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Hey Ladies! I also had my third baby just before Christmas, have lost a good 30 lbs or so but still have 30 lbs to go to get me where I want to be (baby weight pretty much gone but had gained weight from a medication prior to getting preganent). I am EBF, trying to get to gym etc when can but just really struggle with food…
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I have had various levels of success managing holidays over the years. This year I intend to stay as on track as possible with allowing for a little taste of everything at Christmas dinner. So, yes a desert, but not multiple trips back for more! I am also hoping to get the gym lots to keep busy, help with the extra…
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I know this is an older thread, but wanted to share my NSV....not many people in 'real' life seem to care too much about my successes right now. So my NSV for today is I am wearing my tiny best friend's pants. She is a good 3 or more inches shorter then me & is constantly described by others as being a little peanut of a…
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I started tracking sodium a couple weeks ago and rarely ever hit at or stay under the amount MFP has allotted me. I am definetly trying to work on it though. My biggest challenge to losing weight is my emotions. I want a treat for everything! When I have had a bad day, a good day, when there is something to celebrate, when…
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I totally find it easier to exercise then stick to healthy eating. Since I had my last babe, I have allowed myself to take it slow...not put too much pressure on myself. I have really got in the groove of exercising & am now ready to really clean up my eating to get the last few pounds off. Good luck to you in establishing…
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bump...cause I have none to share but would like to learn some ;)
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Bump ;)
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It's great reading about everyone's NSVs...it is nice when we are able to not ONLY focus on the scale. I have really been working on this mindset, as I am sure some of the rest of you have discovered that when you have children you can return to the same exact weight as before having your kids and your clothes can STILL…
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That's normal for me.
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I have great empathy for your busy life style. I have 15 yr, 3 yr & 11 month old boys. My husband and I are just 'sails passing in the wind' or whatever the saying is. I am currently on mat leave, so I can go to the gym at 4 p.m. for an hour before my husband heads off to school / work (he is in school in the evenings and…
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I'm 5ft4 3/4". My goal weight is between 125 & 128. I weighed that before kids, was fit and looked healthy. I preceive myself to be very much a medium build. Definetly not small framed, but not really big either. I have been hovering around 140 for the last 6 months & now that my latest babe is going to be 1 in 2 weeks, I…
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Thank you for having the courage to share. It is not an easy journey & seeing your story will inspire others. You have accomplished so much in such a short amount of time. Congrats on your dedication & good luck as you continue forward.
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I am no expert by any means, but I think the ab work does make a difference. I lost a lot of weight a few years ago, but really noticed a difference when I started working pilates into my daily routine, building up my core muscles. My weight on the scale has returned to a pretty decent range & I am very toned as I do a lot…
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Hi! I have a 3 year old (Today!) & a babe that will be 1 on December 11th. I have to go back to work on Jan 17th and am SO afriad of it. There's no cash for a new wardrobe, my "pre-any babies" clothes are small & not so in style where my "in between babies" clothes are too big! Everything on my body just seems to be…
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Chicken Burritos 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small red onion, chopped 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, with chiles 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained & rinsed 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp table salt 1/4 tsp dried oregano, crushed 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 pound skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces 3/4 cup chicken…
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Me Time...don't know if I should post to this thread right now cause this is a topic I am so overly BITTER about a lot of the time lately. I find that the only way I can honestly get any time to myself is to be doing something that my husband does not want to do (ie if I make sure she is alone in the bathroom cleaning it,…
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I find the whole birth control issue stressful! Birth control pills make me crazy in a clinically depressed sort of way. I can't handle the hormones. I didn't need to take them for a long time because when I met my husband, he had had a vesectomy (he had two sons when he was 17 & 18 and married their mother, thought he was…
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Kids crack me up! The funniest thing to date my (almost) 3 year old has done happend at bedtime one night. It was not long after he transitioned into a toddler bed in preperation of our 2nd child being born. He was almost 2 at the time. He was struggling with falling asleep now that he had discovered that he did not have…
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I added water to my diet many moons ago & therefore do not struggle with meeting the 8 glasses a day. I don't like juice & with all the beverages that contain ingredients you shouldn't drink while breastfeeding...there is not much left besides water! My babe hit 11 months this past Friday & I have to admit that I am…
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I eat tonnes of soup, literally atleast 4 days a week if not more. I was recently reminded about how the lining of canned goods contain BPA and of the health risks when consuming canned food. I have been making an effort to buy the Campbells soup that comes in the cardboard containers and to make my own in the crock pot.,…
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Do you have access to gym equipment? I have really bad knees from a car accident & I can use the elliptical machine as well as the arc trainer in stair-like motions (set it on a high incline) without any pain.
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I just switched my diary to tracking sugar the other day & have been way over the recommended amount as well....definetly something to work on! I would like to try focusing on eating clean to reduce sugars that are unhealthy but the truth is I am struggling at even meeting my suggested calories each day lately. I am…
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LMAO!! So funny!
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Sorry team :( I didn't loose this week, although to be honest I was surprised I didn't gain! Here's to doing better for Team 2 next week!
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I"m nervous, definetly did not exercise as much as I usually did (kids & hubby had lots of activities this week) and although I didn't eat the worst I ever have....I am worried it won't be enough to reflect a loss. I have a digital scale that only shows pounds, not ounces....so all or nothing I guess. Good luck everyone!
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Hi All! Half way through the week...how are you all doing? I am doing alright. Not super good, not too bad, just kinda in the middle. I have been able to get in the exercise that was our challenge to us, but definetly had a few days that involved too much Halloween candy. I guess we will see what the end result is come…
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The arc trainer is really good too for knee problems. I hurt mine in a car accident and can't run but love both machines and have very little if any pain ever.
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My fave under 200 calorie snacks.... Nothing too creative I am afraid. 1) Fruit, fruit & fruit. Apples, grapes, oranges, pomegranate...it's fruit then I love it. 2) Prepackaged 100 calories snack bags are kept in the car & diaper bag for when I am out and about (& usually have forgotten to grab a snack before I left). Even…
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So far, our halloween candy boxes have stayed sealed ~ so have managed not to eat any that way :) Usually my hubby buys the treats, but this year I did. I bought significantly less (so as not to avoid not having large amounts left over) and tried to pick stuff that is not so appealing. Since my stepson is 15, he does not…
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I married a divorced man who has two children. I met him when I was 21 & he was 25. There was definetly a lot to reflect on & consider, but like others have said, if there is a reasonable explanation as to what happened, there is nothing to be concerned about. My advice would just be to open & honest about what the…
