Weight-Loss Getting Healthy Check In

Tiko99 · November 2014

Hello Ladies:

It's that time of week again....the Monday weight loss check in post.

Please feel free to provide an update on where you are in your weight loss journey, what is working and what is not. Tips, recipes, apps and workout ideas would be awesome to share as well!

If you are new to the check in, answer these questions so we can get to know you:

1) What is your weight loss and/or getting healthy goal?

2) What methods are you using to reach your goal?

3) What is your biggest weakness that you cannot resist?

QOTW: Who is responsible for cleaning in your house? If you share cleaning chores, who does what? Any cleaning tips?

Tiko99 · November 2014

I'm still down 5 pounds, mostly from Shakeology and adderall. I've been doing a ton of research on the alkaline diet, but I don't think it is feasible to start a diet before the holidays....I want to eat and drink damnit during the next two months.

I'm also frustrated because I just haven't been motivated to hit the gym. I had INCREDIBLE success 2010 to 2012 with a personal trainer at 24 Hour Fitness. It was very expensive, but I had insane results. I was also starting to think about getting a divorce during this time so I was constantly at the gym because I didn't want to be home....unfortunately, I want to be home now with the new DH.

QOTW: The reason I posted this question is because I suck at cleaning. I clean, but I don't "deep clean" which means I miss spots with the vacuum, will start the laundry, but then forget to put it in the dryer for days...I blame my all around lack of focus in life and it seems my DH picks up the deep cleaning chores. He is AWESOME at cleaning the kitchen and gets into every nook and cranny.

TIP: I started making my own laundry detergent about 6 months ago, it is so cheap and does the job. 1 box of Borax, 1 box of washing soap (I can't find it in the store so I bake baking soda in the oven on 450 for about an hour and it turns into washing soap) and I grind up two bars of Dr. Bronners unscented castile soap and bang you have your own laundry detergent.

Tiko99 · November 2014

@rainbowbridge14 I just can't get over how cute Panik is...it will be in my siggy for a while! Did you just start running one day or did you ease into it? I used to run 5 times a week, but just can't seem to get my ass off the couch. Do you run outside? Have you tried barefoot shoes?

I REALLY want to start running again I just don't know how to start

theholmanherd · November 2014

Today is day 10 without gluten! As for the Q: we kind of share the chores. I do the cooking and most of the cleaning. DH does the trash, the dishes (most of the time), repairs, yard work, and sometimes changes over the laundry for me.

BunnyBerry · November 2014

So impressed with everybody's weight loss!

Still not weighing in, but I am proud to have said "no" to Halloween candy more than I said "yes."

QOTW: Recently, maybe 3 weeks ago, I decided I needed to do a little more to help DH feel loved (that's his love language). I've taken the dishwasher loading and emptying (he does hand wash items), and I take care of all the laundry and changing garbages (he takes it out). I clean the bathroom (he does the tub) 1x/week. And I keep everything straightened/put away daily. Sounds so basic but it makes both of us really happy, and the house always has that soft, warm, romantic feeling to it now. DH also cleans the stove and counters, does the floors, and all the yardwork (which he loves).

misstunes · November 2014

New to the check in so here is the 1,2,3:

1) Since beginning this TTC journey I have gained 30 LBS and my breaking point was when a person I had not seen in a while came up, touched my stomach, and asked when I was due. So my goal is to just stop eating crap, stop gaining weight, and maybe losing 15lbs by spring.

2) Im focusing on making better eating choices. Ive been doing lots of "paleo" type recipes which make me feel a lot better after eating them. Also not eating anything after dinner.

3) I crave sugar/carbs any time I am stressed (yup just threw out all the leftover halloween candy!)

Currently using My Fitness Pal to track calories and exercise. Love that you can just scan bar codes on foods.

QOTD: Cleaning duties vary depending on our work schedules but I do most of it since my work day and commute is much shorter. DH is not opposed to helping and when we need to we spend a saturday cleaning together. DH will do loads of laundry but I always fold a put away. He also always does the dishes. I do all the yard work and mowing in spring/summer. He deals with snow and wood for fireplace in fall/winter.

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