Healthy Momma Check In

[arbe]

Hey I know it's early to start talking about weight loss etc but I thought maybe we can start off slow with some sort of accountability.

I know I'm not drinking enough water or eating enough good calories. Anyone interested in a check in? What should be goals? Daily water intake is definitely my goal.

[jewel441]

I definitely need to watch my water intake! I think I have been doing well with food. I mean I have been eating a lot of treats but I have also been eating a lot of good foods. I am also trying to walk a little further each day... I mean it's like a few blocks now but I am only like 10 days out from my C so I think that's pretty good.

Also just trying to keep my worrying in check. I had like a mental breakdown today about her head not being supported enough (which I'm sure it was) but I've been like freaking out a little about her ability to breath.

[arbe]

jewel441 the worrying is totally normal, but I promise babies are stronger than you think.

[adorebel]

I was going to start this Monday as a follow up to healthy pregnancy check ins! I think it is a great idea.

[DanaScullyX]

Anyone have advice for working on my mid section after a C section? Mind you, I'm of the lazy variety.

[mom2boxers]

Mar 13, 2016 12:42:36 GMT -5 DanaScullyX said:

Anyone have advice for working on my mid section after a C section? Mind you, I'm of the lazy variety.

Before you start doing major ab work make sure you don't have diastasis recti. It can impact what types of exercises are appropriate for you.

www.m.webmd.com/baby/guide/abdominal-separation-diastasis-recti

[SheilaTheTank]

I'll participate after my mom leaves next week. She just told me her menu for the week and I'm probably going to be gaining all the baby weight I already lost back.

[rosetyler72]

At this point "healthy" to me means no major mental breakdowns and the ability to drag myself out of bed to feed LO . Anything else is a bonus.

[readinglove]

I'd definitely want in on this!!

[adorebel]

arbe , if you want, I could post this on a designated day, like Monday, as I did with the Healthy Pregnancy check-ins (and then stopped doing in late January, since it seemed like people lost interest!). Here are some possible questions we could post, but maybe people could suggest others, too:

How did you do this past week in terms of exercise and healthy eating?

What are your goals this week for exercise and healthy eating?

What are you struggling with (physically, mentally, emotionally)?

What are you proud of/excited about this week?

How is your relationship with LO/LOs right now helping, changing, or affecting your health goals this week?

QOTW:

[arbe]

Sounds good adorebel

If anyone wants to share on myfitnesspal too we can "friend" on there too.

[adorebel]

Mar 14, 2016 15:23:02 GMT -5 arbe said:

Sounds good adorebel

If anyone wants to share on myfitnesspal too we can "friend" on there too.

Or we can do it together. I tend to forget as you know! Do you have any questions you think would be good in addition/ instead?

[arbe]

Mar 14, 2016 15:30:10 GMT -5 adorebel said:

Mar 14, 2016 15:23:02 GMT -5 arbe said:

Sounds good adorebel

If anyone wants to share on myfitnesspal too we can "friend" on there too.

Or we can do it together. I tend to forget as you know! Do you have any questions you think would be good in addition/ instead?

Brain is foggy now. I'll stalk other bmb later to think of ideas.

Thinking to add Goals, lbs to lose or lbs lost, workouts.

On another note Weighed in today down 15lb since 39 week appt... about 25-30lbs to my happy place but real goal 6 pack abs or at least flat belly.

[arbe]

Long term goal:
Weekly goal:

Did you hit your goals?
Were there any challenges?
Did you exercise?
Did you eat healthfully?
Weight or inches lost?
Any non-scale victories?
I will continue...
I will stop...

QOTW: is relationship with LO affecting this weeks goals?

Bonus: My fitness pal username:

[arbe]

Long term goal: Fit into pre-pregnancy cloths by May 23
Weekly goal: Drink gallon of water daily
Did you hit your goals? No
Were there any challenges? Exhaustion
Did you exercise? Went for a walk one day
Did you eat healthfully? Mostly,
Weight or inches lost? 4.5lbs down
Any non-scale victories? I feel healed, no longer sore.
I will continue... tracking food in MFP
I will stop... finishing foot off my kids plates

QOTW: is relationship with LO affecting this weeks goals? I guess it is because she loves to be held and I love holding her.

Bonus: My fitness pal username: runARBErun

[adorebel]

Good questions arbe! I like your check in.

[FunniBunni]

Step 1: Have baby. Best way I can think of to drop some weight...

I'm interested in joining now that I'm DONE baby-making. (Well... Almost.)

[peachesncream]

Long term goal: maintain weight while BFing
Weekly goal: get outside and go for some walks! Also to meal plan and cook meals at home rather than doing fast food or takeout.
Challenges: DH is back at work so today for example I am on my own with 2u2 at dinnertime.
Did I exercise? I went for two walks yesterday
Did I eat healthfully? Taking steps in the right direction but still a lot of room for improvement.
Weight lost? Down 20 lbs... and total AW, but I am under 200 pounds for the first time in 4 or 5 years!
Non-scale victories: I feel really good about my body image, unlike last time.
I will continue: walking, cooking, not planting it on the couch 100% of the days I'm home
I will stop: buying and eating red velvet Oreos hahaha
QOTW: It is hard to get time away to walk and such when LO is attached to the boob all the time and I am too terrified to attempt a walk with 2 kids and the dog. Luckily if I plan around nap time and wear LO after a good feeding I am usually okay.

Bonus: I am not on MFP but I am on FitBit if anyone wants to be friends! Would have to look up my username...

[jewel441]

Long term goal: get back to my wedding weight

Weekly goal: not ready for goals yet, still in survival mode

Still recovering from the C but trying to walk everyday. I def feel way better but it's frustrating to not be 100%

Weight lost: I am down about 15 lbs from birth, so I don't really have that far to go to my pre-pregnancy weight, but eventually I would like to lose a bit more than that, I want to take it really slow though because I care about BF more and don't want to mess with my supply.

QOTW: as I said before I'm not ready for goals yet, I think it's more important to establish this time with LO and BF and just getting some sleep when I can.

[arbe]

FunniBunni, lol hang in there momma

peachesncream, sounds like you got your ish together! I haven't used my fitbit in a while I'll charge it up today!

[mom2boxers]

Long Term - get back to pre pregnancy weight

Weekly - make good food choices, stay away from eating out

Haven't been cleared yet. Staying active in the house so that's probably helping.

Weight Lost - down 18lbs from birth, have about 15 to go

QOTW: not really; will work out while she's asleep. Once I'm cleared, I would like to do a DietBet to motivate me to work out and re-establish good habits.

[almachs0786]

Diet Coke is my crack right now. It's the only way I'm surviving.
But I *hope* to be able to start eating better. H and j have made a deal to start keeping each other accountable and stick to our weekly menu (we meal plan a month in advance) in order to start a lifestyle change. FX that I can stick to it through the sleep deprivation.

[arbe]

Mar 15, 2016 14:56:38 GMT -5 almachs0786 said:

Diet Coke is my crack right now. It's the only way I'm surviving.
But I *hope* to be able to start eating better. H and j have made a deal to start keeping each other accountable and stick to our weekly menu (we meal plan a month in advance) in order to start a lifestyle change. FX that I can stick to it through the sleep deprivation.

Say no to crack.... I mean coke!!!