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how many pounds lost before people started to notice?
Just curious to know how many pounds everyone lost before you started to get those first comments of "hey you look great" "have you lost weight?" Etc. I've lost 7 so far and can tell myself but no one else has commented. But previously 9 seemed to be the magic number (I'm small frame) I just thought this thread might add a…
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Fell of the band wagon....but I'm back :-D
So I reached my target in September 2013 I lost a total of 47 pounds with the support of Myfitnesspal after my second child (born in Jan 2013).....and then my husband got back from Afghanistan and we indulged in wine and takeaways and I didn't stop. I am now 14 pounds off target :-( but 2 days a go I started on my healthy…
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I just gave birth to a 10pound baby!
Hi I'm a regular user of mfp and successfully lost all my pregnancy weight gain after my first born. 3 days ago I gave birth to our son who was a whopping 10 pounds!! (my daughter was 9.2!) I've gained over 60 pounds this time and would love as much support as possible to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Please feel…
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very scared about size of baby :-(
Just going through and looking at some of your bump pictures, your bumps look tiny compared to mine! My profile picture was taken at 32 weeks and 5 days. I went for a growth u/s at the time it was taken, and baby was measuring around 4 pounds and 6 ounces. My first born was 9.2 pounds, hence why I am having extra u/s. I…
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constipation cure :-)
Hello all you lovely ladies :-) So as we are all aware, there can be some unpleasant side effects to pregnancy! Constipation is just one of them! With my last pregnancy I really suffered with this, so I searched for home remedies. I already have a diet high in fiber and drink plenty of water. But the 'cure' I want to share…
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Breakdown of weight gain
Not sure if this helps anyone; I found it reassuring with my first....though it is only a rough guide....remember we are all different! By the end of a pregnancy; it is estimated that the weight gain can be broken down as follows: Baby: 7-8 pounds Placenta: 1-2 pounds Amniotic fluid: 2 pounds Uterus: 2 pounds Maternal…
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FitBit - any good?
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has a FitBit and if it's any good or do you find it too sensitive? I don't want it thinking I'm walking when I'm driving for example!! Also has anyone used the sleep monitor feature and is that any good? Thanks :-)
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Hope for the post pregnancy tummy
Hi all, I hope this works! I wanted to give some of the Mummies out there a little hope!! It has taken me a few months to pluck up the courage to post these pictures! But hopefully some mum's will find them useful. Sadly I don't have any photos immediately of my post pregnancy belly, but hopefully the first two pictures…
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Bleugh! Struggling after Christmas!!
I reached my goal weight 2 weeks before Christmas :-D but with Christmas came far too much yummy food and drink and I kept telling myself "it's ok, I'll just start again tomorrow!" but so far I think I have managed one good day!! I'm up 4 pounds (!!!) but my house is still filled with yummy goodies I just keep munching!!!!…
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Anyone at the maintaining stage??
Hi all! I have just 1/4 of a pound until I reach my GOAL!! :-D I've been increasing my calorie intake slowly over the last 2 weeks, which caused me to lose weight quicker?!? Go figure!! Im just wondering if anyone else is at or near the maintaining stage? I'd love to here how long you've been maintaining for and how your…
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HOW much for that shampoo!!
So I just spent £40 ($63) on shampoo and conditioner....I think they may have seen me coming!! :noway:
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Tell me a joke or funny story!
So I could really do with a laugh right now, so go on I challenge you! Remember to keep it clean so this post stays open!
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October Shredders mini challenge: 27th October 2011 (closed
Hello Shredders! So I accidentally posted my challenge the other day when it wasn't even my day!! Lol!! So today's challenge is the same I'm afraid (won't do us any harm!) The challenge for today is to eat the recommended fruit and veg. Here in the UK it is recommended to eat 5 portions a day. I'd be interested to hear…
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My clothes are getting brighter!!
So I've recently reached my goal size of a UK size 8, (I NEVER thought I would say that!!) though I still have just 4 pounds left to go (more just as a safety net, so I can have a few pounds to fluctuate too!) and I can't help buying bright beautiful clothes!! Previously my entire wardrobe was black or grey and now just…
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October Shredders - mini challenge 24th October
Hi All, As some of you may have noticed, I've not been very active on here over the last few days, my exercise has almost stopped :-( and as hubby is about to go away for 5 months, we had a mini Christmas this weekend, so I'm sure you can imagine the junk I've eaten!! So my challenge today is all about fruit and…
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***CLOSED*** October Shredders Mini Challenge 17-10-11
Hi gorgeous Shredders! Today's challenge is all about walking! It is recommended we walk 10,000 steps per day to maintain a healthy weight, so let's get our feet moving! If you have a pedometer, put it on and see how many steps you do in the next 24 hours. If you don't have one, don't worry! Just try to ensure you get…
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***CLOSED*** October Shredders Mini Challenge 12-10-11
Hello to all you gorgeous October shredders!!!! How are you all doing? I thought I'd post my challenge early as I have a chocca full day tomorrow and not sure when I'll get chance to write this! Since we have all been working our butts off doing the 30DS and these extra challenges, today's challenge is all about pampering…
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October Shredders!!! 2nd Mini Challenge (closed group)
Goooooooood Morning October Shredders!!!! So day 2 of our mini challenges! (please dont hate me!) As some of you may know, my abs split during pregnancy, and though i had managed to close the gap quite a lot, my recent bout of sit ups and crunches were making the gap much larger. So i am now doing planks to replace all of…
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Please help! Separated Rectus Abdominis (Diastasis recti) an
ok, so after I gave birth to my beautiful daughter, I was informed my abdominals had "split" and for ages it was like a huge gaping hole where my muscles used to be!! But it got to the point where the gap was about 1cm wide....then I started to do the 30ds....I'm now paranoid the gap is increasing again, infact tonight it…
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Feeling sore the morning after exercise!
Hi all, I've just done day 1 of 30DS and I know I'm gonna feel it in the morning! Just wondering how you all deal with the soreness? I'm very very new to exercise as I've tended to avoid it all my life then normally give up when I get sore! I'm such a wuss! If you wake up really sore do you have a day rest or do you…
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30DS day 1 completed!
Hi all, Ok so I know there are tons of 30DS threads! I just really wanted to say that everyone on here has been a great inspiration to me! I decided enough was enough, it's time to tone up! So I have just completed day 1! I think I may be sore in the morning! But it's one of the best DVDs ive done! Jillian is very…
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Oolong tea for cravings
Hi, I've heard Oolong tea can help ease cravings for food (and cigarettes), just wondering if anyone else has heard this or had any success using it? I drink quite a bit of green tea which I find helps, but not tried Oolong. Does anyone know what it tastes like?? Thanks
