~*~Healthy Living Check In 1/26~*~

[ksyknelvr73]

I'm going to join in - like you said, new year, new board, all that jazz. I have GOT to lose some weight and get in better shape.


1) What are your healthy living goals for this year? I would really like to drop about 20 lbs by summer and then keep it off. We will probably be TTC again later this year (starting Sept-Oct) and so I want to be healthy going into it, at my ideal weight, prepared.

2) What are your specific goals for this week? Stick with my eating, logging my calories on MyFitnessPal, and to exercise at minimum 4 days (for at least 30 min).

3) QOTW: What is your favorite video or at home workout? This might be a good resource for those days that inclement weather prevents running outdoors or getting to the gym!
The ones I use the most are the 30 Day Shred (only 20 minutes!), and then also another Jillian Michaels one called "Trouble Zones". I like to add that on after I finish 30DS, and pick one "zone" to do. They are definitely effective!!

[madameovary]

Okay, I'm in. I gained 40 pounds with my pregnancy, and gave birth to a 6lb 5 oz baby. Ooops. I lost the first 25 over the first couple of months, and then really stalled out after that. I've been making tiny progress and am now within 10 pounds of my pre-pregnancy weight. This, however, does not include the weight gained from my first pregnancy and subsequent loss. Our current plan is to ttc again a year from now (still crazy to think about, and I feel almost greedy...) and I'd like to be back down to starting weight. I have PCOS and both my parents have the "diabeetus" so I really need to stay on top of it.




1) What are your healthy living goals for this year? Get back to pre pregnancy weight, if not pre infertility/pregnancy/loss weight. Since BBQ will be eating solids with us soon, making healthier choices so he can always have what we are having.

2) What are your specific goals for this week? I have a serious sweet tooth, so I'm trying to limit myself to one starbucks and one soda (or two of one and none of the other), as well as using our home elliptical machine twice a week. When the weather is nice, taking BBQ on a stroll around the 'hood.

3) QOTW: What is your favorite video or at home workout? This might be a good resource for those days that inclement weather prevents running outdoors or getting to the gym!

There are some yoga videos on amazon prime! I just did 3 minutes of one and got bored and couldn't do the poses.

[docamy]

1) What are your healthy living goals for this year? Eating healthier and being more active!

2) What are your specific goals for this week? Continue to eat better and go to Zumba. I go to Zumba twice a week but will miss the second class cause of work. I hope to do something at home instead but I'm really bad about not finishing a video.

3) QOTW: What is your favorite video or at home workout? This might be a good resource for those days that inclement weather prevents running outdoors or getting to the gym! I suck at finishing videos so rarely do that! I love to walk while pushing E and having the dogs with me but when weathers bad I rarely do anything. I need to find something to do that I won't stop after a few minutes.

[2redtulips]

1) What are your healthy living goals for this year? Maintain my exercise routine: Zumba twice per week and walking almost every day. Eat more mindfully. A little less wine and a little more green tea (happy to report I am doing well with that so far).

2) What are your specific goals for this week? Make it to both Zumba classes and walk my dog every day. We also just discontinued our produce box, so I need to come up with a new shopping/cooking routine.

3) QOTW: What is your favorite video or at home workout? We only have Hulu now, but when I had access to PBS, I loved "Body Electric." She always did a nice mix of arms, legs, etc. and used small hand weights. It was a good workout without feeling like I had been destroyed.

[wifey]

1)What are your healthy living goals for this year?

Prep my body for a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET), by eating clean, detoxifying naturally, and regular exercise.

2) What are your specific goals for this week?

Get focused! Last week I had sheppard's pie, rising crust pizza, cookies, Kraft caramels, and pasketti. My hormone imbalance is made worse by these foods. Halp! Halp!

3) QOTW: What is your favorite video or at home workout? This might be a good resource for those days that inclement weather prevents running outdoors or getting to the gym!

Santa put Bob Harper's Warrior Yoga in my stocking, and I have been enjoying the change.

[ClassyMrsA]

1) What are your healthy living goals for this year?

Cut back on sugar and fat, exercise more, find something to help with anxiety/depression.

2) What are your specific goals for this week?

Try out post-natal yoga, make healthy meals for breakfast and lunch, cook 5 or more healthy dinners, take a walk everyday, talk with DH more about my feelings/struggles.

3) QOTW: What is your favorite video or at home workout?  This might be a good resource for those days that inclement weather prevents running outdoors or getting to the gym!

This might sound silly, but I actually really like dance games like Ddr or Just Dance to work out. It's a lot more fun than regular work out videos and you still can burn a bunch of calories.

[ksyknelvr73]

Jan 27, 2015 8:31:28 GMT -5 @boxerific said:

ksyknelvr73 I'm so dumb, I think I HAVE 30 Day Shred. I should use it!!

I really do like it, it's so effective. I just love that it's 20 minutes also, so I can pretty much fit it in no matter what.

[wifey]

Jan 27, 2015 8:51:50 GMT -5 ksyknelvr73 said:

Jan 27, 2015 8:31:28 GMT -5 @boxerific said:

ksyknelvr73 I'm so dumb, I think I HAVE 30 Day Shred. I should use it!!

I really do like it, it's so effective. I just love that it's 20 minutes also, so I can pretty much fit it in no matter what.

I have her ripped in 30 DVD which is 4 workouts over 4 weeks. It is a good addition because it's quick, and effective. I had the insanity set pre IVF, and it totally kicked my but, but really leaned me up. Again, the workouts are 50 minutes or less, and required no equipment like the P90x. Barre workouts are awesome too, if you are into that.

[chknma]

I really need this! I'm trying to find ways this year to balance being a mom and taking care of myself. Although I'm not stressed about my weight, I know I would feel better and set a good example for my girls (as they get older) if I live a healthier lifestyle. Plus we're thinking about trying for #3 and I think it plays a big roll in getting/staying pregnant and having had two GD pregnancies I know it would likely happen again.

1) What are your healthy living goals for this year?
Make healthier lifestyle changes- eating whole foods and exercising.

2) What are your specific goals for this week?
1) adding more veggies instead of carbs
2) add exercise
3) more water and cutting out my second cup of coffee


3) QOTW: What is your favorite video or at home workout? This might be a good resource for those days that inclement weather prevents running outdoors or getting to the gym!

This is where I'm at a loss. I've been thinking about trying T25 but hate to make the investment if it collects dust.

Maybe I'll check out 30 day shred or ripped in 30 :-)

[oldbaylover1024]

I'm loving all these video suggestions!

1) Healthy living goals for this year: Lose 20 lbs., a.k.a. the lingering evidence of having birthed a human; make my FitBit work hard every day; and get serious about Weight Watchers again. I keep making excuses for not tracking my points, and that's all they are... excuses.

2) Specific goals for this week: TRACK MY DANG WW POINTS!

3) QOTW: I like this yoga DVD I bought years ago. I can't recall the name, but it's not very stressful while you do the moves, but afterwards?! Great Scott! My armpits hurt it uses so many muscles. I got it at Target for a few bucks. I'll try to dig it out. We're also a P90X house and I did lose weight doing the videos. There's been talk about trying them again... we'll see if MH is serious about it.