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I just weaned my 18 month old. I started 5 weeks ago reducing calories to between 1300-1500 and upping my exercise a bit. (I normally walk 20 miles a week but added in spin class and weights.) My milk supply decreased some but my comfort nursing son didn't care. (Stubborn!) 10 days ago my mom came to visit and helped with…

I walked - right around 4 miles four to five days a week - started when my 7 month old was about 1 week old (I'd been walking about 3 miles daily until 36 weeks.) The one thing I wish I'd done (even while pregnant!) was strength exercises at home - basic work outs using handweights and my own bodyweight. Built up more…

I just requested to join. :smile:

Hi! I am also breastfeeding my 7 month old baby. I don't have a plan for how long to breastfeed. this is my third baby and the longest I've breastfed, but this little guy refuses to take the bottle so I've just been going with the flow of what he wants. In terms of calorie intake, I am trying to do a minimum of 1800…

I use a heart rate monitor (polar brand) and log those calories. I also use it to keep an eye on my HR during spin class as an indication of effort.

36 y/o mom of a 12 and 9 y/o and our bonus baby who is 7.5 months. Currently trying to get back to my lowest adult weight of 160 (avatar pic) which is 10 lbs under my pre-pregnancy weight. Just started back at the gym today with weight training and cardio. however I have been walking with the baby 3 -4 miles a day 5 to 6…

Hi! I am similar age and height and have a 7.5 month old baby. Post partum for me for all three of my kids was crazy with hunger. With this one I started walking 1week after delivery because I knew that if I didn't get the activity level up, I'd gain weight. (Gained 40 during pregnancy and currently still have 20 preggo to…

I spent 10 days in Hawaii with my hubby last month. I was freaking out about going, concerned about eating and exercising. Here is what helped me 1. my standard breakfast is oatmeal, so I took that with me. This helped me avoid any of the free continental breakfasts that are full of sugary temptations 2. Worked out every…

Here's my experience: I do a mix of cardio and weights. I prefer cardio (it doesn't involve as much thinking - I can zone out while doing it), but have found that adding in a decent amount of strength training is building a body (via building more muscle) that will allow me to burn calories more effeciently (via higher…

I've yet to find a non-spandex style short that won't ride up on me. Thus I prefer the bike/spandex/compression shorts. My faves are UnderArmor Compression shorts (I get the longer style, not the uber short ones). What about getting a pair like that and then wear the looser shorts over them? keeps the thighs covered and…

Happy Wednesday!!! I am surprising down 0.8 lbs. I will take what I get as the scale was not being cooperative over the long weekend. I think part of the problem was I didn't eat my "once-a-day salad" that I usually eat (corrected that starting yesterday!) and likely the hormonal issues associated with ovulation and TOM.…

Happy Holiday Weekend Ladies! Ugh. I really hate the long weekend! Yesterday was College Football Saturday at our neighbor's house - LOTS of stuff to eat. I think I did well keeping the grazing to a minimum, though I did eat two store bought sugar cookies. But no soda and no alcohol (they don't think I am any fun…

we were waiting for you to return to start the party! :) This week has been good, but I can definitely see that my motivation is tied to the scale, and I know the inevitable slow down of weight loss is looming, so I am debating coming up with an fitness goal that will help keep me motivated beyond the numbers on the scale.…

I finally made it out of the 180s and into the 170s. Was down 2lbs from last week when I weighed in Wednesday AM. Hopefully the trend continues downward as my hubby and I have a small trip planned 2nd weekend of Sept to go to a concert and I'd like to wear something fun to celebrate my hard work. :)

I second the idea of having the water bottle handy. I keep it at my desk and just sip on it all day long (refilling as needed, of course!) I try to drink quite a bit with each meal, or really, whenever I eat - even if it's just my snack. Tomorrow is my weekly reporting weigh-in. I am actually looking forward to it! LOL

Awesome!!!!

Sounds like Friday was an awesome day!!! I hope all that awesomeness carried into the weekend! My son's birthday party was yesterday - made his cake and frosting, so of course I nibbled some of the batter/frosting to taste test it. Wasn't too bad though and I only ate one piece of cake and a small scoop of ice cream.…

I work from home too and I swear while it is convenient, also makes it incredibly convenient to just eat whenever you want. On the up note, I have the flexibility to hit the gym, get sweaty, and then come home, do work and eventually get around to the shower when I have time. It's great your hubby is also doing this with…

How funny - My name is Meggan, so maybe we really are! LOL. I love donuts, but can pass on the coffee and before MFP, I still worked out 45 minutes 4-5x a week but was eating SO BAD that I was still gaining weight. When I was facing the possibility of shopping at Lane Bryant for cothes, well, I decided no donut was worth…

Sharing because you girls will understand: When I got home from the gym this AM my scale showed 179.8. I about cried. Granted, my normal weigh-in time is right after I get up, so this doesn't count as my daily weight (I track daily because I am OCD like that) but I was so happy to see the seventies, even for a fleeting…

I was really irregular for YEARS. I went off of birth control and didn't have a period for 9 months. Part of it was weight, but my OB was concerned about the continual build-up of lining in the uterus, so while he was wanting me to try clomid to get pregnant (can't get preggo if you don't ovulate!) he would have me do a…

Hello! So excited to have an extended support network! I am 5'7", currently at 181(ish) which is down about 10lbs from 3.5 weeks ago when I joined MFP. So far things have been going well! I feel really confident about the lifestyle changes this time (compared to when I've lost 20lbs before and then gained it back.) I am 32…

I will join! I needed to lose 40-50, but am 10lbs down already. :)