Tag: weight loss
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I’m Delaying Pregnancy Until I Shed the Baby Weight
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Lane Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: May 1, 2017 My daughter is about to celebrate her second birthday next month. When my son was nearing his second birthday, I was at my peak fitness level. I was working out consistently, sometimes even twice a day, purely because it…
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You Don’t Have the Right to Call Someone’s Choice ‘The Easy Way Out’ (Because You Don’t Know Their Journey)
Get Pregnant Fast Discussing weight and body image is a topic I find myself deeply engaged with. To be candid, I wish I could change my current situation, and I hold onto the hope that one day I will. However, for now, I embrace my reality as a confident woman living in a larger body.…
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This Is 300 Lbs.: We Are More Than Just a Number on the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself surprised by the number of comments I receive from readers who commend me for my openness. It’s amusing, really, because I wouldn’t label myself as vulnerable at all. To me, vulnerability means allowing people to witness your emotional struggles — you know, like having those moments when you…
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6 Essential Truths About Pursuing Alcoholism Treatment
Get Pregnant Fast One year ago, I made a pivotal decision that transformed my life: I sought treatment for alcoholism. For nine intense weeks, I was separated from my loved ones and my job, fighting to overcome a disease that was progressively taking over my existence. Today, I embrace a life I once believed was…
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Take This Fat-Shaming Card and Shove It
Get Pregnant Fast As I wandered through the greeting card aisle at Target recently, searching for a wedding card, I stumbled upon something truly perplexing: a card labeled under “Weight Loss.” I was taken aback—how is weight loss a reason to celebrate with a card? Should I really be monitoring the weight changes of my…
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Marriage Is About More Than Just a Number on the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I have faced significant challenges in our marriage over the past year and a half. After 18 years of marriage and 22 years together, we found ourselves navigating a relationship filled with resentment and frustration. Following a particularly heated argument, we made the conscious decision to work together to…
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Forget the Scale: Celebrate Your Non-Scale Victories
Get Pregnant Fast Stepping on the scale can be a daunting experience, and rightfully so—it often feels like a harsh judge. A scale never offers kind words like, “You might not see the number you wanted, but remember, you’re beautiful, healthy, and strong!” It doesn’t clarify that weight fluctuations can stem from water retention or…
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The Freedom of Ditching the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast When embarking on a journey to lose weight, tone up, or embrace healthier habits, I urge you to take a bold step for your well-being: toss that scale out the window. In my past, I was a scale devotee. Each morning, I would hop on, sometimes even after a bathroom break or…
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Weight Loss at the End of Pregnancy: Is It Normal?
Read more As you approach the final weeks of pregnancy, you might notice a shift in your weight, potentially even a slight loss. You may be wondering, “Is this normal?” Let’s explore what it means and what factors might contribute to this change. Is It Typical to Lose Weight Towards the End of Pregnancy? If…
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Shonda Rhimes Opens Up About the Shift in Treatment After Her 150-Pound Weight Loss
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where a woman’s worth is often measured by her size, the pressure to conform to societal beauty standards can be overwhelming. Daily, we’re bombarded with messages suggesting that happiness is just a few pounds away or that the latest diet will transform our lives. This relentless narrative can be…