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Marriages go through phases and ups and downs. Hanging out with friends and enjoying it is normal and nothing to be worried about unless they spend every free moment together and never include you. Sometimes not talking much can also be normal especially when you have children. It can be easy to get into a routine and not…
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One day at a time or small goals. Sometimes when we think of the entire journey it seems impossible but thinking of smaller steps seems more manageable. If you start with I want to exercise for 20 minutes today and then do it you've just given yourself a victory which will likely help motivate you. Give yourself small…
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My oldest daughter is always saying stuff that makes her sound grown up but makes me laugh. Here's a few from when she was 4. One day she wasn't listening and when I fussed at her she said, "I couldn't hear you so I just said okay. Sometimes when I say ok it's because I didn't hear you and I don't know what you're saying."…
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Do you cook them the same as eggs in a frying pan? This sounds like it might be good.
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They aren't unable to eat all of a sudden. If they've changed from lots of high calorie foods like fast food (which can be fine but is usually high calorie) to home cooked meals or more low cal food then they can still eat the same volume but drop down in calories.
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If you are eating a decent minimum amount of calories (and 1500 sounds fine) and you are not hungry don't force yourself to eat. If you are dipping below 1200 then that is a different story. It is probably just your body adjusting to a different diet and your appetite will likely return. Forcing yourself to eat doesn't…
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Your profile doesn't state your current stats. I would never advise going against a doctor however I would recommend getting a second opinion on weight issues if you have concerns. The way weight issues are treated in pregnancy really varies from one doctor to another and sometimes the worry of not gaining too much can…
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Recommendations range any where from 250-500 calories a day more than maintenance starting at the low end and increasing a little each trimester. I did the best during my 3rd pregnancy by walking 20-30 minutes a day and logging all my food. I gained 20 some lbs in that pregnancy. You could set your profile to gain 1/2 lb a…
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I drink sugar free redbull. An alternative to soda might me the flavored carbonated waters walmart sells. It's called Clear American and can be found in the water aisle. They have lots of flavors and are 0 calories.
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Some really good suggestions above. Sleep study is a very good idea. It will tell you how well you are actually sleeping. If you drink caffeine routinely a few days without it may not be long enough to get rid of the effects. I find I get exhausted for mental reasons mostly boredom at work and if my house is messy. I am…
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To be fair there wasn't actually a question in the original post just sentences telling what happened. About half were about the son and half were about the will power. I think most people were genuinely trying to help because OP was saying how much it hurt her. The speed at which the thread was moving meant each time you…
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This is not true. While some may find it useful to cut out certain foods many find that to be an added stress. You can eat candy or popcorn when watching your calories count. It's an individual choice for each person.
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This is a great teaching opportunity. You can talk to him and tell him that it hurt your feelings and that it isn't nice to say that to people. Next you can tell him that you are working to be a healthier mommy so you can have more energy to play with him (or whatever reason you have). This conversation will teach him that…
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First I support the use of antibiotics to treat illness in animals. They are given for a number of illnesses. If it ended there then I might feel differently. My degree is not in microbiology but it's one of the courses I took as a part of my degree. There was information/research that talked about antibiotic resistance…
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That's fantastic. Sadly not true in the US.
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I drink soy milk or almond milk. I stopped using cow's milk because I became concerned with the use of antibiotics and hormones in animals like cows after a couple of courses I took as part of my degree including nutrition and microbiology. I am not a scientist and I haven't done studies but I felt that it wasn't work the…
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Tofu takes on the flavor of the dish you cook it with so it's important to season it well or use sauce. It is also good in stir fry or pad thai.
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Sofritas (Chipotle copycat) http://www.chefdehome.com/Recipes/429/chipotle-sofritas-chipotle-mexican-grill-s-braised-sofritas-copycat
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I believe your body burns a bit more calories during that time so your body legitimately may need a bit more. I borrowed this from an article: Your cycle also influences your metabolic rate. During the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle—the week or so before your period is set to begin—you'll burn up calories faster than…
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Totally agree. However, I think saying you're on a diet does something to your brain :smiley: The word just has negative connotations. Saying something like "my meal plan" helps some people.
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Sometimes when you tell people around you that you want to change it makes them uncomfortable because it makes them reflect on themselves. If it's your parents acting this way they may be feeling guilty or blamed for you becoming overweight. Use their negativity as motivation. Prove them wrong. It may help you to set a…
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Under the community tab click groups then search moms. If you are nursing full time it will burn about 500 calories a day so you can still lose weight through nursing.
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This is just an article but it discusses how some so called supplements can be dangerous. https://www.yahoo.com/health/dietary-supplements-send-23000-to-the-hospital-115936324.html If you really want to try something speak to a doctor so you can be supervised to ensure it doesn't affect your health in a negative way.
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I've tried one in the past so I'm not judging but please keep in mind that a lot of these pills can be dangerous. Pick any popular one and look up its side effects and possible dangers. In the end it is not worth the risk.
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I can relate. I have 3 kids. Yes you can do it. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes making small changes will give you more success long term than making a bunch of drastic changes. Start by logging your food honestly for a couple weeks. Next look for ways you can cut out extra calories (use light version of foods or…
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Just a suggestion but the light vanilla soymilk by Silk has more protein for the same calories so you might see if you like it (if you want more protein). I like both the vanilla light almond milk and the vanilla light soy milk by Silk but once I realized the soy had more protein I started using that when I made smoothies.
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The general (and mostly true) consensus here will be that the only weight to gain weight it by taking in too many calories. While I think that is mostly true there are other things than can contribute to weight gain. Water weight was mentioned. Also if you've been exercising sometimes your body will produce more fluids to…
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I don't mean to pick on your post. In general I think it's good advice but her weight gain isn't necessarily bad and she probably doesn't need less calories especially if her doc is telling her to eat more. Another poster linked a post she made earlier in her pregnancy about only eating 1000-1300 calories. If you re-read…
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You should speak openly to your doctor about your concerns. Here's something to consider. I am going to be a little blunt but I in no way intend to be mean. I just think your fear of gaining weight is clouding your judgment. If your doctor is wrong you gain some extra weight and have to work harder to lose it. If you are…
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Can you be more specific? Are you trying to cut calories? Have you been advised by a doctor to cut out dairy or wheat? If you are thinking of cutting these things in order to lose weight I think you are being overly restrictive. You can lose weight while still eating these things.
