Bellys to Bumps

[Soili]

I cant stop thinking about meringue now!

DP has hidden the scales. I know I was getting obsessed (I was weighing every day, sometimes twice after exercise) but this morning when I realised I couldnt get on I had a mini meltdown. I know its not healthy to keep checking but the contstant changes have been sending me loopy.

It always happens when you approach weight loss with such focus and determination. It's doomed to screw with your head. I actually had to throw out the scales early this year, because I couldn't take the pressure to deliver the results anymore and I was starting to fear food. Now I only weigh in when I feel like it, at in-laws (no scales at home), but not more often than once a month. And obviously at the doctors. Loosing weight very slowly, only a few pounds a month, but finally have peace in my head.

Please be careful and take care of yourself.

 

[Pinkie 33]

Thank you, I know you are right. I just found myself doing it without even realising I was. DP was getting fed up with my constant updates and worries so I know its for the best. He says the scales are only coming out on Mondays (our weigh in day) and the rest of the time they will stay put.

 

[mindyb85]

Hi ladies. Can I join? I've been working on weightloss my whole life really. I got really overweight in college and then dropped 70 lbs senior yr in 2007-2008. I met dh that fall and slowly started putting on the weight again until August of 2011 I realized it was almost 50 lbs back on!! Yikes so I've been working on it since and especially in The last 50 days bringing a grand total of 25 lbs lost. So I still have 25 to go but I have some awesome news!! I have pcos and get af about every 4 months or so and don't ovulate on my own. Well about 35 days into my diet and exercise routine I finally ovulated on my own!!! I just got af but had a perfect 13-14 day luteal phase with a nice temp shift. I have a feeling that losing thus weight will bring our 3+ yr ttc journey to an end that has me holding my new baby in my arms. Good luck to you all. Also, have there been any other success stories since the last post. Would love to hear them!!!

 

[Honeybump]

Hi ladies, well done on all your weight loss

I have pcos and stared the south beach diet about 3 months ago and I'm 17lbs down and just had my first ever 30 day cycle, yay!

Hoping this will help on my 6 year wait for a bfp.

Anyone else on south beach?

Sarah

 

[mindyb85]

Hi Sarah! Congrats on the weight loss! I have PCOS too. I'm not on south beach but over the last 2 months have dropped 15 pounds and finally ovulated and got AF on my own! It's so exciting! I'm hoping to keep going and get a regular 30-35 day cycle this month and give myself many chances a year to get pregnant. After 4 years, I'm ready for our rainbow baby : ) Good Luck and Lots of to you!!

 

[Honeybump]

Congrats mindy, any particular plan you are following? So exciting to get regular periods

 

[mindyb85]

I just got the myfitnesspal app and have been using it everyday for 2 months now. I keep track of my calories and make sure to keep under them. I also try to work out 3-4 times a week, whether its. Long walk, short run, a zumba class, a kinect game (I like my biggest loser game) or whatever just get moving. I also do little things like always keep a water bottle on me to keep me hydrated and stand up and pace whenever I'm on the phone. The weight is definitely coming off and I'm feeling great. We'll see how this cycle turns out but hopefully its my shortest yet!!!

 

[Lil_Pixie]

New year diet, anyone?

 

[lovie]

mememememe!!

 

[Lisa84]

Me in 14 sleeps xx

 

[Lil_Pixie]

Ill introduce myself for any lovely ladies I don't know (which is probably nearly everyone!) my name is Jac, I'm 27, and have a 1yo calle Xander. I was in b2b two years ago while in ltttc and managed to lose just under two stone in three months and then got a long awaited bfp. I meant to get back on the horse last year but kept putting it off!

I bit the bullet this morning and weighed myself

13st 7lbs. So I've gained 7lbs over Christmas. Not great but hey ho, fresh start! Gotta be super good now.

This morning I had bran flakes with banana and a few raisins for breakfast. As a snack I had a few grapes and and apple. For lunch me and monster are having pitta pockets with broccoli, green beans, sweet corn and chicken.

 

[Lil_Pixie]

Hahaha Lisa & lovie are you not even gonna give yourselves a little grace period to eat crap!? Lol you're stronger women than me!

 

[Lisa84]

Nooooo!!!! I cant! I have a wedding in May and want to wear a nice dress. Due to the size of my arse and hips dresses are usually a no go. I WILL be getting a dress!!

Plus if i dont do it straight away ill just keep putting it off xxx

 

[Traskey]

Mememememememememememememe

I am huge!

Seriously, I have never been this big I hardly lost anything when the twins were born, was hoping to lose loads. Apparently it wasn't all baby but all me

I gained 4 stone with the twins, only lost 1.5 after they were born and have gained over Xmas

 

[xMissxZoiex]

Meeeeeeeeee, I was doing so well but we went to Italy on the 4th december, so didnt go to the gym and ate terribly!. I havent been to the gym once since we came back!, Ate aloads over christmas too and drank like a fish!!.

All of our christmas goodies have been eaten now so tomorrow is shopping day and i will be back too it lol

 

[Lil_Pixie]

Anyone else hate the first week or two of a diet? Until I can see a bit of progress it feels like torture

Had a good first day, not perfect really but I can't remember what I used to eat and I need to feed Monster a version of what I'm eating so I can't be living on cup-a-soups and pita bread lol. It's gonna take a little while to get into a rythm.

Trask don't worry about the baby weight it's a brand new year and a fresh start you were in such a rush to lose the weight last time, now you can just take your time and be happy and healthy. After your last diet it'll be a walk in the park! That's provided you can steer clear of te toast and biscuits new mummy staple diet

MZ I had so many Christmas goodies!! They're still in the cupboard, I'm just hoping I can be strong and leave them there

 

[Reba]

Started a diet December 1st 2011 and still going!
Have 35lbs left to go... officially... however WI is tomorrow and I know I've gained over Christmas I cheated! Started up my exercise again after taking a week off due to being sick and it being Christmas.

Almost been 2 full years waiting for a BFP. Hoping to see one in 2013!!

 

[xMissxZoiex]

Anyone else hate the first week or two of a diet? Until I can see a bit of progress it feels like torture

Had a good first day, not perfect really but I can't remember what I used to eat and I need to feed Monster a version of what I'm eating so I can't be living on cup-a-soups and pita bread lol. It's gonna take a little while to get into a rythm.

Trask don't worry about the baby weight it's a brand new year and a fresh start you were in such a rush to lose the weight last time, now you can just take your time and be happy and healthy. After your last diet it'll be a walk in the park! That's provided you can steer clear of te toast and biscuits new mummy staple diet

MZ I had so many Christmas goodies!! They're still in the cupboard, I'm just hoping I can be strong and leave them there

Me and the hubz had a really big pig out!!!. We ate a whole big tin of roses between us in one night :/ and I made gingerbread house and cake.... Geez thinking about it I've eaten more than i thought.

How many calories in a pint of cider? I've drank nearly 24 and a whole bottle of Vodka, half a bottle of gin, half a bottle of taboo and two bottles of wine . Thats with out the nights out. Ooopsie. Well i only drink once a year

 

[Lil_Pixie]

How did WI go Reba? Hope Christmas has been kinder to you than it was to me

MZ sounds like a good Christmas to me!! Nmm roses droooool. I have a full tub of heroes in the cupboard still sealed. No way that's gonna last!

I *think* I've been doing ok. I'm not sure, I'm so out of diet practice! I've been having quite big meals but piled hight with veg, do you think it matters if my veg potions are on the bigger side? I've been trying to restrict but I'm so hungry!! Although I'm sure it's all in my head

Anyone got any snack ideas I can eat at work? I was starving today

 

[Tarkwa]

Can't believe this thread is going so strong after all this time. Good luck to all the ladies who are LTTTC - losing weight helped me to get my BFP! Once my son was born I was breastfeeding and didn't care what I ate. I'm still breastfeeding now (well, combination feeding) and eating pretty much anything I like and I've only put on 3kg from the weight I fell pregnant. I am on a dairy free 'diet' as my son is allergic to cow's milk but still eat loads of chocolate and sweeties! I will be trying to conceive number two sometime this year so will try and lose a few more kg to help things along.
Just keep positive and keep on track - it's soooooooooooooo worth it
xxx