Staying Healthy Thread

[sconnie2015]

Hi Ladies,

I looked back a few pages and it doesn't look like anyone has started a staying healthy check-in yet.   I thought we could do a daily check-in about health/wellness.  We had one on my last BMB and I found it really helpful for staying motivated to take care of myself during my last pregnancy.   

To that end, I thought we'd start simple:

What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far?

Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions?

Favorite healthy snack?

What are you doing to stay physically active?   

[sconnie2015]

What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far?

Not enough. My husband works in agriculture and it's planting season, so he basically doesn't exist right now. I'm also in a very intense job, so with that and my two year old, I don't have any time for me at the moment. I'm trying to set aside a few minutes every night to just chill, but that's been difficult. I'm hoping things settle in the next few weeks.


Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions?

Not really. I researched like a mo' fo' the last pregnancy so I feel really comfortable with knowing what I can/cannot eat. I also freely admit that I don't follow a lot of advice found on the internet because some of it is 100% ridiculous and scary. And, more importantly, not medically accurate.


Favorite healthy snack?

Avocado toast. I'm currently obsessed.


What are you doing to stay physically active?

Not much. I usually get up in the mornings to work out and I haven't recently. I'm going to try tomorrow with an arm workout.

[silverspoon]

What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far?

I'm trying to drink more water. It's mainly what I drink anyway besides coffee, but now I have a goal everyday.

I'm also trying not to change my eating habits too much. If I wouldn't have snacked on it before then I'm not doing it now.

Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions?

Not really.

Favorite healthy snack?

Bananas

What are you doing to stay physically active?

I try to do a workout video 5-6 times a week. I've gotten lazy in the last week though. I need to start up again because I think I would feel better.

[silverspoon]

sconnie2015 by avocado toast, do you literally mean just avocado on toast? I never thought of eating it that way. That sounds better than peanut butter right now.

[sconnie2015]

May 11, 2015 10:08:49 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

sconnie2015 by avocado toast, do you literally mean just avocado on toast? I never thought of eating it that way. That sounds better than peanut butter right now.

I do!  It's like eating toast slathered in butter, but 100% more healthy.  I sprinkle the avocado with a little salt and it is perfection.   I also do avocado on toast with an egg on top for breakfast. It's amazing.  

[ruthgoose]

sconnie2015, mmm avocado toast, that sounds really good.

What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far?
PNVs and trying to make healthier choices. For example, had a naked smoothie this morning instead of a sausage egg and cheese bagel that I really wanted lol.

Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions?
Not yet

Favorite healthy snack?
Almonds

What are you doing to stay physically active?
Yikes, nothing. I really want to start running. Right now I am walking because I need to walk my puppy lol.

[Sparkly]

sconnie2015, great idea! Let's do this as a weekly check-in on Mondays. I will add it to the welcome doc/list of threads.


What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far?   Trying to get extra sleep, drinking lots of water/fluids, keeping up with my vitamins (just switched from my post-natal to a whole good prenatal), and trying to make healthy/balanced dinners, even if I eat crap during the day and (almost) always have dessert


Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions?  No


Favorite healthy snack?  Fruit, peanut butter crackers, low-fat cheese... that's about it, it's mostly unhealthy foods that sound good to me right now!


What are you doing to stay physically active?  Chasing a toddler... lol. I am going to start going to yoga more, and try to get outside for walks now that it's nicer.

[silverspoon]

We're thinking of getting an elliptical. I don't really feel comfortable walking by myself or even just with dog where we live. Sometimes I miss suburbia. I think an elliptical might help because then I can go at my own pace as I feel comfortable.

[dizzycooks]

May 11, 2015 9:47:37 GMT -5 sconnie2015 said:

What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far?

Sleeping as needed and trying to eat lots of little meals.

Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions?

Nope.  I am trying to be more active this time around.  We got a gym membership a year ago and I've been going regularly.  I am hoping to keep that up.

Favorite healthy snack?

I love cheese.  Cheese, crackers and fruit are my nightly snacks

What are you doing to stay physically active?   
I walk a lot with my girls and dog, I use the elliptical at the gym and lift weights.  I use to do yoga, but a lot of the classes are heated so I need to reevaluate that situation.

[Deleted]

sconnie2015, I like this thread! It will give me much needed motivation!!!

What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far?Drinking a lot of water, cutting fast food out as much as possible.

Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions?I need a good healthy/easy cookbook to keep myself full, but not in a bad way. Suggestions welcomes!

Favorite healthy snack?apples cut with peanut butter and dark chocolate chips sprinkled on them! NOM NOM NOM!


What are you doing to stay physically active? Lately, nothing. It's been hard to do a whole lot lately. I pulled my rower/bike out recently. I want to try to do 20min of my bike every night.

[cindylouwho]

What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far? Drinking a ton more water.

Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions? Nope

Favorite healthy snack? Carrots and hummus, kind bars, strawberries

What are you doing to stay physically active? Walking with DD when it's nice out. Too bad the weather doesn't know how to stay consistent!

[silverspoon]

May 11, 2015 14:49:36 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

sconnie2015 thanks for starting!

silverspoon, any work out videos and/or yoga videos you recommend?

@erin2021, it's hard to find one. I bought a good housekeeping "healthy/ easy" type cookbook and all of the recipes have sucked.

What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far? I eat pretty healthily. I'm working on increasing fruits & veggies. I drink water & take PNV.


Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions? Ok, this is one of those dumb things that I know is dumb but can't help myself. I love to do yoga but haven't done it for several months. During TTC, I was afraid it would affect implantation and now I'm still nervous about it affecting the pregnancy. I feel like I want to wait until farther along in the pregnancy to start it back up but I know this is not rational.


Favorite healthy snack? I eat an apple everyday at work.


What are you doing to stay physically active? I take walks a couple of times a week but I'd like to do more.

Usually I rotate through Jillian Michaels on YouTube. Almost all of her dvds are there. I also own the Brazil Butt Lift series (it sounds ridiculous i know) which is just kinda fun and dancey. However I can barely keep up right now. I do a lot of watching instead of moving. I like Erin Motz yoga videos.

[Sparkly]

May 11, 2015 14:49:36 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions? Ok, this is one of those dumb things that I know is dumb but can't help myself. I love to do yoga but haven't done it for several months. During TTC, I was afraid it would affect implantation and now I'm still nervous about it affecting the pregnancy. I feel like I want to wait until farther along in the pregnancy to start it back up but I know this is not rational.

What kind of yoga? There is no reason to think yoga of all things would affect implantation or an otherwise healthy pregnancy. Unless you're talking about bikram, or if you are picking up a new, intense type of yoga or other workout regimen, there is no reason to limit most forms of exercise...least of all something as low impact as yoga.

Even then (if it's bikram or something), if you regularly practice/d, there is no reason you cannot continue to practice unless otherwise specified by your doctor because your pregnancy is high risk or something.

[Sparkly]

May 11, 2015 16:09:35 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

May 11, 2015 15:49:01 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

What kind of yoga? There is no reason to think yoga of all things would affect implantation or an otherwise healthy pregnancy. Unless you're talking about bikram, or if you are picking up a new, intense type of yoga or other workout regimen, there is no reason to limit most forms of exercise...least of all something as low impact as yoga.

Even then (if it's bikram or something), if you regularly practice/d, there is no reason you cannot continue to practice unless otherwise specified by your doctor because your pregnancy is high risk or something.

Mostly vinyasa and hatha. I am ready to get back at it.  It's one of those things that I know it's ok to do but I have a weird mental block.  Hopefully, I've over that hump.  Thanks.

I would inform the instructor, and ask if there are any modifications you should be aware of. Most postures should not need them until 2nd trimester. Do what you are comfortable with. If a posture feels "wrong," skip or modify it. Listen to your body, this is what yoga is all about.

FWIW, I continued practicing bikram (hot) yoga off & on while pregnant with my first. Most doctors aren't actually in support of this, but if you have a regular practice, it really is okay to do. Some people in the community have researched the rise in core temp and found that it's not significant enough to affect a growing fetus (like in a sauna or hot tub, for example).

 The only reason I did not keep up was because I was very sick and my work schedule too demanding at the time. I don't practice nearly as much now, but I plan to do it, along with prenatal yoga here and there when I can. It really is SO good for you... I fully believe my yoga practice played a role in my "easy," "textbook" (according to my doc) labor & delivery with my daughter.

[peaseblossom55]

What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far? resting as much as possible, eating well

Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions? Nope, I've been asking my RE if I do.

Favorite healthy snack? grapes- as close as I can get to wine for now....

What are you doing to stay physically active? I wish more, I'm so tired right now. I want to start a prenatal yoga over the summer though, there is a studio that offers a class 10 minutes from home.

[icequeen]

Thanks for starting, sconnie2015! I too am pretty lax when it comes to avoiding certain foods. The only items I really stay away from are alcohol (which I didn't drink much before anyway), frequent sushi trips, and I make sure to wash all fruit and produce really well.
Sparkly, +1 on chasing the toddler for exercise! My god, it NEVER ends.
cindylouwho, I definitely had just carrots and hummus for dinner last night because I didn't think I could stomach anything else.
silverspoon and peaseblossom55, I'll have to look up the JM videos sometime and look up prenatal yoga. Thanks for those suggestions!

What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far? Napping as often as I can, reducing strenuous physical activity, staying very hydrated.

Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions? Same as peaseblossom55, I talk to my RE frequently!

Favorite healthy snack? apples, greek yogurt, chips and guac

What are you doing to stay physically active? Not much right now since my RE gave me strict orders to lay down as much as possible, no exercise, or lifting anything heavy. I miss running very much but it is very dangerous for me now, so it is definitely worth skipping out.

[missglitz]

Great thread sconnie2015!


What have you been doing to take care of yourself so far? Resting when my body tells me to. Drinking lots of water. 

Do you have any burning health/nutrition questions? I am an occasional runner but haven't gone for a  run since I got my BFP. Not sure that it would harm anything, but sticking to walks for now. 

Favorite healthy snack? Cottage cheese and sliced tomatoes or avocado slices

What are you doing to stay physically active? Walking, mostly. I am on my feet all day at work. 

We have a treadmill silverspoon and I use it often just to stay active when I don't want to go walking by myself.