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Did Sparkpeople work for you?
I still can't get rid of the last 5-7 pounds. I sucked it up and did South Beach for a few weeks and I was 2 pounds away from my pre-pg weight but I couldn't stay on it and I gained that weight back. Did keeping track of your calorie intake on Sparkpeople help anyone? Do you go by the calorie range they give you? Any help is much appreciated!
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Re: Did Sparkpeople work for you?
I signed up right before i found out i was PG again. So I don't know if it would have worked or not.
I did find though, for the few days that i did it that it was very helpful. I had no idea how many calories i was actually eating. I thought i was eating a decent breakfast, and i had no idea i was eating so badly!
When i would run late in the morning, i'd go to dunkin donuts and get a multi grain bagel with low fat veggie cream cheese. Holy calories! I was using 1/4 of my daily calories just on breakfast alone. So if anything, it made me aware of my choices.
it worked for me. I just input what I ate and watch where the calories were going...once I figured out where my downfall was I was able to plan my meals much better. I did go by what they suggested with the calories but I went even lower because I never really excercised and the weight wasnt coming off.
It isnt just the amount of calorie but where you are getting your calories from....fat, carbs & protein. I ate more protein than what was suggested and a bit less carbs.
I lost about 15 pounds before I got pregnant tracking on there. I stuck with whatever ranges they recommended and it worked great. I wish I could get motivated and stick to it now because this last 10-ish pounds is killing me....