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Wow--I remember feeling a little crazy when my blood work all came back normal. My brain and heart had a really hard time reconciling it all....It was "good" news because nothing was wrong, and yet it was like a kick in the pants because I wanted something to show up that we could work on fixing! Ugh. Hang in…
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Quinoa--google things like quinoa breakfast, and there are all sorts of recipes out there. Add fruit and nuts and you have a protein packed breakfast to keep you going. It's kinda like oatmeal, but at the same time, it's really different. Or, just eat something not breakfasty for breakfast. Beans and Rice or something like…
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This next cycle-January. Right now I'm waiting for AF to arrive--should be here in the next few days,so I guess we'll get this party started quite shortly! I've heard mixed reviews about weight gain with Clomid....can anyone share their experience?
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Anything that begins with the letters "Ch". I can't narrow it down' more than that, unfortunately.
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First weigh in of the new year! I usually weigh in on Fridays...but I'm going to do this Monday thing and see how it goes. Last time I tried, it was just too depressing most Mondays. I just seem to have a really hard time remembering that I'm going to have to weigh in on Monday. Like today for example: SW 2011: 134.2…
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Happy Holidays everyone! Last night was my last "Holiday" party with my husband's family. I pretty much lost control once I spied the buckeyes--chocolate peanut butter sugar yumminess. Major weakness. But we are staying in for New Year's, so I'm considering last night my "celebration of 2010", and I'll eat yummy homemade…
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Hi all...I was here for a while back, and then dropped off as life happened...you know how it goes sometimes. It's time to come back and get back in the groove. I don't post a whole lot, but I'm listening and sending support to everyone here. My story in a nutshell--32 years old, mom of a wonderful 2 year old, and great…
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Wear the black! Most of those fashion rules are out of the window anyways now. If you don't want to just wear black, dress it up with color via a scarf, wrap or jewelry. Plus, most brides probably wouldn't notice or care anyways... I didn't notice what anyone was wearing at my wedding--I was kinda in that adrenaline dream…
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I've heard great things about BodyGlide. Haven't used it myself, but lots of runners I know (Chub rub and just other chafing issues) say it's great!
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Here's what I had to do: 1) Go to bed early--like 9 pm till I got used to it. 2) Sleep in my workout clothes (sans shoes--but everything else!) 3) Set the alarm clock really loud across the room. I'm going on about 4 months now and I'm pretty used to it! It can work...and it's Sooooo nice to have it done with for the rest…
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Don't push it...that just doesn't seem to work with guys. I've been at this for 4 months now, and I just did my thing but was open that I was logging my cals on MFP, and asked my hubby to not "set me up" to eat bad things. A few days ago, he joined on his own and started asking for a few tips, etc. Wow! Ultimately, he has…
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forgot to tell you the brands that we liked: Bumgenius one-size-fits all Fuzzibunz-these are ok...but I like the bumgenius better. prefold covers--Thirsties covers--whatever you do, make sure to get some with the leg gussets...otherwise leaks everywhere...especially with newborns. We got our stuff from Abbyslane.com. Good…
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We used prefolds and diaper covers until they got up into the bigger sizes, and then we used a combo of diapers, covers and all in ones. We love the bumgenius diapers! Sometimes we use disposables when we go out just for convenience sake.
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I've heard of two ways on here--pick whichever works best for you. 1) Adjust your total daily calorie allowance up to adjust for the additional calories used BFing. 2) Some people log it in their exercise daily to give themselves the extra calories. There may even already be an entry in the exercise database...of course…
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It does! With patience. A few tips (I'm: on week 9): -Take a few days between runs. I do each workout three times in the week, usually tue, thur, and sat or sun. -I repeat a week if I can't get through the complete workout. My goal is to do each workout three times (except for the weeks where they only want you to do it…
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Duct tape over my mouth does wonders for the munchies! Just kidding...but every once in a while I think I should try it. For meals: We packed away our dinner plates and use the salad plates for dinner plates. Half veggies, 1/4 meat, 1/4 starch, and I no longer put the food on the table. It's over staying on the stove so I…
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Keep going! You can do it. I'm starting week 9 this week with the Podrunner interval series--it gets tougher, but the feeling of accomplishment when you are done is wonderful! And don't forget--don't worry about how fast you are going--just keep going and don't walk till it's time. Sometimes my jog stride felt like little…
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Sounds like a yeast control program. If someone has a yeast infection or recurring thrush or anything like that from meds or whatever, a lot of times they recommend to cut sugars like fruit from your diet because the sugar feeds the yeast. I know some people who have had success controlling recurring yeast infections, etc…
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I get up early and go. if I stop to get something to eat, I'll just keep eating. :-) This is working for me, and I'm 4 months in...if it stops working, I'll try changing it up. But, if it ain't broke, I'm not going to fix it. Whatever allows you to be consistent and feel good is probably what is right for you. Try it both…
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Echoing what everyone else says--talk to you doc. I've heard others on here recommend bumping up to maintenance when you find out you are prego, and then getting more specifics from your Doc. It really depends on your individual situation, but for the general population I know losing weight in pregnancy is not usually…
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Echoing what everyone else says--talk to you doc. I've heard others on here recommend bumping up to maintenance when you find out you are prego, and then getting more specifics from your Doc. It really depends on your individual situation, but for the general population I know losing weight in pregnancy is not usually…
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I"m not there yet. So, when TOM comes to visit, I just ease up on myself and sometimes even skip the weighin for a week--it keeps me on the right track instead of getting me down when I'm eating chocolate and have water weight. I'm better about making better choices when I do have a craving...but it's still there. I'll…
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Yeah yeah yeah!! Get back up on that horse. TOM is just how it is for many of us. It is what it is, and it can be tough. I've gotten in the habit of not even weighing in that week, because I just know between my cravings and water weight, it's just going to be a downer experience for me, and when I get down, I tend to go…
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I had a Tanita and liked it...but got rid of it when I got pregnant, since you aren't supposed to use them when pregnant. (At least the one I had.)
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I had a Tanita and liked it...but got rid of it when I got pregnant, since you aren't supposed to use them when pregnant. (At least the one I had.)
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A lot of sodium, a lot of white carbs, processed meats and tomato sauce--it's a lot of calories for not much nutrition at all, IMO. But, if having some satisfies the craving so you can move on and continue to eat healthy and work towards your goals, I say go for it! :-) I always crave Mac and cheese. (Pretty much the same…
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SW: 147 Last week: 131.4 This week: 131.4 Sigh. Its TOM, so I guess I should just be glad that I didn't gain anything. Or maybe the eating out we have been doing. We'll see next week if it's any better. I weigh in on Saturday morning. It's enough of a "consequence" to keep me making better choices on Friday night. :-) Keep…
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There is a board already---I don't have the link right here, but search for pregnancy-july. A new thread starts every month. Congratulations!
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You can get a crock pot real cheap too at thrift stores, etc. Those are great for hot days--they just don't heat up the space like an oven. I did some chicken breasts in one, and some sweet potatoes in the other one (I have two), and then just added a salad. Other options are just cook some meats ahead on cooler days and…
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I've lost 16 lbs so far...and the dvds take up a lot less room than a treadmill! Just like anything else, it's all about what you put into it, but I find that I pop one in even if I don't feel like it--I tell myself that I can do it slow if I need, and before I know it, she has me sweating! 5 miles this morning...I need to…
