SAHM 3/7 - 3/13
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swtch- I still remember when my oldest fell and the LARGE goose egg just formed in front of my eggs! Turns my stomach just thinking about it. Glad everything is ok!0
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Shoppie-good for you to stay away from the scones! If I don't have any I'm good, when I think just a bite or two..then I want the entire thing. I just stay far, far away from things like that right now.
Stacey-I hope you and your family start feeling better soon.
Swtchrypie-I'm sorry your son had a bad encounter with the amoire. Sorrier still that your husband had a lapse in brain function! They do tend to speak without thinking and can make the situation worse. I'm glad your little guy is going to be ok.
Danielle-Welcome to the group!
We are getting a couple of warmer days today and tomorrow are supposed to be around 50 and 60 degrees! We are so ready to be outside!
We toured a preschool for Lucy yesterday, I think it will workout well for her for this fall. She will be in a preK class 4 mornings a week. She's very excited about it and wants to go tomorrow!
I've been doing well lately, exercising 5 days a week usually one of those days at home doing Zumba. I don't want the girls to get burned out going to the gym everyday. When the weekend is here I don't go but I feel like I should! I am 137.4 now 'unoffically' 10 lbs. down. I say unofficially because the day I started I weighed 145 2 days later it was 147. I don't know what that was about. I haven't been under 137 since I was pregnant with Lucy. I am really excited and pushing to get to 135, then it's 10 more pounds to goal. I really feel like I will get there if I just keep doing the stuff.0 -
I don't know if this rings bells for anyone, but I feel like there is a switch that I smehow trigger in my head when I *really* want to lose weight and then I'm really motivated and have what it takes but I get scared to slip even a bit as once I go off track sometimes I really struggle to find that 'switch' again.
I know exactly what you mean about a "switch" I started in January and have done fairly well. I actually get a bit stressed when I have a bad day because I am afraid I am going to keep having bad days. I was doing really well and then about a week ago my husband wanted chinese food. So we went out and had some chinese food. The next day it was pizza. Luckily I caught myself after a couple of days but it was so hard this week to get back into the swing of things. It always amazes me how easy it would be to fall back into my old unhealthy habits.
I had a very proud moment today. I was wicked bored and decided to go to lunch with all intentions on getting a Taco burger (wonderful cheese burger w/ chili and doritos) and fries and when I got to the restaurant I ended up getting a honeymustard grilled chicken salad with dressing on the side. I only used half the dressing too. Tomorrow is weigh in. Keeping my fingers crossed that I at least maintain this week since I had a horrible start to the week.0 -
holly - I'm exactly the same, I really cannot have a small amount of somthing like scones/ biscuits etc, I WILL keep going until they are all gone and I think I just have to accept that and not have them at all. I've tried so many times to learn restraint, but I just don't seem to be able to do it!
drcarrier - well done on swopping to the salad! Though your initial choice does sound very yummy! I'm in the UK so no idea what pre-K is, how old is that then? My eldest (4) started school in Sept 2010, its called reception here but I'm not sure if that is the equivalent of kindergarten as I don't know what age kindergarten is?
I am feeling better this evening than yesterday hunger-wise and its only day 2
Am pretty sure the 'hunger' is just sugar cravings/ my body wondering what is up with this sudden change, I certainly don't think there is any need for more food - in reality because of the BFing my target total per day is 1700 so not all that far off normal calorie intake! 0 -
Welcome Danielle!! Your baby boy has the more gorgeous eyes!! Congrats on training for a 5k, I'm running 2 next week LOL Congrats on making a change at the restaurant, that would have been hard for me to do, that burger sounds amazing!
Thanks Swtchrypie ~ So sorry your son hurt his head, glad he's ok. I'm also sorry to say that it will be a common occurence until the end of time ;-P
Stacey ~ Miss you girl! Hope everyone gets rid of the sickness soon.
Congrats Holly!!
retook measurements today
2/16 --- 3/10
waist 28.5, same
hips 36.5, 35.5, 1" loss!
thighs 23.5, 23, .5" loss!
lower hips 39.5, 39 .5" loss!
around belly button 31, 30.5, .5" loss!
total of 2.5" in less than a month Progress baby! 0 -
shoppie- Hows life in the UK? To answer your question. Pre K is around 4 which is optional (at least in my state) Kindergarden is 5 and 6 depending on your birthday. Mine goes this fall and I am already having a panic attack :sad: Ok not that bad, but this kid has never seen a daycare, and only Grandma babysits them. I know I know, I did it to myself! :laugh:0
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PreK is for 4-5 yr. olds who will enter Kindergarten the following year. My daughter, Lucy just turned 4 yrs. old 2 weeks ago. She will enter Kindergarten when she's 5. PreK is 4 days a week for this school from 8:30-11:30. They learn to recognize and write letters, and numbers, colors, shapes, how to use scissors, and other fine motor skills, they also have music and movement time as well.
Katie-nice job on the new measurements!!0 -
My oldest is getting ready for kindergarten in the fall too. We did two school visits today. I'm not happy with the choices. I mean, I'm super happy with one of them, but we probably can't afford it. And the other one is just too small and they don't seem very well organized. Blah. I hate it.
Guess what though? Tomorrow I get the house ALL TO MYSELF for THREE HOURS! YUSSSS! C's school is having a "friendship day" so Z is going to stay at school too. I am so excited I could pee. :laugh: I never get the house to myself. If I get alone time I always have to leave. So I'm going to try to clean well tonight, and then while they're gone, it'll be a non-stop workout and dance fest. Of course, things could change... I could take a nap instead.
But that would be fine too. I'm going to listen to MY MUSIC on the stereo and I'm not going to do any work. And no computer time either. Just fun stuff. 0 -
Kat - great new measurements! It has made me think I need to get myself a tape measure though no doubt the first measurement will make me :sad:
Re: schooling - Wow, gosh, my poor 4 year old is in school 6 hours per day and he's the same age as your pre-Kers! I think they do a lot of play though (I hope!) He has learnt a lot anyway, bless him! When does your school year run from? Ours is 1 Sept to 31 Aug so for example my son's birthday is mid June, and he will be 5 then, but is in the same year as kids who were 5 last Sept. My second child is an Oct birthday so will be nearly 5 by the time he starts school in Sept 2013. We have pre-school here too, but they do that at 3! (its also 3 hours per day so sounds pretty similar to pre-K) Is it normal to pay for kindergarten or is that a choice thing? Sorry for dim questions I really know very little about the US to be honest!!
ajbeans - if I had 3 hours to myself I would definitely sleep but I am cream crackered!
I'm seriously feeling :sad: after realising I need to shift 34 lbs, so working on breaking it down into smaller chunks and setting myself some mini targets!0 -
PNC-Thanks, but it was another rough night. Found a couple of other ideas, I’ve been trying throughout the day, so we’ll see if it helps tonight….praying for a good night! In the last 2 nights, me and him have gotten about 6 hours of GOOD sleep, ugh! Sorry to hear you are all sick, hope you get feeling better soon!
Welcome to the group, Shoppie & Danielle!
Swtch-Ouch! Poor little guy!
Stacey-Sorry to hear you guys are sick too. Hope you get well soon!
Kat-Awesome numbers! I can lose the weight, but I haven’t been losing inches? :huh:
Off to make some dinner for me and hubby, I'll be back to check in later.0 -
Hi All.
I'm 26 year old NJ mom to my 1 year old son!
Back at the gym 3 x a week, and trying to get the rest of baby weight off!
Hope to talk/meet other moms! 0 -
shoppie- Kindergarden is free (well except for school fees and such) Unless it's private school. School here (NorthWest) runs from Late August until Mid May. Leaving the summer off. Here you have to be 5 before the 1st day of school to start. Ask us any question about the U.S. Just make sure you give us a tidbit about the U.K so we can all learn something new today 0
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Shoppie ~ It depends on school districts and what school you send them to here. Alex went to PreK 3 days a week for 3.5 hours each day. School years run from Aug/Sept-May/June. I think the US lags in that department. In fact Alex's year of Kindergarten will be two full days a week (7:45-2) with alternating Wednesdays every other week. Not ideal for me, but nothing I can do about it! LOL He will turn 5 in July You only pay for school if it's private, public schools you pay little to nothing. Mini targets rock!! Helps you not get so burned out so fast
Thanks for the encouragement ladies! I know it's not a lot, but for me it is! I'm trying so hard to get rid of the spare tire from being overweight, pregnant, and having c-sections that anything gets me excited...even in the thighs! wooho!
Welcome MM!!0 -
Hi All.
I'm 26 year old NJ mom to my 1 year old son!
Back at the gym 3 x a week, and trying to get the rest of baby weight off!
Hope to talk/meet other moms!
Welcome, MMulheren!0 -
Hey Ladies...will try to catch up tomorrow morning before the little man wakes up. Just wanted to stop in and say hi....hope that everyone is excited for Friday!!0
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So I had a really bad day yesterday. I felt snacky all day and multiple times wanted to just go crazy. I held off for the most part, but did go over and did eat a TON of sugar
We were doing so well not having anything in the house, then we treated ourselves last weekend with ice cream cupcakes, which of course came in a 6 pack and are still around. We also just got our Girl Scout cookies and I had already bought my one bag of Easter jellybeans last week - AHHHHHH. I'm excited for it all to be gone, but trying not to eat it all at once!
On the plus side I did my last C25K workout of the week early and I was able to complete it!! I ran 20 mins straight at a 5.5 mph pace (which for my stubby legs really is a run). It came out to 1.8 miles Still not even close to what I used to do, but I'm getting somewhere. I was sure I wouldn't make it. 0 -
The stuff on schooling is very interesting, as I'm pretty sure that most of Europe start later than we do here in the UK too, I'm sure in Sweden they are 6 when they start yet academically their attainment is typically higher thatn the UK - its interesting thinking how different countries choose to invest taxes and what return you see. I must admit I'm please he is in school already as it makes my life a lot easier only having 2 of them here at a time usually :blushing:
Really sad news about Japan today, those poor people :brokenheart:
wildcat - try not to let the bad day put you off, just move on and start afresh. I do think its especially hard when you are coping with illness on top of everything else.
Welcome MMulheren! :drinker:
I have done a 60 minute walk carrying baby in the sling into town and back, and breastfed, and the whole lot is only just about enough to 'pay' for a large packet of maltesers that I have got as my treat (Fri night is treat night in our house). I need to find something less awful for next week, what tasty sweet treats do you guys have? It was over 600 calories so anything under that should help!! :sick:0 -
Good Morning Ladies! Welcome to all the newcomers!
So, my plan as I said last night was to read back through and respond to all of the posts that I missed since I was last on Tuesday afternoon before my son woke up….too bad that my little one woke up yelling this morning before my alarm even went off…not upset or crying but just “Hey! Mooommmmyyyy! Where arre youuuuu!” That whole bit. Now that he is up he is being a whiny mess. Ugh, might have to try to lay him back down and let him start his day again.
Katie—Thanks for sharing your method with your son’s eating. I am dealing with the same thing too with my little man and I have been starting to worry that I might be alone!
Stacey—I hope that you and your boys start to feel better!
Drcarrier—way to go on picking that salad! To me that actually sounds better than the taco burger, but I am a HUGE mustard flavor person!
Schooling Moms—I feel horrible now. My son turns 2 next Monday and he is going to start in a two-day two-year old program in the fall! It is only for 3 hours a day.
Shoppie—I am going to jump on the mini0target thing as well. I have been trying to tackle this 40 pound goal all at once and have been getting a little discouraged.
WildCat—Sorry yesterday was a challenge for you, good job on C25K though! That is awesome!
OK, off to do laundry and to hopefully re-direct a still very crabby little boy. Have a great Friday!0 -
Wildcat ~ Sorry about the munchies! Hubby brough home my nemisis last night, Doritos, a huge freakin bag of them. I told him to hide them from me because I can and probably will eat the entire bag in one sitting LOL
Shoppie ~ Yes, terrible about Japan! I have many friends stationed there but thankfully they are all ok. I don't know if they are still under a tsunami watch or not, HI was even affected by that watch and I have friends stationed there as well What are maltesers? maybe try making a homemade parfait? FF yogurt or pudding with fresh fruit and FF whipped cream? Maybe a little granola for cruchiness?
KC ~ Don't feel bad! Both of my kids were in a Mother's Day Out program starting at 18 months, I just never enrolled Carter anywhere after our move because most wanted him to be potty trained. Now that he's potty trained he can go to school, so he's starting pre-pre-k at 3 in the fall
Guess what?! I weighed myself this morning, because I do every morning, helps hold me accountable for my actions the day before whether good or bad, and I hit the 130s!!!!!!!!!!! 139.5, haven't been in the 130s since I was 18 I won't count any loss until Wednesday, have to make sure I maintain it 
Wohoo!!!
Still have a cold, no cough, just congested and my left ear won't unplug. Think I'll try to do some strength training this morning, possible some light cardio this afternoon. Hope everyone has a good Friday!0 -
Mini goals are a huge help! When you think about the entire thing at once it's over whelming. I broke mine down into 5 lb. increments it's easy to focus hard for 5 lbs.
School-If Julia was potty trained she could go to preschool this fall as well, they offered to take her early. She turns 3 in November. She has no real interest in potty training right now so I doubt she would be by then. Who knows she may decide to do it tomorrow. If she did go to school it would be 2-3 mornings a week. I did that when my teenagers were little. It was so weird having 2 1/2 hours all to myself.
KC-Sorry your little guy woke up early and crabby. That is not a fun way to start the day. I hope he gets past it.
Shoppie-Good for you taking a nice walk with the baby yesterday! I am hoping it warms up enough today for us get outside again. As for snacks I have no idea what maltesers are. If I am having a treat snack I usually pick a small amount of ice cream, full fat and everything. I'd rather have a small amount of the real thing, which is enough for me, then having a diet version that just doesn't taste as good or satisfy the craving. Out of curiosity where in the UK are you? I am in Nebraska, pretty much the middle of the U.S.
My plan for today is to get to the gym this morning, for some cardio and to lift weights for the upper body. It is supposed to get up to 60 degrees today so we will either head to the park or the forest and go for a hike this afternoon.
Have a great day ladies, I'll check back in later.
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YEAH KATIE! Congrats making it to the 130's! I hope it stays for you.. I hit that a few weeks ago and was ecstatic.0
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Happy Friday Mom's.........What a week I've had, I like to say I am so happy the weekend is here, but like many of you, and we talked about it in the beginning of the week, my weekends are pure crzyness...lol
Well, I should say my week has been crzy too..Since I do stay home, I do like to get out and feel useful...lol .. Last year was my first year with this, friends got word of my "work" background and have gotten me involved in some big fundrasing events for our area. One biggie is our YMCA event, its one of the biggest events our community has, its at the Hyatt here in Cambridge, cocktail dress type of night, lot of money is being forked out...lol ..I sit on the committe board and the past few months have been busy, but now that the event is next weekend, we are meeting once every week, so I had that meeting on Tuesday night... And then my good friend is chair person of our Main Street event which in May, at the Yacht Club, so I had that meeting last night...... I do love being invlolved and meeting lots of new faces, but when meeting night falls on the same week.. It was crzy...lol
So besides that, most of you know that I have been trying to make this decsion about becoming a spin instructor, that the Y has been after me for the past year and a half to do....Well, and update, I was suppose to meet with the head trainer last night to talk, well don't know about anyone else here, but man here on Eastern Shores of Md, we got hit with some nasty nasty rain and wind, and about 3pm alot of places lost power...The Y being one of them, so my meeting has been postponed...I will see her today, during Body Pump, I'm hoping we can talk then.. I do believe if the trainer is ok with me co-teaching the class with a friend, that we'll take it over the 1 night the other instructor backed out of, and this way I will have a feel if I like it or not...And see what April will bring...
So, lots on my plate this week.... Wanted to Welcome Danielle, I did my first 5K in November and LOVED it!! Good Luck!
swtchrypie.........Why do husbands do that?? They say stuff that they think is funny, but it really isn't....You just want to reach over and slap them....lol I hope your son is doing better!!
Shoppie...Good for you for staying away from those scones.... Good will power!
hollyb9871 .............Thats a little bit of a mile stone for you, when you get under that 137 mark..Congrats on all your hard work!! You seem so focused, keep up the good work!
Welcome, MMulheren!
WildcatMom82 .......sorry about the munchies. I had a rough day as well yesterday, it was miserable outside, rained and stormed awful, it was one of those days you just wanted to curl up in bed and stay there...Good work getting up and moving though, I bet you felt better after your run..I always do...
katapple .......Love it "progress baby" ... So worth all your hard work when you finally see those numbers...Awesome job! I hope you kick that cold soon!!!
OK, I have laundry, of course and some picking up to do before I hit Body Pump this morning..........Have a great Friday Mom's
Remember......Keep moving:)0 -
I wish there was a multi-quote option here!!
Swchtrypie-Glad your son is ok. Sounds like something my DH would have said to our kids. :grumble:
Barb-Sorry to hear that. I'll still keep hoping for you. We went through a 6 month stint recently where DD was waking up 4 or 5 times a night and it was no fun.
Katie-Woohoo for the 130's!!
As for schooling-our kids don't go to preschool, but I do things home here with them since we're leaning towards homeschooling.
Shoppie-How about getting some Cadbury's minis? MIL sends them to us for the kids and they only have 25 calories each. If it's the chocolate part you're after that may help. I have them once in a while to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Malteasers are malt balls.
Cat-Reading all that made me tired!! Good luck with everything coming up!
We went to the doctor yesterday and found out we had the flu and DH and DD have bronchitis. They got some medicene and I'm mega dosing myself with vitamin C. Hopefully DS doesn't develop bronchitis too. We're staying home this weekend. I haven't felt well enough to exercise, but have been sticking under the calorie goals. I weigh myself every morning too, to stay on track. I'm almost down the 160's now!! I guess that's perk of being sick, if there is one. :laugh:0 -
shoppie - It's not very exciting but (not counting right now!) we normally just have yogurt raisins in the house for a sweet. I mix them with trail mix for my after dinner snack and love it! My husband gets some 100 calorie bakery cookies for himself that are pretty good. I had some mini ice cream bars a couple weeks ago that were 90 calories a piece, those helped a lot! If we're really going to treat ourselves we go to the supermarket bakery - the stuff is so good and for the most part has nutrition facts so I can still log it. The other night we split a giant frosted rice krispie square which came out to 195 per person.
PNCTink - I hope everyone feels better soon!! The flu is the worst. One of my coworkers had it and I'm pretty sure I got a touch of it (the fever and body aches) but luckily we were all vaccinated so it wasn't full blown. Worst sickness out there!!
Has anyone here ever done Stroller Strides? I went for a free trial class today and think I may sign up for a monthly membership. It was pretty intense! I've never done a lot of toning, I MUCH prefer cardio, so I was struggling. I already can barely move, but in a good way It was a little embarrassing because the leader was obviously pregnant and way more in shape than I am, but you gotta start somewhere, I guess. R did great, I think the newness of it kept her distracted. We don't use the stroller much (I use the sling almost anytime we're out) so I was nervous how she'd do. 0 -
Happy Friday!
Welcome to the new faces on here!! :bigsmile:
Katie - Awesome job on the loss (both weight and inches). I also had c-section and although I'm getting firmer in the tummy, I also still have gross loose skin around my incision. :mad:
Nicole - Hope you guys feel better soon!!
Cat - Goodness, that's a busy week!! Have fun and I hope your meeting at the Y goes well, I can't imagine why they wouldn't let you co-teach. Sounds like a win, win.
Nap time, I'll be back later.0 -
Sorry ladies ive been MIA all day! I had doctor apts and spent all morning worrying about my friends I left in Hawaii. AH!!!! I just got home and I know I am going to be sore from all the carrying I had to do with my kids today. Which is a good thing! I do not do enough strength training. I dont get to go to the gym and I feel like an idiot when I attempt things at home. But I have slowly been trying to get over it because I know I need it.
Ok well everyone have a great weekend!!!!!!0 -
All day I've been peeking in here, seeing how much has gone on, and vowed to catch up next time I logged on... but I just can't. Much love to you all. I do care, I just can't keep it all straight. I'll do my best though. Don't be upset if I miss you. It's not personal, I promise.
Shoppie, good for you for breaking down into smaller goals. That will help!
Welcome mmulheren!
Katie, you're making such fantastic progress! You are so inspiring to me.
WildCat, sorry you had a bad day. But YAY for the C25K! That's awesome!
KC, I hope your day with the kiddo got better. It stinks when they wake up and are immediately whiny and cranky.
Katie, yay for hitting the 130s! Boo for the cold though. Feel better.
Holly, were you able to make the gym?
Cat, good luck with your meeting at the Y! I don't see why it would be a problem to co-teach, so I hope it all goes well.
PNCTink, I hope you guys feel better soon. Sounds like things are pretty miserable at your house right now! Take care of yourself.
WildCat, what is Stroller Strides? A walking program?
swtchrypie, I hope your friends are all right. How stressful for you! As far as the strength training, don't feel like an idiot. When you're at home, who's gonna notice if you look silly? Just do it. Bodyrock.tv has a lot of exercises you can do with just your own body weight, so you could get strong without having to buy dumbbells or anything.
There, I think I'm caught up! Today Z went to school with C for "friendship day," and it was so nice having the house to myself. I worked out pretty much the whole time, which surprised me. But it was awesome! I did about 40ish minutes on the Wii and then took a nice long walk around our town's walking trail. I'm exhausted now, but it was such a nice way to spend the morning.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend!0 -
katapple!!! 130's! You must feel awesome!! SO great, Congrats!
swtch- my prayers are with all your friends in Hawaii, and anyone else on this post who has someone there!0 -
Hi there,
I'm stephanie and I have a 3 month old. So far i'm down 45lbs pre-pregnancy but hope to lose 27 more.0 -
I've been having one of those weeks (well actually March has been rough period) with my weight loss. Not that I've gained any (not lost any either). You see, I was running with some friends & one of the girls was "training" us b/c she is a Pilate instructor. Well she decided to start working out w/ her husband who goes at the same (early early) time of the day as we do. Then 1 girl got pregnant & had to stop, 2 girls got injuries, & 1 just flat out dropped out. So I've been "trying" to do this all on my own but to be honest, getting up at 4:45am to work out 3 times a week doesn't sound to appealing when I'm doing it alone. Plus running in the dark by myself sounds kinda scary. But now not only has my exercise subsided, but my eating habits have sorta become lax as well. I'm so mad & upset @ myself b/c it had become a habit to cook healthier & exercise 3-4 times a week. Now it's like I've reverted back to my old ways..........well all except drinking Dr Peppers.0
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