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  • Sriracha- on everything! (eggs, rice, vegetables, mixed with salad dressings, chicken.. so much you can do with it!) Cottage cheese Plain yogurt Spinach- I cant run out in my house. Daily essential here! Canned smoked herring- why does everyone except me think its gross?
    in Underrated foods? Comment by brilliantwords October 2019
  • Ive only been restarting constantly all year long. I think the only way Im going to succeed is to have accountability and I dont have a lot of active friends on my friends list that I interact with. Ive also had my diary closed forever and I think I may need to friends and to open it if I really want that accountability!…
    in Who wants more friends?? Comment by brilliantwords July 2019
  • Youre right- I do tend to struggle losing while BF, but Ive done it. Its just hard because Im ALWAYS hungry. I can easily eat as much as my husband. With my son, (my first), I ran with the jogging stroller most mornings, tracked etc and couldnt budge a single pound until 4-5 months PP, and then I lost about 25-30 lbs…
    in Looking for more friends- Intermittent fasting and/or breastfeeding moms out there? Comment by brilliantwords January 2019
  • Ill add you. :) My baby (my 2nd) is 9 months. I didnt really lose much so far because we had a lot of other medical issues with babe going on so it wasnt my main focus, but now that things are fairly normalized, Im going to get back into things.
    in Looking for more friends- Intermittent fasting and/or breastfeeding moms out there? Comment by brilliantwords January 2019
  • She's here! Last weigh in was +33.4 lbs at 36 weeks! Baby came at 36 weeks + 4 days! I didnt really gain anything my last 6 weeks of pregnancy. Im now 2 weeks postpartum and only lost 15lbs of that weight, although baby was only a petite 5 1/2 lbs of that. Im so ready to get more focused on losing again. :smile:
    in how much weight have you gained Comment by brilliantwords April 2018
  • Age: 29 2nd Pregnancy Start weight: 203.6 Week 4- Aug 28/17: 206.2 (+2.6/+2.6) Week 5- Sept 4/17- 205.8 (-0.4/+2.2) Week 6- Sept 11/17- 204.8 (-1.0/+1.2) Week 7- Sept 18/17- 207.4 (+2.6/+3.8) Week 8- Sept 25/17 - 206.8 (-0.6/+3.2) Week 9- Oct 2/17 -208.0 (+1.2/+4.4) Week 10- Oct 9/17- 207.0 (-1.0/+3.4) Week 11- Oct 16/17 -…
    in how much weight have you gained Comment by brilliantwords April 2018
  • Age: 29 2nd Pregnancy Start weight: 203.6 Week 4- Aug 28/17: 206.2 (+2.6/+2.6) Week 5- Sept 4/17- 205.8 (-0.4/+2.2) Week 6- Sept 11/17- 204.8 (-1.0/+1.2) Week 7- Sept 18/17- 207.4 (+2.6/+3.8) Week 8- Sept 25/17 - 206.8 (-0.6/+3.2) Week 9- Oct 2/17 -208.0 (+1.2/+4.4) Week 10- Oct 9/17- 207.0 (-1.0/+3.4) Week 11- Oct 16/17 -…
    in how much weight have you gained Comment by brilliantwords January 2018
  • Age: 29 2nd Pregnancy Start weight: 203.6 Gain Goal 20-25 lbs Week 4- Aug 28/17: 206.2 (+2.6/+2.6) Week 5- Sept 4/17- 205.8 (-0.4/+2.2) Week 6- Sept 11/17- 204.8 (-1.0/+1.2) Week 7- Sept 18/17- 207.4 (+2.6/+3.8) Week 8- Sept 25/17 - 206.8 (-0.6/+3.2) Week 9- Oct 2/17 -208.0 (+1.2/+4.4) Week 10- Oct 9/17- 207.0 (-1.0/+3.4)…
    in how much weight have you gained Comment by brilliantwords January 2018
  • Age: 29 2nd Pregnancy Start weight: 203.6 Gain goal: 20-25 lb Week 4- Aug 28/17: 206.2 (+2.6/+2.6) Week 5- Sept 4/17- 205.8 (-0.4/+2.2) Week 6- Sept 11/17- 204.8 (-1.0/+1.2) Week 7- Sept 18/17- 207.4 (+2.6/+3.8) Week 8- Sept 25/17 - 206.8 (-0.6/+3.2) Week 9- Oct 2/17 -208.0 (+1.2/+4.4) Week 10- Oct 9/17- 207.0 (-1.0/+3.4)…
    in how much weight have you gained Comment by brilliantwords December 2017
  • Age: 29 2nd Pregnancy Start weight: 203.6 Gain goal: 20-25 lb Week 4- Aug 28/17: 206.2 (+2.6/+2.6) Week 5- Sept 4/17- 205.8 (-0.4/+2.2) Week 6- Sept 11/17- 204.8 (-1.0/+1.2) Week 7- Sept 18/17- 207.4 (+2.6/+3.8) Week 8- Sept 25/17 - 206.8 (-0.6/+3.2) Week 9- Oct 2/17 -208.0 (+1.2/+4.4) Week 10- Oct 9/17- 207.0 (-1.0/+3.4)…
    in how much weight have you gained Comment by brilliantwords November 2017
  • Only 1.5 pounds at this point it great! Im at +9.4... which is slightly above the target im trying to follow. With my son, at this same point, I had only gained 3 lbs, but I also began that pregnancy about 30 lbs heavier than I did this time. Plus, with him, I caught up to the 10 lb gain mark suddenly by 19 weeks... so its…
    in Late April/Early May 2018 babies? Comment by brilliantwords November 2017
  • Age: 29 2nd Pregnancy Start weight: 203.6 Gain goal: 20-25 lb Week 4- Aug 28/17: 206.2 (+2.6/+2.6) Week 5- Sept 4/17- 205.8 (-0.4/+2.2) Week 6- Sept 11/17- 204.8 (-1.0/+1.2) Week 7- Sept 18/17- 207.4 (+2.6/+3.8) Week 8- Sept 25/17 - 206.8 (-0.6/+3.2) Week 9- Oct 2/17 -208.0 (+1.2/+4.4) Week 10- Oct 9/17- 207.0 (-1.0/+3.4)…
    in how much weight have you gained Comment by brilliantwords November 2017
  • Age: 29 2nd Pregnancy Start weight: 203.6 Gain goal: 20-25 lb Week 4- Aug 28/17: 206.2 (+2.6/+2.6) Week 5- Sept 4/17- 205.8 (-0.4/+2.2) Week 6- Sept 11/17- 204.8 (-1.0/+1.2) Week 7- Sept 18/17- 207.4 (+2.6/+3.8) Week 8- Sept 25/17 - 206.8 (-0.6/+3.2) Week 9- Oct 2/17 -208.0 (+1.2/+4.4) Week 10- Oct 9/17- 207.0 (-1.0/+3.4)…
    in how much weight have you gained Comment by brilliantwords October 2017
  • I recently told coworkers, and one lady said to me that when her and another lady found out, the other one said "Well, I did notice she was snacking an awful lot lately... but since shes pregnant it all makes sense now". Im only 10.5 weeks. I was so uncomfortable and self conscious after hearing that, pregnant or not, and…
    in Unwelcome Comments Comment by brilliantwords October 2017
  • Yay, Ive been hoping a thread like this would appear! Looking for friends with similar dates as well! Im due May 7th with baby #2, so 10w + 4! Just for my background, 9 years ago I lost 100 lbs and maintained for the most part, although settled and never really reached my actual goal (Highest was 300, lowest was 197- My…
    in Late April/Early May 2018 babies? Comment by brilliantwords October 2017
  • Age: 29 2nd Pregnancy Start weight: 203.6 Gain goal: 20-25 lb Week 4- Aug 28/17: 206.2 (+2.6/+2.6) Week 5- Sept 4/17- 205.8 (-0.4/+2.2) Week 6- Sept 11/17- 204.8 (-1.0/+1.2) Week 7- Sept 18/17- 207.4 (+2.6/+3.8) Week 8- Sept 25/17 - 206.8 (-0.6/+3.2) Week 9- Oct 2/17 -208.0 (+1.2/+4.4) Week 10- Oct 9/17- 207.0 (-1.0/+3.4)
    in how much weight have you gained Comment by brilliantwords October 2017
  • Age: 29 2nd Pregnancy Start weight: 203.6 Gain goal: 20-25 lb Week 4- Aug 28/17: 206.2 (+2.6/+2.6) Week 5- Sept 4/17- 205.8 (-0.4/+2.2) Week 6- Sept 11/17- 204.8 (-1.0/+1.2) Week 7- Sept 18/17- 207.4 (+2.6/+3.8) Week 8- Sept 25/17 - 206.8 (-0.6/+3.2) Week 9- Oct 2/17 -208 (+1.2/+4.4) This whole month Ive eaten much worse…
    in how much weight have you gained Comment by brilliantwords October 2017
  • Im 200 lbs (female), 30% bodyfat, but with good cardio endurance, and can only burn MAX 600- range calories per hour kickboxing at my max effort, to the point where my heart rate monitor has me working often 80-99% of my max heart rate. Ive also (until recently) been a group fitness instructor for a high intensity MMA…
    in Calories for Martial arts seem high... Comment by brilliantwords August 2017
  • Ive lost and maintained a 100 lb loss for 8 years. Every month mid-cycle I *suddenly* gain a few extra lbs, which steadily increases along with bloating until my period arrives, typically this can be as much as 5-10 lbs.. it varies. This is with me continuing normal workouts and eating! It literally drops off to normal…
    in Period water weight gain Comment by brilliantwords August 2017
  • Hey! Currently TTC my 2nd and on the "two week wait" to see test results! IF positive, I'd be due Feb 16th, so not quite January, but close! My fingers are crossed. My youngest would be just a few weeks away from 3 years old by then (which is the minimum gap I wanted). I was going to wait until fall to TTC so he'd be a…
    in January 2018 Babies? Comment by brilliantwords June 2017
  • You can add me if you want! I soon really want to try for baby #2! My son is 2 years + 3 months almost, so Im going to a 3+ year gap. Ive been having baby fever prett bad but holding off due to multiple work, family, fitness, etc reasons... but im feeling ready and TTC this month! If we're unsuccessful first try (which I…
    in New Here While Trying To Conceive Comment by brilliantwords May 2017
  • You guys can add me! I always told myself after my first (he is 2 years + 2 months) that next time I'll be at my goal weight of 180 lbs, because with him I BEGAN at 230, so felt horrible despite good nutrition and working out until 31 ish weeks. I'm currently at my lowest ever (197.7) and for insight, my highest 8 years…
    in Anyone Else Future TTC? Losing Weight For Pregnancy Comment by brilliantwords May 2017
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    in What is your resting heart rate ? Comment by brilliantwords March 2017
  • I just found this group, and perfect timing for me since I'm starting a long 20 week cut today! I'd like to join in. :) I've maintained a 100 lb loss for about 8 years, and now a mother of an almost 2 year old son! I certified this year as a group fitness instructor to teach Les Mills BodyCombat at my gym. It's always been…
    in Ladies group ages: 25-35 Comment by brilliantwords February 2017
  • You can add me. I eat what I feel like eating and focus on macros. I just happen to enjoy both nutrient dense whole foods AS WELL as other so called "junk" foods. I won't judge. I have so worried about the same thing when my diary is open to friends. ;)
    in Looking for friends who don't eat "clean" and healthy Comment by brilliantwords January 2017
  • 825 day login streak here, so definitely active. Im looking for new friends, so anyone feel free to add me! I am getting back on track after an off couple weeks, but I'm always around.
    in Looking for active members for support Comment by brilliantwords August 2016
  • I do all of these thing except for always eating a healthy breakfast- sometimes I don't eat breakfast at all. Regardless, have maintained my 100 lb weight loss for 7 years following these things! Well, give or take a temporary 25-30 lb gain from a medication and then a pregnancy (but lost it again).. but now that my baby…
    in What a Majority of Adults Who Have Successfully Maintained Their Weight Loss Do Comment by brilliantwords August 2016
  • I allow myself moderation of whatever I want as well, at least, this is the logic I follow so that I can maintain my loss so far, and HAVE so far for 7 years. This will allow a realistic approach for life. (IIFYM/If It Fits Your Macros). However, my subconscious/guilt about pizza is something that still happens regardless.…
    in Are there any foods that are banned in your head? Comment by brilliantwords August 2016
  • Im looking for more friends as well. Ive been on MFP a long time, but a lot of my friends list has become inactive over time (800+ days login streak). Looking for a little more accountability. Down 98 lbs. About 27 left to go.
    in Comment here if you want more friends!! Comment by brilliantwords August 2016
  • Hi! I just weaned my boy a few weeks ago at 16 mo, but feel free to add me! I've lost 100 lbs 8 years ago (300 lbs to 200 lbs). My goal and healthy weight is approx 175 lbs! About 25-30 lbs more left. Ive maintained my loss aside from gaining 30 lbs RIGHT before I got pregnant (medication side effect so I quit it ASAP and…
    in Mom of 3, trying to reach healthy weight while breastfeeding Comment by brilliantwords August 2016
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