New "married 30 something" group anyone??
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Monday question: How have you included your family in your lifestyle change?
Well, since I wanted to do more exercise, and don't like to run outside - I made a point to bring the elliptical up from the basement some time ago. My husband tries to use it when he can. I think it does actually help the strength in his back, which he has a lot of pain in. I do most of the cooking so I tend to cook things that are a little better, which also means less going out or getting pizza.0 -
Hi! I have been married for two and half years and have four kids! We are a blended family!! Looking to lose about ten more pounds, need all the encouragement I can get!0
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Monday question: How have you included your family in your lifestyle change?
I have always made sure my kids ate pretty healthy. They all also do sports and swimming year round. But I recently convinced my hubby to start p90x with me. Im still trying to get him to change his eating habits0 -
Our kids are very active with soccer and dance for my daughter and Tae-Kwon-Do for my son and wife. My wife has struggled with weight since Ben came around. She tries but definitely struggles with me being out of town alot and her working and having the kids by herself 4 days a week it is tough on her. I try to support her and encourage her but ultimately it's up to her to do it. It's not really fair but that is our life. I will continue to try to help but I definitely have more down time for workouts than she does.
The kids eat pretty good, they have their share of pizza nights and McD's but we also try to get them lots of fruit and veggies.0 -
First of all, you guys rock!
Thanks for keeping the questions going and glad to see many new faces!
I had a great few days up at our family cabin/cottage (in Higgins Lake, MI) ... quiet, snowy, and days filled with sitting by the fireplace reading or playing board games with the kids ... or well ... napping ... it was awesome as usual ... my cell phone actually with it's antiquated browser managed to upload my food diary but at about 30 minutes to log my meals at the end of the day was a bit slow! However, it worked so I'm not complaining! lol
Anyway, great questions and thanks again for keeping them going! Obviously we can talk about anything and everything but I figure questions always help discussion and can be fun too! Let me catch up!
FRIDAY QUESTION: What do you do to keep yourself on track during the weekend?
- Funny, when I saw this question my mind went in another direction ... what came to my mind when I read this was about those days/weekends that I blow it, how do I stay on track? I think I have a tendency to "give up" when I fail (with food and eating healthy) ... but if I'm to be successful, I need to pick up the pieces and move on. I can either have a bad day and just give up and forget the plan ... or call it a bad day and encourage myself to move on ... so for me when I see this question, I think to myself "think positive" ... I'm not trying to change my week, I'm changing my life ... and if I start thinking in that perspective I tend to not beat myself up and give myself the ability to "keep myself on track"
Saturday Question-what was your inspiration to lose weight/get/health/stay healthy?
- I certainly see my motivation coming a great deal from the fact that I want to be around as long as possible for my wife, and kids, and grand kids ... however as a Christian I also see this body as much more than "me" ... so my inspirations are both due to my amazing horizontal relationships as well as my vertical One
Monday question: How have you included your family in your lifestyle change? Great question ... kids don't have much of a choice! lol ... well, at least in my house they don't ... what's for dinner is what's for dinner ... what's for lunch is what I pack in it lol ... however ironically (or perhaps it's not that uncommon) I tended to feed my children far better than I fed myself ... portions moreso than what I was eating was the bigger problem for me ... so being the chef 99% of the time (literally) in my house I have full control over my household menu ... thankfully my wife (Marceen) is on board too ... she's pregnant and more using MFP to track and balance things like her sodium (which was an eye opener to her) than for calorie restrictions but after the baby she'll be using this more too ... oh! and my youngest (well, youngest now!) loves to sit with her daddy and cook a lot so I am going to love the fact that she will see balanced meals being cooked .... and if they help make the food it's amazing on how much more they will like those veggies!
THANKS AGAIN! ... and glad to be back safe and sound and refreshed!
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Oh! Duh ... I forgot one other answer to the: Monday question: How have you included your family in your lifestyle change?
My 4 soon to be 5 year old daughter I think will be my first runner! She's hardcore and will run with daddy even when it's snowing!!!! 
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Wednesday Question: Are you a fruit or veggie person (or both)? And if you're more of one than the other, is there anything that you found helpful to get the other into your diet more often?
Answer for me) I'm by far more of a veggie guy ... Obviously there are some that I like more, and some that I may like more raw (or cooked) but me and veggies are good buds ... however it's fruit that is my problem. I don't mind some berries here and there, but getting me to grab a piece of fruit takes effort. However I found that a simple fruit salad seems to do the trick! Also (and I'm not a nutritionist so I don't know if I really get anything from this) but a fruit infuser (water pitcher with a fruit infuser rod that you pack the fruit in) makes some yummy water! I would imagine some of the nutrients transfer in the water.0 -
I am for sure a fruit person! I like most fruits so those are not an issue. However, veggies are hard for me. I did start making a squash/zucchini stir fry that I love. So that helps me get more in. I do try to eat a serving of raw carrots everyday. I don't dislike them, but I don't care to eat them either. So monday-friday I take them with me to work and mid-afternoon I have an apple or grapes then I munch on that one serving of baby carrots. I probably do not get enough veggies in, but I try.0
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I'm definitely a fruit person.... that's a big problem for me unfortunately they are the wrong fruits. I LOVE LOVE pineapples, kiwi, oranges but they have too much sugar for me "apparently" according to the Dr. I should eat more berries or grapefruits and dump the oranges, eat an apple and forget the pear. ugh!! It's been a struggle pushing away my favorite fruits for others. But until the Dr. says I'm healthy again I guess I'll continue to do what he says. I'm getting there everyday and slowly getting back to normal me. Whatever that is !!!
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Wednesday Question: Are you a fruit or veggie person (or both)? And if you're more of one than the other, is there anything that you found helpful to get the other into your diet more often?
Being a vegetarian i am def more of a veg person. I prefer savoury foods anyway and i like raw veg to snack on too. Using this site has made me realise how much higher in calories fruit is too! However, for a change i will snack on apples or pears.0 -
Wednesday Question: Are you a fruit or veggie person (or both)? And if you're more of one than the other, is there anything that you found helpful to get the other into your diet more often?
I actually love both and I guess that's the problem I have...I pretty much like everything...:laugh: . I'm finally learning how to eat in moderation. Just because it's healthy, doesn't mean I can overindulge. My favorite fruits are apples, grapes, strawberries/berries, and pineapples. My favorite veggies are asparagus, green beans, broccoli, and cauliflower. Yum
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Fruit or veggie person.....neither. While I would much rather eat fruit, I hardly ever do.0
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Tuesday question-I try to make sure the kids eat a fairly balanced meal, though it is difficult as they are all such picky eaters and seldom like the same thins. I also try to get them to play and be active as much as possible. Hopefully taking the little ones to the gym with me 4 days a week helps them to realize that exercise is for everyone including parents.
Wed. question-I prefer fruits over most veggies though I don't do particularly great eating from either category.0 -
Wednesday Question: Are you a fruit or veggie person (or both)? And if you're more of one than the other, is there anything that you found helpful to get the other into your diet more often?
Most definately a fruit person. There aren't many fruits that I don't like. I have some issues with veggies. I like corn, green beans, and spinach cooked. There are many more I like raw, but that's all for cooked. I do try to incorporate them into dishes though. I will eat cooked carrots with a roast. I like to throw in some fresh green beans too. In a chili or soup you can add veggies and never really know the difference. I like celery raw but it should be a crime to put celery into soups - its just not good.0 -
Wednesday Question: Are you a fruit or veggie person (or both)? And if you're more of one than the other, is there anything that you found helpful to get the other into your diet more often?
I'm much more of a fruit person. It's a struggle to get the right veggies into my diet. And on the SCD plan, fruit isn't allowed and veggies are required at every meal, so that's been the hardest part for me to stick to.0 -
35 been togeather 2 yrs married 6 months this time 4 kids 18 to 50
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@Shannon - Yeah, my wife reacts to sugars and I was surprised to hear her doctor say (though in retrospect as I started looking into it made more sense) to seriously limit her fruit due to all the sugars ... she was on a juicer kick for a while and when throwing fruit into the mix really spiked it ... and unfortunately spinach juice isn't as tasty 0
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I prefer fruits, although I eat a big veggie salad most nights for dinner and enjoy it. Fruit makes such a great snack though. My favorites are strawberries and peaches, but they have to be good quality. I hate buying strawberries and coming home to find out there is already one moldy one in the bottom that I didn't see!0
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I like fruits and veggies, my favorite fruits are blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, and apples. Veggies are good too at lunch and dinner or for a snack. I love asparagas, brocolli, carrots, celery, sweet potatoes, etc.0
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I am a fruit person - have been since I was a toddler, apparently. Veggies are more of an effort, sometimes - but we have a salad bar at lunch at work, that helps. Plus, I'm a huge fan of baby carrots and cucumber sticks as snacks.0
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I love the fruit only because it seems more easily prepared. I can grab an apple, orange , grapes, grapefruit(love love love love grapefruit), bananas and snack quite easily but veggies take longer. The best way for me to get my veggies in is just by eating a lot of soups or casseroles. I can hit the recipes with multiple veggies rather than just 1 or 2 as a side dish. I am not going vegan anytime soon .0
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Up until now I have been a fruit person but lately I have come to really love my veggies. I have started to get huge veggie cravings.
I am loving roast vegetable stakcs on polenta and eggplant parmigana. Yum.
It is summer here and the stone fruits are just coming to an end I love them and wonder if the fact they are at the end of the season may be why I have started losing weight again. I may have had way too many fresh local cherries over summer. I love summer fruit.0 -
Wow, lots of fruit people!! ... I guess that doesn't surprise me though as I'm usually the weird one
Anyway, how about a question today that is on my mind right now!
Q) What exercise routines work the best for you to make sure you get in your workout and still enjoy family time?
A for me) I like running as I've mentioned, but running on a treadmill drives me nuts ... I need to be outside, cold or not. However this winter has been difficult as I really don't mind the cold, but by the time I get home, get dinner, spend time with the kids, clean up and get them to bed it's dark ... usually not a big problem, but running in the dark with ice is not so smart so unless it's the weekend or I've been on vacation, I've been finding it difficult to find the time. I'm not a gym guy, and running is the only thing that I enjoy doing, so I'm wondering what other routines are out there that may give me some new insight! 0 -
Wednesday's question...I am not much of a fruit eater. In the summer I do eat a lot of watermelon and strawberries though. At our house we eat a lot of salads and steamed veggies. Love broccoli and cauliflower!!
Thursday's question...my husband and I do our P90X workouts at night, usually at 8:00 so we can get to bed by 9:30. We try to get dinner finished as quickly at possible and get a little family time in before we workout. Working out at night does take some family time away, but my son is 14 so sometimes he works out with us or he has his own things going on. Sunday is our "rest" day and our only day off work, so that's when we try to get some quality family time in.0 -
My exercise routine is done at the gym. I go in the morning otherwise it won't get done. I do 20 min. of cardio to get warmed up then alternate lifting between upper body and lower body on different days followed by another 20min. or so of cardio. After that it's time for abs and stretching (my favorite part). I also like doing Zumba when I find a good teacher, or step class (I used to teach several years ago).
This week I've been in to the gym only once due to a sick little girl. I am so feeling like a marshmallow and resenting the fact I can't go. Exercise at home is not really possible because my youngest is constantly needing attention since she doesn't have her sister to play with. Hopefully health will return her soon.
Holly0 -
I either have to workout in the morning before work or right when I get home. Otherwise it just doesn't get done. If it's after work and DH is home I try to limit it to 30 mins so it's not taking too much time away from together time....and dinner doesn't get pushed back too far.0
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Wednesday question:
I am a vegetable person. If I don't eat something green everyday, I feel like I've missed out. I have been trying to supplement my breakfast and snacks to equal at least one piece of fruit a day but don't always get it.
Thursday question:
I typically work out right after work. I don't have any kids and my husband knows if I don't work out, I get nutty so he is okay with me not being home until 630 or 7 most nights. It gives him time to play Golden Tee with his BFF or work around the house. So we have good "me" time. Sometimes we run together which is nice. Once we have kids I am pretty sure my workouts will be swtiched to before work. My next house will have a home gym.0 -
Honestly, this is the reason why I don't workout as much as I need to. I work full time, come home, cook/eat, then play with my girls, clean, give them baths. I've been working towards doing the elliptical or something before they go to bed, but just haven't yet. Their bedtime is 10pm so that means that's when I get to workout since I CANNOT get up and do it before work. Half the time I just go to bed because I'm tired, and sleep is important too. So, I'll be looking at the responses to see what others do as well.
Q) What exercise routines work the best for you to make sure you get in your workout and still enjoy family time?0 -
Wednesday: I like both fruits and veggies. I eat more veggies, but like fruits more. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries... YUM!
Thursday's question doesn't much apply since there's just the two of us.0 -
@Shannon (Shamrock) ... I'm glad I'm not the only one having issues with finding the time! ... In the Spring/Summer/Fall (as I like running) no biggie ... I can go for a night run (and I love night runs) after the kids are in down and then hang out with Marceen when I get back ... but in the winter I don't exactly want to break a leg ... I have a nice recumbent bike but still am searching for consistent motivation ... I keep telling myself that in the Spring it will get easier again!!! 0
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