tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560368854194813823.post482744148021442367..comments2023-08-18T02:54:05.124-07:00Comments on Our Family Blog: weighty issuesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560368854194813823.post-39542649111934767092011-02-23T06:15:29.216-08:002011-02-23T06:15:29.216-08:00My dearest Jen, you write so beautifully, and your...My dearest Jen, you write so beautifully, and your transparency is a gift, one that should be wrapped and daily given to you! to know that as a daughter of God are a gift unto yourself, and to your boys (the grown up one, too). <br /><br />You worry enough for all of us combined, I think. <br /><br />Can you up the amount of calories that will give you NUTRITION instead of just protein, etc..<br /><br />Like, romaine lettuce (copious amounts!) and bell peppers, and dried fruit and nuts and avocados (the good fats) and kale, and beans (beans are so perfect!) and of course, as I write this, sitting in my not-tight yoga pants that haven't been used for yoga in.....uh, ever, I am taking my own advice, as well. <br /><br />I'm not saying you shouldn't be who you are. Just don't be too hard on yourself. In 20 years you will not wish that you spent more time in a size 9 or 7 or what-ever. You'll be grateful that you were alive and had two boys to fuss over and a God who loves you beyond measure.<br /><br />Love to you, <br /><br />Sheilawtf-eryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231580777535789901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560368854194813823.post-84336923169268028962011-02-22T07:30:38.970-08:002011-02-22T07:30:38.970-08:00Anne: I did look into Weight Watchers again, just ...Anne: I did look into Weight Watchers again, just 'cause you recommended it. :) It's still more cost than I'd like to spend, unfortunately. They did have some good articles about losing weight while nursing that were really helpful, though.<br /><br />Claire, I think upping my protein is a good idea, thanks!<br /><br />Amanda, I do think it's a little more difficult because (like you) my boys are so close together, so it literally has been four years since I've not been pregnant or nursing. I'm still weighing the pros and cons of both (including the cost of formula) and thinking through it all, but I do really appreciate the truth that formula won't make Cohen inferior. :)bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01387835969456401962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560368854194813823.post-30186720606836993342011-02-20T17:39:37.227-08:002011-02-20T17:39:37.227-08:00I know I will probably get rotten tomatoes thrown ...I know I will probably get rotten tomatoes thrown at me for this but...breastfeeding is not the end all be all. I hated it. Every. single. minute. of it. I could not wait to stop!!! I did it for two and half months for each kid and quit cold turkey and couldn't be happier. And my kids aren't sick or mentally inferior to other children. Actually, the boys both could have skipped grades. I too resented someone else having control over my body for so long and LOVED having it back. In my humble opinion, it's not worth sacrificing your confidence in your body just to keep breastfeeding.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954306962025672078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560368854194813823.post-27007102913598501832011-02-19T12:14:06.214-08:002011-02-19T12:14:06.214-08:00I feel like i am in the same boat, i've had su...I feel like i am in the same boat, i've had supply issues for a while. I can't seem to loose weight and would love to get my body back sooner rather than later. But i keep telling myself that this time we share with our babies is so short that I will have all the time in the world after he is done nursing. <br /><br />You will get your body back! It may seem like it will never happen but it will. <br /><br />I would reccomend upping your protein to atleast 64g a day. That will help with making milk and loosing weight.clairehttp://wyattburps.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560368854194813823.post-42668628101792171802011-02-19T11:42:33.849-08:002011-02-19T11:42:33.849-08:00Hey Jen, you may not want to write off Weight Watc...Hey Jen, you may not want to write off Weight Watchers too quickly. I don't know if you've done it already and decided it's not for you, but if not... let me persuade you. ;-) I did it in college when I was getting healthy and it's stayed with me. I don't do it religiously, I just know the points system in my head. Once you learn it, it's pretty easy. Also, if you have an iPhone, you can download the app and type in what you're eating and it will tell you points, calories, fat content, etc.... let you know how many points you have leftover, etc. And-fruits are ZERO points so you can eat all the fruit you want!! :) Just sayin'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com