Healthy Mamas Monday

[Ray]

Hey all - there seemed to be some interest in getting something along these lines going so I figured I start it up. I know we already have the weekly check-in on Monday, and Wednesday will end up being HDBD but if you think we should have this on a different day let me know and I'll think up some other appropriately cheesy title lol.

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts)



2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes)



3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week?


4. Any goals for the upcoming week?



5. Any other questions/categories you'd like to see in the check-in?

[madamewaffles]

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts) Took the long way to my co-workers' offices this week. Lots more walking.

2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes) My meal plan after MS hit has changed significantly. I am on a steady diet of dry cereal, applesauce, and lemonade. Trying to get more water in, but my stomach can't handle much at a time. I need a timer to tell me to sip every couple minutes!

3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? Repeating mantras to myself about pregnancy. I am pregnant today. I am happy today. Having the ultrasound last week helped immensely. Milestones really help me mentally, so now I'm looking forward to next week's appointment.

4. Any goals for the upcoming week? Drink moar water!

5. Any other questions/categories you'd like to see in the check-in? I got nothin'. Thanks, Ray!

[harlowjune1984]

I am all for Monday. I like to jump on the computer in the morning, with my breakfast, and read/respond to anything that has popped up overnight. I see Monday as the "Start" of the week, so I would also see it as the "Start" of a new healthy week.

But I will totally answer the questions right now as well, until the date is decided!

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts) I really did walk the dog, and go up and down the stairs a million times. Our main living space is upstairs in our house, but our laundry and door is downstairs, so a lot of stairs were happening. I took the dog for a mile walk yesterday, while also pushing the stroller. No small feat, as the dog is an 80 pound rescue that we just got, and he is learning to not pull while on a leash. A lot of arm work holding onto that four-legged creature!

2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes) I am honestly having a hard time even feeling hungry, so a lot of rice/chicken, homemade burrito bowls, that type of stuff. Not the healthiest, but its like my taste buds disappeared (that happened with my first pregnancy as well.....I had to put hot sauce on everything just to taste SOMETHING).

3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? Making sure I get a little "me" time...

4. Any goals for the upcoming week? I want to try and work out 5-7 times a week. Nothing major, even if it is just walking the dog, but I didn't work out at all during my 1st pregnancy, and it took a long time to get that weight off. My goal this pregnancy is to try and be healthier than my last pregnancy.

5. Any other questions/categories you'd like to see in the check-in? Maybe something that we are proud that we accomplished this week? Whether it is meal planning for the week, working out when you didn't want to, avoiding face planting into Great Aunt Ida's world famous pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and eating every last morsel, getting a workout in on vacation......

[Ray]

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts)
I did yoga on my wii fit for a half hour on Wednesday and Sunday, and walked for about 20 mins to get from my car appt. to a local coffee shop.


2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes). I have found the trick to not feeling like crap has been to constantly be eating. I have been snacking A LOT of fruits, veggies, and wheat thins or triscuit crackers. My favourite snack so far is celery with cream cheese ants-on-a-log style. I'm really proud of how I've been doing eating-wise so far.



3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? I emptied out my office and moved it all downstairs which is something I've been wanting to do for a while. Seeing the empty room makes me look forward to decorating it eventually. I've also been doing some colouring in my colouring book which has been really calming.


4. Any goals for the upcoming week?
I also need to drink a lot more water. I find taking a smaller water bottle helps a bit because 1L at a time just seems really daunting. My goal to start is to drink 1L at a time. I'd also like to up my activity and aim for doing yoga or walking to the post office at least 3 times a week to start.


5. Any other questions/categories you'd like to see in the check-in? I also can't think of anything right now but look forward to reading your suggestions.

eta: harlowjune1984 I really like your suggestion of something we're proud of big or small. I will second adding that in

[icaughtfire]

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts) Other than my job, which keeps me on my feet most of the day, literally nothing. Before pregnancy, I was walking/jogging 1-2 miles a few times a week. In the past week, I've done NOTHING. I'm so exhausted! I have to get back on track this week or I'll wind up giving up completely.



2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes) Nothing in particular. I've been eating anything that sounds good at this point because my appetite is non-existent. I'm going to the grocery store this week & plan to stock up on some quick, healthy snacks.



3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? I'm just trying to let myself be excited. Also, the husband & I will be sitting down this weekend to work out a housekeeping schedule because I'm seriously slacking & need more help.


4. Any goals for the upcoming week? Get back to walking, drink more water/snack more often. Set an alarm to remember to take my PNV everyday!



5. Any other questions/categories you'd like to see in the check-in? I've got nothing for now. I also have no preference what day we do this.

[TnT10]

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts)

I went for a walk yesterday with DD even though I just wanted to take a nap, I was proud of myself! I am going to move the treadmill into the house tonight so that I can walk in the evening- thanks to DST it is dark when I get home now and tool cold to go into the garage.

2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes)

We were doing the Daniel Plan before we found out I was KU, so I've been trying to follow that still for the most part. Last night we had broccoli quinoa casserole, it is SO good. I've been snacking on fruits which I think might be coming to an end.... nausea is setting in today and fruit makes it worse for me.

Here's a link to the recipe! www.eatgood4life.com/broccoli-quinoa-casserole/

3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week?

Just trying to keep my mood swings in check haha!

4. Any goals for the upcoming week?

This week I want to spend less time on FB... I tend to spend a lot of time on there and it doesn't do anything good for me. Also try to walk at least three times this week.

5. Any other questions/categories you'd like to see in the check-in? I think this is good, thanks Ray,!

[mugster]

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts)

I dusted off my fitbit and tried to go on more of the daily dog walks. I also took a two mile walk by myself one day. I really want to start running again, but I would like my RE to take a peak at my ovaries first. I still am having sharp spasms several times a day, and I worry that they may still be enlarged. I don't want ovarian torsion.


2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes)

I chose a lentil based dinner when we went out on Saturday (instead of steak and potatoes). So I was proud of that. I also put a bunch of spinach in some eggs and ate some raw veggies with hummus, but the vegetable count has been low lately. My husband has been helping a lot with the cooking which has meant a lot of meat. I'm struggling with lunches and deli sandwiches have been my goto for forever. I've been taking leftovers, but we don't always have them...

3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week?

Nada. Just trying to make it through each day and not get too nervous about my upcoming ultrasound.

4. Any goals for the upcoming week?

Hopefully try some run/walking later in the week. Maybe actually hit 10,000 steps one day? Figure out a plan for lunches? Eat more veggies?

5. Any other questions/categories you'd like to see in the check-in?

[tikoberry99]

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts) went for a SUPER easy hike on Saturday and bowled yesterday. Does bowling count LOL. I have to ask my RE what physical activities I can partake in. I bought a treadmill off facebook back in September and I would like to get on it, but want the RE's permission first (which is for sure a reason for me to procrastinate)


2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes) I made homemade banana bread and so far it has been my saving grace for moments where I don't feel like eating anything! I also bought Garden of Life Protein powder and I'm forcing myself to make a milk and protein powder smoothie daily for the little guy. I'm really against milk, but I know I need extra calcium for the baby, so I'm forcing it down.


3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? I've been in a pretty foul mood the past few days I think because I decreased my progesterone shots so I'm trying to remind myself that my bitchy behavior is due to progesterone and that I need to reel the bitch back in

4. Any goals for the upcoming week?
I really want to try to cut out my nightly cookies. I like to have a dessert every night and need to get back to eating fruit at night...but winter (winter for me LOL) has such shitty fruit options!

[TnT10]

Nov 16, 2015 10:10:33 GMT -5 harlowjune1984 said:

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts) I really did walk the dog, and go up and down the stairs a million times. Our main living space is upstairs in our house, but our laundry and door is downstairs, so a lot of stairs were happening. I took the dog for a mile walk yesterday, while also pushing the stroller. No small feat, as the dog is an 80 pound rescue that we just got, and he is learning to not pull while on a leash. A lot of arm work holding onto that four-legged creature!

We have a lab and used this to get her to stop pulling, it has worked really well for us!  She was pulling me all over the place while I was pushing the stroller too so that is why we got it! 

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KCKUGJS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

[TnT10]

Nov 16, 2015 12:06:54 GMT -5 mugster said:

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts)

I dusted off my fitbit and tried to go on more of the daily dog walks. I also took a two mile walk by myself one day. I really want to start running again, but I would like my RE to take a peak at my ovaries first. I still am having sharp spasms several times a day, and I worry that they may still be enlarged. I don't want ovarian torsion.


4. Any goals for the upcoming week?

Hopefully try some run/walking later in the week. Maybe actually hit 10,000 steps one day? Figure out a plan for lunches? Eat more veggies?

I love having a FitBit too!  I need to get more motivated to hit my 10K steps as well, it used to motivate me but it stopped.  I do weekly challenges with my BMB from DD but some of those girls just smoke me!  One is a teacher so she's on her feet all day.  

[icaughtfire]

tikoberry99, your protein powder is okay during pregnancy? Mine specifically says don't use if pregnant or breastfeeding. I was totally bummed because I have a hard time eating in the morning so drinking a quick protein shake worked perfect for me. If yours is okay during pregnancy, I need to check it out!

[mugster]

Nov 16, 2015 12:23:43 GMT -5 TnT10 said:

Nov 16, 2015 12:06:54 GMT -5 mugster said:

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts)

I dusted off my fitbit and tried to go on more of the daily dog walks. I also took a two mile walk by myself one day. I really want to start running again, but I would like my RE to take a peak at my ovaries first. I still am having sharp spasms several times a day, and I worry that they may still be enlarged. I don't want ovarian torsion.


4. Any goals for the upcoming week?

Hopefully try some run/walking later in the week. Maybe actually hit 10,000 steps one day? Figure out a plan for lunches? Eat more veggies?

I love having a FitBit too!  I need to get more motivated to hit my 10K steps as well, it used to motivate me but it stopped.  I do weekly challenges with my BMB from DD but some of those girls just smoke me!  One is a teacher so she's on her feet all day.  

I'm mostly not motivated by my FitBit, mostly because I'm normally a runner. On days when I ran, the goal was too easy, and on recovery days, I didn't actually care if I made 10k steps... but right now I'm not running, so I'm hoping it will be a little more motivating.

[tikoberry99]

icaughtfire, I just checked the label and it didn't say DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY. It never even crossed my mind to look and see if a protein powder was OK to take during pregnancy. Thanks for the heads up. The Garden of Life Raw Protein is plant based protein, organic, vegan, gluten and dairy free with no artificial flavors or colors...no idea of any of these things make it OK to take during pregnancy, but I'm going to ask my RE on Wednesday to confirm.

[tikoberry99]

icaughtfire, OK I just found this study and will stop taking the protein powder as of today....
www.gaiahealthblog.com/2014/02/04/garden-of-life-raw-protein-contain-heavy-metals-tungsten-lead-and-cadmium/

Ugggg now I need another way to get my calcium! I'm SOOOOO happy you brought this to my attention!

[icaughtfire]

Nov 16, 2015 12:58:54 GMT -5 tikoberry99 said:

icaughtfire, OK I just found this study and will stop taking the protein powder as of today....
www.gaiahealthblog.com/2014/02/04/garden-of-life-raw-protein-contain-heavy-metals-tungsten-lead-and-cadmium/

Ugggg now I need another way to get my calcium! I'm SOOOOO happy you brought this to my attention!

I still plan to ask my OB is she can recommend one that is safe during pregnancy, if there even are any.

[feisty]

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts)
I was on vacation at the start of last week so not too much really. I also had a stomach bug on Saturday. I did get a lot of walking in Sunday and took DS to the park. he loves to just throw/kick balls around on the basketball court, so we did that for 30 minutes or so too. Also fighting exhaustion, on progesterone, not sure if that is causing more than usual.


2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes) Last week I made spinach/mushroom/chicken enchilladas and ate lots of fruit over the weekend.



3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? Focusing on positive pregnancy thoughts, PGAL is awful. Trying to be grateful and happy in today.


4. Any goals for the upcoming week?
Get back to exercise/gym. I was doing T25, so maybe starting that up again. I have tennis starting again in January, really hoping dr says I can still play in my league, but not sure she will ok it.


5. Any other questions/categories you'd like to see in the check-in? I like it. Maybe a weekly group goal or challenge?

[harlowjune1984]

Nov 16, 2015 12:20:13 GMT -5 TnT10 said:

Nov 16, 2015 10:10:33 GMT -5 harlowjune1984 said:

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts) I really did walk the dog, and go up and down the stairs a million times. Our main living space is upstairs in our house, but our laundry and door is downstairs, so a lot of stairs were happening. I took the dog for a mile walk yesterday, while also pushing the stroller. No small feat, as the dog is an 80 pound rescue that we just got, and he is learning to not pull while on a leash. A lot of arm work holding onto that four-legged creature!

We have a lab and used this to get her to stop pulling, it has worked really well for us!  She was pulling me all over the place while I was pushing the stroller too so that is why we got it! 

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KCKUGJS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

I will have my husband check it out! Right now, I have him on one of those harnesses that goes around his body and you clip the leash to the mid-back area, and a short leash (its only like 2-3ft long). Not having it clipped to his collar helps a ton, as he can pull harder when he is hooked to the collar, than he can when he has the whole body thing on. And the leash is just long enough that it keeps him far enough away from the stroller, but not so far that he is running in front of the stroller or into people's yards. Currently, while we are training him, we just take him about 500ft down the road, into a subdivision that has a loop, and walk the loop. He will pull there, and the first 1.5 laps around the loop, and then I think that he realizes it looks familiar and there isn't much to smell....and he will walk normal the rest of the laps and way home. Every so often, he will give a little jerk to go look at something, but then realizes he is still tied up. HAHA

[lostinfaith225]

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts)
Chasing my toddler....does that count? He runs everywhere, all day, every day
Up and down stairs for laundry


2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes)
I made a pineapple salsa chicken in the crockpot!


3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week?
Ummmm, we got my kitchen curtains done!

4. Any goals for the upcoming week?
To get a new cell phone and make sure dh orders our new car!


5. Any other questions

[lostinfaith225]

Nov 16, 2015 9:56:49 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts) Took the long way to my co-workers' offices this week. Lots more walking.

2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes) My meal plan after MS hit has changed significantly. I am on a steady diet of dry cereal, applesauce, and lemonade. Trying to get more water in, but my stomach can't handle much at a time. I need a timer to tell me to sip every couple minutes!

3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? Repeating mantras to myself about pregnancy. I am pregnant today. I am happy today. Having the ultrasound last week helped immensely. Milestones really help me mentally, so now I'm looking forward to next week's appointment.

4. Any goals for the upcoming week? Drink moar water!

5. Any other questions/categories you'd like to see in the check-in? I got nothin'. Thanks, Ray!

Feel better!!! I had hg last pregnancy. Pb waffles, goldfish, grilled cheese and Sprite were my staples!

[madamewaffles]

Nov 16, 2015 14:32:53 GMT -5 lostinfaith225 said:

Nov 16, 2015 9:56:49 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

snip

Feel better!!! I had hg last pregnancy. Pb waffles, goldfish, grilled cheese and Sprite were my staples!

Thank you! Hope you don't have it this time around!

[TnT10]

Nov 16, 2015 14:19:58 GMT -5 harlowjune1984 said:

Nov 16, 2015 12:20:13 GMT -5 TnT10 said:

We have a lab and used this to get her to stop pulling, it has worked really well for us!  She was pulling me all over the place while I was pushing the stroller too so that is why we got it! 

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KCKUGJS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

I will have my husband check it out! Right now, I have him on one of those harnesses that goes around his body and you clip the leash to the mid-back area, and a short leash (its only like 2-3ft long). Not having it clipped to his collar helps a ton, as he can pull harder when he is hooked to the collar, than he can when he has the whole body thing on. And the leash is just long enough that it keeps him far enough away from the stroller, but not so far that he is running in front of the stroller or into people's yards. Currently, while we are training him, we just take him about 500ft down the road, into a subdivision that has a loop, and walk the loop. He will pull there, and the first 1.5 laps around the loop, and then I think that he realizes it looks familiar and there isn't much to smell....and he will walk normal the rest of the laps and way home. Every so often, he will give a little jerk to go look at something, but then realizes he is still tied up. HAHA

We used one of those for Roxie for a long time but she got used to it after a while. It is hard training them, especially when they're so big! And I'm not the alpha so she doesn't care what I say lol!

[ginabini]

Nov 16, 2015 13:17:54 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

Nov 16, 2015 12:58:54 GMT -5 tikoberry99 said:

icaughtfire, OK I just found this study and will stop taking the protein powder as of today....
www.gaiahealthblog.com/2014/02/04/garden-of-life-raw-protein-contain-heavy-metals-tungsten-lead-and-cadmium/

Ugggg now I need another way to get my calcium! I'm SOOOOO happy you brought this to my attention!

I still plan to ask my OB is she can recommend one that is safe during pregnancy, if there even are any.

icaughtfire,tikoberry99 I drink Shakeology as a protein / meal replacement shake, and I love it! I will say I've heard mixed reviews on it from other pregnant mamas. Some doctors are all for it, and some don't recommend. The women whose doctors didn't okay it said their doc just "didn't know" and were being cautious. But there wasn't anything in it that was dangerous, if that makes sense. Its got a ton of vitamins and minerals, and not just protein. There are some herbal ingredients, which I think is the cause of the "not sure" hesitation. Its worked well for me so far and my doctor was all about it!

[ginabini]

1. What did you do the past week to be active? (Yes doing the stairs 8 times while doing laundry, walking the dog, it all counts)
Last week I dusted off my 21 Day Fix dvds and actually worked out Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday... then fell off the wagon haha. Determined to get back at it today!

2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes)
I love putting chopped fruits and veggies in easy-to-grab sandwich bags. They make healthy snacks super easy! I also made some simple chicken breasts in the crockpot and used that for some sandwiches and salads for lunches!

3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week?
Like madamewaffles said, I am totally working on repeating those pregnancy mantras in my head over and over. Especially after getting to see our little bean today!

4. Any goals for the upcoming week?
To stay positive and to stay away from Dr. Google!

5. Any other questions/categories you'd like to see in the check-in?
What about some type of "challenge" for the next week? Like... this weeks challenge is to get at least 30 minutes of activity 4 days in the week... or something? And we can check in with how we did and what we did?

[icaughtfire]

Nov 16, 2015 16:19:35 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Nov 16, 2015 13:17:54 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

I still plan to ask my OB is she can recommend one that is safe during pregnancy, if there even are any.

icaughtfire,tikoberry99 I drink Shakeology as a protein / meal replacement shake, and I love it! I will say I've heard mixed reviews on it from other pregnant mamas. Some doctors are all for it, and some don't recommend. The women whose doctors didn't okay it said their doc just "didn't know" and were being cautious. But there wasn't anything in it that was dangerous, if that makes sense. Its got a ton of vitamins and minerals, and not just protein. There are some herbal ingredients, which I think is the cause of the "not sure" hesitation. Its worked well for me so far and my doctor was all about it!

Shakeology is like..stupid expensive, right?

[ginabini]

Nov 16, 2015 16:28:19 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

Nov 16, 2015 16:19:35 GMT -5 ginabini said:

icaughtfire,tikoberry99 I drink Shakeology as a protein / meal replacement shake, and I love it! I will say I've heard mixed reviews on it from other pregnant mamas. Some doctors are all for it, and some don't recommend. The women whose doctors didn't okay it said their doc just "didn't know" and were being cautious. But there wasn't anything in it that was dangerous, if that makes sense. Its got a ton of vitamins and minerals, and not just protein. There are some herbal ingredients, which I think is the cause of the "not sure" hesitation. Its worked well for me so far and my doctor was all about it!

Shakeology is like..stupid expensive, right?

Yeah... its definitely not the cheapest option. I rationalize it this way.... I don't have to take a multivitamin with it because of all the nutrients in it... and I used to eat lunch out every day, which I've stopped doing (mostly). So I make a lot of what I spend back that way!

[tikoberry99]

Nov 17, 2015 8:44:31 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Nov 16, 2015 16:28:19 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

Shakeology is like..stupid expensive, right?

Yeah... its definitely not the cheapest option. I rationalize it this way.... I don't have to take a multivitamin with it because of all the nutrients in it... and I used to eat lunch out every day, which I've stopped doing (mostly). So I make a lot of what I spend back that way!

I have about half a bag of Shakeology left. I'm going to ask the RE about it tomorrow. I'm so freaking paranoid about what I eat lately. I had Chewy Chocolate chips last night and felt guilty.