SAHM 1/24 to 1/30

KatieM7

Kris~LOL I sometimes think that would be a good idea but then the "good" mommy in me takes over and gives the "bad" mommy in me a scolding. :laugh: I am sure you know what I mean. I just end up sending them to their bedroom if it gets too bad. Yesterday I had some time away for a little bit so I recharged for today. Way to go on the loss!!!

DJJW~It's snowing here too. Luckily my neighbor always plows my walks and driveway for me. I don't think I would make it today though because my workout today WHOOPED my butt!

Aj~Get feeling better and plenty of rest.

Katie~You are a machine! I can't wait to be able to run but for now I am happy where I am.

Barb~Hang in there you can do it.

Stacey~You are one busy woman! Take a day off if you need it. Way to go on squeezing today's in though. If I hadn't gotten in my exercise yesterday morning or even this morning I wouldn't have gotten it in. Yesterday afternoon was nuts and so far today has been too.

I had to take the 4 & 3 yo to their yearly exams this morning ended up having to find a baby sitter for the baby because 4 yo still not feeling well. He is very weak and can't walk without losing what energy he has. I have found him curled up in some strange places (like the landing) :frown: So it is kind of hard to carry two children everywhere. The Dr. said that it is just a virus going around. He thought it was strep but that test came back negative. Went and got some pedialyte and having him drink that. I finally was able to get him to eat something today (jello) better than nothing. Not too worried about him not eating as I am about the drinking though. Do not want him to get dehydrated. Well got to get going. Hope you all have a good day.

ajbeans

Katie, AWESOME! That's some serious drive. You're an inspiration.

Barb, I think I would cut it back too. That sounds like a lot, since I've heard that workout is pretty harsh. Don't overdo it and burn yourself out.

Stacey, GO YOU for putting yourself first.Sometimes we have to carve some time out for ourselves to recharge for when we're giving our time so much to others. Sounds like it was totally worth it.

KatieM7, I hope the little guy feels better soon. That's always stressful when they're so sick like that. Will he eat soup? Maybe he'll take some chicken noodle, so he can get some protein and fluids at the same time? Take care.

I'm bummed because I already put in my dinner for tonight, and I'm going to be like 250 calories over. I guess it's because of this cold or whatever, but I have just been so hungry today. I'm going to fill up on lemon tea for the rest of the afternoon and try to do better tomorrow.

KatieM7

YAY! My lil guy is starting to feel better his appetite is coming back...light at the end of the tunnel.

bluerose9483

Thanks, Katie and glad to her your lil guy is starting to feel better!

Aj-this week I think I'll cut back to either in the mornings or evenings on doing the workout....We'll see how I feel next week. I was loving it at first, but boy, I'm not as burned out from doing the actual workout, just kinda getting tired of doing it.

Haven't done much today. Took my mom to the unemployment office and then to her dr's office to pick up some x-rays to take with her when she goes to Indianapolis tomorrow to find out when she's having her heart surgery, yes, for those who know about my mom's heart issues, she has changed her mind and is getting it done!!! Thank God!!!

That's it for now, might check back a little later.

VeronicaanddMatt0605

Hi ladies,

I just want to congratulate all of you on your sucess. It is so inspirational to hear your stories. I have started exercising recently and just today started to add some running in with my walking and I am looking forward to loosing some more weight and being able to run even longer and faster. I'd like to possibly run a 5k in the fall.

mamato4boys1girl

Wow I don't read the posts for a day & I always feel like I fall so far behind!
Today my "baby" turned 10 years old! And as we have always done he gets to pick dinner so of course in true kid fashion we had McDonalds! I did pretty good got grilled chicken with no mayo & stopped myself after just a few fries. But then there was cake which I also had to have some of, I still came in under my calories though.
I just finshed spending over 2 hours putting his birthday present together, guess that is what I get for letting him pick out a 298 piece Lego set! So I treated myself to a small glass of wine while I finished putting it together. More calories but hey hubby's not here to do it so I figured if I am going to stay up & do it I might as well enjoy a bit of relaxing me time while I'm at it right!!
So now that everything is all logged in I should really head up to bed so I'm not dragging in the morning. Good Night Ladies :yawn:

ajbeans

Katie, so glad he's turned the corner! How's he doing this morning?

Barb, I don't know your mom's issues, but I'm glad she's getting the surgery she needs.

Veronica, that's a good goal! Go you!

Christi, happy birthday to your boy! You did great with your calories in the face of all that stuff. Awesome!

I must have the flu. I've been progressively worse for 3 days, and today I feel like bleh. And it sucks because MY baby's third birthday is tomorrow, so I have so much to do: baking his cake, wrapping his presents, cleaning the house. We're not having a big party, just us, but still I want things to be nice, and I don't know if I have it in me. I've developed a cough so as per the "above the neck" rule, I'm not going to exercise today. I need to save my energy for housework anyway. So glad I made enough dinner last night for leftovers today.

Happy Hump Day everyone!

krislshoe

snow day today in PA.....kiddos are off school......got my run in last night....was able to do 5 miles ....

AJ.....hope you feel better....no fun to have the flu

Christi....happy birthday to your kiddo......my oldest is going to be 12 in may....time flies doesnt it?

Barb....will keep your mom in our prayers.....

today is usually my rest day but i think i will get to the zumba dvd today since I dont have to run the kiddos everywhere....plus im sure i will be out shoveling at some point......have a great day girls......stay strong!

staceyw37

katiem--we use otter pops or other popsicles on sick days to keep fluids going. just a thought.
poor lo, tho--hope gets better soon

staceyw37

supposed to be paying bills and here i am rdg posts :laugh:

krisl--nice job on the run! :drinker:
barb--makes sense on the exercise and your mom is in our thoughts.

chrsit--298 pieces. wow! that is a big set. that was so nice of you to put it all together.
aj--you are so good with encouraging comments. sorry that you're the one under the weather now. hope the bday preparations go off without a hitch.

veronica, welcome! this is a great group for sharing your triumphs AND struggles. :flowerforyou:

i'm glad i took that rest day Monday. I was pretty sore and the rest made yesterday's walk easier.
altogether, i want to change my schedule around for this week. i have walking scheduled 3x and i'm not in the mood. i think i'll throw a zumba in there.
katiem--what workout did you do that whooped you? great work on getting this habit established again!

nicolee516

Haven't talked much....been kinda emotional........the neighbors dog attacked my chickens and got my guinea hen. She is going to live, but it took big chunks off her back! :sad: :sad: :sad: :explode: I love and am attached to my little ladies! Each day she lives is a good sign, that she will recover.

DJJW

I love how this post is always hopping!!

Today won't be a good workout day. Hubby is home, so it will be an great day of kids being all over him and not me! Look even SAHM get "kinda" a day off. I'll take it. Went grocery shopping so as long as I keep myself away from husbands "munchy land" I'll do fine on the calorie count.

Maybe it's a good day for a walk. We'll see.

@ Katiem...hows your little boy?

KatieM7

For all those who asked~He is a completely different little boy today. Already running around playing like nothing happened. Thank you for all your concern. This was the worst he has ever been and to be honest a lil scary to watch him be that bad. I am so glad that it is over. Hopefully no one else gets it but chances are there that they will.

Barb~So glad to hear that she has decided to go for it.

Aj~:frown: I hope that you get feeling better soon. It is always hard when momma is sick. Good choice to not exercise.

Stacey~That is a good idea, I will be keeping that one in mind for the next child that gets sick. It was Cardio Party (turbo jam) it's 40 min. I really don't know why it affected me that way other than maybe I am getting ready to start TOM.

Nicole~I am so sorry about the chickens! That is just so frustrating.

DJJW~I love it when my hubby is home to help out with the kids it makes it so much easier but I like it when he is gone too.:laugh:

Well it is 9:30 and still have not gotten my exercise in so I better head out and get in so I can get ready for the day.

bluerose9483

Thanks, everyone! I'm glad my mom has decided it too. For those who don't know, I'll quickly fill you in. During Christmas my mom was hospitalized after she passed out at work. Come to find out her heart was pretty much 98% blocked on the one valve and then they also found an anirism in her aorta. And after having issues in Chicago and her surgery being canceled 3 times, she had decided at the time she was not having it done and if it was her time to go, then so be it.

But she has changed her mind and I should know sometime today when.

Otherwise, all is well. Got out and paid bills, ran errands this morning, and now I'm sitting down to a subway sandwich and a diet dr pepper.

Every time I sign in here, there's been so many posts I haven't gotten a chance to sit and read them all and then when I reply, only a few posts on here so I'm sorry if I missed any one.

Hope everyone that is ill gets feeling better soon.

KatieM7

Just got to say that MAN I am going to be sore tomorrow! What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger?! That workout was KILLER but it was good I burned 1092 calories in one hour! Now to go get ready for the day.

emilillymom

This week has been really hard to get some workouts in. My youngest has been feeling well. So Monday night we slept in the recliner so she could be upright. Boy, was that a big mistake. But we have managed. I since I started working out lately I have already logged almost 12 miles on the treadmill. I can say that I am definitely feeling better after each workout. Snow day here in Pa so we are doing lots on indoor activities. Hoping that little feels better soon so we can go outside and play.

krislshoe

did my zumba dvd but totally cancelled it out with the chips and piece of dark chocolate I ate this afternoon.....hubby has invterview for his job tomorrow and im stressing......anyway....I think this was a confession...lol

KatieM7

Kris~Sometimes I feel like that where I have canceled out the work that I have done. I try to remember that on here you are at a deficit to begin with. It's worked for me then I am not beating myself up when I eat something that is high calories. I tend to throw in the towel when I beat myself up over my food choices. As long as we are striving to make good choices we are moving in the right direction.:flowerforyou:

Lizzy___

Hello Ladies, I'm new to this site and I'm trying to figure out how to fit in time to workout. I have a 2 1/2 yr old and a 5 month old that is just now getting out off the colic stage. I love being home with them but I all so find it so challenging at the same time. Any help for how you guys fit in your workouts would be so great.

KatieM7

Lizzy~ I know how you feel, I have 7 children 9 years old to 1 yr old. I wait until the oldest four are at school and then I put the 1 yr old in his bouncer (he is right there and can see me) and then my 4 & 3 yo just play around in the room while I workout. I got tired of not taking care of myself so I just try to make it work. You got to find something that works for you though. Is having "daddy" watch them an option? because I have done that too. It also helps that Stacey is "keeping tabs on me". :laugh: Once you get going you feel so good that you don't want to stop and then it gets to the point that you won't stop. Hope that helps.:flowerforyou:

WildcatMom82

Haven't talked much....been kinda emotional........the neighbors dog attacked my chickens and got my guinea hen. She is going to live, but it took big chunks off her back! :sad: :sad: :sad: :explode: I love and am attached to my little ladies! Each day she lives is a good sign, that she will recover.

Oh this is awful!! I hope she recovers quickly, I HATE when animals are sick or hurt.

I'm a little late, but my plan for this week is Mon - cardio, Tues - strength, Wed - cardio, Thurs - strength, Fri - cardio and maybe aerobics on Saturday. I use the treadmill for my cardio during the week. I'm struggling with calories this week. Even though I'm home during the week I do work every other weekend and this past weekend I didn't get my usual milk output pumping. I'm torn between waiting it out (at this point it was only 1 oz less over the course of the night) or upping my calorie intake. My net is only 1550 and a few people I've talked to thought that sounded low for a nursing mom, even with an older baby. The whole reason I put off weight loss for so long (9 months!) is because I'm afraid of losing my supply, arg.

katapple

Sorry I have been MIA ladies...spent like 17 hours in bed yesterday with the stomach flu. I completed my journal for yesterday and it was the first time ever I got yelled at for being under 1200 LOL I always eat at least 1200 haha!

Hoping I don't binge today because of it! I'll get back and read what I missed later, you all have a great day!

ajbeans

Don't have tons of time this morning, so I'll hit the high spots of the thread and come back later. :laugh:

Nicole, sorry to hear about your chicken. I hope she recovers quickly.

Welcome Lizzy! Does your older child nap? Can you ever coincide those naps together? If so, you can work out then. Or if not, wait until the baby is down, and then have your 2-year-old work out with you! My kids like doing the Wii Fit Plus with me. They need the exercise too in these winter months, so everybody wins.

Katie, sorry to hear you're sick! Feel better.

Today is mah baby's third birthday! He's too short to be 3. :laugh: I already made up my meal plan and entered it in my diary so I could make sure to have room for a piece of birthday cake. Still feeling like crud and coughing, so exercise is out. :grumble: Oh well. I'm off to go try to get the kitchen cleaned up. Maybe if I go in short spurts all day I can get the house decent enough to take pictures of the festivities this evening. Later taters!

DJJW

I'm actually feeling pretty awesome today. I gained 3 lbs back last week on a hiatus and now I'm down to just one more pound to break even. I'm getting ready to schedule an actual vacation for spring. We never take vacations. I don't know which I'm more excited for...going somewhere cool or being in the 140's when I get there! LOL.

mamato4boys1girl

Lizzy~I was only able to workout when my middle two (1 1/2 & 3 year old) were napping at first but now they are beginning to get use to working out more so I have been able to do it a little earlier in the morning this week. They usually play in their room for the first 30 minutes then end up wandering back down after that. I just tell them they have to stay away from mommy so I don't accidentally kick them or something. Some times they try to workout too, sometimes they could care less and just play with their toys and others I get a child climbing under me when I'm on the floor & sitting on me when I doing crunches. But I am fitting in the exercise so that is all that matters to me. There have been days where I just couldn't get it in due to one child or another so I've had to do it after they go to bed, not my favorite but sometimes that is how it goes. Just do your best & fit it in whenever you can, some days you may have to break it up to a little here & a little there. You can do it!!

Wildcat~I am still exclusively breast feeding, he's only 11 weeks. My calories count is at 1600 at the moment as set by MFP but I NEVER get up to that amount, I just can't eat that much. I average right around 1200 calories & so far my milk seems to be doing alright. I was actually probably not even eatting that many calories before getting on here. Just so busy will all my boys I wouldn't eat until naptime most days so the 1200 seems to be okay for me. You have to be the judge of if you need more or not but I think you are probably getting plenty of calories. Maybe baby isn't needing as much, plus 1 oz really isn't that big of a difference. Do you only pump on the weekend or everyday? Your body could just be adjusting to baby needing less since your not the only food they are getting now. I think that you will be fine but of course that is just my opinion & you have to listen to your body & if baby is acting like they are not getting enough then maybe try increasing your calories just a bit.

Katie~Sorry your still not feeling that great. It seems to be going around everywhere. Everyone I know is either sick, getting over something, just starting to feel bad or their kids are sick. We have been avoiding everyone this last week. Hibernating in the house to try to keep away from the nastiness going around here.

aj~Sorry your still not feeling great yet either. Happy birthday to your little guy! Good thinking to plan out those calories ahead of time to fit in the cake!

DJJW~Good job getting those pounds back down! I hate when I have to reloose pounds I already lost. Yippie a vacation & being at a happy weight while enjoying that vacation!!

AFM~
Not a whole lot new going on here. 3 more day till hubby is home from training! So far we have avoided the major sickness going on around here, seems like everyone is sick or getting over something. I have been trying to avoid hanging out with to many people because #2 always seems to catch everything then pass it to #3. I do not want to have two small children throwing up, I can handle all the other stuff but when they are to young to get to the bathroom that is the worst. I had to back up on the dvds yesterday because I was just so sore from all the lunges & squats on the Ramp it Up dvd I didn't think I could make it through another day. So I went back and did the Start it Up instead & threw in the ab dvd to go with it! But back to Ramp it Up today, just got to push threw the pain! The most exciting thing here is that the baby slept 9 hours straight last night, so I got in 7 good hours! Then I had to go in & check on him, haha even with #4 I still have to check when he sleeps that good! So I picked him up & nursed him cause I was hurting from him not nursing all night, and right back out he went! So that will either give me lots of energy today or make me feel even more tired, guess we will see.
Have a great day everyone!

DJJW

Lizzy~I was only able to workout when my middle two (1 1/2 & 3 year old) were napping at first but now they are beginning to get use to working out more so I have been able to do it a little earlier in the morning this week. They usually play in their room for the first 30 minutes then end up wandering back down after that. I just tell them they have to stay away from mommy so I don't accidentally kick them or something. Some times they try to workout too, sometimes they could care less and just play with their toys and others I get a child climbing under me when I'm on the floor & sitting on me when I doing crunches. But I am fitting in the exercise so that is all that matters to me. There have been days where I just couldn't get it in due to one child or another so I've had to do it after they go to bed, not my favorite but sometimes that is how it goes. Just do your best & fit it in whenever you can, some days you may have to break it up to a little here & a little there. You can do it!!

That sounds a lot like my day, I try to put some sort of craft that doesn't need to be watched (mine are 2 and almost 5) so play-doh, water colors, child scissors and glue. But at the tail end of things I'm just trying to not get them kicked. They count for me when I do my crunches, and I've started to using them for my bench presses. They love it and I get a good burn. LOL

KatieM7

For those that are nursing mothers~did you know that in the food database they have it where you can had "breastfeeding mom" to your diary and it minus out so many calories? That is what I did when my lil guy was still nursing then I tried to make sure I got in enough calories so that my milk wouldn't dry up.

Katie & Aj~Hope that you both get feeling better soon.

DJJW~Way to go on the loss and congrats on the vacay!

Christi~Don't you just love it when they start sleeping longer through the night? I agree that it does freak you out when they start doing it because you are like "WHOA are they okay?" Don't feel bad that it happens even with your #4 because it happened even with my #7! :laugh:

Well off to go get my work out in and get ready for the day. I get to play "chauffer" (sp?) today. The hubby wants me to take him to his appts.

KatieM7

Lizzy~I was only able to workout when my middle two (1 1/2 & 3 year old) were napping at first but now they are beginning to get use to working out more so I have been able to do it a little earlier in the morning this week. They usually play in their room for the first 30 minutes then end up wandering back down after that. I just tell them they have to stay away from mommy so I don't accidentally kick them or something. Some times they try to workout too, sometimes they could care less and just play with their toys and others I get a child climbing under me when I'm on the floor & sitting on me when I doing crunches. But I am fitting in the exercise so that is all that matters to me. There have been days where I just couldn't get it in due to one child or another so I've had to do it after they go to bed, not my favorite but sometimes that is how it goes. Just do your best & fit it in whenever you can, some days you may have to break it up to a little here & a little there. You can do it!!

That sounds a lot like my day, I try to put some sort of craft that doesn't need to be watched (mine are 2 and almost 5) so play-doh, water colors, child scissors and glue. But at the tail end of things I'm just trying to not get them kicked. They count for me when I do my crunches, and I've started to using them for my bench presses. They love it and I get a good burn. LOL

:laugh: I bench press my kids too! I start with the youngest and work my way up to the oldest. They LOVE it! They complain if they don't get their time of doing it.

nicolee516

Whew! It took me a little bit to read all of the posts!

Thanks everyone about my little hen! Each day she is making huge improvement! I too hate when aniamls are hurt in anyway! that is why I am so emotional about it. She has been a trooper though!

I hope everyone and their kiddos are feeling better! It seems like there is alot going around.

Skeaking of chickens, I need to go check on her and then start painting a door..yuck!

mamato4boys1girl

Katie~thanks for the tip about the breastfeeding. I looked for one under exercise & it wasn't there so I just never put anything, never thought to look under food! So you just clicked on that once a day? Wow it put -500 calories, does that mean I am then suppose to eat back those 500 calories on top of my normal calories? If so I don't think I am going to be adding that, haha. I have a hard enough time some days getting over 1200 calories & right now MFP has me at a 1600 calorie count, that would put me at 2100. yikes! :laugh: