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Been resisting counting calories & resenting that I "have to" watch what I eat. Talked to my Dr a couple months ago about being discouraged with weight loss after pregnancy. She said sometimes people struggle with being pregnant and experiencing unrestricted eating for the first time ever, then having to go back to "restricted" eating. She encouraged me to be kind to myself, patient, and nutritionists are available to talk to. I think about that convo a lot. I left that appointment feeling so empowered and peaceful.
Been following the College Nutritionist (Dr Rachel Paul) on Instagram and she has some awesome tips and meal ideas. She talks about focusing on how foods and portions feel in your body. This simple concept has helped me so, so much the past couple days with not eating out of boredom or emotions.
These days seems like all roads lead back to mindfulness, being present, and tuned in with my mind, body, & spirit 💗
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95,7 kg
Perdu jusqu'à présent: 1,9 kg.
Reste à parcourir: 18,6 kg.
Régime suivi: Raisonnablement Bien.
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Prenant 0,1 kg par Semaine
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Oh I feel you there. I hate tracking calories too. And watching what I eat. It's been worse after my 4th pregnancy. I miss being able to eat whatever I want. But I think it's great you are talking with an expert about ideas for your diet and how to make it fit into your lifestyle.
27 oct. 23 par le membre: T3r3sa7
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A lot of people here at FS feel logging their food and portion control are valuable tools in their fat loss journey. You are blessed with a beautiful family. Please enjoy every day and prepare nourishing, healthful foods for yourself and hubby. That habit will support your daughter's health throughout her life ❤️
27 oct. 23 par le membre: LadyinDenim
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Congratulations on your baby girl! Absolutely be kind and patient with yourself. Your last sentence is so true. FS provides us with the tools. FS community provides us with support and "group therapy." The beauty of it is that you can use as much or as little as you want. Just take it slow and steady. Best of luck to you!
27 oct. 23 par le membre: kmtru
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Thanks Teresa! My name's Theresa too :) There's so many factors that affect weight with having a baby: emotional, physical, hormonal, new routines, and the lack of sleep. It's a steep learning curve. I'm trying to leave space for my valid feelings but not waste too much energy focusing on things I can't control. It is what it is and counting cals helps me a lot so might as well embrace reality!
29 oct. 23 par le membre: goldiepearl
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Lady thank you! I love that mental shift towards focusing on what's going right. I spent a lot of my life constantly looking for what's going wrong, trying to protect myself I guess. I'm learning that it's ok to just let things be ok (even if they aren't "perfect"), and envision what I do want so I can move towards that. What we focus on increases! When I take ownership over my happiness, it's actually fun to start looking for evidence that supports my vision of what I want for me and my family.
29 oct. 23 par le membre: goldiepearl
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Thank you Fatsi that's great advice! I do really enjoy this community here. It's real uplifting and just feels like a hug sometimes and a nice place to check in to remind me I'm not alone. Slow & steady is a good mantra for me, especially when I get annoyed and I want instant gratification. Things that are worthwhile often take time.
29 oct. 23 par le membre: goldiepearl
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Oh, I forgot the whole sleep deprivation issue that comes with mothering infants and small children. 😵💫 Not great for weight loss, right? When I was raising my family, I mistakenly condemned myself for carrying too much body fat. I tried a lot of very low calorie diets, went through spurts of cardio workouts. Felt hungry all the time. Would lose 10 lb and gain back 15. Spent too much time comparing myself to other women my age. I needed to be focused on gratitude and be present with and for my family - not ashamed of my body, open to going out and being active with them. No liquid diets - just real, whole foods ❤️🩹
29 oct. 23 par le membre: LadyinDenim
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I can definitely relate to this post! I'm a new mom and about 3 months postpartum. I've lost weight before, but this time is harder due to time management. It's insanely difficult to satisfy my hunger because I'm also breastfeeding. I've learned for myself, that premade meals that are high in protein have made me feel more satisfied throughout the day and well... a couple of cookies here n' there! 😅 Best of luck on your journey and congratulations on your little one 🤍
30 oct. 23 par le membre: meepersjeepers
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@lady that's a beautiful focus to have and an encouragement to me, thank you for sharing 💗 I like to learn from other's experience if I can instead of my former "learn everything myself the hard way" 😆 I actually read your comment last week but couldn't reply right away. But I've been thinking about it all week and it's really uplifting. Thank you :)
07 nov. 23 par le membre: goldiepearl
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@meepers thank you and congrats to you too!! After my bebe got the colostrum, we discovered I was physically unable to BF. So I'm not burning those extra calories, but most days I still have the healthy appetite! Esp when my baby eats I'm like, "hmm, I'd like a snack too". Like you, I'm trying to focus on getting in a lot of protein now which definitely makes my body feel satisfied.
P.S. I absolutely love the quote in your bio. Totally agree! And it includes how I talk to and behave towards myself.
07 nov. 23 par le membre: goldiepearl
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I have to say, I just signed up for Dr. Rachel Paul’s program a few weeks ago and the mindset lessons, the coaching calls, and the overall peace I’ve felt since joining has been amazing. I don’t follow her meal plans but do my own with foods I love and I have seen so much success so far! The mindset shift alone is so empowering. I had also been following her for a few years on Instagram and finally made the choice to join-so worth it!
07 nov. 23 par le membre: gstrobin
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@gstrobin that's really encouraging! I'll keep that in mind for if I want to join in the future. That's awesome that you found something that makes your inner-world a great place to be. I'm finding that when I prioritize and cultivate a peaceful mind, the impulse to numb or get dopamine hits from unhealthy habits like over-eating is lessened.
10 nov. 23 par le membre: goldiepearl
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