~ Weight loss/Getting Healthy Check In ~

hope2bmom83 · May 2014

Happy Happy Friday ladies! How has the week been? I hope everyone is continuing to succeed in their goals! Let us know what is working, what isn't, tips, recipes, apps, or workouts that you come across.
Are you new to the check-in? Answer these questions so we can get to know you:

What is your weight loss/get healthy goal?
What method are you using to help reach your goal?
What is your biggest weakness that you just can't resist?

QOTW: Are you doing anything fun for Memorial Day Weekend?

hope2bmom83 · May 2014

Hey ladies. Overall this has been a good maintaining week for me. I did good some days and not so good some days. This weekend will prove to be tough, but I know it will get better! I'm not giving up! I haven't tried anything new, but I have to say right now I am hooked on Spinach salads. Everyday this week I have had spinach with strawberries sliced on it and little pecan pieces. I use a raspberry vinaigrette but I only dip my fork in it so I use less than a tablespoon of it. It is super yummy. I bought a rotisserie chicken and i've been bringing parts of that with it for protein... super yummy! One thing I've started doing at workouts is lunges (way harder than I remember them), squats, and planking. Those seem to leave me really good and sore!
QOTW: My very best friend is coming to town this weekend with her family! Two of our friends shared a birthday Monday so we are having a huge party Saturday night for them, lots of food, friends, and alcohol! Sunday we are having a big cookout too. Monday will be crash day lol!!
@jjgrl55 thanks for the water app, that is exactly what I need!

Autumray · May 2014

Oh those salads sound yummy! I am up to being able to Plank for a min without having to rest! I feel that is a huge accomplishment for me! I lost another 2lbs and surpassed my 1st goal of 220! I have had a great week, and today I got my first (non false) positive OPK! (I even double checked with 2 more tests) I feel much better and more positive these days. I have more energy then I have had in a long time. 18lbs till 200 and that seems like such a much more attainable goal then 40! I am trying to walk more. Cutting out a lot of food (but not depriving myself )and increasing my water intake. I think it also helps that I am actually taking my Metformin regularly. I am really hoping to decrease my PCOS symptoms with losing weight. I would really like to Ovulate on my own without having to take meds. Keep up the good work I love that you do this thread it really helps

gsancho · May 2014

Hello! Well...I've been doing a lot of traveling for work and then had my old college roommates in town last weekend, so there was a lot of queso to be had. I haven't weighed myself b/c I know it's not pretty. I'm going to not fret about it too much yet since we go to New Orleans tomorrow, but after that we aren't traveling until the end of the summer and we're doing a mini cleanse. It's really just avoiding dairy, carbs, and no drinking (which I won't be able to do anyways once I start stims in about a week). I'll let everyone know how that goes!

Amazing817 · May 2014

TGIF! Woot Woot!

I haven't gotten on the scale yet this week, so we shall see tomorrow I am so close to -20lbs I can just feel it, silly plateau! This week I added in more exercise with a couple spinning and zumba classes as well as made sure to get in about 150 oz. of water each day. I have a 30oz. bottle so I just tell myself that it's "only" 5 bottles LOL!

I have been feeling sorta crappy though because I had when I know that I am doing my best, tracking, watching what I eat, always reminding myself that I can't binge or have a bad day because it will set us back with IVF and then the scale doesn't move and it's very defeating and frustrating! Everyone has their reasons for losing weight but this isn't to fit in a cute dress for me, it's so I can proceed with having our little miracle. Just feeling like crap lately.

What is your weight loss/get healthy goal? -30lbs so we can start the IVF process. Overall I would be thrilled and my doctor would be happy with -100lbs. It's a lot so I am taking it day by day.

What method are you using to help reach your goal? Removed all processed foods, carbs/sugars, etc. Really just focusing on healthier fresh produce, lean meats, and a little dairy.

What is your biggest weakness that you just can't resist? This week I have done pretty good. I am determined to hit -20lbs so I am keeping that in front of my brain.

QOTW: Are you doing anything fun for Memorial Day Weekend? Working HAHA! I do side work and work for a florist when she has a lot of weddings booked but the money is going to our vacation in July so I am ok with it! Plus hopefully my dear hubby & FIL will be redoing part of our deck with the weather cooperates!!

FutureMrsBaldwin2012 · May 2014

Well my get healthy plan failed miserably this week. Hubby has been on vacation all week so we have been going out to eat allllll week. It's my birthday this weekend so of course we are going out. Gonna get it in gear next week though!!

hope2bmom83 · May 2014

Hey ladies, I did horrible this weekend, I really am hoping yall did better than me. I weighed myself and i was up 6 pounds yikes! Hopefully its a lot of water weight lol (wishful thinking).

RNCrystal · May 2014

I also did horrible this weekend - blah! Hoping to get back on track today!

modernfairytale8709 · May 2014

I'm so late to the party on this one. I've been MIA because I have so much going on right now.

This wasn't a great weight loss week. I didn't go down, but I didn't go up, either, so that's something.

*****child mentioned/not mine******

I made the 1st birthday cake and smash cake for a friend's little boy, and I had a wedding, so two cheat days back to back took its toll. Oh well.

QOTW:

I had the best day ever with DH on Memorial Day. We took a long walk in the park where we first met & got engaged, and then finished up the day with an impromptu dinner at his parent's house. All in all, a fantastic day.