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Why inadequate weight gain is dangerous for infants
Hi all.... I saw this article and thought I would share with you all. When I first found out I was pregnant after having lost nearly 60 lbs, it was so difficult to imagine gaining weight. The first two trimester, I ate at maintenance, but found myself continuing to gain weight no matter what. It really messed with my…
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Why inadequate weight gain is dangerous for infants
Hi all.... I saw this article and thought I would share with you all. When I first found out I was pregnant after having lost nearly 60 lbs, it was so difficult to imagine gaining weight. The first two trimester, I ate at maintenance, but found myself continuing to gain weight no matter what. It really messed with my…
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Baby registry
Anyone getting overwhelmed by the thought of doing their baby registry and getting the baby room ready?? I am!!! :sad: Thank God for checklists!!! :laugh: I think I'm going to get started this weekend and work on getting the things little by little so I don't drive myself nuts. This is my first and I feel so lost! If there…
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Let's get our heart rates up! :D
Saw this article and it's just more proof as to how important it is to get moving while pregnant. I've been a little laid back lately and this just motivates me to exercise more often. :bigsmile: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/20/mothers-exercise-may-boost-babys-brain/?src=me&ref=general&_r=0
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Waxing
LOL....sorry for the weird topic but has anyone gotten a bikini wax while pregnant? (not brazilian) just a basic bikini wax? Been reading that some women feel more pain when pregnant but wanted to know if any of you had any bad experiences. I would like to go in for a wax, but not sure if I should just skip it and make a…
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Honeymoon Period
Any of you ladies reach this point yet? I finally did!! Yay!!! I actually felt it 2 days ago but didn't want to jinx myself and so far so good. This morning I woke up energized and ready to hit the gym...but wasn't prepared at 5am. Tonight I will pack my gym bag and get my butt out of the house by 5:30am tomorrow. I can't…
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Mood swings
So I don't know if it's because I'm tired and nauseous all the time...but I'm beginning to feel my inner "Sponge Bob-Crabby-Pants" start to creep in. LOL.. I mean I haven't been terrible but I am starting to become short. I flipped a friend the bird bc I thought she was being sarcastic with me. Which she always is, but…
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When are you planning to tell work and friends of the news?
Just curious to see what you all have to say. I'm torn with waiting till after my first trimester to tell my office. I work in a very professional financial office and I always wear fitted suits, skirts, etc. I don't really have a lot of loose clothing except for some blouses. Lately I look like I ate way too many donuts…
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Prenatal Genetic Testing
I'm sorry if this isn't the right site to ask this, but I'm torn about this decision. Have any of you gone through prenatal genetic testing? They say you should get it done when your 35 or older. But I'm 34 and I've been told by several people that I should get it done. However, I am not at all comfortable with the idea.…
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Find your yoga chart
Hello all! Was reading the health section of the Huffington Post and found this awesome chart. Helps you figure out the right kind of yoga for you. Thought I'd share it with y'all! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/16/yoga-chart-infographic_n_3915189.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living
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Too tired to exercise - 1st tri
Hi gals! I'm a pretty active person, but as expected I'm pooped all the time and have not been exercising like I normally do. Trying not feel guilty about this but it's hard not to. :cry: Anyone experience this as well and have gotten out of this funk? Also, I have my calories set to maintenance. Do you guys eat back your…
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5x5 while pregnant
I've been doing SL for several weeks now. Except that I've been on a two week hiatus since I strained my tensor fascia....hurts ridiculously when I hit parallel on a squat. Previously to SL's I did Starting Strength for a couple of months. This past weekend I found out I'm preggers and wanted to know if there were any…
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Stop blaming husbands, wives, SO's, friends, etc.!!!
Just stop. Please. You are accountable for your own actions... not anyone else. You were born into this world alone and not attached to anyone else to feel like they owe you their support. Yes it's tough when the people closest to you don't "support" your efforts...but ultimately you're the one that's on this journey (not…
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Thank U Helloitsdan & all the women that lift heavy!!!
Two months ago I decided to get over my fears and eat more (TDEE - 20% = 1936 cals) and lift heavy weights. Best results I've seen in a almost a year after a long plateau and starving myself. In 62 days: Total weightloss >> 7.8 lbs Total Inches Lost >> 11" Waist 35 > 33.5 Arm 14 > 12.25 Bust 41.5 > 40 Hips 45 > 43.5 Thigh…
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I hope I fit the criteria. Plateau...need help
I've only lost 3.6 lbs since March when I started TDEE - 20%. I've lost quite a few inches when I first started in March...but then stalled again in May. Provide your stats (height/weight/age/bodyfat% if you know it/etc) 5'7 1/2" 193.8 CW 160 GW 33 yo 37.1 bf per online calculators TDEE > 2300 What's your current gross…
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NSV - Being my nieces' role model
I received a FB message last night from one of my nieces who just graduated high school and will be going to college in Boston this fall. She also plans of trying out for their rugby team. She says: "my coach sent me a workout list and it's pretty intense....involves way more running than I'm used to. Since you've been the…
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Before & After - 2 mo. Pic TDEE-20% & Lifting Heavy
Two months ago I decided to get over my fears and eat more (TDEE - 20% = 1936 cals) and lift heavy weights. Best results I've seen in a almost a year after a long plateau and starving myself. In 62 days: Total weightloss >> 7.8 lbs Total Inches Lost >> 11" Waist 35 > 33.5 Arm 14 > 12.25 Bust 41.5 > 40 Hips 45 > 43.5 Thigh…
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One arm stronger than the other - lifting weights
I've been lifting heavy weights now for a little over a month now. I've realized that I have pretty strong biceps but ridiculously weak triceps and deltoids. So upon working on those particular muscles I've notice a pretty significant difference in strength between my left and right arm. My left arm is much weaker, which…
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BMI vs Body Fat % --- Which is better?
I ask this because after having taken my measurements and using an online calculator like www.fat2fitradio.com, I currently have a body fat % of 37.1 which puts me at an overweight category. (I used to be 45%+ BF!!! :noway: ) When I check out my BMI on MFP's site, I'm still considered obese. :frown: I certainly don't feel…
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Eeek!!!! dressing room mirrors!! I look HUGE!!
Why on earth must they have terrible lighting and top it off with 3 angled mirrors so you see how HUGE your *kitten* really is?!?!? Ugh... :grumble: What I see at home is totally not what I see or feel in a dressing room mirror.
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My NSV with shoes!!!!
So a year ago I bought these adorable calf height brown leather boots with a 4 inch heel. Well when I used to wear them...it was a struggle to put them on and zip them up. Then I couldn't be on my feet for more than 20 minutes before my feet hurt so bad I wanted take the damn things off!!! :explode: 1 year later...50lbs…
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Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred...Question about levels
From reading the message boards I discovered that the dvd's are posted on youtube. I see there are different levels, how do they work? Are there different workouts for each day of the for each level? How long of a timeframe is spent in each level? I was checking the different workouts for each level and I'm more at a level…
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The New Rules of Lifting for Women
Has anyone read this? I'm not big on instructional books and was wondering if I'd be better off going to google or youtube to find weight lifting routines?
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Men 6" and over -- need on the go lunch ideas
Hi! My ongoing fitness is finally rubbing off on the hubby!!! :happy: :bigsmile: So he finally started asking me questions about ideas for breakfast and such. Breakfast I have covered because I can help whip something up for him before I leave for work or teach him how to prepare something at home. For dinner, I cook and…
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Vent: Ppl who can eat anything and not gain weight
I'm a hater, I know. Super jealous!!! **FYI - Our office is infamous for having junk food available, especially during the holidays. Also, the food is also almost always laid out near my desk. I've worked very hard at not falling into temptation to the point where I don't even think about it. So...... there's a box of…
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Big Boned
HAHAHA! :D Based on the post from here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 Now I can truly say I'm big boned and not feel like I'm making an excuse for myself. So I did the military fat test on this site to find out my current body fat…
