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[quote=Anonymous]I have lost approximately 10 lbs in the last 4 months by cutting out simple carbs from my diet.  I cut out sugar (sometimes I will allow myself dark chocolate or honey), coffee/tea, juice and milk.  I drink water or almond milk.  At each meal, I eat protein, beans/legumes and veggies.  And I snack on nuts in between meals.  I have found that I have more energy and sleep better at night.  I don't exercise at all.  I too was looking to shed weight after having a baby.  I recently saw friends I hadn't seen in about a year and everyone commented on how great my skin looked and how much weight I had lost.  I didn't weigh myself until recently, but I could tell I was losing weight by how my clothes started to fit.  Also, don't skimp on good fats.  I often eat avocados with my eggs in the mornings.

For me, the key to maintaining this kind of eating habit is flexibility.  If I feel like having bread, I will eat one pita bread with almond butter.  If I go to a birthday party, I will eat a small amount of cake, but not always.  If I make pancakes and I want some, I'll take one (without the syrup).  I don't eat fruit much, but if I feel like it, I'll eat fruit.  And, if I do indulge once in a while, I don't berate myself, feel like a failure or think I have to work those calories off by hitting the gym.  I eventually want to start doing yoga, but for now, what I am doing is working for me.  I never feel hungry and cravings start to dissipate once you start eating this way.  I also don't obsess about how many glasses of water I drink in a day.  I carry a bottle with me and I try to remember to drink from it throughout the day.

Good luck and be gentle with yourself![/quote]

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