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New...Again. :)
Hello! I was an active member on myfitnesspal a few years ago, and have continued to be off and on for the past year or so. I just recently came back to try to get myself on the healthy route once again. I am currently a mom of 2, and 19 weeks pregnant with my 3rd. I work full time and attend graduate school as well.…
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Running in Winter
Hey everyone, Im a little new at running in the winter, and running in general. Minnesota temps have been below zero lately (-30 this week without the windchill) so I have been putting it off. Next week it's suppose to warm up though (25! lol). Anyone have any tips or advice for me? Everything will be appreciated! Thanks!…
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Give me some ideas! :)
I just want to hear some ideas y'all have to lose weight, because what I am doing doesnt seem to be working. I eat the recommended amount of calories (have recently tried calorie cycling as well), I do cardio 6 times a week + strength training 3 days a week, and I dont eat fast food, junk food, or soda anymore. It has been…
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New Day, New Attitude
May 1st will be the first day of the rest of my life - no more excuses, no more procrastination. Got my gym card in hand - my DVDs and weights at home - a kitchen full of healthy food - and a great support system. No one is going to pull me down and make me feel bad for bettering myself and providing a healthy example for…
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Looking for friends to keep me motivated...
I have recently started back on MFP after having my daughter on Saint Patricks day this year...I have lost all the weight I gained during her pregnancy but I am still 30 lbs above my goal weight (a result of my first pregnancy with my son) and am struggling to get past losing the same 5 lbs over and over again. Just…
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Gestational Diabetes
I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at my 24 week OB appointment yesterday and havent seen the dietician yet. I was wondering if any other moms have dealt with this issue and had any diet or exercise tips/advice for me? I know I need to watch my carbs and sugars more closely now, but was there anything that worked…
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16 weeks pregnant
I joined myfitnesspal back in January in an attempt to lose my excess baby weight from my son (now turning 2), only to lose 15 lbs and then get pregnant again before the last 15 were gone. I had a hard time accepting the rising numbers, so I took a break and walked away from the plan for awhile. This was exactly what I…
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Pregnancy Health and Fitness
Hey everyone! So I just found out I am expecting my second - 6 weeks along now - and this time around I want to stay fit and healthy. I gained 45 lbs with my first child and i have only lost about 27 of it, so I know that I only want to gain the minimum amount for a healthy baby this time - my doc says no more than 25…
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tips for pregnancy
any fitness and nutrition tips? looking for all the help i can get to keep weight gain to a minimum :) thanks!
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NSV :)
so the lady at the liquor store totally just made my day...i handed her my I.D. and she was like "wow! that doesnt even look like you! if you looked like you did in the picture i probably wouldnt have carded you...but you look fantastic!" my driver's license picture was taken 20 lbs ago :)
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Negative Comments
Does anyone else have some friends or family members that always are so negative about your weight loss? For instance, my cousin and his wife (who is far more overweight than I am) are always saying "oh yea she says she does all this stuff but the weights are probably just for show." or when I say im watching my calories…
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low cal lunches and dinners?
Hey everybody, I just reduced my calorie intake to 1200 and upped my exercise each day, but going from 1500 to 1200 calories a day, I need some suggestions on some low calorie lunches and dinners. Anything would help! Thanks so much! Staci