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That last 5-10 pounds.... How do you keep it off?
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2272	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/30/12 8:32 AM Sigh...Not that many pounds will get you into a different size pant, but now they all go to the waistline. Last year we were gone for less than a month, staying in a small apt., helping out relatives. Somehow I lost 5 when I shouldn't have, as we were eating dinner out much more often. That little bit sure felt different in fit, but don't remember any changes I did. Oatmeal for breakfast, tuna/turkey for lunch, 3-course balanced dinners, yogurt, string cheese snacks....no soda, no chips. H. eats huge but the seconds don't tempt me. Doe eating MORE really work for anyone? Where/how did your last 5 go??
Member since 12/31/69	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/30/12 8:58 AM I had a baby in October, and within 2 weeks was 10 lbs less then what I was when I got pregnant. 5 months later, I've gained 13 lbs back. My first child at 24 I did the same thing and went from a RTW 8 to a 10 and stayed there for years. At 37 in a few days, I'm a 12 now. You pointed out that you were helping out, and I assume (I know, I know) that you were more active even though you ate out. Even if it was just on your feet more often. I know this was the case with my daughter, since we spent 2 weeks out of the house, under stress. I ate out, since that was the only choice, and lost weight like it was nothing. Take a look at the difference between what you were doing there and how you arfe at home. I've found if I keep up the simple activity I was doing (in my case, I smoke and the walk from the hospital room to the smoking area a few times a day wound up being about a walk from my house to the road) and mimic it to keep it off.
allycovey   Intermediate AR USA Member since 11/16/07 Posts: 1427	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/30/12 10:31 AM when I was young I was too skinny and hated it. No Butt no his jeans looked terrible on me. Now however, age came and whatever butt I had now resides on my Front side so how did that happen. Anyway, I now weigh as much as I did when I was 9 months pregnant. Bummer. Just bought an eliptical machine and set it up in the living room. it just stays there to let me know I must get on it. So we will see if the butt goes back to its original position or just disappears altogether. Whatever, I try as long as my DH still loves me thats all that really matters
ryan's mom PA USA Member since 11/30/04 Posts: 4371	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/30/12 10:36 AM I posted where my excess 10+ lbs (12 to be exact) went in the "I SOOO need a treat thread". That was all I wanted to shed and most of it came off from my trouble spot--my belly. ------ Big 4 Pattern size 12, RTW bottom: 6, RTW jacket 8, RTW top (no size fits me well!) Measurements: 34 HB/36 FB (34C bra)/27.5/36 (and working hard to keep it that way.) Machines: Sewing (Janome Memory Craft 3000 and Kenmore 158 Series machine), Serger (Babylock Imagine), Embroidery (Janome 300E) If you think your sewing is better than everyone else's around here, get out of my way b****. I hate sewing snobs. My blog: www.phatchickdesigns.blogspot.com
moushka   Intermediate ON CANADA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 637	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/30/12 11:41 AM Cut out the white sugar, white flour, all grains, and white potatoes (yams/sweet potatoes are fine). Eat meat, fish, poultry, eggs, some dairy, seafood, tons of fresh veggies and fresh fruit. Eat organic when possible. I started eating this way in January and have lost 25 lb. so far without being hungry! I do eat fruit, especially apples and berries, and nuts. Easy, and you'll have so much more energy. I plan to eat this way for the rest of my life. I do indulge a bit on special occasions (I had a cupcake on DGS's first birthday) and when eating at friends. Check out Mark's Daily Apple Primal is the way to go! Good luck! Sue -- Edited on 3/30/12 11:43 AM --

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