monicabellini

Thanks :smile: I do run, circuit training and weights and for a once sedentary person I'm cooking on gas! I meant that since I have been using a pedometer (part of a work related finess challenge to see how active you can become) I have been running up several flights of stairs, buzzing around. People have kindly suggested…

I had a similar experience with microgynon. I gained 42 pounds- it also made me feel so low that I comfort ate and always felt hungry. Some doctors are not sympathetic and deny any side effects, but I would recommend talking to a sensitive professional about alternatives. I have a hormone free copper based coil which is…

Hormones are pesky! Maybe try to think that it's normal to feel this way and that you wont always feel like this- it will pass, just be kind to yourself. It's hard when other people seem to be making more progress, but you know what? however frustrating, the slow and steady weight loss is a good sign it may well mean it…

Maybe try a few different times and see what's best? I'd love to work out first thing as has been suggested, they are exactly right about getting it over and done with, setting yourself up for the day...however, with a 2 year old, I have to wait until she's in bed for a run or weight training or similar. I think the key is…

Eat when you are hungry and only then- it doesn't matter what time- just listen to your body. x

Congratulations on becoming a mother! I suffered from Post Natal Depression after the birth of my daughter two years ago, and it took two full years to get well again both emotionally and physically. I understand completely the need you feel to get back to how you were, and I felt afraid at how much my body had changed…