Welcome all new people!
LBAM, I know what you mean. I saw a recent pic of myself with my baby group and realised I was 'the fat one'. But I've been this size for a few years now (ok quite a few), so I don't know why it's only suddenly hit me.
Bitter, yes you definitely need to eat breakfast.
weegie, I have the same goal (not to shop in Evans). I bought a really grim pair of jeans there just recently--why do they put so much lycra in everything?
Purplebuns, I am still breastfeeding DS (7mo). Aim for lots of vegetables/fruit, lean protein (chicken, fish), wholegrain if you eat bread, and try to have some legumes/pulses. I find making sure I have some protein with every meal or snack to be the best way of not getting hungry or making my blood sugar go haywire. If you are still exclusively feeding you need around 500 extra calories a day, if partially I think it is about half that. I do Weight Watchers online, and normally I would have 25 points (a point is calculated from calories and saturated fat). But because I'm breastfeeding partially still, I get an extra 5 points. If you did WW you'd get an extra point or so for being on your feet all day!
Alice, good luck at the scan tomorrow! Hope baby will be cooperative and show you the goods. We nearly didn't find out as DS wouldn't uncross his legs.
bella, how's the tooth?
mamazon, good to see you again, glad things are a little better.
DI, sorry things are not working out with the stepson
shiney, outfit sounds nice. I do hope the evening turns out better than expected and the 'b' word is never spoken again.
hells, that is a strange compliment, how did you respond?
Rollergirl, I vote 'arse' and think you should sing 'Midnight Train to Georgia'.
Sazz, are we all meant to be wearing bin liners now? I never can keep up with this fashion stuff
Jujus, I believe I might have been the first to point out the yucky chest hair. It reminds me of my high school boyfriend. He was also a long distance runner