Healthy Living Check-In? Shall We?

[shadesofgold]

Hey ladies! A few folks have said they'd like to participate in a weekly Healthy Living Check-In. 

I think it would be great to include things about nutrition and exercise, but not make weight the core focus. Should we do those 2 plus mental health? Anything else we should include?

Does Wednesday seem like a good day? I know we have the PGAL check-in on Mondays. Thoughts?

I'm happy to try to start every week, but I don't need to be the leader. If you don't see it, feel free to start the thread!

[tincupchalice]

I like this idea.

[mrssqueegy]

Love it!

[littlelion]

Thanks for offering to start shadesofgold. I like to suggest including a what did we do well this week and what we want to improve on next week. And Weds sounds good to me.

[snoris]

Like!

[k3am]

I got a 3 mile run this morning. I counteracted it with a ham/bacon/bbq sauce sandwich with a side of mac'n cheese.

I can only healthy live on so many fronts at one time.

[walkek85]

Love the idea of a healthy check in!

[cbowl]

I'm in! I'm going to try to be much healthier this pregnancy than my last and some encouragement would help!

[partyinmytummy]

I love this idea. I just finished losing 35 lbs before I got my BFP and would like to continue to make healthful choices!

Also, I had PPD/PPA after I had my DD. I would love to include mental health as well! Great idea!

[littlelion]

Sept 9, 2015 18:48:15 GMT -5 partyinmytummy said:

I love this idea. I just finished losing 35 lbs before I got my BFP and would like to continue to make healthful choices!

Also, I had PPD/PPA after I had my DD. I would love to include mental health as well! Great idea!

Wow congrats on the weight loss!

[westiemom]

Love it!

[snoris]

Sept 9, 2015 18:48:15 GMT -5 partyinmytummy said:

I love this idea. I just finished losing 35 lbs before I got my BFP and would like to continue to make healthful choices!

Also, I had PPD/PPA after I had my DD. I would love to include mental health as well! Great idea!

What what!  Congrats on 35lbs!  I just lost 30 on the nose & was going to keep losing if it weren't for my bfp.  Agree, I'd like to keep up with the healthy lifestyle too!  How did you lose your 35?  That's amazing!

[helloerrbody]

Yes let's do it! I have been trying my best to be super diligent about what I'm putting into my body these days and would love to share recipes/healthy eating ideas, etc. Wednesday is fine with me!

[teraiin]

Count me in! I've been trying to cut out most processed food lately. But it's hard particularly when some things are habits!

[kendy20]

I'm in! Not able to run as far as I could before my bfp (shortness of breathe has really hit me hard) so planning on running two miles three days a week and doing Zumba twice a week! And Wednesday's work for me!

[shadesofgold]

Looks like we are in business! I will start next Wednesday, so you all have this week to set some goals and earn some bragging rights.

[Sammich_Cat]

My goal for next week is to have exercised three days this week and avoided excess sugar.

[partyinmytummy]

Sept 9, 2015 19:13:39 GMT -5 littlelion said:

Sept 9, 2015 18:48:15 GMT -5 partyinmytummy said:

I love this idea. I just finished losing 35 lbs before I got my BFP and would like to continue to make healthful choices!

Also, I had PPD/PPA after I had my DD. I would love to include mental health as well! Great idea!

Wow congrats on the weight loss!

Thank you so much!

[partyinmytummy]

Sept 9, 2015 19:21:15 GMT -5 snoris said:

Sept 9, 2015 18:48:15 GMT -5 partyinmytummy said:

I love this idea. I just finished losing 35 lbs before I got my BFP and would like to continue to make healthful choices!

Also, I had PPD/PPA after I had my DD. I would love to include mental health as well! Great idea!

What what!  Congrats on 35lbs!  I just lost 30 on the nose & was going to keep losing if it weren't for my bfp.  Agree, I'd like to keep up with the healthy lifestyle too!  How did you lose your 35?  That's amazing!

 I did the Med.ifast meal replacement plan. I was just starting to transition back to all normal food/maintenance mode when I got my BFP! Congrats on the 30!

[littlelion]

Sept 9, 2015 19:21:15 GMT -5 snoris said:

Sept 9, 2015 18:48:15 GMT -5 partyinmytummy said:

I love this idea. I just finished losing 35 lbs before I got my BFP and would like to continue to make healthful choices!

Also, I had PPD/PPA after I had my DD. I would love to include mental health as well! Great idea!

What what!  Congrats on 35lbs!  I just lost 30 on the nose & was going to keep losing if it weren't for my bfp.  Agree, I'd like to keep up with the healthy lifestyle too!  How did you lose your 35?  That's amazing!

Congrats to you too!

[tincupchalice]

Anyone know anything about lifting while pregnant? I'm still good to go right, just don't overdo it?

[k3am]

tincupchalice, you're good. Don't start a new lifting routine, but if you've already worked into one, you're okay to keep at it. As you progress, you'll want to make sure that you're not doing presses and other things that have you on your back (which won't be comfy anyways), and just follow your body's cues, which will probably mean less weights. Your goal should just be to maintain, not to make any strength strides.

[shadesofgold]

Sept 10, 2015 9:38:09 GMT -5 k3am said:

tincupchalice, you're good. Don't start a new lifting routine, but if you've already worked into one, you're okay to keep at it. As you progress, you'll want to make sure that you're not doing presses and other things that have you on your back (which won't be comfy anyways), and just follow your body's cues, which will probably mean less weights. Your goal should just be to maintain, not to make any strength strides.

I have also read that you are safer using machines rather than free weights, because your joints, etc loosen up during pregnancy. 

[k3am]

shadesofgold, it really depends on the level you're at. If you're already using free weights and know the proper form, continuing to use them is fine.

Machines are great for people new to lifting or rehabbing from an injury, but tend to lull people into a false sense of security. Bad form is pretty common with machines, and they don't engage the smaller stabilizing muscles, which can also lead to injury.

It's definitely a comfort level - if you weren't using free weights before, pregnancy isn't the time to start. But if it were something you were pretty comfortable with already, there's no reason to stop.

[mrssqueegy]

How long do you think you can be off of an exercise type before pregnancy and still start up again during pregnancy? I took a break from weights, etc. over the summer but would like to get back into it now. I'm talking like 5-15 lbs. max. Would that be okay if I hadn't done any since June?

[k3am]

mrssqueegy, I feel like I shouldn't answer this because.. not a doctor or trainer (duh), but I would guess that easing in with light weights and seeing how you feel wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. Can you email/call your doctor and ask? Or ask at your next appt, since I think you're being seen relatively soon?

[littlelion]

Sept 10, 2015 12:14:38 GMT -5 mrssqueegy said:

How long do you think you can be off of an exercise type before pregnancy and still start up again during pregnancy? I took a break from weights, etc. over the summer but would like to get back into it now. I'm talking like 5-15 lbs. max. Would that be okay if I hadn't done any since June?

I see you have a 3yr old..if you still carry him on occasion then you haven't really been on a break. Just my 2 cents.

[teraiin]

This is probably a silly question, but what are the 'rules' for things like ellipticals and treadmills? Are they fine so long as you don't exhaust yourself or make your heart rate too high?

[tincupchalice]

I'm a machine girl anyway, free weights scare me!

[k3am]

IIRC, there's a maximum heart rest you don't want to pass, teraiin. Wish I remembered what it was!