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My doctor gave me an option to give it a try. So far it's been working awesome. There is something about being on it that seems to take the edge off of my unstoppable appetite and cravings where NOTHING else was working. I tried everything, increasing lean proteins switching to whole grains, cutting out sugar adding in…

That is a helpful perspective that I am actually working on... Just this week I began to make her homemade snack bars, and smoothies to replace a lot of her prepackaged stuff especially at home. We usually use the packaged stuff to keep on hand for situations where it is not ideal to have the fresher counterparts :smile:…

Thank you for those who are on the same page that took the time to comprehend the ENTIRE context of my post without even needing to elaborate with a "play-by-play"of her entire daily food offerings. Maybe I should have rephrased the title to say EXCESSIVE junk. I also accept that some might disagree, but I'm a little bit…

She does get the occasional treat. We do give her gher pizza, hot dog or chicken nuggets as part of her meal several times a month. She gets to have a cookie here and there. We let her have a small portion of her Easter basket ( from grandma bunny) after supper We just don't make a habit out of it because she( like any…

Trying to respond to all... The "junk food distributors" come in the form of family, friends and previously in a private home based daycare setting. I actually packed about a weeks worth of semi healthy non perishable snacks such as single serve veggie and fruit bowls, and bring a fresh lunch, fruit and cheese every day…

Thanks for all the feedback.

I love my grandmother, I just hate her obsession with body images. She is an extremely generous person as well and spends close to $800/yr on each or her 6 grandchildren between the holidays and birthday. Because she is so generous I do feel as if I should not retaliate by returning her criticizing with criticizim. I did…

I had a feeling that the way I phrased this was going to bring a comment about not supposed to loose weight while pregnant. I probably should elaborate on the situation.... The problem is that I get extreme nausea with my pregnancies. Although these past 2 weeks the nausea has improved slightly, Now, most foods that I used…

Congratulations!!! I too am overweight (obese ) and pregnant. 2 years ago When I was pregnant with my daughter I lost 35 lbs due to extreme stress and morning sickness, I then gained my 60 lbs after having my daughter and started this pregnancy about 25 lbs heavier then the last one. I'm due 9/6 and probably lost 2-3 lbs.…

If they fit, and you like them, wear them!!! Just because they say maternity dosent mean that they expire after the baby is here. Get your moneys worth outta them lol!!! I would

Thanks everyone, I kinda figured the "spot reduction" term was just a ploy for marketers to sell gimmicky equipment such as the "Thigh master" lol and for this moment, my workouts need to be kept toned down due to pregnancy, but include a lot of walking and some resistance exercises that do not put strain on the mid…

I think sometimes people might not realize it's set to "private". I personally don't mind having mine open because it helps keep me honest, but I did receive a bit of criticism regarding some of my choices (despite being under my calorie goal ) which almost prompted me to close it, however I thought otherwise and left it…

Hi all ... I'm Melanie, I'm almost 25 weeks along. My baby girl is due on September 2nd and am currently going crazy managing a "high risk" pregnancy and all it's hormones!!!

Hi Summer, Im also expecting and looking for a pregnant pal. Im due 9/2 and am having the opposite problem. Im having a difficult time eating due to moderate nausea, but have a feeling that things are going to change very soon!! Oh and Congratulations!!

Gorgeous !! Both you and the dress!! Congratulations :)

Lol soo true :)

5'2 currently at 227lbs. Would be happy just to get out of the "200 club", but my goal for now is 150/160lbs. ( I know it isn't exactly what the BMI chart wants for someone of my height, but it would make me ecstatic to go from my size 18 to a size 8 or 10!! )

Ooooh sounds delish!!

I've been with this site since June or July and lost 15 lbs. I joined weight watchers last week and went down another 2 lbs after a month long plateau... One thing I did notice is that when I dual track, my 31 points seem to run out a lot quicker then my 1400 calories do!! (((sigh))) I guess WW really has a thing against…

oops .. i just re read the question and accidentaly answered it completely wrong:blushing:

THank you everyone for all of your replies... slumps suck!!! ***I did notice that one person suggested that I needed to start exercising. Im not sure if a diary view shows this or not but I have been exercising quite a bit. :) I walked about 15 miles this past week and have been playing the wii golds gym cardio, the wii…

Unfortunately, salt has been the new "fat" for me lately. its the only thing that makes these low calorie foods taste somewhat satisfying. I ran out of my sea salt a few weeks ago and dug out from the depths of my cubbord the regular norton salt. I wonder if I go back to sea salt if it would help... but yes i am horrible…

I am so sorry about the loss of your child. There are no words to describe how painful it is when that happens ( I too lost my first born back in November from an extrememly premature birth at only 5 months along I held him for 3 hours before he passed away) Please feel free to add me. and again I am extremely sorry for…

Thanks everyone for your posts :) I saved some points (AKA starved for a bit durring the day) and now I have some room to munch tonite... Fudgicle # 3 here I come!!!