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  • There are several Facebook groups. Have you joined those?
    in ATTN: Trim Healthy Mamas: Newbie Seeking Pals, Advice Comment by mahopper2008 April 2015
  • I am just getting started with THM too
    in ATTN: Trim Healthy Mamas: Newbie Seeking Pals, Advice Comment by mahopper2008 April 2015
  • Great job resisting temptation! That is not an easy thing to do. I had to take my wedding rings off when taking a shower today because they were so loose they felt like they would fall off. In the past they were tight and I would have to twist them off. Also, after a busy and not so MFP weekend, I am back on track today.
    in what was your nsv today? Comment by mahopper2008 July 2014
  • Thanks for the insight. This was helpful!
    in Body by Vi Comment by mahopper2008 June 2014
  • In GA we say coke, subs, lighting bugs, and buggy (shopping cart).
    in In your neck of the woods...What do you say? Comment by mahopper2008 June 2014
  • Get your blood work checked to see if their is a medical reason like a thyroid issue. Are you on any meds that have a side effect of weight gain? Drink lots of water. I drink 12 glasses a day. Some of it could be water weight. If you are not drinking enough water your body will retain water. Also, remember success is not…
    in Weight gain Comment by mahopper2008 June 2014
  • Just sticking to the plan and not getting on the scale everyday, only once a week.
    in What is your NSV this week? Comment by mahopper2008 June 2014
  • Veggies really are not that expensive. I like to buy frozen because the fresh ones go bad so quickly. Stock up on lean protein when it is on sale and freeze it. Couponing helps a lot.
    in Counting Calories on a Budget Comment by mahopper2008 June 2014
  • Have you tried green tea? It is supposed to give you a little metabolism boost and it has caffeine. Most weight plans will allow coffee, diet soda, and tea if you are not adding sugar and cream. They say you need 2 glasses of water to replace one serving of a beverage with caffeine.
    in Diet Soda/Coffee? Comment by mahopper2008 June 2014
  • Have you had blood work done to test for medical issues that could keep you from losing like thyroid? Are you on any medications that could cause weight gain? Otherwise, it is simple math of using more calories than you consume. But it is not always as simple as that in real life. I am just getting started too. Wish you…
    in Words of encouragement.. anyone? Comment by mahopper2008 June 2014
  • I am with you. I needed to lose weight before having baby now I have baby weight to lose on top of that. I just cannot imagine more to that with a second baby. When what your baby born? My son is 2.5 born January 2012.
    in Day 1 - Looking for friends and support Comment by mahopper2008 June 2014
  • I am just getting started on my journey too. Looking for support and motivation. I am doing a physician managed weight loss program. I desperately want to lose the weight I gained when I had my son and that has been 2 years ago! But once I reach that goal I want to keep going. We are thinking about having a second child in…
    in newbie Comment by mahopper2008 June 2014
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