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Thanks GigiBeans and arditarose for the specific programs and website advice. Sounds like I'm in the same boat. Old ideals, new body. No clue how to get back there. I'll look these up as well!

I'm back at it again after a long break too. Instead of dropping dead weight (boyfriends) I have gained "weight" that made my health 2nd priority. I've just had baby #3 and think that it's our last so I want to work on ME again...finally. Feel free to friend me! P.S. Don't waste time doing it for an ex who's not worth your…

It wasn't really a bad day which is probably why I had the clarity of mind to finally say, "HELP!" Great suggestion. I know I cringe when I start to add up the food to come and usually alter my plans when I do. My guilty move then would be to know I am not going to like the numbers so I will eat and then record after when…

Yes. This is probably part of the underlying truth to the matter. Thank you for your honesty. It helps me admit to myself what I probably know when I hear the words out of someone else' mouth. I hope I will be strong enough one day to put into action all the things I know I should be doing!

Wow. Thank you Ma'am. I appreciate it so much when people say it the way they see it vs. the oh, honey, it's ok routine. This was very well said and really does make me think about the WHY involved. Also, I don't know if I would have ever labeled myself as an emotional eater...but even it food isn't my solution every time,…

I hope you find some peace and happiness in your mind. Talking is a huge help to relieve the stress that builds up in my head. Don't look in the mirror in a bad mood and be disgusted. Use it for fuel! I notice you are a parent and know from experience that that is a huge motivator and sense of happiness/accomplishment.…

Thanks everyone for your comments! I will have to try the supplements, tea, etc and ultimately you are all right: take the negative feelings and admit/accept them. Then, be smarter than your emotions and divert a craving into something positive like exercise, books, bath, SLEEP. All of those make a body feel much better in…

"I have these days. I survive with herbal tea, fish oil and Vitamin B Stress Complex (be advised!!! It turns your urine neon yellow)!!! Last week I had a rough one where all I wanted to do was eat or cry... I ended up running 6 miles and felt better. " JustJennie13-what's the science behind the herbal tea and fish oil?…

Thanks Helloitsdan. I know it's a mind game and I just want some tricks in my bag to pull out when I need them.

I hit my 10 days of logging goal (about 40 days ago) and used some Christmas money to get my awesome new scale. I got the Eat Smart Precision Get Fit Digital Body Fat Scale from Amazon. It was about $50. I got a cheap pair of body fat calipers to have a second opinion. I am excited that the scale can calculate so much more…

Thank you for posting this. I feel like I am taking on family responsibilities from 5am-11pm some days and wonder how other mothers actually do it. This was really helpful to read through. I think the take home message is meal prep and a good working PARTNERSHIP with your partner. :) For some odd reason I am a strong…

If you are almost at your target weight goal and looking into maintaining but still want to "loose the tummy" you should keep doing what you are doing. Make sure your caloric intake is suitable for maintaining vs. weight loss but if you EVER want to see a change you will have to do strength training instead of cardio. You…

I have seen this before and still find it real and sad. I look like the person a lot of my Mom friends would love to look like but I relate to myself and how I used to look, feel, and behave. I am unaccepting of my body today because it used to be more active and more capable. BUT, I do not find it any less beautiful today…

Thanks NcChar130. This is one I have been looking into. How does it compare to the doctor's scale? I am so sick of thinking I know what I weigh and then finding out it's really 5-10lbs more when I go to a doctors office.

I am thinking the $50 range. Hopefully less. NOT much more.

Thanks for that link. I want those sexy pants!!! :)

It doesn't sound like you are snacking because you are hungry, but more out of habit. Everyone had good suggestions below. I guess the main advice I would think is: 1. More exercise=more calories allowed. Just budget them and enjoy them. 2. Swap empty calorie snacks for more filling/healthy calorie snacks so you won't feel…

Wow! I don't know you but I am so proud of you! You are radiating happiness in the picture at the end of your race. Please friend me! I would love to have such an inspirational friend. I really just need help cleaning up my diet which has been hard because I am not at an extreme weigh so I feel like I don't take it as…

You helped this person today! Feel good about that and thanks! :) I love your motto. Can I steal it?!! jk

I have been trying to figure this out myself. After reading A LOT of internet articles I believe the estimate is 1500-1800 approximately. So, that is a range with room for flexibility. I think you should feel it out for yourself depending on how your milk supply is doing and how your baby is nursing. Also, consider how…