April Healthy Living

[dashook]

That's good because I haven't exercised since Friday due to being sick. Today isn't looking good either since regular breathing is still challenging.

I'm supposed to do weight and measurements today but something tells me the results will not impress. If anything, I've probably gained a few pounds of snot.

[ClassyMrsA]

My muscles hurt. I ran that 5k (actual distance was 3.3 miles) on Saturday. Mowed one day. Monday, dh and I did a variety of targeted exercises in the back yard. Yesterday, I took Lillian on a 40 minute walk around the neighborhood.

I did hop on the scale. It's about the same. But I can tell I'm getting thinner I think. Still look a bit pregnant, but I know from Lillian that it will take over a year to fix that.

Sugar is way down. It's much easier to say no to. So that's good. Vegetarian meatballs are not very good, but I've found a few vegetarian meals that are really satisfying.

Water I still haven't reached my goal. I'm doing better, but not quite where I want it to be.

[jubilantsquirrel]

Nice work ClassyMrsA!

I hope You feel better soon dashook. I know you've been enjoying those Orangetheory classes, I hope you can get back to them soon!

[jubilantsquirrel]

Good job danib! And I like the idea of a small goal like doing a full push up. I should probably do something like that too, I suck at push ups.

[jubilantsquirrel]

I have a 5k tomorrow.It will be the first I've ran since my half marathon I did 13 months ago. I kept meaning to run during the week, but couldn't make it happen. So, we'll see how tomorrow goes.

[cheshie6]

So I'm struggling really bad! I'm having a hard time finding balance between "me-time" which is currently non-existent, guilt for putting L down, guilt for not having a solid schedule or not knowing how to implement one. This AM, he was up at 6:30, tomorrow he may not be up till 8, how do I schedule nap time or anything with that? I feel like a can barely schedule anything!?! Funny since DH leaves Monday and I have appointments Wed-Thurs-Fri this week!?!

I feel like the fitness clothing industry doesn't want bigger women to lose weight!?! Maternity companies don't want us to have kids, nurse, etc as they don't seem to provide clothing for bigger women either! Sports bras don't come in large sizes and my girls are 40g (or 38F but it's hard to find that size) so how am I supposed to do anything besides walk or non-existent impact with these girls? I like classes, and though I can get cute workout clothes, I can't do a darn thing with a bounce. I just feel like I'm being punished for having bigger boobs!

I finally can take L to the Y while I workout but I feel limited in what I can actually do due to lack of bra...
/end rant

[cheshie6]

vinolove, thanks! It's hard to search on Tapatalk or I'm just not good at it!

[jubilantsquirrel]

I did my 5k today. It was ok, finished in 45 minutes which is far cry from where I was at a year ago, but I literally haven't ran in a year, so I'm not mad about it. I'm also now well aware of just how jiggly my ass is 😩😩

[sophiegrace]

I worked out once last week. Once. Got to get my butt back in gear.

[jubilantsquirrel]

I just finished BBM 90 day challenge 6.0! I lost a total of 16.5lbs in the 90 days, which puts me back at my PP weight. So goal 1 is complete, goal 2 is my PP weight with DS1, so another 5.5lbs. My tummy is still very flabby and I'm still not fitting into my PP pants, but I'm really happy with my progress.

[dashook]

Apr 15, 2017 12:12:56 GMT -5 jubilantsquirrel said:

I just finished BBM 90 day challenge 6.0! I lost a total of 16.5lbs in the 90 days, which puts me back at my PP weight. So goal 1 is complete, goal 2 is my PP weight with DS1, so another 5.5lbs. My tummy is still very flabby and I'm still not fitting into my PP pants, but I'm really happy with my progress.

Dude, that's fantastic--congrats!!

[jubilantsquirrel]

Apr 15, 2017 12:24:41 GMT -5 dashook said:

Apr 15, 2017 12:12:56 GMT -5 jubilantsquirrel said:

I just finished BBM 90 day challenge 6.0! I lost a total of 16.5lbs in the 90 days, which puts me back at my PP weight. So goal 1 is complete, goal 2 is my PP weight with DS1, so another 5.5lbs. My tummy is still very flabby and I'm still not fitting into my PP pants, but I'm really happy with my progress.

Dude, that's fantastic--congrats!!

Thank you! I'm really proud of myself. With DS1 I gained 35lbs and it took me over a year to lose 30 of it (I wasn't really trying all that hard, TBH) so when I gained 50lbs with DS2 I was really worried that I'd never lose it. This makes my long term goal seem so much more attainable now.

[ClassyMrsA]

Good job jubilantsquirrel!!

I also have 40lbs to lose vinolove. Glad you are feeling better already with your plan! Walking for the last nap is a great idea.

[ClassyMrsA]

I ran a 5k this morning. I did pretty well and I'm really proud of myself. I ran the entire first mile which I haven't done yet with a 5k. I also ran about 1/2 of mile 3 which was really difficult for me, but I pushed through. It felt pretty good, too! It is my new PR after having Lilah. And I believe my new 1 mile PR. Not bad for running the week I had a stomach virus.

Also, it looks like I've finally lost a couple of pounds.

[dashook]

I just worked out for the first time in 2 weeks due to that rotten, awful cold I had. I'm glad I did it!

Hoping I can get to Orangetheory at least once this week. I might have to bite the bullet and try a 5:45 a.m. class so that I can go before work. Idk if my motivation is really that strong but I'm working up to it.

[goldenlove3]

I busted out the Bob stroller and went for a 2 mile walk/hike through the trails with my cousin yesterday. My goal will be to walk at least 3 times this week. I should be able to take the dog right after work before H gets home with the baby.

[ClassyMrsA]

I measured my separation last night and I'm just over 2 fingers! I was at 3 so I'm really excited.

[sophiegrace]

Apr 18, 2017 10:42:33 GMT -5 danib said:

I need a kick in the butt or something.
I don't have the drive to do anything right now. Even at yoga today my balance was off and I didn't feel half as strong as I usually do. And I haven't done my home exercises in over a week. And DH leaves Friday so I need to get back to the at-home stuff.....

+1

I've always just been active and so I'm struggling getting back to it. Im not sure where to start again. Come Monday mind if we start calling each other out? Maybe just some accountability will be enough to get us going?

[sophiegrace]

Apr 19, 2017 15:19:38 GMT -5 vinolove said:

Jenny craig 1st week down and 5.1lbs lost! I'm so happy, losing this is just the motivation i need to keep going.
35 more to go!

Girl!!! That is amazing! I'm so excited for you!

[dashook]

vinolove that's awesome!!

I can only remember two workouts in my life where I worked a muscle group so hard that I lost the use of that muscle during the workout. Like literally could no longer support my own body weight. One of those happened tonight at Orangetheory.

I'm scared for what my triceps are going to feel like tomorrow.

[dashook]

Last day of April, ladies!

How did we do? What are you looking forward to in May? Any new goals?

[dashook]

April was kinda crap for me. I got sick on the first of the month which, in combination with traveling to NJ and going back to work, made the first 2.5 weeks pretty much a waste.

I'm back on track now, though working out 6 days a week is most likely a thing of the past. In May my goal is to figure out ways to plan workouts into my work week. At a minimum I should be working out Friday-Sunday since those are my days off. And I have my once a week Orangetheory membership, so if I use that on a weekday morning then that's 4 workouts a week and I think that's pretty good!

I'm also hoping to be more diligent about planning and prepping meals for the week each weekend.

[ClassyMrsA]

We finished our "no desserts" thing on Easter. Didn't really change our habits. I still pretty much want sweets all the time. Oh well. I didn't do great with exercise. We did a couple of 5ks and we've been walking in the evenings, but it's getting hot so I don't want to run in the evenings. I'm going to need to start flipping to running in the am before DH goes to work/on days dh doesn't run. Or once Lilah can be in the running stroller, we can run together and each take a kid since we have 2 jogging strollers.

On the bright side, I appear to have lost around 5lbs. It's not much, but it's something and the first little bit of progress I've made since Lilah was born.

[goldenlove3]

April started out good but ended really really bad. I just finished stuffing my face with burritos, cake and ice cream​. But tomorrow is a new month. I think I need to set some actual goals for the month and hopefully that will motivate me a little more.