We are a group of women striving to live healthier lives, whether that means losing weight, gaining weight, sticking to a specific diet, counting calories, avoiding counting calories, starting to exercise, continuing to exercise, or anything in between. We check in on Mondays and follow up with an accountability on Fridays (our favorite post of the week, because we love encouraging each other and celebrating all our successes!). ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Many of us are using MyFitnessPal to keep track of our eating and our exercise. MFP is a great tool to keep yourself accountable, and because it is set up as a social network site, we can cheer you on there as well as here. If you are using MFP and have not found us yet, let us know so we can friend you!~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Happy Monday, ladies. Welcome to another week of our Healthy Living check-in. If you are new, please jump right on in!
So, let's hear it for this week.
THE GOOD: THE BAD: THE PROUD: THE PLAN: QOTW (courtesy of @MrsG80inTN): What are some good at-home workouts that don't require equipment?
ETA: PIP
Re: ||Healthy Living Check In||
THE GOOD: went to the grocery store this am and stocked up on clean food
THE BAD: had dominoes for dinner (sent me over the edge, I have gained a bit of weight since the loss in November
THE PROUD: I want to regain control and make my body a lean mean baby making machine!
THE PLAN: clean eating and utilizing the gym I manage
Good at home exercises----push ups, crunches, squats, anything that uses your own body weight
Please find me on MFP under hollyg18@gmail.com or hollyg8605
Married since 6/14/13
EDD 7/1/14 ...MMC 11/22/13...D&C 11/25/13
2nd IUI (clomid+ovidrel) 1/15/14...BFN
7th & 8th IUI (follistim & ovidrel) 6/24 & 6/25....BFN
I really need the check in this morning after all the horrible horrible eating I did over the weekend. It all started friday night after class and it was a total slippery slow until last night. We were busy or should I say I was busy doing school shit and so I didn't cook a healthy dinner all weekend. Instead we ordered out way too often.
Today though, I woke up and decided to just get over it and jump right back into healthy eating and tracking my stuff on MFP. My biggest pitfall is that when I feel overwhelmed or disappointed that I cheated I tend to abandon the whole damn thing - I have this all or nothing mentality. I think it's a step in the right direction if I don't beat myself up about it and just keep going.
Began trying for a baby January 2012
BFP 4.25.2013 EDD 1.3.2014 MMC 6.3.2013 D&C 6.19.2013
BFP 11.3.2013 CP 11.6.2013
BFP 3.31.2014 EDD 12.10.2014 Baby boy Carlson born 12.19.2014
Married since 6/14/13
EDD 7/1/14 ...MMC 11/22/13...D&C 11/25/13
2nd IUI (clomid+ovidrel) 1/15/14...BFN
7th & 8th IUI (follistim & ovidrel) 6/24 & 6/25....BFN
THE BAD: I need to kick my butt into gear in the nutrition department and be more disciplined about recording my food in MFP.
THE PROUD: I'm feeling determined to keep chipping away at my goals. (Also - I just tossed a piece of cherry coffee cake that a co-worker brought in for me. Is there a polite way to decline these snacks especially when she's going off about how it got honorable mention in a State fair? :-S I feel bad but I don't want/need the extra calories).
THE PLAN: Today: 1-hour Body Pump , Tuesday: back-to-back zumba then Body Pump, Wednesday: rest (therapy appointment - emotional workout
QOTW (courtesy of @MrsG80inTN): What are some good at-home workouts that don't require equipment?
Began trying for a baby January 2012
BFP 4.25.2013 EDD 1.3.2014 MMC 6.3.2013 D&C 6.19.2013
BFP 11.3.2013 CP 11.6.2013
BFP 3.31.2014 EDD 12.10.2014 Baby boy Carlson born 12.19.2014
THE BAD: I had more wine than I planned to have on Saturday night and haven't lost weight (despite what MFP says)
THE PROUD: I worked out yesterday (nearly 90 mins) and did my T25 workout this morning too.
THE PLAN: Eat only the food I brought and log it all (except maybe this cupcake my old admin brought me - it's insanely good looking and I need to work out just after looking at it.) My workouts are a little janky due to my work and personal schedule this week, but plan is to do T25 5 days and Zumba T/Th + Run/Walk on Wed/Friday. Here's to hoping I have a good week on the scale because not losing despite working so hard is for the birds.
Thanks for the check-in @carlsonbaby2014.
THE GOOD: Back at it today – the weekend was far from perfect but I’m back at it.
THE BAD: Didn’t make it to the gym on Saturday or Sunday so I only made it there 2x last week
THE PROUD: Despite getting very little sleep, I went to the gym this morning instead of sleeping in for another 2 hours.
THE PLAN: Gym Monday – Saturday this week – no exceptions. Keep recording what I eat on MFP.
QOTW: I spent a lot of time yesterday looking at some of the Cross-Fit workouts using just your body weight – crunches, lunges, squats, etc. They look like they are a great routine for when you have no equipment and there’s so many different routines available.
@HollynLeana – I’m glad you have a plan in place… I understand where you are as I was there earlier this month and eating a bag (yes, bag) of reese’s mini cups sent me over the edge…
@megrae12 – Hopefully the weather permits for you to keep up your crazy bootcamp workouts J Will you do Kickboxing too?
@PinkCamino – I think we’ve all had a few bad weekends here and there. You’ve got this though and I know you can do it. I’m with you on the all or nothing mentality though and also on the if I messed up lunch I might as well mess up the whole day. I’ve had to try and really work at that and sometimes it works and other times not so much. Every day is a little better though J
Began trying for a baby January 2012
BFP 4.25.2013 EDD 1.3.2014 MMC 6.3.2013 D&C 6.19.2013
BFP 11.3.2013 CP 11.6.2013
BFP 3.31.2014 EDD 12.10.2014 Baby boy Carlson born 12.19.2014
Began trying for a baby January 2012
BFP 4.25.2013 EDD 1.3.2014 MMC 6.3.2013 D&C 6.19.2013
BFP 11.3.2013 CP 11.6.2013
BFP 3.31.2014 EDD 12.10.2014 Baby boy Carlson born 12.19.2014
THE GOOD: I made all my goals as far as working out including going for a run yesterday when I really didn't want to.
THE BAD: I let myself go eating wise over the weekend. I was doing so well. I even went to a party with lots of danger foods on Friday and only ate what I had brought (veggies and dip). And then i went home and let myself start eating. I don't even know why. So frustrated with myself.
THE PROUD: I controlled my eating at a party! Huge for me.
THE PLAN: Get back on track with my eating meaning log everything in MFP. Zumba on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri. Pilates and run on Weds. Run on Sunday. Long walk Saturday.
THE GOOD: I finally got my butt in gear and got back on MFP. It's ten times more awesome now that I have so many new friends on there!
THE BAD: I didn't do my floor excersizes yesterday. Bleh, I need to get my shizz together.
THE PROUD: I am suuuuuper excited about how much less antacid meds I taking. I knew alcohol and caffeine *could* cause reflux, but daaaaang I'm almost 100% free of it, and it's only been two solid weeks of abstaining.
THE PLAN: Get more floor excersizes in.
QOTW: I do core yoga inspired floor excersizes with a yoga ball. You wouldn't believe how much you can make yourself sweat by just staying in one position on the floor (don't be dirty, you know who you are
The first time I did a core yoga tape, I almost died, and all I was doing was waving my legs around. Humbling,but effective.
@HollynLeana - wow, you manage a gym! Do you love your job? I feel like that would be a pretty cool one to have
I hear you about the Dominoes, I'm always like, just one more bad meal! But good job at the grocery store this morning, I find that when I don't have bad stuff around, I'm usually pretty good at staying on track 
@PinkCamino - it sounds like you are on the right track with your attitude this morning. It's great that you aren't letting a small setback turn into throwing all of your hard work out the window. You've got this!
@megrae12 - way to go with your logging last week and you have an awesome plan in place for this week!!
@carlsonbaby2014 - I would have done the same thing with the food at work. If stuff is just sitting out I won't take anything, but if someone brings me something I just wait until they leave and throw it out. I always hide it at the bottom of my trash can though, so they won't see
You have an awesome plan for this week too!!
@MrsG80inTN - Keep it up girl!! You are still at the top of my fitbit list!!
@peggels24 - I give you a lot of credit for working out this morning! I am a morning person, but getting up early to go is sooo tough!!
@Hawkward - it sounds like you have a good plan in place for this week. You should be really proud of yourself for 2lbs lost/week, that is great!!
@Cheekers2010 - great job at the party!! that can be so tough, especially if its stuff you usually don't keep around the house
@Peledreamsofrain - I agree with you about having all of the new friends on MFP - it's really motivational!!
@megdowntheshore - congrats about your health assessment!! That is awesome!!
Married Aug. 2011
BFP #1: 6/9/13; (EDD: 2/14/14); M/C: 6/22/13; confirmed ectopic: 7/8/13 (3 doses MTX: 7/8/13, 7/15/13, 7/22/13)
--AL Always Welcome--
Happy Monday ladies!!
THE GOOD: I've been loving my fitbit and trying out mfp! I made it to the gym 5 days last week which I am really happy about.
THE BAD: I got a new pair of gym shoes and I have a huge blister on my left foot! DH keeps telling me to take it easy for a few days, but I'm really bummed since I'm just trying to get into the swing of things.
THE PROUD: I made a new recipe last night for chicken taco chili that I'm planning to bring in to work this week for lunches. DH and I also have our grocery shopping done for the week and our meals planned out.
THE PLAN: track what I'm eating on mfp - get my 10,000 steps in every day this week. Make it to the gym at least 3 days this week. I would like to make it to the gym more, but we are under another cold spell here (-7 for the high today), and tomorrow is not looking any better. They keep closing my gym early
Married Aug. 2011
BFP #1: 6/9/13; (EDD: 2/14/14); M/C: 6/22/13; confirmed ectopic: 7/8/13 (3 doses MTX: 7/8/13, 7/15/13, 7/22/13)
--AL Always Welcome--
Married since 6/14/13
EDD 7/1/14 ...MMC 11/22/13...D&C 11/25/13
2nd IUI (clomid+ovidrel) 1/15/14...BFN
7th & 8th IUI (follistim & ovidrel) 6/24 & 6/25....BFN
THE BAD: I have definitely been lacking on the exercise front. My cold is almost gone, but not quite. I feel between the stomach bug and cold back to back, all my progress in getting in shape is gone.
THE PROUD: I went grocery shopping without a list on Saturday night and I was able to put together 5 fresh and healthy dinners off the top of my head.
THE PLAN: DH has my cold, but we still are planning to go the the gym tonight. Hopefully the sidewalks/streets will be clear enough for our run Thursday night. I'd also like to see about maybe an aerobics class or yoga or something like that so I have one other set exercise day.
QOTW: We do plank, lunges, squats, and a variety of ab work (crunches but taken up a notch). Jumping jacks or jump rope for cardio in the office where there is the most open space to hop around.
ETA: I am going to give MFP a real go. My username is LoveyKittyKat (cause my name is Kat).
BFP #1 9/27/2013, EDD 6/10/2014, Mmc 11/01/2013, completed with misoprostol 11/8/2013
BFP #2 2/5/2014, EDD 10/15/2014, Lillian Verletta born 10/23/14
PAL January Siggy Challenge: Good Advice
Began trying for a baby January 2012
BFP 4.25.2013 EDD 1.3.2014 MMC 6.3.2013 D&C 6.19.2013
BFP 11.3.2013 CP 11.6.2013
BFP 3.31.2014 EDD 12.10.2014 Baby boy Carlson born 12.19.2014
BFP #1 9/27/2013, EDD 6/10/2014, Mmc 11/01/2013, completed with misoprostol 11/8/2013
BFP #2 2/5/2014, EDD 10/15/2014, Lillian Verletta born 10/23/14
PAL January Siggy Challenge: Good Advice
THE BAD: I really splurged on Saturday afternoon and all day sunday... ice cream, a bit of soda, sugared strawberries. It was oh so good (and I blame the sweets cravings on AF), but im not sure it was worth it... I will have to pay for it this week
THE PROUD: ran 3 miles on 35 minutes Saturday afternoon on the treadmill!
THE PLAN: keep up with working out on schedule with my challenge and half marathon training program.
QOTW (courtesy of @MrsG80inTN): What are some good at-home workouts that don't require equipment? Bikini Body Mommy has some really good workouts that dont require equipment. A set of dumbbells helps, but you can use canned veggies or bottles of water instead. The plank and burpees are my most (least) favorite because they work so many different muscle groups. Squats are really good for you, too.
I will reply to everyone later tonight or tomorrow. ((Hugs))
The Good: I have been really good about using MFP and working out. Using a calorie counter makes me feel in control of something at least! lol
The Bad: We just got home from vacation on Weds, and I had gained 2 lbs. Not a big deal, and I was able to drop 1 as of this morning, but still. It feels like a little bit of a setback. Worth it though
The Proud: I did speed/resistance+ramp intervals on the elliptical today and sweated my butt off!
The Plan: Keep up with MFP and going to the gym!
QOTD: I have an app called "Cody" that has some awesome at home workouts and challenges. I've been doing the "squats challenge", and let me tell you, your booty/quads will burn! Yogify is also a great app with free yoga sequences. I also really love the Tone It Up girls on youtube. Working out in a room full of rose petals is not even close to my reality, but their workouts are awesome, and can be done with light dumbells or water bottles!
TTC since 2008
Dh:34, no issues. Me:31, Endo, slightly hypothyroid, deformed ovary, paracentric inversion.
4 Gonal-F, Cetrotide, HcG, Crinone +TI cycles= all BFN
Lap in 2012 to remove large unresolving cyst discovered endo and double lobed ovary.
6 Gonal-F, Cetrotide, HcG, Crinone IUI cycles= All BFN,
1st IVF w/ICSI- June '13 Antagonist: Gonal-F, Menopur, Ganirelix, HcG, Estradiol, Crinone= 7 retrieved, 4 mature, 1 unfertilized, 2 abnormally fertilized, 1 normally fertilized. 2DT of only embryo and our miracle BFP.
Our beloved baby boy was born sleeping Oct. 13, 2013 due to pROM/IC/Uterine infection.
2nd IVF w/ICSI- Feb. '14 EPP/lupron/antagonist: Estrace, lupron, HGH, Gonal-F, Menopur, HcG, PIO, lovenox, doxy/dex.=21 retrieved, 16 mature, 15 fertilized!! 5dt of 1 blast/ 6 frozen. BFP! Beta 1 9dp5dt:83.9 Beta 2: 11dp5dt: 145.2 Beta 3 14dp5dt: 497 Please be our sticky rainbow baby!
@Tablefor5- I can't figure it out from the web page, but from the mobile app here is how to see someone'e diary: From your 'home' page, click on someone's name in your news feed. it will bring you to their home page, and there will be a little book icon (underneath their friend count). If their diary is open to friends, it will be blue and you can click on it and see what they have entered!
If you want to make your diary open to friends or public, you can change settings from the "Settings" tab at the top of the webpage once you are logged in, OR choosing "Settings" and then "Sharing and Privacy" or "Diary Settings" in the app. I'm pretty sure the default setting is "private" so I hope this helps anyone who might want to change it
TTC since 2008
Dh:34, no issues. Me:31, Endo, slightly hypothyroid, deformed ovary, paracentric inversion.
4 Gonal-F, Cetrotide, HcG, Crinone +TI cycles= all BFN
Lap in 2012 to remove large unresolving cyst discovered endo and double lobed ovary.
6 Gonal-F, Cetrotide, HcG, Crinone IUI cycles= All BFN,
1st IVF w/ICSI- June '13 Antagonist: Gonal-F, Menopur, Ganirelix, HcG, Estradiol, Crinone= 7 retrieved, 4 mature, 1 unfertilized, 2 abnormally fertilized, 1 normally fertilized. 2DT of only embryo and our miracle BFP.
Our beloved baby boy was born sleeping Oct. 13, 2013 due to pROM/IC/Uterine infection.
2nd IVF w/ICSI- Feb. '14 EPP/lupron/antagonist: Estrace, lupron, HGH, Gonal-F, Menopur, HcG, PIO, lovenox, doxy/dex.=21 retrieved, 16 mature, 15 fertilized!! 5dt of 1 blast/ 6 frozen. BFP! Beta 1 9dp5dt:83.9 Beta 2: 11dp5dt: 145.2 Beta 3 14dp5dt: 497 Please be our sticky rainbow baby!
THE BAD:
THE PLAN:
Work out everyday, and keep my carbs and sugars down. Cleaning foods.
QOTW (courtesy of @MrsG80inTN): What are some good at-home workouts that don't require equipment?
I have a app called sworkit, and it is all equipment free work outs. My go-tos are squats, push-ups, walking lunges, and planks.
Began trying for a baby January 2012
BFP 4.25.2013 EDD 1.3.2014 MMC 6.3.2013 D&C 6.19.2013
BFP 11.3.2013 CP 11.6.2013
BFP 3.31.2014 EDD 12.10.2014 Baby boy Carlson born 12.19.2014