Healthy Living Check In 2/9

[wifey]

Hi ladies, hope you had a great week!

I did better with my goals this week. My extremely long cycle really threw me out of my routine, but CD 1 was on Saturday, and I'm feeling human again. I went for a very long power walk with Tate in the jogger, and did sprints on my spinning bike. I made homemade hummus to snack on and put on sandwiches, had fish, and cut back on the carbs. For the past month I have been taking prenatals, and spoke to the RE about using this cycle to do my SHG early. Feeling more focused.

This week, I want to get in 4 workouts, cut my coffee to one cup, and continue focusing on clean eating.

QOTW: DH and I used to go out just after valentines day to a nice dinner, but now just make a nice dinner at home and exchange small gifts. Tate is still too young, but he will be my valentine whether he wants to or not, ha ha.

[ClassyMrsA]

How did you do with your goals this past week? I actually did much better this week. I made sure we ate better for dinner and stuck with my breakfast and lunch plan. I know I'm still eating more sugar than I should, but it's getting better. I don't crave it as much during the day. Walked around the neighborhood and had a really nice date with DH at one of the parks here where we had some alone time. I did go to Zumba on Saturday and I made it through the whole class without needing more than a few water breaks! That's really amazing for me. I did not get the 2nd Zumba class in, though. DH had to work late every day except Monday and Friday. If I want to go, he has to get home by 5:30 so I can get to the 6pm class. Monday we had already decided I'd go on Wednesday and I didn't want to go Friday AND Saturday. I need the recovery time in-between still to make it worth while.

What are your goals for this week? Continue to cut back on sugar/soda, get out of the house every day for an activity AND a walk, actually do the 2nd Zumba class (we discussed it already and DH said he'll be sure to get home by 5:30 on Thursday). ETA: Also do exercises to correct my abdominal wall separation.  Pretty tired of looking 3 months pregnant all the time.

QOTW: Are you doing anything special for your LO/s or DH/SO for Valentine's Day? Lillian is too little for Valentine's stuff, though she does have a special outfit. DH and I are going to an Indian restaurant we like for dinner. This week is also DH's birthday so we'll be having a special dinner on Wednesday with my mom and going out for dinner on Friday with his mom. Lots of celebrating this week.

[oldbaylover1024]

I'm swamped at work, so I'll probably be posting and running!

How did you do with your goals this past week? I tracked my points Monday - Friday, but not over the weekend because we were out-and-about for my birthday and (honestly) I wanted to enjoy it. But I ate pretty well and found that even with my indulgences I'm not eating as poorly as I thought. Obviously, there's room for improvement, but overall not as bad as I imagined. I need to up my exercise though. This time of year is rough because I'm strapped to a desk for 10+ hours a day from about January - mid-April. Gotta figure something out...

Also (personal gripe), I'm really motivated because I turned 30 on Saturday and my FIL thought I was 35 FML

What are your goals for this week? Continue tracking and get in some extra walks in the morning before work.

QOTW: MH and I are staying in on Saturday. We'll probably order in and watch a movie. For J I'm going to make her a Valentine's Day red felt heart and stuff it with treats and gifts - Goldfish crackers, maybe a juice box, and a few little toys/coloring book or something. My mom made my sister and I red silk hearts that she'd stuff with treats and little presents. They are beautiful and she still insists on stuffing them every year I want to start something like that with J.

[oldbaylover1024]

wifey - Mmmm hummus! What's your recipe? I have one, but I'm not in love with it.

[doglover31]

How did you do with your goals this past week? I did ok. I did do stairs several times at work. I also ate somewhat healthier. I am just hungry all the time. I swear I am hungrier now then when I was pregnant. I know BF burns a lot of calories....but geez I feel like I can eat non stop.

What are your goals for this week? Same as last week. I think I might start keeping track of what I eat just to see how many calories I am eating daily and see if I can cut back at all.

QOTW: Are you doing anything special for your LO/s or DH/SO for Valentine's Day?
Nope...Its MIL's bday. And she gets mad if the day isn't all about her. So after our first Valentines Day was ruined by her, I just told DH not to even worry about doing anything for us.

[chknma]

Thanks for keeping us going @boxerific

I did make a good effort with the veggies and water. I didn't workout, but I bought a DVD player this weekend and almost got it hooked up so I can get started. I bought one with wifi so I can load workouts from Amazon prime, YouTube or wherever. . I also bought a set of 3lbs hand weights. I'm hoping to finish hooking it up tonight and have it all set for tomorrow morning!

My goals this week are: 3 workouts and cleaner eating

QOTW: I think we will make a nice dinner at home.i already picked up cards and a few small things for the girls- books and a treat for Dd1. DH and I are going on an overnight date night the 28th, so no need for anything big on V-day.

DD1 told me that she wouldn't be my valentine. Apparently She wants to be DD2's valentine and I have to be DH's. Silly girl.

[wifey]

Feb 9, 2015 11:43:22 GMT -5 oldbaylover1024 said:

wifey - Mmmm hummus! What's your recipe? I have one, but I'm not in love with it.

oldbaylover1024

I'm terrible about "winging it", but the last several batches were just right. I started making less because it was going to waste.

1 15oz can of chickpeas (I warm them in broiler for 5 minutes in olive oil)
In food processor~
3 tablespoons of olive oil 
3 tablespoons of lime juice
1/8 teaspoon cumin powder ( I do a tad less)
2 small cloves of pressed garlic (or buds to me, I put in waaay too much first go)
It calls for tahini but I can never find it!
Dump in the chickpeas and blend until smooth adding a little more water/olive oil as needed.
Salt to taste.

let me know how it turns out!!

[oldbaylover1024]

Feb 9, 2015 12:14:17 GMT -5 wifey said:

Feb 9, 2015 11:43:22 GMT -5 oldbaylover1024 said:

wifey - Mmmm hummus! What's your recipe? I have one, but I'm not in love with it.

oldbaylover1024

I'm terrible about "winging it", but the last several batches were just right. I started making less because it was going to waste.

1 15oz can of chickpeas (I warm them in broiler for 5 minutes in olive oil)
In food processor~
3 tablespoons of olive oil 
3 tablespoons of lime juice
1/8 teaspoon cumin powder ( I do a tad less)
2 small cloves of pressed garlic (or buds to me, I put in waaay too much first go)
It calls for tahini but I can never find it!
Dump in the chickpeas and blend until smooth adding a little more water/olive oil as needed.
Salt to taste.

let me know how it turns out!!

Yumm! Thanks!

[ksyknelvr73]

How did you do with your goals this past week?

Eh, I did mostly okay. I tracked most of my food and then I got depressed with how poorly I was eating certain days of last week and didn't want to even see the caloric value...haha. I did much better over the weekend with eating. I didn't exercise except for two days (the weekend), b/c I had to work late. I really should have taken that into account. The first 3 business days of every month I work 12 hour days, so I really can't exercise. Bad timing on my part. We made sure to get outside this weekend a BUNCH b/c we had beautiful weather and we did tons of walking!

What are your goals for this week?

I'm just trying to eat decent and hoping to get a few days of exercise in again. I have a new meal plan that I intend to start following next Monday (waiting until I get paid so I can grocery shop), and then I will really be sticking to it.

QOTW: Are you doing anything special for your LO/s or DH/SO for Valentine's Day?

We have a unique situation b/c DS1's birthday is also on Valentine's Day. Every year since he's been born we've made the day more about him than anything.

This year, I got DS1 a V-Day card and a "Frozen" chocolate set that spells out I love you. I got DS2 a card and a "First Valentine's Day bib". They will both get those probably first thing in the morning on Saturday.

I got DH a card, boxers (Hershey kisses on them, haha), iTunes gift card and chocolate cigars. We won't be going out or anything.

We also have DS1's birthday party on Saturday so after the morning, we'll be in birthday mode

[docamy]

How did you do with your goals this past week? I did pretty good but didn't eat as well as I was doing and looks like I put a little weight back on. I'm hoping it's mostly water weight cause AF is really close to showing her ugly head and I tend to get pretty bloated.

What are your goals for this week? Eat better and walk more!

QOTW: Are you doing anything special for your LO/s or DH/SO for Valentine's Day? DH and I will go out to dinner on Monday night. Our work schedule has us pushed back to do anything till then but I'm not really big on V-Day anyway to be honest.

[muirmaid]

How did you do with your goals this past week? Not very well. I only did one C25K day and one ab workout, but I'm determined to do better this week. We had family in town over the weekend, so that didn't help.

What are your goals for this week? Same as last week. Two ab workouts, three running days. C'mon, self, you got this!

QOTW: Are you doing anything special for your LO/s or DH/SO for Valentine's Day? I'm not doing anything for DS, but DH will cook steak diane, potatoes, and asparagus for dinner Saturday, and I'll make some sort of dessert. We've had the same Valentine's menu for seven years or so. We usually track down a bottle of the wine we served at our wedding, but I haven't done that yet...guess I better work on that this week!

[madameovary]

Thanks @boxerific! I was sick all of last week so I skipped the exercise and overindulged in the sweets. According to the scale, I regained the pound I lost the previous week. Humph. Now that I am feeling mostly better I'll get back on it. A small victory, though, I squeezed into my pre pregnancy pants and shorts over the weekend.

[wifey]

madameovary That movie was hysterical! And, congrats on squeezing in!

[muirmaid]

@boxerific, I'm lucky to have found a guy who loves cooking. It is so not my thing!

[madameovary]

Thanks @boxerific, the scale told me something different today! wifey, that movie is so stupid, I love it. Especially after seeing Deb on Dexter and then seeing her character in that movie!

[wifey]

Feb 10, 2015 12:17:02 GMT -5 madameovary said:

Thanks @boxerific, the scale told me something different today! wifey, that movie is so stupid, I love it. Especially after seeing Deb on Dexter and then seeing her character in that movie!

My younger sister, and my DH have my similar humor, and they both though it was not that funny. I busted up, and watched it more than once. I watched Dexter way later and didn't remember Deb. I cackled when he ran after the purse snatcher. Ok, I'm a goober....