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I weighed/measured and counted everything I ate even if I was going over the calories. Now, I'm really trying to evaluate my triggers for eating. I seem to work better with little goals and steps.

I also use the recipe function on MFP! It has worked really well for me. Just enter in the ingredients and number of servings. I use a food scale to measure out the servings.

Thanks for the encouragement and motivation! Back on track today- going to start tracking my symptoms based on what I'm eating and try to really cut down on the processed foods!

Awesome! I have 100lbs to lose and was diagnosed with Crohns a little over a year ago. I've lost about 16lbs so far but it hasn't been easy and I've been in a flare that last few weeks so my weight as stayed the same and even increased by a pound. :/ What great inspiration!

Hi! I just saw this as well and I've been through the same thing! It took 7 years and finally reaching a breaking point before I had a doctor listen to me. Right before I was put to sleep for my colonoscopy the doctor told me he didn't think he would find anything because of my weight so don't be upset if it's just IBS. He…

Thanks for all the suggestions! I actually have an appointment with my GI doctor this Friday. So hopefully she will have some suggestions as well. :)

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I have been in the same boat as you. Not really sure how to set my macros or even beginning to understand any of that. So- I went with the KISS method for now...keep it simple! I set my goal to lose 1 lb per week and I follow the calorie limit that mfp has set for me. I've lost 17 lbs in about 2 months (I have at least…

Awesome! You look amazing!

Awesome job! You look amazing!

Great post! I haven't been very successful working out at night. For example, last night I had to give my 5 month old her bottle while my husband helped our son who was fighting sleep. My daughter fell asleep while I was feeding her so naturally I just cuddled in bed with her! ;) This happens every evening! So- taking…

First, congratulations on your new baby! I have a 4 month old little girl (and a very wild 2 year old boy). While having a newborn at home is very difficult I have found that cooking one day (Sunday) and eating all week has really helped me to stay on track. Find a solution that works for you! I cook two big meals on…

So awesome! You look great!

I completely understand how you are feeling. I have two young children (2 years old and 2 months old) and I also work. I workout after 8pm when my son goes to sleep for 30 minutes to one hour. My daughter eats again at 9 and then I shower and hit the bed by 10. I really try to view it as "my" time and have started to think…