Healthy Living Check- In *Week of Sept 4th*

KarenBeth714

 Happy Labor Day Weekend Ladies of TTCal!
We'll start this week's healthy living check in with an inspirational quote:

 


Hope everyone had a great week... holiday weekends are tough, and we often splurge and that's ok! Don't let that set you back- just get right back on track!


1. What are your fitness goals for this week?

2. What are your healthy eating plans for this week?

3. What were you successful in last week?

4. Share some inspiration with the group:
What changes do you feel when making healthy choices/ not so healthy choices? The good/ the bad?

roxgibbons

I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday weekend.

1. I need to get back to a consistent workout schedule. It really brings balance to my life and I feel all around better. My goal is to workout 4 times this upcoming week. After my last IUI I really fell off the workout wagon so is time to get back into it. 

2. My office is full of candy and cookies and my goal is to get my willpower back. Also I'm on progesterone supplements so I'm pretty nauseous and my stomach is messed up so its been challenging as carbs sounds good but I need to steer clear so for now just resisting junk is a good start. 

3. I did make it to an Orange Theory class and a workout session with a friend last week. I really pushed myself to go and I'm glad I did. I felt like I got my ass kicked but I really needed it. 

4. When I'm healthy whether it's making good food choices or working out, I feel so much better. It's like a natural anti- depressant for me and it really helps keep my anxiety at bay and I feel better and more clear headed. On the flip side when I fall off the wagon I can feel depression and anxiety creep in, my energy level is really low and it's just a crappy feeling. That said,  I believe the occasional indulgence is good for the soul but when it becomes an everyday thing and starting to deplete my energy, then it's time to reign it in. 

KarenBeth714

 1. What are your fitness goals for this week? My goal this week is one spin class (Thurs or Fri) and one Pilates class (Weds night) and maybe a light run of about a mile or two (Sunday). I have a really tough schedule this week so I'm hoping I stick to this plan.

2. What are your healthy eating plans for this week? Have to go shopping and make some lunches or I won't eat at school and I'll binge when I get home Going to get some stuff to make wraps and carrots and yogurts for snacks. I hope to do smoothies for breakfast at least 3 times a week.  But generally I have so much work and stress the first few weeks of school that I'll prob go for the sweets at some point. Won't beat myself up over it. I'm more concerned with getting to the gym and release the stress!

3. What were you successful in last week? I did make it to one pilates and one spin this week.. but then I ate a lot this weekend at parties. I walked a lot this week and ran a ton of errands, so at least I was on the go.

4. Share some inspiration with the group:
What changes do you feel when making healthy choices/ not so healthy choices? The good/ the bad?
Two weeks ago I was feeling so sluggish and very bloated. I felt like I was gaining a lot and had no energy. I hadn't' really exercised in a month and was eating like crap. This week after stepping it up at the gym a few nights a week I feel much better especially in my core area. More energy and I wake up with a smile

MyNamesTaken

1. What are your fitness goals for this week? Hoping to do 2 or 3 days at my office gym and something active the others. Supposed to go try an orange theory class today with a friend who's a member but she might flake on me.

2. What are your healthy eating plans for this week?  Going to try some recipes this week and take a packed lunch most days.

3. What were you successful in last week? Yes! I'm feeling much better than I have in a while. I forget how much I miss this when I'm being lazy. Eating hasn't been great over the weekend but I'm tracking my food so it's easier to make reasonable choices

4. Share some inspiration with the group: 
What changes do you feel when making healthy choices/ not so healthy choices? The good/ the bad?  I have way more energy this week than I have in a long time (although I recently had a D&C so I'm sure the pregnancy hormones were screwing with me for a while). I'm being better for my 2yo who wants to be outside and on the go all the time.

BitterBetty12

1. What are your fitness goals for this week? 
ETA: these! They disappeared. H and I are planning to go to the gym 3-4 times! This is our first week back in months so I'm excited. I pulled a muscle in my lower back this week though so I need to take it easy. 

2. What are your healthy eating plans for this week? H and I started hello fresh. I want to cook every meal from that Tuesday-Friday. And make sure that if the portions are larger than I need that I portion them out correctly. 

3. What were you successful in last week? Tampering down how much I was eating. I didn't make a ton of amazing choices about what food I was eating, but I didn't keep eating after I was full. 

4. Share some inspiration with the group: 
What changes do you feel when making healthy choices/ not so healthy choices? The good/ the bad? 
The bad is withdrawal like. I have an issue taking comfort with food after a hard day. And I really enjoy a night of eating out with H, so it's sad to let that go. But my body starts to immediately feel better. Less bloated. And mentally when I see those changes I feel good about myself and it helps me keep going. 

TScalei

1.) Keep going to barre 4 times a week. Also wanted to get back into running a little bit to help me kick start losing some weight. I used to run half marathons but haven't run in almost 2 years now.

2.) Trying to eat more whole foods. DH works nights so every night after barre I usually have a Lean Cuisine and a salad. I know this might not be the worst meal in the world but I would like to rely less on processed foods. So starting to slowly plan simple things I can make instead. Tonight I a going to make chicken tortellini Caesar salad and tomorrow I am going to make english muffin pizzas with tomato paste and some veggies. Starting out small but it stuff that I know I will be in mood to prepare and eat after working all day and barre.

3. Felt I was somewhat successful in making healthier choices eating out over the weekend. It was small stuff - DH stopped and got a milkshake when were out walking and I didn't get anything ( i never say no to ice cream so for me this is huge, lol). Having one piece of bread at dinner, bringing home leftovers from dinner. My mom and I stopped at Panera when we were out shopping and I got a really healthy meal there. I guess that is how it starts making small changes here and there.

4.) Whenever I make healthy eating choice or work out I just feel so good about myself. I feel like I am in control and am making positive choices to better myself. This is really important during this ttcal process where I feel that my self worth has really taken a beating.

NewMommyCoop

1. What are your fitness goals for this week?  DH and I started working out again on Sunday morning. Our goal is to work out Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday morning. I do core exercises on a yoga ball. We stopped working out in February 2015 because DH was in ICU with air bubbles between his heart and lungs. He was not allowed to do physical labor for six months. We have been lazy. With this third loss, I am committed to get in great shape before we can TTC again.

2. What are your healthy eating plans for this week? I made these delicious gluten-free pumpkin muffins that I am eating for breakfast. @rainbowturtles I believe I read that you have celiac. These muffins are hearty like a bran muffin, not like a cupcake. https://glutenfreehomemaker.com/paleo-pumpkin-muffins/
DH and SD thought they were really good too. (I left off the nuts.) I prepped three crockpot meals yesterday, that way eating out is not as tempting. 

3. What were you successful in last week? Just starting this week, although I feel like I eat pretty healthy. I am gluten intolerant and have eaten a GF diet for 9 years, so I do not eat fast food, or lots of carbs.

4. Share some inspiration with the group:
What changes do you feel when making healthy choices/ not so healthy choices? The good/ the bad?
I feel energized when I work out. I am trying to be positive and look at this loss as and opportunity to get in great shape before I get KU again.

2fitBees

I love the quote! So very true.

1. What are your fitness goals for this week?

Prenatal pilates for flexibility each morning, 30 min of light cardio every other day, light strength training on the days I don't do cardio.

2. What are your healthy eating plans for this week?

Home cooked meals (we have been so busy lately, way too much eating out), smoothie/protein shake for breakfast, cutting coffee consumption back, drinking enough water.

3. What were you successful in last week?

I was really active last week and even did my pilates each morning.

4. Share some inspiration with the group:
What changes do you feel when making healthy choices/ not so healthy choices? The good/ the bad?

I love noticing a change in my body/energy almost immediately after at least a day of eating healthy. Less bloating and more energy are really motivating. I no longer beat myself up over indulging (moderation is key), but I notice a huge difference in myself and DH when we're off the "healthy eating" wagon.

RiverSong15

1. I have recurring back pain, and today is my first PT appointment. I'm waiting on specific goals until I can ask what types of workouts will be ok for me. Other than that, I want to commit to doing the strengthening and stretching exercises that I'm sure PT will give me everyday.

2. I want to actually eat the the healthy lunches I made instead of going out for lunch everyday.

3. Not much. Last week was a bit of a lost cause for me. Back pain has made me really grumpy, and when I'm grumpy I reach for carbs and cheese. A steady regimen of Aleve and short walks have helped, but it's a slow process.

4. For me, making healthy changes always is really really hard the first month. That's where I typically fail, because I haven't established good habits yet. I find that if I can do something consistently for 1-2 months, I feel much happier and more energetic. But man, I get so cranky the first couple months because I hate change and rely on food for comfort instead of exercise.

KarenBeth714

**** first week of school stress update*** I am failing miserable at my goals due to stress. Eating pizza, chinese and soda. Working late and working at home after work. Will continue next week. DIsappointed in myself, but I knew it would happen. Today after the first day of school I treated myself to a frappaccino and lots of chocolate The first week of Kindergarten is a hot mess!!!

SoonToBeMommaHowe

Sorry about the tough week @KarenBeth714, don't be too hard on yourself. Is there any way you can meal prep over the weekend to lessen the temptation of eating junk food??