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Cal & Macro settings post-birth for overweight BFing mommas?
I fell off my healthy way of eating mid first trimester and have gained excess weight again. I was still overweight when I became pregnant although I was easily losing a pound a week. Physical activity is easy for me its my diet that sucks. I'm due next month and excited to get back onto a healthy track again! I gained…
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Post Birth Cal & Macro settings for Overweight BFing mommas
* I posted this on the prego board as well but since I'm both already a mom and expecting I am hoping you "been there, done that" mommas can help as well. Here's my question: I fell off my healthy way of eating mid first trimester and have gained excess weight again. I was still overweight when I became pregnant although I…
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your fav low cal crock pot & casserole recipes
Hello! I was succeeding at losing weight steadily and very healthy when I found out I was pregnant last July. I've fallen into some fatty habits and gained extra weight but am excited about the birth of my son and losing weight afterwards. I'm not a first time mom and I know all about eating healthy and not decreasing…
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When in 2nd tri should we increase cals beyond maint?
Hello! I am thankful and happy to be entering my 2nd trimester on Tuesday. My starting BMI (and therefore weight) was in the overweight range so my target goal has been a 20 pound gain total. I'm on track for the first trimester and am wondering at which week should I add cals. I'm currently between 1800-1900 plus exercise…
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What are/were your maintenance cals for 1st trimester?
Mfp listed my maintenance cals as 2k. I'm still overweight and feel like its a lot. Did you use mfp values or come up with your own?
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Rainbows?
Anyone here expecting a rainbow? A rainbow is a nickname for a baby that is conceived after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss? As in "a rainbow after the storm". I'm not trying to be morbid. Rather, these women sometimes have a whole different perspective and need additional support as I do. Please friend me if so!
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cheater
Help! I'm a cheater! After I finish logging all of my food for the day I often continue eating. Does anyone else have this problem? My calories are usually used up by the afternoon and when my husband comes home in the evening I often blow it. He just has to mention food and I go running to the kitchen to stuff my face.…
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a quiet chuckle
A quote for all my "fit" friends . . . "Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away." — Robert Maynard Hutchins
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Introducing me . . .
Hello! I just recently lost about 19 pounds in 3 months after trying to lose weight unsuccessfully for 11 months post baby. I've been a runner for a very long time but it turns out I was eating excess calories. Excercise is easy for me. It's eating better thats hard. I finally cut back and lost some weight. I feel great…
