Healthy Living Check-in 8/2

[txngrl31]

1) What is keeping you motivated this week? Any tools you're using?

I see pictures or commercials of models in bikinis and it makes me realize that bathing suit season is coming haha. Mama needs to tone up the butt and gut!

2)How did you do last week?

I did great! 1 day of hiking thanks to beautiful, warm weather; 1 day of swim; 1 day of circuit training and 1 day of Zumba

3)What is your primary goal for this week?

Yikes this week doesn't look good! It's cold outside and that time of the month. Hopefully I can get some at home DVD work outs in . The goal is three days of exercise.

4)Any motivational needs/AW?

Winter is a motivational killer.

Favorite Snack? Yogurt with Blueberries, Skinny Pop, Pita Chips and Hummus

[holliberry28]

1) What is keeping you motivated this week? I got my period over the weekend so that completely killed any motivation. Trying to get back in the swing of things today.


2)How did you do last week? During the week went really well, I ate healthy, didn't have wine or snacks at night all week, and did half hour cardio 3x (right after work before going home). Then the weekend came, and I probably had 3+ glasses of wine 3 nights in a row, plus all the snacking that went with it. Generally felt like shit and a bit hungover because of it. Not healthy at all.


3)What is your primary goal for this week?

I don't think I'm making it to the gym today, but gonna try to aim to work out wed, thurs, and fri after work. And eat well.

4)Any motivational needs/AW?

I'm getting very depressed over my weight. It doesn't help that H keeps on bringing up how overweight I am.

Favorite Snack? string cheese, nonfat greek yogurt, nuts.

[Bluedaisy]

1. The mirror..I feel gross and fat.
2. Completely crappy. No workouts at all and actually GAINED 0.6kg.
3. Get the diet back on track and try to work out. I want to try play with the weights while playing with baby on the activity mat. Or maybe find a workout I can do using him as the weight....
4. Clear sidewalks so baby and I can get out in the stroller.


Healthy snack? Haha... but I guess air popped popcorn.

[wegrowsheep]

1) What is keeping you motivated this week? Any tools you're using?
I told my mom I'd do a 5k next month to support cancer research, since she's training for a half. I'm also prepping for a May 1st 12k. Runkeeper is my buddy.
2)How did you do last week? Crappy, but I ran Saturday evening.
3)What is your primary goal for this week? Run 3x.
4)Any motivational needs/AW? Haven't gained back all the weight I lost last month.
GTKY: TTMA healthy snacking; what's your go-to? Roasted almonds with Craisins or chocolate chips. Tortilla chips and salsa. Water.

[ashbash]

1. What is keeping you motivated this week? Any tools you're using? No tools. Motivation is warm weather coming soon and some vacations that are planned, I want to feel good in summer clothes and bathing suit

2)How did you do last week?
Decent, baby was sick AGAIN so exercise was only once but eating was great. Good protein and over all balanced eating

3)What is your primary goal for this week? Either go to Zumba on Saturday or do my dance program at home

4)Any motivational needs/AW?
I was able to hold 2 yoga poses this week that I had been having trouble with! Yay for getting stronger!

GTKY: TTMA healthy snacking; what's your go-to? Lara bars, boom chicka pop popcorn, green smoothie, veggie sticks

[mrsdee1982]

Morning ladies. It's been a while since I've checked in here. I've lost 8 pounds since January 1st. Yay!

1) What is keeping you motivated this week? Any tools you're using? Weight Watchers is the program I am following. I'm starting to actually see and feel the results, so that's what's keeping me motivated.

2)How did you do last week? Last week was ok. Could have been better, could have been worse. I lost 0.6 pounds. A loss is a loss, and as long as the scale moves in the right direction, I'm happy.

3)What is your primary goal for this week? I would really like the Superbowl and my date night on Friday night to not totally blow my week up. I did ok during super bowl. Now I just need to get through date night making good choices and I should be ok!

4)Any motivational needs/AW? I just really need to come to terms with my post baby body shape. I figured since I've lost all the baby weight, plus some, I would try on some of the pre-pregnancy lingerie that I have, to see if I am all ready for my V-day date night on Friday. Yeah…I cried. Total case of "just because it fits doesn't mean you should wear it". I am just a different shape now, and I need to accept that and learn to dress this new shape.

GTKY: TTMA healthy snacking; what's your go-to? 100 calorie greek yogurt, beef jerky, light string cheese, and fruit. Those are my go to snacks.

[Bluedaisy]

holliberry28, have you told H how uncool it is to do that? I'm sorry he's being like that, you really don't need that.

[mrsdee1982]

holliberry28, I am sorry your husband is being a tool. That is not ok, and you should probably have a conversation with him about it.

[holliberry28]

I have told him that is really is hurtful, especially when he sees that I'm trying. It seems that he just judges me for not being able to lose the baby weight, and the fact that he thinks I don't have self control when it comes to food (and wine). My happy weight was always 145...I'm 170 now and feel stuck and unable to lose despite eating healthy and counting calories.

[belle0720]

1) What is keeping you motivated this week? Any tools you're using? The weather! It makes me want to get outside and get moving.

2)How did you do last week? I did great foodwise. Meal planned and stayed on track. Was down a pound by the end of the week! And then it was Superbowl Sunday. I ate too many boneless buffalo wings and literally got sick. Woke up at 1:00AM with bubbling guts and threw up.

3)What is your primary goal for this week? Go for a walk every day. I spent most of the day inside cleaning and trying to nap since I was up sick half of the night but when H got home I get ready and we walked to my mom's. It's not even a mile away but it still felt good!

4)Any motivational needs/AW? I always need motivation!

GTKY: TTMA healthy snacking; what's your go-to? Raw almonds and fruit. I used to do string cheese but not anymore since cutting out dairy! I love breastfeeding, but I will be excited to be able to eat cheese and drink milk again when G weans!

[belle0720]

holliberry28 Try not to get so down on yourself. Weight loss/maintenance is hard, especially after having a baby!

[holliberry28]

Would anyone be interested in sharing what their daily meals looked like? Or is that going overboard?

[billyhorrible]

1) What is keeping you motivated this week? Any tools you're using? I've got a race this weekend, so I really want to get out during the week and cross-train at night so I can finally get in under 32 minutes.

2)How did you do last week? I got in 3 runs during the work week, which met my goal.

3)What is your primary goal for this week? 31 minute 5k!

4)Any motivational needs/AW? This is neither, but I thought it was funny. Maybe motivational? My friend's husband is a runner, and sometimes I see him when I'm out on my runs. Usually we just wave. Yesterday I was texting a friend,(walking) when he starts calling to me. He ended up stopping since I wasn't being responsive, so we chatted a bit. I asked him if he was training for anything in particular, and he told me he's training for the Boston Marathon. You know, just a little ole race. Then he asked me if I was training for anything. "Well, I have a 5k this weekend...."

GTKY: TTMA healthy snacking; what's your go-to? Right now I'm all about granola and yogurt/cottage cheese. And always fruit - I throw an apple and orange in my bag every morning.

[holliberry28]

Feb 9, 2016 13:29:22 GMT -5 budders said:

Feb 9, 2016 11:26:42 GMT -5 holliberry28 said:

I have told him that is really is hurtful, especially when he sees that I'm trying. It seems that he just judges me for not being able to lose the baby weight, and the fact that he thinks I don't have self control when it comes to food (and wine). My happy weight was always 145...I'm 170 now and feel stuck and unable to lose despite eating healthy and counting calories.

I'm sorry he's looking at it that way and adding to your unhappiness with your body. I have to tell you, at least for me, baby weight is so different than other weight gain. I have had to work so much harder than ever before just to shave off a pound or two. Also, the stress and lack of free time have a huge impact. I used to go to the gym every day after work; now, there is no way. I used to be better at saying no to junk and sweets; now, sometimes it's my only consolation for a long and stressful day of balancing a shitty job and a sick/cranky baby.

He needs to either start supporting you or stop talking and get out of your way.

I know, usually he tries to be supportive.  It's when he's stressed or tired or pissed, he takes it out on me.  He's sick and tired of me complaining and feeling depressed and overwhelmed, so he responds by getting angry and being "honest" with me.  Sorry for the pity party over here, I need to get my emotions in check. 

[txngrl31]

Breakfast: either oatmeal with fruit or whole grain toast with peanut butter and banana slices and coffee; sometimes I boil an egg

Snack: handful of whole grain Goldfish or a slice of cheese

Lunch: leftovers or turkey meat with steamed peppers and avocado

Snack: non fat yogurt and blueberries

Dinner: usually something healthy with loads of veggies, except pizza night

holliberry28, I like having some wine at night too with my dinner or just to relax at night in front of the TV. I substitute any type of dessert for the wine.

[txngrl31]

The weekends are my cheat days and I try to start the day with warm lemon water.

[pghtruelove]

1. SO and I are just going for walks this week. Neither of us has felt very well recently. We are keeping each other motivated and our dog needs walks to that helps too!

2. Last week was bad since we were out of town and I felt like crap.

3. Walk everyday! Also need to change my diet due to my medical stuff.

4. I'm super excited for next week I'm going to do a work out class at a trampoline park and it sounds amazing.

Since I haven't been able to do ice cream I've been dipping bananas in dark chocolate and freezing them. Soo good!!

[billyhorrible]

Feb 9, 2016 12:39:38 GMT -5 holliberry28 said:

Would anyone be interested in sharing what their daily meals looked like? Or is that going overboard?

Mine vary, but this week it looks a little like this:
6:30 - Smoothie
10:30 - 1/2 cup yogurt/cottage cheese + 1/4 cup granola
12:00 - lunch (the past few weeks I've alternated between Collard Green rollups - filled with hummus and veggies, and Vegan quesadillas)
2:30 - fruit
6:30 - dinner (which is going to vary in terms of healthiness based on the night.  Last night was a caprese pasta salad, which isn't quite as fantastic for me as tonight's bean soup)
Depending on how hungry I am, I'll have another piece of fruit during the day, which is why I always bring 2 pieces. I rarely have time to eat/drink after dinner, but sometimes I'll have a glass of wine with dinner or while pumping. 

Looking at it written out I'm realizing that I'm usually starving all morning, and on the ride home from work because I'm going 4 hours between eating, instead of 2, during the rest of the day. I also think I need to bring some protein to throw in with my afternoon snack, which might help.

Weekends are a shitshow with food for me.  If I go for a run in the morning, I usually just grab a protein bar to eat in the car.  If I don't, half the time I skip breakfast and the other half I'll make pancakes with LBB.  I don't snack at all during the day.  If I'm not running the next morning I'll usually have a drink or two.  The pumping really takes away from my ability to tie one on. 

[Bluedaisy]

holliberry28, I'm sorry you're going through this. Sometimes things spiral and it makes it harder to get out of it.

Have you tried journalling? One of my goals this year is to be more positive so I'm trying using journalling. I also found that journalling my food used to help a lot with weight loss.

[Deleted]

I'm skipping a formal check in this week because I'm taking a week off. I'm not weighing and am only loosely tracking calories. Working out 2-3 times for 30. I just want to maintain between now and next Sunday and then I'll get back to it. It feels odd to not be on top of everything after two month of competition.