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new moms--tired and busy *insert zombie face*
I have a 3 week old. I'm so tired (which is a major overeating trigger for me) and struggling to get things done that need to be done (I really want to food journal and exercise daily but some days are overwhelming to just keep the family fed and in clean clothes!) I'm 31 pounds above my pre-pregnancy weight. I guess I'm…
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sugar, sugar, sugar..mmm
I've always had issues with loving sweets but GOODNESS...with the pregnancy, it is severe! Maybe it is in my head. idk. Anyone else have major sugar cravings?
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I want to eat....a lot...of junk. :/ funk
I'm 22 weeks. I know this is mostly a mental thing, but I want to eat...a lot! and junky stuff! *sigh* I'm gaining too much weight and am giving in to my "I don't care" mentality (binging) too much. Someone please tell me I'm not alone. Someone else please help me out of this horrible place! Before I got preggo, I had lost…
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Does pain make you retain water?
I've had a bad toothache for days :( (getting it removed next week). My eating has been on target calorie wise, but a little high on carbs. I've also upped my exercise. My scales show an increase in weight. I'm wondering if being in pain can make you hold onto water. Or maybe the naproxen or amoxicillin? Or the carbs?…
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Daniel fast?
Our pastor is encouraging us to do a 21 day Daniel fast, starting tomorrow. I've never done one and I think I will try. Any advice from someone who has done it? I also have picky kids to feed.
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5K in Duncan, Oklahoma
If any of you are within driving distance of Duncan, Oklahoma, I want to invited you to attend the Founder's Day 5K with me and about 200 other folks! :) The cost is $25 (now. It was $20 earlier but the earlybird deadline is over) and it is a certified course with medals for divisional winners, etc. and door prizes. I did…
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This is what 70 lbs loss looks like on a 6' me :) (pics)
Someone taught me how to post pics in msg boards today, so I wan anxious to share LOL I am 6' tall. This is me before, at 331. This is me after the first 50 pounds lost: Minus 60 pounds: And minus 70 pounds. (and I'm still on my way.. I have 69 pounds to go :)
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81 down/ 60 to go :) (I am 6' tall and weigh 250 now)
^^^ before 80 pounds later :)
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sugar free cookie recipe?
I'm hosting a party in which someone requested that I have sugar free cookies. This part is actually a health/wellness party, so having all the food be very healthy is important to me. However, I'm not really a fan of artificial sweeteners. Anyway....hit me with what you got--- sugar free cookies. (The cookie requester is…
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Non-carb side/desser to go with subs
I'm the leader of a weight loss support group. We are hosting a regional awards day for our organization. Turkey subs on wheat bread are already 100% on the menu and not changeable. What should I serve to go along with the subs? I don't really want to do a lot of carbs because of all the bread in the subs. I need a side…
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Carbs and salt--I want to slap them.
I'm having trouble getting in all my calories, protein and fiber WITHOUT going over my carbs and sodium. I also want to get in 5+ fruits and veggies per day but the carbs in those are adding up quickly too. What on earth can I eat that is healthy for me and will not up my carbs and salt too much???!! Thanks for the…
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When you need to sleep/rest.....
.......tonight was night 2 of feeling overwhelmingly tired and sleepy and instead of going to bed, I dropped all willpower and fed my face with total junk. ....why don't I just GO TO BED when that happens? THAT is what my body is calling for! Anyway...that's MY trigger. I'd love to hear comments.
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70 pounds lost!
Today: 70 pounds lost: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499188403428362&set=a.357670624246808.104268.100000116190560&type=1&theater My highest: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499186263428576&set=a.357670624246808.104268.100000116190560&type=1&theater I am now half way to goal! I now know that I can lose 70…
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holding breath while jogging?
I've lost a lot of weight but I'm still 72 pounds overweight. I try to jog some instead of always just walking. However....I can only jog for 30-45 seconds at a time because I HOLD MY BREATH when I jog! I don't mean to! It isn't voluntary. I just can't breathe and jog at the same time (maybe the "can't walk and chew bubble…
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compliment the poster above you
Everyone likes to hear nice things said about them. Compliment the poster above you :)
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Foodmatters documentary
Our TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) chapter is watching the Foodmatters documentary. Have you seen it? Do you agree or disagree with what they had to say?
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Doing everything right and the scale hasn't budged. WHY????
First of all, I weigh right around 300 pounds. I have yo-yo'd the same 10 pound for a couple of years. Two weeks ago, I started the following plan, as supplied by my nutritionist friend: I ate within calorie range (weight times 12 minus 500 for max, minus another 500 for minimum), exercised approx 45 minutes x 6 days per…
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Can you give advice for extreme tiredness/sluggishness/ho-hu
I am approx. 125 pounds overweight. I struggle (If you want to read my weight loss blog it is here: http://thattopslady.blogspot.com/ It tells a bit more about me) Anyway................I am just soooooooooooooooooooo tired. All the time. I want to be cheery and stick to my goals and be a great mom and housewife and yet I…
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I want to eat everything in the house.
Goodness, I struggle. I plan my meals for the following day so I won't be tempted to eat junk and be out of calories by noon and STILL every day around 3 p.m. I feel like I could eat the entire house. I also feel this way in the evenings before bed. It's not like I'm not allowing myself enough calories-- I eat around 3,000…
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Homeschool moms
Are there any other homeschool moms here? Sometimes I have the "grass is greener on the other side of the fence" mentality (about dieting--not homeschooling! I LOVE homeschooling!) and I think "Well, if *I* got up in the morning, ate a quick breakfast, packed a sensible lunch to take to work and didn't come home until…
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I'm really doing it this time (restarting)
Today is the last day of soda, desserts and fast food for me for the next 118 days. I am fasting from those things for 118 days because I am 118 pounds above my goal weight. I felt led to do that. I'm starting afresh. You are going to be seeing me here a lot :) I am really doing it this time!
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Are you trying to get under 300 and almost there?
As of last Tuesday, I weighed approx 309. In the winter, I was down to 301! I keep getting ALMOST under 300 and then I bounce back up. Anyone else in my shoes? I am kind of coasting right now, but plan to put forth great effort again beginning Monday (aren't Monday's great for starting over?LOL). Anyone with me? Maybe a…
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protein suggestion? 7 grams..less than 83 cals
I am planning my meals for today. I am trying to be perfect since I have been so UNpefect thus far this week. I am 83 calories under my limit and I lack 7 grams of protein. Any suggestions? What should I eat?
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depression/mental health
It is 1:25 and I am already 100 cals over. I (obviously) haven't been trying. All I have been doing that is positive is journaling what I eat. I am so BLAH and have a major case of "I really don't care about anything". Yeah, sounds like depression, doesn't it? I KNOW that in order to get out of this, I am going to have to…
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What on earth?! I gained 4 pounds this week! *sob*
I went to weigh in tonight and showed a 4 pound GAIN. What is up with that? Could it be my sodium? I did not eat very healthy (lots of processed stuff and sweets) but I stayed in calorie range. I'm sad :( Can you look at my food diary this past week and help steer me in the right direction? thanks
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homeschoolers?
Hi! I'm a homeschool mom and I was just wondering if there are any more here. :)
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homeschoolers?
Hi! I'm a homeschool mom and I was just wondering if there are any more here. :)
