workout Wednesday and Healthy Living 7.29.15

[mands1125]

What activities have you been doing? Walking occasionally. It started to get really hot again here so we haven't been walking as much.

Did you meet your goals from last week? Yes- I feel like I cut back on snacking.

What are your goals for this week? Continue to cut back on snacking/desserts/fried foods

GTKY: do you listen to music when you work out? If so, what type of music is it and give me a song- None at the moment. Just the sounds of nature and DD chirping

[osumegs]

What activities have you been doing? Did a walk/run/walk workout Monday (wow, I'm out of shape) of 1 mi each and a Jillian Michaels youtube workout last night

Did you meet your goals from last week? Didn't have any goals for last week, committed to start this week on Monday

What are your goals for this week? Eat healthier and workout 5/7 days for at least 45 min each

GTKY: do you listen to music when you work out? If so, what type of music is it and give me a song. I always listen to music. It depends on what kind of mood I am in. Anything from contemporary christian to Linkin park. Monday night I had oasis on for my run portion

[dreemkin]

What activities have you been doing?
Walking and recreational swimming and hardcore dieting lol.

Did you meet your goals from last week?
No I only lost 1lb. I hit a plateau for the last couple of weeks. And it was very frustrating. I wanted to give up but my wonderful H snapped me out of it. Now I'm changing my diet to watch not only cals but carbs as well. It's only been a few days but I think it is working already; the change I needed ti get over the hump!

What are your goals for this week? Lose 2lbs and be more active bc I didn't do well with that last week either...

GTKY: do you listen to music when you work out? If so, what type of music is it and give me a song.
I can't fit an actual workout in to my schedule right now so my music is the sound of my beautiful daughters when we go for a walk (and mosquitos buzzing grrr...)

[emilyz320]

Jul 29, 2015 8:38:40 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

What activities have you been doing?
Walking and recreational swimming and hardcore dieting lol.

Did you meet your goals from last week?
No I only lost 1lb. I hit a plateau for the last couple of weeks. And it was very frustrating. I wanted to give up but my wonderful H snapped me out of it. Now I'm changing my diet to watch not only cals but carbs as well. It's only been a few days but I think it is working already; the change I needed ti get over the hump!

What are your goals for this week? Lose 2lbs and be more active bc I didn't do well with that last week either...

GTKY: do you listen to music when you work out? If so, what type of music is it and give me a song.
I can't fit an actual workout in to my schedule right now so my music is the sound of my beautiful daughters when we go for a walk (and mosquitos buzzing grrr...)

You're doing great! Don't give up! Your post last week about losing the baby weight and how you just kept going inspired me to get started.

[mrsclark731]

mands1125, I tried to take DD for a walk before 9am this morning and I put one foot out the door and it was already too hot

When does everyone go running/hit the gym? By the time DD is asleep I'm exhausted. All I want to do is eat, clean up my kitchen, and zone out in front of the TV. I'm catching up on work whenever I can get DD to nap. I need to make the time!

[emilyz320]

What activities have you been doing? Walking every day, I am doing a 30 miles in 30 days challenge on Facebook. I set a goal of 50 miles and so far in 3 days I've already walked 11. I have also been doing workout videos. I did core and yoga on Monday and today, and upper body yesterday.

Did you meet your goals from last week? Yes! I have been tracking all my calories on myfitnesspal and staying within my goal each day.

What are your goals for this week? Workout 5 days, track calories and stick to healthy eating all week

GTKY: do you listen to music when you work out? If so, what type of music is it and give me a song. I usually listen to the power hip hop station on pandora, but lately I have not been listening to anything because I feel weird having in headphones while walking with dd. I love listening to pitbull when I'm working out!

[emilyz320]

Jul 29, 2015 9:15:07 GMT -5 mrsclark731 said:

mands1125, I tried to take DD for a walk before 9am this morning and I put one foot out the door and it was already too hot

When does everyone go running/hit the gym? By the time DD is asleep I'm exhausted. All I want to do is eat, clean up my kitchen, and zone out in front of the TV. I'm catching up on work whenever I can get DD to nap. I need to make the time!

We go first thing in the am. I try to get on my workout clothes before she gets up. This morning we went right after her prune juice bottle, before she needed to eat again, but usually it's after her first morning catnap. It is hot already usually but I don't mind.

[danitaec]

What activities have you been doing? Just walking, and trying to watch what I eat. Baby steps, y'all!

Did you meet your goals from last week? I have yet to hit my 10,000 step Fitbit goal, but I am down a pound since I started keeping track, so YAY!

What are your goals for this week? Cut out the unhealthy snacking, get more steps in. I ordered a stroller fan (thanks, Amazon Prime!) that should be in today, so the heat hopefully won't be as big a factor if I can keep my baby cool!

GTKY: do you listen to music when you work out? If so, what type of music is it and give me a song. I listen to music most of my day. Right now it's usually the Eddie Vedder radio station on iTunes. I'm feeling pretty mellow.

[osumegs]

mrsclark731 If it's just walking, we try to go in the morning like you tried today. We have a stroller fan we got on amazon that works pretty well for dd. Still hot for mama though. If it's a full workout I do it after she's in bed for the night. I have to force myself to or I veg in front of the tv. I'm considering doing short ones during her naps, but I use that as my clean as much as possible catch up time.

[emilyz320]

Jul 29, 2015 9:15:07 GMT -5 mrsclark731 said:

mands1125, I tried to take DD for a walk before 9am this morning and I put one foot out the door and it was already too hot

When does everyone go running/hit the gym? By the time DD is asleep I'm exhausted. All I want to do is eat, clean up my kitchen, and zone out in front of the TV. I'm catching up on work whenever I can get DD to nap. I need to make the time!

Also I've been doing workout videos while she plays on her mat next to me: I have a prenatal one that is pretty challenging and the workouts are only 15 mins, very manageable right now.

[osumegs]

@holachica how do you take your LO with you when you run? Do you do the infant carrier in the jogging stroller or let him just sit upright? I hadn't thought of taking her yet for a run like that

[dreemkin]

@holachica & emilyz320 thanks guys. I teared up a little reading your support. The struggle is real. But I'm back to being motivated again. 30 more pounds to go....ugh. Hold me!

[dreemkin]

emilyz320 I like the 30 miles in 30 days challenge! And good job staying within your cal limit!

[dmorgendorffer]

What activities have you been doing? I ran once since last week, would like to do more but I haven't had the time yet.

Did you meet your goals from last week? Yup, starting small, just wanted to get moving at least once.

What are your goals for this week? While it is going to be so tempting to continue sleeping in after DH and DD leave for daycare on my WFH days it is really the only opportunity other than weekends for me to work out, so since I'll be home Thurs and Fri to get a run in at least one of those days one on the weekend.

GTKY: do you listen to music when you work out? If so, what type of music is it and give me a song. Its a mix of rock / pop. For running it is stuff like Hot Chip, Chromeo, and A LOT of Britney with more mellow stuff sprinkled in, Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, Talking Heads.

[dreemkin]

@nolagal I'm sorry you can't run hopefully you'll heal and be able to get back out there!

[taberbtb]

What activities have you been doing? Nothing overly athletic this week. The heat and humidity is killing us. We have been hanging poolside though and working in the garden.

Did you meet your goals from last week? Nutritional ones, yes. Exercise, no.

What are your goals this week? Just to keep eating better. I am taking a pass on exercise until it cools off a bit.

GTKY: Usually something with a strong beat like hip hop or dance.

@holachica that song is catchy yet the lyrics are strangely disturbing…

dreemkin my calorie intake hasn't been crazy but it's always the carbs that drag me down. Good luck!

mrsclark731 it's been insanely hot here as well. I am looking into a gym that offers childcare as well. I think that's the only way I am going to make this happen.

[dreemkin]

DD1 and I just had a pretty wicked half hour dance party to the music choice channel on tv; the alternative one of course!

[cginge]

What activities have you been doing?
Walking, going to the gym--I did a core class yesterday (omg, I'm sore), but other than that, I usually do some combination of elliptical/bike/treadmill. I just got back from an elliptical/bike session. I'm doing a spin class on Saturday with a friend and my H.

Did you meet your goals from last week?
I think so. I've cleaned up my eating and I've been more active. I've switched my snacking from chips/pretzels to nuts/dried fruit. We also only went out to eat once last week (I got a bowl at Chipotle).

What are your goals for this week?
Keep it up. Drink more water!

GTKY: do you listen to music when you work out? If so, what type of music is it and give me a song.
I love zoning out and listening to music when working out, if I'm by myself. I have a lot of country on my Ipod but I also listen to pop, alt-rock, folk-rock, soft rock...I also have enjoyed listening to podcasts on runs (mostly "Stuff You Missed in History Class" or "Mike and Tom Eat Snacks").

edited to fix the first podcast name

[babycfeb2015]

Jul 29, 2015 10:22:30 GMT -5 osumegs said:

@holachica how do you take your LO with you when you run? Do you do the infant carrier in the jogging stroller or let him just sit upright? I hadn't thought of taking her yet for a run like that

2nding this question. Ive taken a break from my jogging stroller because my LO isnt a fan of his carseat anymore and I know BoBs recommend you wait until 8 months to run with them

[seamonster]

What activities have you been doing? I did a Jillian Michaels YouTube video since my dad's are in storage.

Other than that occasionally taking long walks with the stroller. There are no mom weekend workout groups since people normally take at least 6 months off.

Did you meet your goals from last week?Yeah. My goal was to do at leaat one workout.

What are your goals for this week? Do some yoga at home and try to do a YouTube video twice. I'd like to take advantage of the gym at work but between actual work and pumping I have no time.

GTKY: do you listen to music when you work out? If so, what type of music is it and give me a song. Nothing lately. I prefer pop music at the gym. Dirty phase Christina Aguilera

[flyster]

What activities have you been doing? This week has been a struggle. I made it to the gym this morning for the first time this week and biked for 20 minutes. Hoping to get back tomorrow for an arms workout, but i have an international work call tonight at 9 pm, so we'll see.

Did you meet your goals from last week? kindof. I only made it to the gym 2 x, but I walked with LO strapped on me 2 other times. Did didly squat over the weekend!

What are your goals for this week? Make it to the gym 1 or 2 more times. Workout this weekend.

GTKY: do you listen to music when you work out? If so, what type of music is it and give me a song. I have a Lady Gaga spawned Pandora station, so whatever comes on that. Its got some good regatone mixed in too.

[flyster]

Jul 29, 2015 9:15:07 GMT -5 mrsclark731 said:

mands1125, I tried to take DD for a walk before 9am this morning and I put one foot out the door and it was already too hot

When does everyone go running/hit the gym? By the time DD is asleep I'm exhausted. All I want to do is eat, clean up my kitchen, and zone out in front of the TV. I'm catching up on work whenever I can get DD to nap. I need to make the time!

I go after DH takes LO to day care. He leaves the house at 7:25, I aim to be out the door by 7:35 and at the gym by 7:45. Work out for 20-30 minutes depending on how quickly I get out the door, then shower at the gym and off to work. I need to hit the road by 8:30 to get to work at or just before 9.  I blowdry my hair using my car vents cause I'm classy. 

[osumegs]

Thanks, @holachica! Looking back now I vaguely remember my sister starting to run with her son around this point, but I didn't think of it until I saw your post today.

[jensoprano82]

I am realizing my little guy is six months now and I can totally stroller jog with him. His neck control is also excellent!!! This is an exciting epiphany!

Activities: spin class, I try for four times a week but something always stops me.

Goals from last week: Nope! Last week was a train wreck. H was out of town so I stress ate and had no time to exercise, then when I finally got to a spin class tweaked my knee. Ugh! Being thirty pounds heavier on the same frame sucks!

[jensoprano82]

Jul 29, 2015 17:35:25 GMT -5 flyster said:

Jul 29, 2015 9:15:07 GMT -5 mrsclark731 said:

mands1125, I tried to take DD for a walk before 9am this morning and I put one foot out the door and it was already too hot

When does everyone go running/hit the gym? By the time DD is asleep I'm exhausted. All I want to do is eat, clean up my kitchen, and zone out in front of the TV. I'm catching up on work whenever I can get DD to nap. I need to make the time!

I go after DH takes LO to day care. He leaves the house at 7:25, I aim to be out the door by 7:35 and at the gym by 7:45. Work out for 20-30 minutes depending on how quickly I get out the door, then shower at the gym and off to work. I need to hit the road by 8:30 to get to work at or just before 9.  I blowdry my hair using my car vents cause I'm classy. 

Who has time for a real blowdrier??? Suckers, that's who! I do this all the time.

[cginge]

I probably shouldn't complain about "the last few pounds" but seriously, this is frustrating. Scale has been the exact same number (down to the decimal) for the past 3 weeks.




Orrr I need to start switching things up.