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May Healthy Check In

Mack2342Mack2342 member
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A place to check-in about your healthy habits-eating, exercise, mindfulness etc. Please share your tips, recipes, weight loss or whatever else regarding your healthy habits.  
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  • splashmountainsplashmountain member
    This week's weigh in I lost 2.8 bringing me to 40.6 total!  :D

    I was telling dh the other night, that I just feel... off. Honestly, this whole RPL followed by not getting ku for a year has really messed with my control-freak head! So, long story short, I decided that yoga might do me some good. I typed in "yoga for beginners" on YouTube and found a lady that has a 30 day yoga series that I'm going to do. Just finished day 2 and my muscles are sore, but I feel good.
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  • kbrown2385kbrown2385 member
    @splashmountain great job on the weight loss! Is the yoga lady Andrienne? I used her in the last and she’s pretty good! I need to get back into it again.

    AFM I’m up 1.4lbs from last week and I know it’s because I got lazy in tracking. I’m going grocery shopping today and doing some prepping so hopefully I’ll lose it all plus some this week. 


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  • splashmountainsplashmountain member
    @kbrown2385 yes it's Adrienne! She's awesome. The 30 days of yoga challenge is from like 2015, but if I stick with it and keep liking it like I am now, i want to do more of her series. Sorry about the weight gain this week, for me tracking is key so hopefully your prep this weekend will get you right back on track 😊
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  • Mack2342Mack2342 member
    I was down 2.6 this week.  
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  • 40momma40momma member
    Went for a big ride this weekend. Broke 100km. Our final distance was 102km which I'm pretty stoked about. Sore and exhausted now. (About 63miles for my US friends but 100km just sounds better 😉)
    @Mack2342 and @splashmountain i those are nice drops
    @kbrown2385 always a chance to start over 
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  • splashmountainsplashmountain member
    Great loss @Mack2342

    Dang @40momma that's one heck of a bike ride, great job!
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  • char245char245 member
    @Mack2342 that’s great!
    @40momma wow! That’s awesome!

    I ate all the things this weekend  :# Haven’t weighed myself recently but getting back to it tomorrow! 
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  • Mack2342Mack2342 member
    I’m down 1.1 this week.  I had hoped for a little more but I will take it. 
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  • 40momma40momma member
    @Mack2342 down is better than up!
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  • splashmountainsplashmountain member
    Great job @Mack2342
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  • Mack2342Mack2342 member
    Thanks ladies!  You are correct @40momma
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  • Mack2342Mack2342 member
    I’m up a pound this week.  I’m chalking it up to AF. 
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  • splashmountainsplashmountain member
    It happens @Mack2342 . I've also noticed that my losses are smaller during fw for some odd reason. Hormones are weight loss spoilers lol
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  • kaeineuropekaeineurope member
    Hey ladies! I've been avoiding this board :smile: because I feel like i'd just be setting myself up for a lashing. I've always been a light smoker, and I like my wine & coffee (hell, I live in Italy...) and though i've taken breaks and self-moderated at several points along the way - I have never made an all-in commitment -- also because, well, TTC is stressful and my favorite stress-remedy is a glass of white! I need some accountability, so here I am. Lash away.

    SO is a smoker as well (also light) which makes quitting difficult. This cycle I am trying to set goals that are realistic, which for NOW means: rarely coffee (i.e. not every day), wine only with dinner and when out with friends (weekends), and one or two cigarettes only at night and only if I really can't do without it. It's not ideal, but cutting everything out point blank is just too stressful and I don't need more stress now.

    In compensation, living in Italy means I eat really healthily -- zero sugary drinks and zero processed food. I'd really like to add in some kind of exercise. Just like to do something to get my muscles toned and blood flowing -- but definitely not lose any weight. . I was borderline underweight for years and only recently, out of nowhere magically have gained 7 pounds and am now cleanly in normal BMI territory.

    I've tried the gym, but it's too much of a hassle and a time-suck. I'm trying to figure out something I can easily fit into my day, something low-impact and flexible that I can really commit to. I'm not opposed to waking up a little extra early and doing 30 minutes along with a youtube video, but perhaps a series or like something that changes up during the week, maybe a 7 day plan? Any ideas?
    Me, 35, SO 35.
    Personal assistant to one 10 year-old fur baby (cat, pictured).
    Human baby #1 EDD Feb 11, 2020
    BFP July 12, 2018 - CP
    BFP December 7, 2018 - CP
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  • char245char245 member
    @kaeineurope do you live in an area where you can walk? It’s my favorite form of exercise and you can go at whatever pace you want! And I’m not one to judge others, I also LOVE my morning coffee and really enjoy wine as well, I also don’t eat nearly as healthy as you but I’m trying! I recently got a French press and now love my coffee even more!!
    AFM I’ve been avoiding the scale and was at my sisters this weekend so it was a lot of unhealthy delicious food. Plan to get back on track tomorrow! 
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  • Mack2342Mack2342 member
    @kaeineurope I’m not a coffee drinker but I drink soda a lot.  We all have our faults. I was going to suggest walking too.  There is a 7 minute workout app.  It tells you what to do and for how long.  It’s pretty good and you do as intense as you want. There are all kinds of 30 day plans on Pinterest that build muscle 
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  • 40momma40momma member
    @kaeineurope no judgement here as I'm sitting in my yard, drinking a glass of wine by myself. I've started buying really nice wine so that I've developed a taste for the better stuff and can't stand cheap wine anymore. This makes me not drink wine as often because it's expensive. I used to have a box of wine on my counter and would drink a glass or two a night but now I don't indulge as often. That being said, I'm also a weekend coffee and Bailey's gal. I can't stand regular coffee so I have to sweeten it with Bailey's. This keeps me from drinking coffee through the week, but I won't lie, I have indulged Monday to Friday from time to time as well. 
    I've always found I can never stick to an exercise unless I enjoy what I'm doing. I love riding my bike and running so I do it quite often. Sometimes I like the gym but if I hate going, there's no point of putting myself through that. Find an exercise that you enjoy doing and you won't even realize you are working out. 
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  • kaeineuropekaeineurope member
    @40momma @mack2342 @char245 Thank you for the tips! I love walking, and especially hiking/trekking but I live in a city and the times i'm home from work during the week (early morning, late evening) it's not the safest to go walking through the park near my apartment as it is pretty isolated. I recently found a bike trail that goes from right under my apartment almost up to where I work so considering investing in a bike...
    Me, 35, SO 35.
    Personal assistant to one 10 year-old fur baby (cat, pictured).
    Human baby #1 EDD Feb 11, 2020
    BFP July 12, 2018 - CP
    BFP December 7, 2018 - CP
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  • splashmountainsplashmountain member
    @kaeineurope don't worry, nobody judges you. When I was ttgp with da back in 2014, I was drinking quite a bit of wine, plus I still drink 2 cups of coffee daily and I've only been working on eating healthier since January. If walking isn't safe for you, I've been doing yoga on YouTube. I just searched beginner yoga and there are a ton of videos. They're usually under 30 minutes and low impact. 
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  • splashmountainsplashmountain member
    I had a stressful/emotional day today between issues with my mother, an IEP meeting and PMS, I really wanted to eat my feelings. Instead I grabbed a Powerade zero, my iPad and my yoga mat and did a yoga session. I'm feeling much better now 😊
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  • Mack2342Mack2342 member
    That’s awesome @splashmountain!  Congrats! 
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  • kaeineuropekaeineurope member
    Good for you @splashmountain - take it out on the yoga mat! 
    Me, 35, SO 35.
    Personal assistant to one 10 year-old fur baby (cat, pictured).
    Human baby #1 EDD Feb 11, 2020
    BFP July 12, 2018 - CP
    BFP December 7, 2018 - CP
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  • char245char245 member
    I’ve been doing really well working out and mixing it up but my nutrition has been another story! I’ve decided to start a Keto diet on Tuesday. I’ve read it’s really good for fertility and my acupuncturist does it and told me she would help me do it too! I’ll keep you posted on how this goes... 
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  • Mack2342Mack2342 member
    Good job with working out @char245.   GL with Keto diet.   

    AFM, I was down 2.8 this week.  I was so excited to see the numbers on the scale!  We are traveling this week and my bday is Wednesday so I’m trying really hard not to sabotage myself 
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  • char245char245 member
    Awesome job @Mack2342!! Hope you have a wonderful birthday!!
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  • Mack2342Mack2342 member
    Thanks @char245.  I can’t  believe I will be 44. Ugh 
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  • splashmountainsplashmountain member
    @char245 good luck with keto, I like bread and fruit way too much lol

    @Mack2342 great number this week! And I hope you have an amazing birthday!

    My weight loss this week was 3.2 which was nice after my little 0.2 loss last week. I did have pizza and a cupcake at my nephew's birthday party last night, so I have to be on point for the rest of the week lol
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  • Mack2342Mack2342 member
    @splashmountain that’s awesome!   I did really good yesterday with eating until we went out for frozen custard. I did however only get a baby one and got it in a cup so I made better decisions!  
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  • splashmountainsplashmountain member
    @Mack2342 that sounds delicious!

    I'm attempting to make homemade green chile enchilada sauce tonight. I love the green sauce from a can but the homemade recipe I found looks really good so we'll see how it goes.
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  • Mack2342Mack2342 member
    @splashmountain how was the sauce?
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  • kaeineuropekaeineurope member
    @Mack2342 Frozen custard doesn't sound all that bad! Actually it sounds very delicious :-) Can you get gelato around where you live? We have that here, not ice cream, and it's healthier and sooooo yummy and fresh. Almost like a sorbet but creamier.

    @splashmountain Green chile enchilada? Sounds spicy! Let us know how it went. 

    @char245 Good luck with the Keto diet. I've heard so much mixed press about it that I don't know what to thing, let us know how it works out for you!

    Today I am working from home --- SO and I work together so every once in awhile I decide to hang back so we can have a second apart. We actually travel to/from work by scooter (like a motorcycle) and today it's been pouring rain so I stayed in with the excuse also that this is prime implantation time and I can't get cold and wet :) 

    Yesterday SO walked in on me in the bedroom listening to a guided meditation on the "Calm" app. He now officially thinks I'm crazy.

    Have great Monday everyone!
    Me, 35, SO 35.
    Personal assistant to one 10 year-old fur baby (cat, pictured).
    Human baby #1 EDD Feb 11, 2020
    BFP July 12, 2018 - CP
    BFP December 7, 2018 - CP
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  • Mack2342Mack2342 member
    @kaeineurope we used to have a gelato place and I loved it but it closed.   I would stay home if I had to ride scooter in the rain lol.   All our SO probably think we are crazy.  My DH always just says whatever you want to do bc he doesn’t understand what we go through 
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  • char245char245 member
    @kaeineurope I have also heard a lot of mixed reviews about Keto. Here’s hoping it works!! In the meantime I have the rest of today before I start tomorrow so I’ve been eating all the carbs!! Probably not the best idea... hahaha 
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  • splashmountainsplashmountain member
    The sauce was yummy, although for the amount of work that went into it, I'll probably just use the canned lol, but I'm glad I tried it!

    @kaeineurope not riding the scooter in the rain sounds like a great plan

    @char245 enjoy all the carbs! Sounds like a heavenly day 😉
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