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ChardeeMacDennis
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Fit Mamas: October Check-ins and Squats Challenge
ChardeeMacDennis
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It's October! I don't know about you guys but I'm thinking more about diet this month, since it's all going out the window in November and December.
1) Any goals this month?
2) Any tips this month?
3) How has your diet changed since baby, or are you back to normal?
4) Are you in for squats this month? Here's the spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-YgJKPB4nKWizBQ2JJqxdc9cLK3LE20JX8GA75rl78w/edit?usp=docslist_api
1) Any goals this month?
2) Any tips this month?
3) How has your diet changed since baby, or are you back to normal?
4) Are you in for squats this month? Here's the spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-YgJKPB4nKWizBQ2JJqxdc9cLK3LE20JX8GA75rl78w/edit?usp=docslist_api
Re: Fit Mamas: October Check-ins and Squats Challenge
I am definitely eating healthier since being back at work (we have a great cafeteria with healthy options), but still probably eating way more than I need to. So that will be the goal for this month, try to get my portions under control. My small term goal is to get my wedding ring to fit again, I haven't worn it since february.
2) Wait as long as possible to buy Halloween candy. Like, day of if you can. If you don't buy it you can't eat it all immediately. Also, have a kid with a peanut allergy so you can't buy all of the most delicious stuff anyway.
3) I'm back to little kid normal. Like I said, trying to make my lunches at least more grownup but still super fast and easy.
4) I'm in! Actually getting to 31 in a row is unlikely but hopefully I'll do some every day.
@hudson202 The weight isn't falling off for me this time either. I did lose some the first month but it's been a plateau since then.
I'm thisclose to being back to my pre-pregnancy size but I'm so out of shape I feel sore all the time. I'm also trying to focus on eating better quality foods.
Squats will make me strong, squats are my friend.
2.I like having a training plan, otherwise I just short change what I'm doing.
3.I ate really good during pregnancy and still do.., I just have been eating a lot more! I eat a bowl of oatmeal daily as I notice a change in milk production if I don't and I am not a big grains person which is different. I'm also eating more sugar but for me that is a lot of dried fruits, dark chocolate, honey
4.Will catch up on squats tomorrow. If there is just one exercise to do I think it should be these. Plus super good for the pelvic floor! I have been doing back squats but only like 55 lbs. my knees are gunky from sitting around nursing and what not
Fortunately I'm back down actually below pre-pregnancy weight, I assume due to lost muscle mass. My old work clothes fit which was my goal bc there's no way I could afford a complete new work wardrobe right now after a partially unpaid leave. I attribute this to a combination of continuing to work out daily until the day I went into labor and breastfeeding.
Like many of you I also eat better at work away from the treats in my kitchen so that's good. Now of my coworkers could stop bringing in dunkin donuts every friday, we'd be in business. Having bagels and donuts between my regularly scheduled breakfast and lunch is not helping things. Though it is delicious.
Squats challenge looks fun but I'll pass...I do tons of squats when I do my kettlebell sessions twice a week. Good luck to you ladies!!
1. Start to incorporate some workouts every weeks. At the very least, be sure to walk every day.
2. Make a lunch menu at the beginning of the week. If I'm really hungry at work, I can go out to get something, but only if I've already eaten all the healthy things I brought.
3. Eating's been okay, and mostly back to normal. I'm not a big overeater, but I've recently decided to cut out sweets during the week because it's too easy to throw in a muffin when I get my coffee or a cookie if I go out for lunch.
4. I'm in for the squat challenge! Did 6 yesterday to catch up.
1) Any goals this month?
- Do something physical everyday. Even if it's just squats or a quick plank. Make time for SOMETHING!
2) Any tips this month?
- Not particularly. Several people have said that they eat better when working and I agree! Take advantage of breakfast and lunch being more controlled choices portions!
3) How has your diet changed since baby, or are you back to normal?
- It's mostly normal, but I'll admit we get carry out dinner a bit more than before. I don't like that.
4) Are you in for squats this month?
- Yes! I will update the spreadsheet as soon as I get to my laptop (my phone isn't letting me). I'm also going to make up for lost time and do planks as well.
I'm having a hard time striking a balance between making continual progress in my workouts without pushing myself too hard, too fast.
My diet really hasn't changed, except that I'm not eating dairy.
But in general I have been eating more volume for the last year, since getting pregnant. Kind of scared to stop bf-ing.
I actually have a harder time at work, as everyone keeps candy on their desk and someone bring in treats at least 1-2 times a week -Stuff I don't keep around the house.
I'll check it out, but I've been doing pretty good with squats - a move I've been doing with LO since about 2 weeks pp.
@mindaa That's a good idea, doing squats with the baby. I will have to try that!
You can do it, @hudson202! To me the habit is more important than the number anyway. Start with one and just see how far you can get.
I was inspired by @henrytviii to find a Thanksgiving 5k. Even though we're in the middle of October, I thought maybe a Thanksgiving 5k challenge would be good for November and I wanted to throw it out there in case anyone wanted more time.
Here's my top 5 reasons why:
1. Most Thanksgiving day races are stroller friendly, so you don't have to be a runner, you can walk with LO. (No cold weather excuses!)
2. Walking a 5k is less than an hour.
3. We're all going to eat too much, so at least this way you can not feel as guilty since you will have already worked out.
4. Races are very family friendly and you'll be setting a good example for LO (we want to make this a yearly tradition).
5. You might have other family that would want to join you!
6. Another excuse to dress up LO and parade him/her around in public.
OK, that was 6. Any takers? @virginiaunicorn11 @cait7425 @mellymar @MaliKaela @janit368 @dancegurl1118 Even if you're completely out of shape, there is plenty of time to get ready to walk a 5k. If you want a challenge, you can run while DH takes LO. My local race always has prizes for the best costume, so clearly it's not super competitive.
ETA tags. Just wanted to grab everyone from that convo but everyone is welcome!
There is a 5k run/3k walk on Nov 15 here, for $15. Trying to decide which to do (read: trying to decide if I can make myself run the 5k. I used to cry from misery if I had to run more than a mile. I HATE running. But why pay $15 if I am already doing 3k's on my treadmill... )
I will do one of them. Hold me to it!!
Had there been a 5k tho I probably would a done it.
I wish I could actually run one. Overheating is a major migraine trigger for me and pretty much any time I've tried to run I've paid for it. Maybe someday I'll be able to figure out how to manage it but right now I can't risk being unable to parent for a day just for a workout.
The weather here is perfect for running now though so I think I'm going to try to get back on the horse this weekend. We moved while I was pregnant and I haven't yet located my GPS watch, which is kind of annoying, but whatever.
My next question is: how are you eating healthy? Are you tracking cals, eliminating sugar, etc?
The only way I have been able to lose weight previously is through counting cals, but I don't even know what that looks like while bfing. Or is the the best option to just maintain right now and go hard when I'm done bfing? Tell me you have some magic answer
I don't need a million rules and restrictions, I already know what's good for me. Plus this way I can adjust my standards for a good excuse as needed.