Getting Fit Before Baby

[cupcakestoy]

I've not done well at all since Friday, but I have allowed myself to take a break :/ so its my own fault, but I have relaxed & enjoyed myself....probably too much but I'll get back on track & hit it hard so I'm ok

 

[deafgal01]

I've been bad this weekend... I didn't really monitor my food intake today. Blah, I was just feeling out of it and wanted to enjoy myself so I ate at Olive Garden with my family since I hadn't seen my sister for a while. I probably gained a little compared to last week's weigh in. We'll see tomorrow morning.

 

[Mrs. Tigger]

Hi Ladies

I didn't do well this week -- no change on the scale

I'm sure it's because I was off plan on Friday and Saturday celebrating Valentines day with DH. When I go off plan and eat carbs, I retain a *lot* of water very very fast, so I'm sure I did lose at least a little (I was down 0,4 kg on Thursday), but it's not showing. I was back on plan yesterday, and I have no reason to go off plan this week, so let's hope for something impressive next week

Looking forward to seeing the weigh-in from the rest of you ladies.

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[Fern81]

Hi ladies

So we've decided to continue ttc at least until I can see the endometriosis specialist whom I hope will give me good advice regarding which bcp to take or what other options are available. I will be taking a low dose clomid this month. I will obviously need to eat well and exercise properly for optimal chance at a bfp. I didn't even weigh myself today because I had a bottle of wine, pizza and chocolate over the weekend! Was just depressed because of AF and needed to celebrate Valentine's day & feel better!!

Here's hoping for a healthy week ahead xx

 

[Jules8]

Hey ladies. I weighed in and up almost 2 pounds. I did bad over the weekend so I am not surprised, but quite disappointed that I let myself get so carried away. I was down on Thursday too so I am really kicking myself in the butt. Cheat meals/days/snacks just really do me in, it is a real eye opener to how food has a hold on me.
I am back at it today and am making some changes on how I go about things. I know I need to change my thought process about food. I came up with my own award system to replace cheat days. My idea...well pinterests idea is a pebble jar as a visual reminder for myself. Everytime I lose a pound I put a pebble in. When I get to 10 pebbles I will treat myself to something not food related. However, whenever I gain a pound I have to add an extra 10 minutes to each workout per pound that week. I am going to try it for a month to see if it makes a difference, if not then I will come up with something else.

Does anyone else have ideas?

Have a great week!!

 

[cupcakestoy]

Hate to follow the trend, but AF is STILL here & I'm up a pound...which kinda makes me happy as I was expecting more! Moving on, we will all do better next week....I'm blaming V-day here! LOL

 

[Fern81]

Jules that is such a good idea! Visual - pebbles - mmm. Might try that one myself!!

x Good luck with the week everyone. We have NO reason to overeat this week, right? (Trying to convince myself lol).

 

[littlejune]

I think V day sent us all through a loop ladies, good job not letting it get you too far down- weight ebbs and flows.

Fern, from your details in other threads I am glad you are continuing to try for now- I know a woman who had severe endometriosis and tried for a long time but finally did get pregnant and now has a wonderful 11 year old. There's hope yet!

AFM, I have been really having a hard time, as I've said before, with eating well and staying active. I feel 'hungover' pretty much all day everyday and then have the once or twice a week throw up or migraine days- so I've been eating pretty much what I can keep down and laying around when I can since work is so active. I really hope in the next few weeks I feel better and have more energy because I truly hope to stay healthy this pregnancy. Ugh. We will get there!

 

[ireadyermind]

Looks like it was a rough week for everyone, myself included!

I even forgot to weigh in yesterday -- was up and dressed, breakfasted and working before I realized I didn't weigh in before all that was taken care of. Sooo.. I stepped on the scale today, and I'm up about two pounds.

I expected it, though. I always retain water like CRAZY after ovulation and through to a few days after AF disappears.

On the UPSIDE, though -- I think it's pretty encouraging that when I'm retaining water like crazy, I'm still lighter in weight than I was when I started this diet!

Gotta find the silver lining, right?

So this week it's all about getting back into my workout routine, keeping up with my water intake and hoping that the bloat isn't as bad as this for the remaining 10 or so days until AF shows up.

Good luck to everyone!

 

[Fern81]

Day 1 of clomid again. It will probably make losing weight harder again! But oh well gotta keep trying! I'm planning on going for a jog tomorrow for the first time this year IF it's not too hot. We've been having hectic heat waves all year so running in this heat has not been an option for me. Can't wait to get back outside! Running clears my head as well.
X

 

[cupcakestoy]

Fern- I gained a lot of my weight back due to fertility meds, of course stress & depression didn't help either :/ hopefully you'll do well tho & get your bfp! That would have definitely made the weight gain easier to deal with! Good luck

 

[Mrs. Tigger]

Hi Ladies

Just checking in. I'm currently down from Monday's weigh-in; hoping to do well on the scale next week. I had a work dinner on Tuesday and a celebration dinner with a friend today, so it's not going to be a super easy week, but I'm doing my best. It means I basically can't count calories those meals because I can't control my food

I hope you are all doing well

 

[cupcakestoy]

I'm so discouraged. Being snowed in has sapped my will power ugh

 

[c beary83]

Im having a Chinese banquet tonight and going out for drinks and food tomorrow so not looking forward to Mondays weigh in!

 

[ireadyermind]

I stepped on the scale today to see if any of my water weight was coming off, and sure enough, it all came off AND I'm showing progress of about half a pound down compared to this month's first weigh in. Woo! I have a goal to lose approximately two more pounds by the end of the month, so if I want to meet that goal I need to step it up this week!

Today I've been walking in place while doing things around the house, taking extra trips up the stairs, and I've already downed 1 liter of water which puts me halfway to my daily goal, and it's not yet 12:30pm!

I think the big difference here is how much sleep I've been getting. Since DH and I are postponing TTC for a couple of months, I was able to take some sleep meds (after a stretch of three days on about 6hrs of sleep) and I've been getting a solid 8hrs of sleep a night now. Last night I didn't even wake up in the middle of the night, which is really rare for me.

All that good sleep has seriously improved my mood, my motivation, and my desire to work out and get things DONE!

So if any of you gals are really lagging or feel undermotivated, and you aren't sure why -- check your sleep schedule. If you aren't getting 8hrs a night I'd say that's a huge factor in your mood and progress.

I know some of you have small children and can't get that solid eight hours, but I bet even a small increase would do wonders.

Good luck to those of you with buffets and parties this weekend. Try to eat more veggies than meats and breads, avoid things with cream based sauces and opt for water instead of sodas, coffees, etc. and that will really help you cut down on your calorie intake.

See you gals Monday!

 

[Mrs. Tigger]

Hi Ladies

I did really well this last week, and the two days a bit off-plan seemed to be good for me. The scale showed I am down 2,5 kg (5,5 pounds) since last week's weigh-in. My ticker is really showing that I'm past half-way now!

I think a bit of that is actually from the week before, but last week's weigh-in didn't show it. Still, I'm happy it's all going in the right direction. I really drank a lot of water this weekend, and I think that really seems to help.

This week, I'll be (somewhat) off plan on Wednesday (work lunch out at a restaurant) and Friday (office party). I'm planning on sticking with it and being very careful the rest of the week. After a big loss this week, I'm not expecting much, if anything next week, but now that I have enough data points to prove that a week or two on the scale with little to no change will end up with a week with a huge change, I can stick with it!

Looking forward to hearing how it went for the rest of you. Let's finish finish February off strong!

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[Jules8]

I am down 4.6 pounds since last weigh in. I am very pleased, but also know a lot of it was weight I have been gaining then losing over and over again so I still have not lost as much I would have like since the start. I added it up and I am down 6.6 pounds since the start. I have no plans of going off anytime soon, I want to see that number hit 10 in the next few weeks.

To those feeling discouraged, weight loss can be very difficult thing to do especially when the weight has been there for a long time. Everyone feels that way at one time or another, but don't give up and use it to push yourself even further. We are here for you and it will all be worth it in the end!

Good job on the losses ladies!!!!

 

[cupcakestoy]

Ugh.....Up 2 more pounds this week! I'm going the wrong way!!!! No excuse other than being lazy & poor will power the last 2 weeks BUT I started back tracking food/points today so I'm not quitting.....Even though sometimes I really WANT too!

Good job you 2 on an awesome loss!!!!

 

[deafgal01]

Good tips on checking sleep. I know this month has been awful for my sleep. I get about 6 hours on average and I definitely do better when I have had 8 hours.

 

[cupcakestoy]

Hey ladies! My dh & I have talked & I feel I'm struggling to lose now, due to being depressed about all the waiting for IVF Dh wants to go ahead & do 3 more IUI cycles while we wait. I was a little leary at 1st, but have decided to agree to this! I am going to use the IUI cycles as a goal to help me lose! I REALLY want to lose some more weight before we proceed, so I'm thinking our 1st round will be in July! We did get a bfp on our 1st IUI, but nothing on the last 2 rounds Figure this will help me feel like I'm doing something while we wait for IVF, & what if just MAYBE we get our bfp???? We can afford to do the IUIs without hampering our IVF fund, so I guess I'm in!!! I am excited, but nervous! I did do great with following my plan all day yesterday & I know WW works, as I lost 110 pounds on it before! Just don't like tracking since I got out of the habit, but I will do it! It's a slower process, but easier to stick with when I don't get off my points goal! Guess I'm officially starting over now!!!