What do you do to feel good?

[mommadozer]

Apr 21, 2015 8:21:31 GMT -5 toadandbuggie said:

BTW is anybody else eating crappy because they feel crappy? I can't kick this chocolate/cookie/candy desire. I didn't even crave sweets as much pregnant. I think the lack of sleep/feeling shitty makes me want to eat bad things to make myself feel a little better. I find myself snacking a lot more than I used to. I know part of it is breastfeeding, but I'd still like to lose weight and I don't think I'm going to if I continue to cave to cookies everyday.

Yes I was eating crappy food for such a long time. I finally cleaned out the pantry and I don't buy crap food anymore and it is helping. I just threw away all of Easter candy that I have been picking at too. DH is not helping, he went and bought a dozen doughnuts on Sunday! WTF?! yes, you wanted some for breakfast but, we don't need a dozen. Thank goodness they are gone.

aggiebug I am so bad about remembering to eat. It's awful. when I am busy I always forget to eat. But, when I am working in the office all I think about is eating. I need to kick that habit to the curb when I go back next month.

[mommadozer]

toadandbuggie Yes, I totally agree to what you say when DH comes home and wants some me time. he does this right when I can put DS down and it's the first time all day. I just want to scream "can I just do something that I want to do for once?!"

I know he does not get it and we have talked about it quite a bit. It's just something I need to work on.

[dreemkin]

I've only been doing it two days but I downloaded the app Lose it! and a pedometer app. I already feel better. I feel like I'm finally doing something good for my body.

Hugs to all. The fourth trimester can be tough! I'm feeling it too.

[greenpony33]

toadandbuggie you pret.ty much summed up my feelings exactly. DH doesn't understand, when we're out or even when he's home I need at least a chunk of time where I don't have to worry about what the baby is doing, even if I'm not doing anything specific, just not having that thought or worry is some sort of relief. Also eating crappy food, it's so easy to grab the unhealthy stuff I just don't feel like making anything healthy, I guess the funk has me taking the easy way out, that needs to change

[RedGiant]

jensoprano82 I agree, where is the help once the baby is more awake and needing attention? I have a friend due in September, and I plan to offer some more assistance after the initial wave of help has abated.

I will also agree with getting up and showered daily, getting some fresh air and exercise as ways to improve mood. Also having a clean living area always feels better to me. As hard as it is, getting at least the kitchen and living room tidy makes a difference.

[mels823]

Sometimes taking a shower and a quick nap is what makes me feel the best!
Also, like everyone else has said, getting out of the house is key. Sometimes I'll put some makeup on and do my hair and get out of the house, even if it's just for a few minutes!

[ace226]

Hugs everyone!!

I have to say I went to the gym today for the first time. They'd just closed childcare (I didn't realize it was only certain hours!) but I was able to stay for an hour! I set my workout goals according to the FBI fitness test because it's what my goal was before deciding to TTC and it's both physically challenging and a goal that focuses on physical ability not appearance, which is what I need. I established a baseline for 1.5 mile run, 300 m sprint, push-ups and sit-ups. Not a good one but who wants a good baseline anyway?
I had to stop and give DS his pacifier periodically but he seemed to like the sound of the treadmill and he'd just eaten so he slept after a bit in his car seat. I did not expect that at all because he's NOT a fan of his seat.

I'm tired, but I felt so much more like myself. I love running, I know I need a run when I start getting snippy and frustrated, so having a c section has been hard in that respect because I knew I reeeeally had to take it easy and not try to exercise before being cleared.

I still had a few rough moments today but I think that time really paid off and it'll be even better if I can remember to go when they have childcare available.