necessarily showing but…

I'm at 9 weeks and I've gained 1.5 lb. Trying not to use Myfitnesspal as much to monitor my food. Trying to listen to my body within reason and keep that healthy stuff flowing in! :) Anyone know about gaining muscle while pregnant? I've been lifting more and I wonder if some of the weight gain is muscle?

Fruit and nuts is good! I just made these pumpkin pancakes today. Not as fluffy, but they more than compensate in flavor!! so good especially with fall coming. I just bought this book by this woman: http://everydaypaleo.com/category/food/baked-goods/ She has great stuff! Check it out.

YES! I just finished on Sunday and I had the same thing happen. I lost about two pounds but after I stopped, I started loosing more, once a took a little break. Insanity, I've realized is not for me, but at least I finished it! I'll be posting before and after photos soon. I did get results, just not the ones I wanted. I'm…

5'9" I don't wear heels that often but I like them :) I just don't own very many.

Hi Greenrun, You are more than welcome to look at my diary. That's why I have it open :) I do have a heart rate monitor and I log based on what the HRM tells me. I've used the HRM for a while and know it to be very accurate. I can tell you that I kick some major *kitten* in my workouts and majority of the time I am giving…

Thank you!! That makes me feel much better!! I do however feel so much stronger, i know my cardio has increased and I've lost inches. I am starting a weight lifting routine next week, so maybe now I am in a better place to start that? :D

Something that has helped me immensely with cravings is eating more protein and fats throughout the day. I've adopted a psudo paleo diet where i generally stay away from processed carbs (wheat/gluten) and dairy. Try eating meat, fruits, veggies, and nuts (natural fats). You have to give it a week. If you do it, let me know…

I was expecting a bit more weight loss based on the videos. In the videos it looked like a lot of body weight exercise combined with cardio which is slow muscle build with cardio. I suppose it is more cardio. The precieved effort with Insanity is, like it says, insane. Overall, I've totally seen results, just not as much…

28 5'9" 144 GW: 137

Yep, I eat pretty clean and followed the diet guide. Like I said, I had maybe 3 days where I've slipped up, but on the regular, I've been very good.

overall, i've defiantly improved. Some of my scores were high early-on but I think it was due to improper form. I've been making strides in all the strength fitness tests and maintaining or beating others. Thanks for the encouragement!

I was thinking about doing that, but i'm almost done with the 60 days so in 2 weeks I'm going to start a lifting regimen and do the insanity videos for cardio days. I think it will work great for you. I feel like i need more low intensity lifting days in insanity. Good luck!

Thanks for the support!! And good for you in your diet too! Congrats on your success!

Thanks for the reply! I'm really close to my goal weight (within 5-7 lbs) and it's been over a month and my body is just not letting go of the weight like it used to.. I guess I just need a little encouragement, or patience :)

I wonder if that's why I'm not loosing too much weight?? It sure did taste good though!

Yum! I can't wait for my left over today: Kale, tomato, bell pepper, squash stir fry with pesto chicken breasts. It sounds weird, but believe me, it's so yummy! :)

That sounds delicious!

It all sounds soooo good! Great lunches everyone!!

Whole foods are the best: Bell Peppers + Hummus Baby Carrots Sweet Peas Greek Yogurt A small bowl of left overs (meat and some stir fried veggies) Apples Berries: Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry Nuts: Pistachios, Almonds, Walnuts Small Salads Avocado That's what I try to stick too.

I would go with exactly what you suggested. Hot water and lemon is great to prime you stomach for digestion and has cleansing properties. It also gives you a kick of vitiman C - just watch out on the acidity of the Lemon Water. It's even better with an organic lemon and steeping the whole half lemon, great benefits to the…

Thanks everyone for the great information! Looks like I'm doing the right think, I work out about 6 times a week so I would fall in to that "very active" category. Thanks!

I only trust my HRM.

I almost always have too much protein - take a look at my diary or add me if you like. Think: Fish, Quinoa, Greek Yogurt (0% zero sugar - with fruit), protein powder, lean ground beef, eggs, lean ground turkey, chicken breast (although I like chicken thigh better), white fish, shrimp, kale (a lot of protein for a…

I'm doing insanity right now, almost half way through the program and I can tell you that having done weights before, weights work much better. They help to build muscle and muscle burns fat. What I would do (and have done before) is combine weight lifting with interval training on the treadmill or something. All that…

Got it. Thank you very much :) Nice to see both sides.

Thank you!!! That's the type of answer I was looking for :)