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32 Yr Old Mama of 3
I was in the best shape of my life before my surprise 3rd pregnancy. I was at the gym 5-6 days a week and was eating very healthy and felt incredible. I have spent the last year focusing more on my baby. I am looking to start to get back into taking care of myself so I decided to re-join My Fitness Pal. I am not…
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Damn cookies!
Ladies, I have an issue. I cannot stop eating cookies. I have been doing so awesome up until this point. I am 19 weeks and a as of 2 weeks ago I had gained 5 pounds. I had to stop working out as much as I have had a terrible issue with varicose veins and leg swelling so my activity is down but my appetite is not! This baby…
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Is anyone starting to show?
I am 13 weeks and I am definitely starting to show. Not enough to pull out the maternity pants yet, but it is noticeable. Thankfully, I stay home, so I can get away with yoga pants. :) I always seem to show really early. I wonder why that is? I know it isn't from weight gain either because I haven't gained anything yet. I…
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Varicose Veins
For the past 2 weeks, my legs have been really hurting me in the evenings. Last night, after cooking Thanksgiving dinner and doing the dishes, my legs were killing me. I looked at them and they were all swollen and black and blue. Turns out, I have a horrible case of varicose veins. Ugh! I have to stop running and doing…
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Clothes Shopping :(
So I had to find a cocktail dress for a couple corporate holiday parties that I will attend with my husband. I was having a horrible time finding something that would accommodate a 2nd trimester belly. I am already showing fairly well right now (to the point that others can tell) at 14 1/2 weeks but not enough that it…
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MFP Calories & Fitbit Force
I just linked my MFP and Fitbit Force. I have no idea how to enter my goal calories to make sure that my calories are accurate at the end of the day. Would you set it at sedentary and then just eat the exercise calories? I want to make sure that I am eating the right amount, but not too much, as I am 16 weeks pregnant.…
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Constantly Hungry!
Ladies, I am past my morning sickness and crazy exhaustion (yay!) BUT I am have been so hungry all day long. I feel like I am constantly eating or thinking about eating! I wasn't really logging for the first few months, but I wasn't eating much more than usual (about 1600 calories a day). Now, I have been easily eating…
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Pregnant - Increase in Calories
I am 12 weeks pregnant and I am now starting to feel extremely hungry. I haven't really logged since finding out I was pregnant, but have been eating around maintenance (guessing about 1600 calories a day) and have gained 1lb so far. I am 5'2" and my pre-pregnancy weight was 125. ( I like my weight best around 115.) I was…
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Baby Names
Anyone thinking of names yet? I haven't been doing too much looking, but keeping my ears and eyes open if I hear anything I like. Not having much luck though. Every name I come up with there is a reason it won't work. I think this will prove to be difficult this time around!
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What exercise did you do while pregnant?
I just recently found out that I am expecting baby #3. This was a complete surprise! I have increased my calories from 1200 to 1600 and I asked the doctor's office when scheduling my appt about continuing my exercise. The receptionist told me that I can continue with any exercise program I have been doing but it isn't…
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Which Lifting Program?
I am looking to start a strength training program. I already do weight training, but don't really follow a program and I feel like that is what I need to do. Looking at Stronglifts, New Rules of Lifting for Women, or Starting Strength. Which do you do, why did you pick it, and how did it/is it working for you? Thanks for…
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Need to go shopping!
I pulled out my fall clothes today and my size 4 no longer fits. I weigh a good 10lbs more than I did last year at this time so I will be shopping for new clothes as my 4's are TOO BIG!!!! Size 2 (pre-kiddo size) it is so nice to see you again. Proof that the number on the scale can be deceiving!!!
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Is c25k for me?
I am a newer runner. I have been running about one month and just yesterday completed my 1st race, at 4k, at a time of 23:55 (about a 9 1/2 min mile pace) and came in mid-pack. I am a 30 yr old female. I have discovered the amazing feeing that comes with completing a race and am now planning on doing a 5k at the end of…
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Finished my 1st Race!
I just finished my very 1st ever race, a 4k, after only running for a month! I finished with a time of 23:55! (which was about middle of the pack). And in 93% humidity. It feels incredible!
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My 1st Ever Race!
I have my very 1st race on Labor Day! It is a 4k. I have been training about a month - before that, I have NEVER ran (though I am very active in other ways.) My friend is completely freaked out because she is afraid we will come in dead last. I wasn't too worried about it, but she got me a little nervous. We run in between…
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Friends
I am pretty new to MFP. I have added some wonderful friends over this past week, but I am looking for some additional friends to help me in my journey. I am a 30 yr old SAHM of 2 amazing kiddos. I am 5'2 and 125 lbs. I know this is a healthy weight, however, I am very small framed and very pear shaped. (Hubby said he isn't…
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IIFYM Questions
I am needing to increase my calories and I have seen IIFYM thrown around the boards often. I looked it up and it sounds like this may be what I need. My goal is to just lose inches on my hips and thighs. (I do workout and weight train) I used the calculator and determined my macros. I was given 125g of protein, 50g of fat,…
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Need a 5k Playlist
Looking for a great playlist for a 5k. I need songs between 145 and 165 beats per minute for about a 9 minute mile. I am really struggling finding those motivating songs! Please help!
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New!
Hello. I am new to My Fitness Pal. I am a 30 year old mom of 2. I am 5'2" and currently weigh 127lbs. I am looking to weigh about 115. I love exercise and spend about 2 hours a day at the gym - 6 days a week - with an equal mix of cardio and strength. I am still unsure of what to put for my calorie goal. I am thinking…
