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Hey, late to join but I'm due May 18th. Feeling like I'm doing ok, not gained other than my bump and boobs, and I'm up 19lbs at 31 weeks. I've not been exercising as much as I hoped to due to SPD but I'm managing to do yoga at least a few times a week and trying to get a few decent walks in too. Up until my hips got too…

I'm up 19 lbs at 31 weeks. My starting BMI was bang on 25 which puts me right on the borderline between healthy and overweight so most websites can't agree on whether I fall into the 15-25lbs ideal gain (overweight) or the 25-35lbs ideal gain (healthy BMI). I seem to be more or less on track for around 25 lbs though which…

I'm due in may too, coming up for 12 weeks. My nausea and exhaustion has eased up now, and I want to take advantage of that to try to improve my diet and get my activity up. I was very active and healthy my last pregnancy, but I lost that one, and have been much more cautious this time round, haven't been running or…

Thanks all - I'm not on any hormone medication except my contraceptive, but I've been on the same one for five years so not change lately. I'm not concerned, just curious, and wondered if anyone had experienced the same. I don't think it warrants a trip to the doctors (which involves weeks of waiting for an appointment,…

I think my doctor would laugh at me! Googling brought up the suggestion that it could be ketosis, which is why I was curious about the protein increase.

roxylola gives really good advice. You did really really well not to purge - you should be feeling proud of that, not guilty. My best friend modelled for years and also suffered from bulimia for years. She managed to kick the purging after she was hospitalised, but it took time to break the binge mentality. She went to OA…

I think this is really unhelpful in this context. Yes, weight loss is about a calorie deficit, but what about all the health benefits of exercise? I eat at a small deficit and keep an eye on my macros, and I exercise six days a week - I have lost a modest amount (about 7 lbs - I wasn't particularly overweight to start with…

I have just checked out your blog - totally blown away by your achievement. You are an incredible inspiration.

I've just pre-registered for next spring.... I'm so excited (and a bit scared)! I'm doing a 10K this weekend that I have been training for but I'm a getting sick of just running and want to go back to doing more HIIT and strength once it's done. Has anyone tried the tough mudder boot camp training plan?…

My husband is thinks I'm beautiful whatever I do, which is nice, but he has said objectively in the past (when asked outright and pushed for an honest answer) that maybe I wasn't as fit (as in healthy) as I could be. I haven't been massively overweight, probably carrying an extra 10-15 lbs, and while I haven't lost masses…

I agree with this - since going gluten free I have as you said defaulted into better eating habits. I find it miles easier to hit my macros every day, and my diet is now mostly free from processed food. I don't buy 'gluten-free' alternatives as a rule though, apart from having gluten free flour at home for occasional use…

I have been gluten free for a while now, having been in constant discomfort with bloating, constipation and abdominal cramping for the last year or two. Initially I eliminated dairy but this didn't help much (I now eat yoghurt and cheese but have oat milk instead of cows milk as that was the only thing that seemed to make…

My emotional eating came 100% from my mum. Hurt yourself? Have some chocolate. Did well at school? Reward yourself with some chocolate. Had a rough day? Treat yourself to some chocolate. I try really hard not to use food as a reward/consolation, and to use other treats (stickers, trip to the swings etc) rather than food. I…

Excellent thread :D

I'm a pretty similar height/weight to you, and have barely lost any weight, a few pounds here and there but bouncing within a 5lb range, but my body shape has changed dramatically. I've lost nearly two inches from my waist, and gone from a 14 to a 10/12, plus buckets more energy. I would recommend reading The New Rules of…

Seriously? It's less than £3.20 a day per person. That's less than an overpriced coffee from Starbucks. ETA. Looked at your diary. I'd say it's less than you spend at macdonalds every day.

Yes to using up calories, you're aiming for the bigger picture overall so look at your consumption weekly if it helps. As for the laxative, I'd say that's a slippery slope. How is it any different to making yourself throw up after eating? I'd steer well clear of habits like that if you can. It's not good for your body and…

You just have to plan. Eg. A whole free range chicken 1.5-2 kg will cost you circa £8. Last night we had roast chicken with brown rice and steamed veg, then strip the carcass, leave it in the slow cooker overnight, and tonight I will make chicken soup with the stock and leftover meat, which will yeild enough for mine and…

I work out first thing in the morning, before 7am although a bit later at weekends. It's the only time I can fit it in, as once the family wakes up and the breakfast/schoolrun/work/home/dinner/bath/bed/COLLAPSE routine of the day begins there's no hope! So I work out early, then have either a bowl of porridge (made with…

This. I HATED level two. Love level three :)

Agree with scrumhalf. My BMI puts me as overweight but I am a UK 12 (US 8/10 I think) Try calculating your body fat percentage instead and see where that puts you.

Yay! Well done :D I've been thinking about these this week too. The scales don't move much for me these days, but I can see the change in my body and in my strength, both physical and psychological.

Hey, I'm also a 30DS graduate and on week 3 of C25K. I'm now alternating that with Jillian's 6 week 6 pack workout which I'm really enjoying. It is very much core strength based so it works well for me in combination with running, and might be good for your upper body? I'm also thinking of incorporating ripped in 30 as…