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Baby #5 with GD, Started LCHF 3rd Trimester, Now Clean Keto
Hi! I’d like to introduce myself to the MFP Keto community. I’m a 38 year old Mommy of DD 14yrs, DS 11yrs, DS 6 yrs and DS 3yrs. I’m currently pregnant with Baby #5 (30th week) and yes, this is also the 5th time that I’m a Gestationally Diabetic OB patient. I had third trimester onset with my 1st (25 lbs weight gain,…
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Completed My First 24 hr Fast!
Thank the Holy Spirit! I’m celebrating the fact that I conquered my first 24 hr fast, with no hunger pangs! That is a huge feat for me since I had an unhealthy weakness for food all of my life and never thought I’d be able to miss even one meal without starving. I’m currently 3.5 weeks into IF, this is the second time…
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Aiming For Mommy Fab From Flab
Hi MFPers, I'm a Vietnamese 36 F, part-time working mom of four children (ages 1,4,9,12). I'm re-starting my fitness goals AGAIN. It’s now 2018 and my baby is 18 months old. Time to bring this Mommy from flab to fab! Today was my first day of HIIT w/o equipment. I was sweating bullets! CW: 166 lbs GW: 130 lbs Height: 5’3”
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I'm Concerned I Lost Muscle Mass!
For the past 2 weeks, I was only able to make it to the gym a few times. Today, I noticed a significant loss of 3 lbs on my home scale, within 3 days. I'm 5'3", now at 154 and concerned that I lost my muscle mass. Is it possible to loss muscle mass this quickly, within this time frame, in the absence of my normal workout?…
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Should I Change Macros or Exercise?
I'm 5'3", CW 166 lbs, GW: 130 lbs., moderately exercising 20-30 min. 6x/week. I have my macros set to 50% Protein, 30% Carbs, 20% Fats. Will this setting help me shred the weight? I'm doing great with carbs and fats but actually having a hard time eating all that protein though. Will this setting help me shred the weight?…
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Any Moms Feel Guilty Exercising?
I'm a part-time working Mom of three and I always feel guilty working out since that takes precious time away from my family. One thing I'm doing to overcome this guilt is by forcing myself to exercise at 5 AM, while everyone is still asleep. It's so hard, especially after a night of multiple baby disturbances!
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Reccs & Reviews for HR monitor with Running Tracker?
Any recommendations for a HR monitor and/or running tracker? I own an iPhone 5. I'm currently looking to purchase some sports earbuds, body measuring tape, food scale and portion control lunch bags. Any good or bad experiences with these items?
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First time posting, in need of fitness buddy
Hi MFPers, I'm a Vietnamese 33 F, mom of three children (ages 1,6,10). I'm re-starting my fitness goals again after 9 months of quitting Boot Camp (couldn't find the "right" gym afterwards and threw all exercise and conscious eating out the window). I've re-gained the 9 lbs I lost in Boot Camp and I'm tired of feeling…
