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I agree! I do love a Margarita Grilled Chicken there, though. YUM! Yeah, the Paradise Pie and chips & queso? KILLER cals!
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I've always been told gentle walks from about 2 weeks postpartum is fine if you feel up to it. Really use your body as a guide. Keep in mind that childbirth includes blood loss and your whole center of gravity will once again shift... Not to mention the time it takes for your internal organs to move back into place, your…
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For me and my family: Fruit (I'm not picky!) Milk Cereal ;)
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Go to bed! or Work out so you can eat more! or Allow yourself to go over a little bit today - assuming you don't have your MFP set to maintenance, you should have a few calories between that and where you are now (so no gain by eating a little extra... but no loss, either).
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Oh, totally! I "save" calories for late at night because I love to snack when I have my downtime after I put my kiddos to bed. I also try to fill up on low calorie things later in the day - salad, an apple, etc. That helps keep my hunger at bay so I don't go for the huge pile of Girl Scout cookies we have in the kitchen!!
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I "cheat" every day! :) I keep my diary open to keep myself more accountable to the calorie counting. Most days I have chocolate, ice cream, cookies, and/or something else just as "bad". :) I want to enjoy my life and enjoy my food.. this is a LIFESTYLE change and not some quick results diet. I would never be able to…
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I don't deprive myself from any foods. If I want to go out and eat some high calorie dessert for dinner, I might skimp on calories earlier in the day to make sure I can eat it... or workout more to "get" more calories. This is how I lost over 30 lbs in 3 months a few years ago (during the holidays no less!). I have to…
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I like mine with a can of tropical fruits... I also like to put a big dollop of it in my smoothies.... and I use it in pasta dishes sometimes like lasagna or creamy spaghetti skillet.
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I have my goal set to 1lb a week and then add 500 calories to my food diary (Search for "breastfeeding" and there are several options) which shows as negative 500 so it adds it to my daily goal. I usually eat around 1900-2100 cals and my baby is 7 weeks old. I've been doing it since 5 days postpartum... my weight loss in…
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You look great!
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I will have to keep an eye out on this thread! I've lost 34lb since my due date weight and my little guy will be 7 weeks tomorrow. My loss has been pretty much in jolts of a pound lost here and a pound lost there, but it's obviously slowing down right now. I haven't started working out yet, so I'm hoping that'll be a good…
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I've got about 12lbs to get to my pre-pregnancy weight... BUT! I looked back at my MFP log from last June (I started trying to lose weight right before I got pregnant) and I weigh .6lb less NOW than last June 12th... so I'm already lower than my pre-diet weight last year! :) I have lost a total of 33.2 lb since my due…
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I usually get a salad when we go on playdates, but not always! Another great idea that I figured out on my 2nd kiddo is to take snacks. We might get nuggets or soup at CFA, but we would bring our own baby carrots, raisins, whole wheat crackers, banana, etc. The employees generally don't care at all, particularly since…
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My highest was a little over 6 weeks ago - 40 weeks pregnant with my fourth child... 5'3" and 189.2 lbs. Now I'm back in the upper 150s and working my way down again. My normal non-pregnant "high weight" is around 152 and the lowest adult weight I've been at is 127. I hope to get back there one day! My husband is 6'2" and…
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Mine have come back at 10.5 months, 15 months, and 18 months. Crossing fingers it'll take that long again this time with baby #4 :)
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I've found that it's easier on my family (hubby and 3 kids that are actually eating) if I make dinner like I normally would. For example, I still make spaghetti with the regular amount of meat I'd usually make - I still make semi unhealthy side items (usually one semi-unhealthy item and one or two healthier choices).... I…
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Welcome!! I'm in the same boat. :) I just had #4 five and a half weeks ago and am determined to get the pounds off quicker this time. :) Welcome!!
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To be honest, I don't look for low calorie meals so much as I watch my portions and just make good substitutions (such as light sour cream instead of regular, for example) where I can. This makes me feel more satisfied and feel less like I'm on a diet. I also load up on side veggies to help feel more full with the smaller…
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Did it make protein and fat negative??
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Welcome! :) I just had baby #4 on April 19th. :) So far I am down 32 pounds, but I still have about 14 to go to be at my pre-pregnancy weight (and I was trying to lose a little before that!)... so I'm in it to WIN IT ;-P Hopefully we can all get those pesky pounds off and stay fit and healthy for our littles!
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I love Fuddruckers! Pre-diet, I'd get a their 1/3lb burger (you can load up on any veggies you want at their help yourself veggie bar), fries, and lots of cheese sauce on the side (also free) to dip them in. YUM! Plus they have delicious desserts. I have since tried their sweet potato fries and they are very yummy. Their…
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A salad Fruit Cheese (though I always end up thinking, "That's it?" and this makes me more hungry, so I pair it with fruit if I can) Smoothie I find myself so hungry between lunch and when my husband gets home. The kids and I all snack around 4 or 4:30 since he doesn't get home until after 6 most days!
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Welcome! We live fairly close :) I suggest checking out Meetup for some local mom groups - there are tons of playgroups on there. I sent you a request on here. I have 4 kiddos - 7, 5, 2, and a month old. We moved to North Texas (from West Texas) last August and I couldn't be happier! LOVE LOVE LOVE it out here.
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I'm 5'3" and my immediate goal is 140, but my eventual goal is somewhere between 125-130.
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Welcome!! I just had baby #4 five weeks ago. :) It's great to have you in the group.... seems like being at a healthy weight is an ongoing battle and hard to juggle! :)
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WELCOME! We have VERY similar weights/goals! I have a 5 week old - I was 189.2 on my due date (had him 3 days later, not sure on weight!), down to 173 when I got back home and now I'm at 158.2 :) Prepreggo weight this time was 144, but before I got pregnant with my LAST child, I'd gotten down to 128, so my ultimate goal is…
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Welcome to the group! :) We have similar goals. Nice to "meet" you. Feel free to add me. :)
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I may have to give it a try...I would love a soda alternative.
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Welcome! I'm Jenn, Rrl and had #4 on April 19th, too :). Welcome and feel free to add me!
