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I've found that because I don't eat a lot of pre packaged food, the logging can be slightly tedious. However, with a food scale and measuring spoons, it's really not that bad. I'd recommend it to my family members who can use technology but not to my grandmother who struggles with it. But maybe fif someone who struggles…

I feel good today. That's all. I just feel good about my body and my progress, after a while of feeling like I'd stalled out.

Congratulations! Your doctor might have some info for you on what your weight gain should be based on your weight. I had two babies. In my first pregnancy, I was so on top of everything because I had gestational diabetes. Then for my second pregnancy, which I started weighing 30 pounds less than my first, I didn't and I…

I give myself a bit of a break. And I don't work out my first day of my period (that day is for pampering! So a bath, a glass of wine etc. Not for pushing my body). As for food, I'll maybe have some dark chocolate, but I usually find that's ok anyways.

I was just listening to a podcast talking about habits and how habits can preserve willpower. It was really eye opening. Her explanation was that she doesn't eat sugars. So she's in the habit of saying no when they're offered. If it's not a habit, she has to dig into her willpower instead. A couple of things I do: I will…

I'm breastfeeding my 7 month old, and looking to lose about 20-30 pounds. I lost all the pregnancy weight and then some using MFP after my first but gained it back with number 2. I'm actually starting to get a bit frustrated. It's not falling off as quickly this time around.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Best of luck in all your goals. Add me if you'd like, though I'm not the best at interacting with people on here.

This one: But for real: my mini-goal is to get my back and abs into a place where I can do real exercise. And to get down to below 150.

Sounds great! I'm looking forward to joining one.

What i was successful with last time around was adding an extra meal called "breastfeeding" to my diary. Then in there, I searched the database for a breastfeeding entry at - 500 (for an exclusively breastfeeding infant) calories to make sure I'm eating back those calories. When we introduce solids, I'll change that entry.…

A bit late, but hoping in. SW: 170 CW: 166.4 GW for the challenge: 150 UGW: somewhere between 125 and 135 32 yo, 5'3" female. Mom of a 3 yo and an exclusively breastfeeding 3 month old.

I see that the OP either doesn't have a profile anymore or I don't have access. I just wanted to say that you CAN refuse to talk to your mom about weight and fitness. Your body is not her body and your struggles are not her struggles. You don't even have to be overt about it. You could just change the subject or speak in…

I'm also just getting stared to lose the baby weight. This worked well with my first so fingers crossed it'll work again! Add me if you'd like.

Thanks so much! I just wanted to make sure it wasn't too low and it sounds like it's not. Next step is for me to start weighing myself again (I stopped going to boot camp at my gym awhile back and that was where I used to do my weigh ins.) I might actually be getting closer to maintenance.

Another option is to track not just weight but a few key measurements. I track waist, hips, right thigh (put the measuring tape 2 cm above your knee so you get the same spot every time), bust and bicep. I do not know what the Jillian Michael's workouts are like, but I know for me, aside from running, just about everything…

When I was about your age I was dating a guy who would make comments about my body. I was actually borderline underweight and it very nearly became a problem for me. You look great. You seem sharp. Why are you with someone who makes you feel less than anything or anyone else. My husband will never convince me that I'm the…

Yes, one time I saw one kick a puppy. They also shoplift lipstick and swear.

It's not surprising that having people turn around and comment on another aspect of your weight bothers you given that people's comments on your weight was a part of what made you want to lose weight. As someone who has gone from 95 pounds to 165 at the same height, and now back down to a healthy 132 (I'm 5'3"), I can tell…

I LOVE this. It used to really bother me that my husband could eat whatever he wanted! The injustice! But now, I'm tracking and feeling great and I've officially lost most of my new relationship weight (8 years later...), and I might not be able to eat 18 wings in a sitting on a regular basis, but I look much better in a…

Awesome! So awesome!

You look so much slimmer! Absolutely amazing.

Damn... nobody?

You look AMAZING... and I have to know, where did you get that brown leather bustier?

I absolutely love it! It's one of the best apps I have.

This! Also - try and add in compliments and positive feedback about her generally, without comparing it to her previous state. So if she ran 5 km straight without having to walk try "holy crap, you're a fiend!" Not "Wow - you sure couldn't do that a few months ago!"

I feel like my husband could have written this. He even said a few times "honey you seem really unhappy, you could just really spend some time and energy on it and see what happens" (I was super anti-dieting and calorie counting because I have watched so much yo-yo dieting in my family for so long)... it took years for me…

Just so that folks have some hope around this: I started my pregnancy at 165 (quite overweight for my slight 5'3" frame), got up to 195, then came back down to 165 in about 6 months from exercise and eating well, stalled out there and then discovered MPF. My kid is 16 months old and I'm down to 133. If I can give one piece…

Given that you say they're otherwise supportive, good people; this sounds like it's more their problem than yours. It's possible they're worried about losing you if you lose weight or worried that you might achieve something they haven't or didn't have the dedication to do. Maybe they feel like you are somehow betraying a…

PS Everyone calling you "fat" is awful and abusive and ridiculous. Try to find better friends, and if this is family? Try to work on your boundaries with them and see if you can find ways to avoid those conversations. Ugh. This just pisses me off. You deserve better people in your life.

Seeing as you're only 18, I'm hoping that this is a job you can leave. Contrary to popular opinion, walking away from crappy people (i.e. one who sends you a note saying you're fat when you clearly aren't) isn't the same as running away from your problems. There is absolutely nothing wrong with walking away from a person…