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how many babies are in there?!
I had the surprise of a lifetime yesterday. I am 8 weeks pregnant (which I've known since Christmas) with my third pregnancy. We have a 2 and 4 year old. I went in yesterday for my first ultrasound ... only to find out I wasn't having 1 baby but THREE BABIES!!! I'm scared, excited, nervous, happy ... all emotions rolled…
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Exercise and morning sickness and fatigue
Hi Ladies, I'm trying to stay positive and keep myself motivated to continue my exercise routine during this (my 3rd) pregnancy. My morning sickness/nausea is much worse this pregnancy and so is the fatigue. I'm EXHAUSTED by 3:00PM. I work 8-12pm so I can only go to the gym in the afternoon (childcare room opens at…
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What book motivated you?
Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food really had an impact on me and changed the way I look at food. What book has impacted you or transformed your weight loss/exercise/health journey?
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When did you REALLY stop caring about the number on scale?
I'm down 56 pounds and currently weigh 168lbs. I know that weighing 168lbs at 5'4 is not a good number (I'm only just out of the obese category) so I'm still looking to the scale to watch the numbers drop. I know, I know, it's not all about the number, but currently the number still matters to me. BUT since I entered the…
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What does your day look like? Fitting in exercise...
I have completely hit a slump when it comes to exercise. I keep making excuses that I'm busy and too tired to add daily exercise into my day. I know I'm only BS'ing myself because there are TONS of people who have much busier schedules than mine but manage to get their workouts in. I have 2 small children who rarely sleep…
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Lingerie question - for the ladies!
Okay, so as I am getting to my FIRST goal weight (my pre-baby weight) I want to get some new sexy lingerie ... but it's been so long since I've bought any I'm at a loss for what size and won't be able to get to a store so I'll have to order it online. Any suggestions on size from other women similar to me? I'm 5'4, D cup…
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Not eating due to stress
I'm currently going through a family crisis and the thought of food disgusts me. I have been eating around 1000 calories the past few days just to get nutrients in and not pass out, but it's a struggle under all the stress I'm going through. With the help of a therapist and my doctor I hope to resolve this, but the crisis…
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Looking for friends who are active on status updates!
Hello! I've been a member for awhile now and have a small base of some good friends on here. But I am looking to add more for support and so I can be supportive to you as well. I work part-time, am married and have two adorable little girls. I mix up my work outs ... sometimes at home, sometimes a walk and a few times a…
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Plantar Fasciitis
I've had plantar fasciitis since September 2012 and will be seeing a podiatrist today (I've only seen my primary doctor regarding it before). For those that have/had plantar fasciitis, did you get treatment for it? What type of treatment? Did it work, and if so, did the results last? So far I've just done the stretches,…
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Were you EVER that thin?
I'm 5'4 and currently weigh 214 pounds (I had a baby 11 months ago and am still trying to get back down to my pre-pregnancy weight of 185). Currently my goal is to get back down to 185 and then to reevaluate my next goal at that time. I was just reading a story about a women who was always the "fat sister" and then after…
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Back to back classes at gym?
There are two classes at my gym tonight that I enjoy. A one-hour total body conditioning class followed by a one-hour Pilates class. Typically I just go the conditioning class but I would also love to start the Pilates class as I enjoy it (and it's the only night that the timing works out for me to go). Does anyone have…
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Rewards for loosing weight
UGH! It should say Rewards for LOSING weight. can't figure out how to delete or edit the title... Whenever I reach a goal I like to reward myself in some manner. My initial reaction is to say "Great, you did it! Now eat a cupcake!" That is obviously not healthy and defeats the whole purpose! Does anyone have any…
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Spinning Question - for the ladies!
I took my first spinning class last night and loved it! My gym is having another class tomorrow morning and I'm not sure if I should go to it or not. I really want to, but I'm also very sore ... ya, know ... down there. From what I hear/read it takes a few classes to get used to the seat. I'm wondering if I should go…
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Losing weight during times on crisis
Topic should read: Losing weight during times OF crisis Does anyone have success stories of continuing their weight loss program during times of crisis? My family is going through some very serious health issues and I've been left alone to care for our 2 very young children for over two weeks (and then will have minimal…
