Post by Susan0utLoud on May 30, 2017 13:01:43 GMT -5
I am and have been struggling. I appear to have some underlying issues that need to be addressed, specifically potential food allergies and intolerances. I will spare you all the symptoms, but will say that chronic bloating and constipation have finally driven me to my current "I'll try and do anything to feel better" state. It's been really bad and I have put being busy with life and stressed out about Dh's job in front of taking care of my own problems. Time to change that.
My doctor recommended a specific elimination diet (The Abascal Way, TQI). I am reading the book now.
I was feeling discouraged at the end of last week, but overall I've been doing pretty well. We made brownies, and I had ice cream a couple times, but I realize now I was being unnecessarily hard on myself, and while my eating isn't 100% "clean," I'm still doing much better than I was before. And now I know that fresh brownies and an ice cream I really like are difficult things for me to have around! The scale is moving slowly but I started taking measurements 2 weeks ago and when I measured on Saturday, most were smaller, so that was very encouraging, and helped me feel recommitted.
I've been doing well with fitting in some workouts so that's been a really positive change and I've proved to myself that there is time. Yesterday I did the first day of Bikini Body Guide (not the same as Bikini Body Mommy). I'm not 100% committed just yet, but I think I'll try to keep at it and see how it goes. The first month of it seems very doable in terms of time after what I've been doing, and I need a bit of a challenge.
I'm sorry Susan0utLoud those life circumstances and stress are the toughest obstacles. Looking at it as a positive way to take care of yourself is really good though. Off to google Abascal Way...
When I returned from vacation I had gained 3 pounds (not overly surprising). I've been 3 weeks back on my lazy keto and I have lost those 3 pounds, so that's heading in the right direction.
I'm struggling with fitting in work outs with the new job (I'm sure that will get better in time).
Like you comicSans, I'm struggling with the whole worrying about not sticking to the complete clean eating but I'm little by little finding balance in the not beating myself up over the occasional ice cream. That's more a problem if the weight doesn't continue to trend downwards.
I'm heavier then I have ever been, except while pregnant, and am about 25 pounds heavier than I was when I got pregnant with DS. I want to lose some weight and start working out but I'm kind of at a loss as to what do do. I tried Jillian Michaels 30 day shred and I hurt my leg and had to stop. I need another workout video because getting to the gym isn't going to happen. Any suggestions?
I'm so lost. I lost weight with carb cycling but found it really hard to stick to long term because I don't have a lot of vegetarian options for protein. My intent is to go back to tracking on MFP but I haven't followed through. And exercise is non-existent.
Post by activebaby on May 30, 2017 19:57:34 GMT -5
I've had a good last week exercise-wise. I have not lost weight though, nor do I fit in my clothes any better. I know I have to keep it up. After another month of nursing I'll start mfp. I think that is what helped me after ds1. Also my Fitbit friends. I actually try to do better each week. I never win the challenge, but it does hold me accountable when I want to be lazy.
I very much need to go here. As much as I don't want to go back to work, I am hoping that being on more of a schedule and not being around the house all day will help. I know I also need to incorporate exercise but I'm not even trying to add that in until school is over for the summer. And kittyriot I have the bedtime blues too...it's been so rough the past couple weeks and I hate it. I hate having her go to bed upset but the shenanigans are killing me.
I very much need to go here. As much as I don't want to go back to work, I am hoping that being on more of a schedule and not being around the house all day will help. I know I also need to incorporate exercise but I'm not even trying to add that in until school is over for the summer. And kittyriot I have the bedtime blues too...it's been so rough the past couple weeks and I hate it. I hate having her go to bed upset but the shenanigans are killing me.
Bedtime brings out the worst in me. I get so impatient with her needing someone to lay with her.
Sorry bedtime sucks for you too! Sending hugs, not food.
I am back up the 5 lbs I lost in March and am feeling very scared to be in a swim suit.
I love to exercise but I also love food. And wine. I don't know what I need to feel committed to a healthier lifestyle. Maybe if DH was on board too? Ugh.
My lunch is packed for tomorrow...salad with olives, chicken, & cherry tomatoes. Grapes, cherries and blueberries. Will probably bring a Lara bar for morning snack. I'm really hoping this structure will help me start making better choices. Why is this so hard?? 😩
Post by SpinsOffResonance on May 31, 2017 21:39:45 GMT -5
I need to go here. I've been at a standstill. I eat fairly healthy and I exercise here and there but I haven't been able to get into a good diet/exercise routine. I'm pretty much still at the same weight I was at a year ago even though I've been trying to lose weight the entire time. I have no excuses too, i don't work and kids are in school 3 days a week. Except today was the last day of school. But I really want to commit to exercising 6 days a week and drop some inches before my beach vacation in 5 weeks. I can do this.
I'm heavier then I have ever been, except while pregnant, and am about 25 pounds heavier than I was when I got pregnant with DS. I want to lose some weight and start working out but I'm kind of at a loss as to what do do. I tried Jillian Michaels 30 day shred and I hurt my leg and had to stop. I need another workout video because getting to the gym isn't going to happen. Any suggestions?
I do all my workouts on YouTube. I like the Bikini Body Mommy 5.0 Challenge (she has since done a 6.0 challenge but I haven't finished 5.0 yet. Btw it's a 90 day challenge and I've been doing it for a year and am only on day 60something . ) you need a set of weights for this workouts.
I also like Rebecca Louise's workouts, she is on the xhit channel and on her own channel both on YouTube.
I'm attempting to lose but keep gaining. I'm broken and over trying to make sense of it. I pretty much need to run almost every day just to keep my weight the same. I'm tracking and trying to stay under 75 net carbs a day. I guess at this point I really need to just cut carbs but it's so hard. I also have a few chapters left in the keto book that I need to read and then try that. I want DH to join me for some support but not holding my breath at this point. I have a doctors appointment on June 19th that I'd like to at least be at the same weight from a few months ago but even that means losing 5-10 pounds 😩
Im trying to lose weight or fit into clothes better. I just have to be patient that it's not a quick process. I find giving up alcohol helps, but I don't want to. I usually have a drink each day, but not all.
I will strongly encourage anyone that's interested in trying an elimination diet for identifying issues and breaking habits or addictions. I used to think whole30 was dumb, but I really enjoyed the process of it. I'm not sure exactly how to describe it...it was challenging, but empowering and I felt really in control coming out of it. I learned a lot about what I can live with out and still don't regularly eat several of the things I gave up because I just don't miss them. I've also learned that there are certain foods that I'm better off avoiding because I can't stop eating them once I start. I don't know, it's just all been very interesting to me and not as extreme as I once thought it would be.
comicSans, I felt similarly about carb cycling. It really made me aware of all of the processed high carb, high sodium, un-nutritious food I was eating. But I can't keep up with it because I got really bored with my options. And I don't have the control to cut out certain things completely.
comicSans, I felt similarly about carb cycling. It really made me aware of all of the processed high carb, high sodium, un-nutritious food I was eating. But I can't keep up with it because I got really bored with my options. And I don't have the control to cut out certain things completely.
Yeah can see as a veg how you'd feel really limited. For me, mostly meat and veggies is pretty sustainable.
I have a half in two weeks. Before today the longest I had run was 6ish miles. My running buddy bailed on me at 2 am when she realized she was too drunk to run at 6. I saw the message at 5:30 when I woke up and instead of sleeping I got up and got my 10 miles done. Normally I skip to sleep but I got where I'm at now because of that and I needed it to confirm I'll be fine in two weeks. Plus the weight that has crept back lately. My watch malfunctioned in the last tenth of a mile and my whole run didn't save. I'm so mad. I have no clue how long it took but I guess I know I can do it at least. DH was asking about keto so time to get moving on that. Grocery shopping today!
I've been struggling hard in all departments lately. I'm the worst pregnant person and give in to cravings constantly (never eaten so many empty calories in my life). I have little to no self control and I just know I'm going to gain 40+ lbs again. I've been going to my bootcamp classes 3x a week which is good but it's mainly just strength so I'm getting very little cardio in. I always have great intentions but never follow through.
I did go grocery shopping today and stocked up on lots of fruit, nuts, and salads for lunches this week so I hope to have a great week!
Hi, I need to go here. I need to drop at least 10lbs but realistically 20lbs would be my happy place. I need motivation to get out in the afternoon or do something at home, idk but something needs to change
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