Healthy Mamas Monday 11/23

[Ray]

Welcome to the weekly Healthy Mama check-in. No you don't have to be an Olympic athlete or a paleo-vegan-nutritionist to join in (though good for you if you are!). This is a place where we check in once a week to share our small victories and good choices, encourage each other to keep up a healthy, active pregnancy, and share new ideas to do so. As always, feel free to offer suggestions to make the check-in what we want or to suggest options for the next weekly challenge poll. 

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 accomplishments big or small that you're proud of and like to share?



5. Any goals for the upcoming week?



**This Week's Challenge** 
Get out for a walking/running date(s) with a friend/your partner/family member etc.

[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)
Well, I didn't end up doing any yoga this week (whoops) but! I did play soccer with my grade 3/4 class Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri for about 20 minutes each day. Man those kids can go!


2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes)
I had popcorn and veggie sticks with dip for a late night snack one night, and have been eating mini-wheats for breakfast a lot to get more fibre/iron/calcium. I made this oatmeal for breakfast on the weekend. It was pretty good but if I made it again I'd use less water and more sugar.


3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week?
I've found that I am for some reason embarrassed to tell people I'm expecting, like I think they are judging me for breaking the news early, or putting so much effort into charting or something. A couple people at a wake early last week asked how far along I was and I lied and told them 6 weeks. So because of this insecurity I've been repeating to myself "be proud that you are pregnant. Be proud that you were on the ball enough to know so early. Be proud to tell your friends/family".


4. Any accomplishments big or small that you're proud of and like to share?
I have been letting myself sleep and letting some chores slide. I napped on my prep period a few times last week and have been going to bed early when I feel like I need to.


5. Any goals for the upcoming week?
I really do need to up my fluid intake. I ended up downloading the Plant Nanny app a poster recommended in another thread and its super cute! It sends me push notifications to drink so I'm liking that

[cocobellaf]

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 managed to get in a couple work outs. Morning/all-day/night sickness is awful.


2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes)
I'll be honest and say, not much. If I can get something down, it's a win. I'm drinking a breakfast shake right now, so at least I'm getting in veggies. I don't think I had any veggies all weekend.


3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week?
I put up the Christmas tree. No ornaments yet, just the lighted tree. I love how cozy it looks.


4. Any accomplishments big or small that you're proud of and like to share?
I'm surviving. That's all I've got right now!



5. Any goals for the upcoming week?
Get some Zofran and come back to the land of the living!

[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)

The last few days were totally "MUST CLEAN ALL THE THINGS" kind of days. I did about 8 loads of laundry, cleaned up and dusted our bedroom, cleaned the bathroom and vacuumed!


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

Stuck to my easy-to-grab fruits and veggies. Other than that, all I wanted this weekend were salt and carbs 


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

This week was all about reorganizing and getting things back in order. Our house has sort of been a disaster since our wedding in October, so it felt really good to finally have things back in order!


4. Any accomplishments big or small that you're proud of and like to share?

Pretty super excited about my clean-fest haha (I am sooo lame)


5. Any goals for the upcoming week?
I am determined to get back in my workout routine this week!! Shooting for at least 4 days!

And challenge ACCEPTED for a walking date! Love that idea Ray!

[ginabini]

Nov 23, 2015 8:06:22 GMT -5 Ray said:

3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week?
I've found that I am for some reason embarrassed to tell people I'm expecting, like I think they are judging me for breaking the news early, or putting so much effort into charting or something. A couple people at a wake early last week asked how far along I was and I lied and told them 6 weeks. So because of this insecurity I've been repeating to myself "be proud that you are pregnant. Be proud that you were on the ball enough to know so early. Be proud to tell your friends/family".

Ray I definitely have the same feelings. For me I also get the irrational worry that I'm going to jinx something by telling people. The mantras are definitely helping me to get through it too!

[mrss44]

1. What did you do the past week to be active? I ran about 3 miles each day; Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.


2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? I've been loving chocolate rice cakes with peanut butter & cucumbers and ranch.


3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? I really want to redo our closet so as I've been putting laundry up, I've been pulling out clothes I don't wear.


4. Any accomplishments big or small that you're proud of and like to share?
I am running my 5th 5k on the 28th!


5. Any goals for the upcoming week?
To keep running, just take it easy when doing so.

[requiressnacks]

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 took the stairs to my office. That's about all I can muster the energy for right now. New job has be coming in early and leaving late.

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

The usuals - greek yogurt, English muffins w/ PB, Fiber One bars, oatmeal. I want all the carbs right now.


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

I feel like a lump on a log so I really need to get more active this week. I did go to a friend's house last night for dinner even though I really didn't want to put pants on yesterday.


4. Any accomplishments big or small that you're proud of and like to share?
I brought my lunch/cooked each weekday last week. Yay mealplanning! (we eat out on weekends) This helped my wallet and my waistline.

5. Any goals for the upcoming week?
Get more active. Even if it's just walking....

[tootsie]

Ok I don't know if I belong here because I'm not feeling very healthy lately, but I'm participating anyway.


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 take the stairs at work as often as possible.  I work on the 4th floor, and I'm definitely out of breath when I get to the top.

2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes)
I usually just eat greek yogurt for breakfast, apple, string cheese, nuts, etc. for snacks.  H cooks 80% of dinners and he uses as many veggies as possible.  He's probably a little too "food for fuel," but it's good for us. 

3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week?
I'm working on keeping a positive body image while preparing for weight gain.  I am very critical of my body, so I try to combat my demons with positive thoughts and mantras.

4. Any accomplishments big or small that you're proud of and like to share?
I'm proud of myself for continuing to track food in MFP.  Hoping to keep my weight gain on the low end of the 25-35 lb range.  Last time I gained 35 and I definitely could have made better choices. 

5. Any goals for the upcoming week?
Eat healthy and go for a few walks!

[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) Honestly, not much other than taking the long way walking around the office. I make sure to go to the bathroom furthest away (unless it's an emergency!).


2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes) Right now, anything is a win. I did have an appetite for a regular meal last night, so I made some pork meatballs with potatoes and cabbage. Not necessarily healthy, but more nutritious than the Nilla wafers I've been munching on lately.

3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? I need to work on this. I've been repeating mantras from PgAL and reassuring myself that I am pregnant, but it's been a battle for the last few days.

4. Any accomplishments big or small that you're proud of and like to share? I finished and turned in one of my manuscripts yesterday! One more to go. Hopefully I'll be done by Thanksgiving.

5. Any goals for the upcoming week? Get through today and tomorrow without too much worry and hoping for a great appointment Wednesday! I'm hoping it will ease my mind!

[harlowjune1984]

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) Lots of stairs, climbed to the top of a NFL stadium's seating area, walked for 2 miles with the dog, did a 3 mile walk this past weekend.

2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes) My current favorite: Triscuit with a chunk of avocado on top, and a dollop of Siracha. So yum!

3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? Social, spending more time with friends (kid-free). Emotional, nothing really. Mental, making sure I take breaks and give my brain a rest. Organizational, trying to really crack down on getting rid of stuff to donate, get rid of a lot of stuff that we no longer use and are just hoarding.

4. Any accomplishments big or small that you're proud of and like to share? I have been sticking to my tracking of food on MyFitnessPal

5. Any goals for the upcoming week? Continue sticking to MFP food tracking, try and get more walking/exercise in this week.

[ginabini]

Nov 23, 2015 10:44:01 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

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

I feel like a lump on a log so I really need to get more active this week. I did go to a friend's house last night for dinner even though I really didn't want to put pants on yesterday.

I basically have a hate/hate relationship with pants lately

[rungirlrun]

ginabini , I love getting tons of housework done. Makes me feel so happy and accomplished!


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'm generally pretty active. I work out about 6 days a week (running, group classes at the gym, stroller class with my son) and have a Fitbit which tracks my steps. I try really hard to meet my step goal each day. And where I live the weather is still pretty nice so I get my son out to the playground or to ride his bike most days so that keeps me moving as well.


2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? (bonus points for recipes) Ugh I struggle so much here. Generally I eat healthy meals but I am so bad when DS is sleeping. I eat just to eat. I've been trying to buy a lot of fruit and eat that instead of junk food (so hard). But I hate having food go bad so the more fruits and veggies I buy, the more I'll eat of them and (hopefully) the fewer cookies I'll consume.


3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? Hmm I don't know. Overall, there hasn't been too much bad going on in my life this past week. I found out I was pregnant only last Wednesday so that made me very happy!


4. Any accomplishments big or small that you're proud of and like to share? Um that I didn't throw my son out the window this past week. I kid, but man, he's been pushing my buttons lately, and it's very frustrating.


5. Any goals for the upcoming week? Just to keep doing what I'm doing exercise and food-wise. I have a late July EDD so I'm behind on symptoms and still feel fine. So going to capitalize on that to stay on track while I can.

[requiressnacks]

Nov 23, 2015 12:19:54 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Nov 23, 2015 10:44:01 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

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

I feel like a lump on a log so I really need to get more active this week. I did go to a friend's house last night for dinner even though I really didn't want to put pants on yesterday.

I basically have a hate/hate relationship with pants lately

The struggle is real....

[ginabini]

AW: I got outside for a nice long walk with the hubs last night! It was cold, but I needed to do something active. Super proud of myself!

[ellebelle]

Love this post!

1. What did you do the past week to be active? Our dog is undergoing PT right now for double torn ACLs so he has to go on longer walks. I've been trying to be better about walking him longer several times a week and managed to do that last weekend.


2. What are some of the healthy meals/snacks that you had? Carrots and hummus, greek yogurt, peanut butter and apples.


3. What's something else you've been working on (social, emotional, mental, organizational) to make you happy the past week? I have a lot of stress going on right now (work, trying to sell our house, the dog's therapy) so I've just been trying to manage my stress and take things one step at a time.


4. Any accomplishments big or small that you're proud of and like to share? Once I get the all clear from the RE I plan to get back to running (on hold post transfer at the beginning of the month). I ran fairly regularly prior to the transfer so I don't think it will be too hard to do some light runs.


5. Any goals for the upcoming week? Track my foods on MFP to make sure I'm getting the right distribution of nutrients. I like carbs and so I'm hoping to cut that back a little bit.