Healthy Living Check-in

[mamarazziof3]

Hi May Moms!

jcrewgirl and @ bunannie, I know the two of you have done this before, so I hope I am not stepping on anyone's toes by posting this.  I don't even think I have the right day, but since I haven't seen it up in awhile I thought I would go ahead. You can say so if I am totally out of place. :-) 

Hope this helps everyone out who wants to stay on track with being healthy and fit! 


What day of the week would you like to see this posted each week?:


Weight (optional):



Lost/gained since last week:



Total weight loss:



Wins/positives:



Challenges:



Tips/tricks/ideas/anything else:

[mamarazziof3]

What day of the week would you like to see this posted each week?: Doesn't matter to me! :-)


Weight (optional): 124.8

Lost/gained since last week: I am up one pound since our last check-in, but actually down two pounds from last week.

Total weight loss: 40 something pounds.

Wins/positives:
I have taken a few months off of running because I had a foot injury and needed to let it heal. Yesterday I finally got back to the gym (after having sick kids on and off all month) and got in a short run. My foot felt great and my run was better than I expected after so much time off. So excited to get back at it! Already picked out a 5k I am hoping I can do in May if the date works out.

Challenges:
Just getting back into the groove after being off track for so long, and also working around a LO who still takes two naps. Makes it a little tougher to get everyone out the door and to the gym!

Tips/tricks/ideas/anything else:
Back to only allowing myself a little soda on the weekends and cutting way back on bread. Those two things have been a huge help when I stick to them. Trying to do T25 when we can't make it to the gym, but that's not always easy either. I HAVE to take a shower after I do that because I get so gross (it's a workout for sure!) and so it has to be a day where I know all three kiddos will nap so I can do my workout and the take a really quick shower while they are all asleep. Or get up REALLY early.

[luckynumbers]

I don't know if you're stepping on toes, mamarazziof3 (probably not?), but I'm gonna jump on this wagon. Thanks for posting!

Weight (optional): 126.4 (I am 4'11", so I am still in the overweight range. I'd like to get somewhere around 105-110)

Lost/gained since last week: 1/2 a pound

Total weight loss: Since June 26 - 12 pounds

Wins/positives: I turned down cake at dinner on Saturday and I went for a really nice walk with DD on Thursday. Also, I am noticing definition in my arms from carrying her around so much, but it looks like I need to switch arms once in a while ...

Challenges: My "workouts" are still sporadic, but I am finally starting to do them.

Tips/tricks/ideas/anything else: I feel like my portion control is contributing to my weight loss more than anything else. I am measuring out portions with an actual measuring cup, which really keeps me in check.

ETA: I vote for posting this on Mondays - I know it will help hold me accountable over the weekend, which tends to be the part of the week where I get a bit lax.

[BurritosAtEveryMeal]

I'm joining in for the first time. I need some accountability in my life!


What day of the week would you like to see this posted each week?: any day works for me!


Weight (optional): 196.4



Lost/gained since last week:
4oz


Total weight loss: 7.5 lbs since starting Weight Watchers, roughly 35 since DS was born.



Wins/positives:
I lost weight this week even though I haven't left the house in almost 4 days. I need to get back into a work schedule/routine. I've also reactivated my FitBit account and we booked an April vacation to FL, which has sparked some extra motivation. Hoping the thought of buying/wearing a bathing suit keeps me motivated.


Challenges: I want to eat all. The. Food. Sometimes I just like to snack for the sake of snacking. Being housebound, I've been trying not to stuff my face.



Tips/tricks/ideas/anything else:
I got nothin'!

[Deleted]

mamarazziof3, thanks for doing this! I keep forgetting

What day of the week would you like to see this posted each week?:


Weight (optional): 136.4



Lost/gained since last week: Roughly the same



Total weight loss: -17 lbs postpartum, -32 lbs pregnancy weight



Wins/positives: I tend to drop a pound with every period as my hormones rebalance and after my most recent one ended this last week I got down to 135! That was fun Water weight comes back to haunt haha.. but it was nice to see that number again.



Challenges: Mmmm.. not sure I have any challenges. Just a slow slow process. Need to cut down my fun eats on the weekend a little.. we did gooey breakfast on Sat and burger takeout lunch w/ fries and deviled eggs on Sun.. that kind of threw my 135 for a loop I guess.



Tips/tricks/ideas/anything else: Still no snacking.. I also am doing an asiago bagel w/ just a little butter for breakfast right now and sharing a little with ds. Less sugar and slightly less calories.

[kendy20]

What day of the week would you like to see this posted each week?: I vote for either Friday or Monday


Weight (optional): 131.2



Lost/gained since last week: Up a pound



Total weight loss: about -50 lbs



Wins/positives:
Finally going to get a gym membership at Golds. Plan on going three days a week since DH and share a car and that's what works right now. Hopefully a little weight training and my running will get me to where I want to be to feel comfortable with myself!


Challenges:
DD was sick for two weeks so getting my running in was not easy then I got sick and still have a cough. So I haven't ran in about a week


Tips/tricks/ideas/anything else: Water, water and more water.

[lissiehoya]

What day of the week would you like to see this posted each week?

I'm fine with any day of the week but I weigh in on Mondays so I'll update on or after Mondays.

Weight (optional): 138.4

Lost/gained since last week: +0.8

Total weight loss: 24.6

Wins/positives: Starting yesterday I've been so much better at adhering to my calorie goal without counting in the calories burned breastfeeding so I'm happy about that. It's hard but I've been able to do it. I've also been good at drinking more water. Plus, I'm meeting with a personal trainer tomorrow -- DH got me three sessions with a trainer for Christmas and this is my first.

Challenges: Just general motivation to exercise, but I walked every day over the weekend with DS in the stroller so that's good.

Tips/tricks/ideas/anything else: I was thinking about trying the app Runtastic. Has anyone used that?

[kendy20]

lissiehoya I had never heard of that but looked it up and it seems similar to run keeper , which is what I have to keep track of my runs. I really like it and you can set reminders to go run and chart your progress/goals/achievements.

[lissiehoya]

Feb 10, 2015 23:24:49 GMT -5 kendy20 said:

lissiehoya I had never heard of that but looked it up and it seems similar to run keeper , which is what I have to keep track of my runs. I really like it and you can set reminders to go run and chart your progress/goals/achievements.

Thanks. I was trying to figure it out and having trouble understanding all the features, but I guess I'll just try it out tomorrow and figure it out as I go.

[kendy20]

Yeah run keeper is pretty simple so I've never looked for another one.