Fit For Future Families - April 2011
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Congrats History! Don't feel like I got to know you well, but to be honest, on this forum, that's a good sign, right? On to bigger and better things!
I have a very whiny little boy today. He doesn't stop even if he doesn't feel good...he just gets whiny and clingy on top of it. He's got a cough and a runny nose. Poor guy. Poor me. Haha.
As for me. I'm ticked right now. I just tried to dye a pair of kakhis that I had a stain on to a darker shade of kakhi--and the dye RUINED the pants!! They were like the only pair that really fit right now. Ugh. I'm so....wanting to eat something bad for me. I dunno what happened--I think the dye didn't fully dissolve because I ended up with RED spots all over them. Ugh. So, I'm trying to decide if I try to dye them BLACK now, or if I just cut my losses and recycle them. So disappointing. And now I have to find another pair of pants. And I was going to wear them for Easter. Sigh. At least I didn't wait till like, Friday to do it.
The signs are all there that I will start spotting today or tomorrow. I totally expected it, but it still stings when it happens, ya know? Too bad---that would have been the awesomest souvenir from our little non-trip. Oh well.
Trying a new recipe today--I got a cookbook on our "staycation" for $5--it's a book full of three-four-and 5 ingredient recipes. This is totally right up my alley. The simpler the better. So tonight I'm taking boneless skinless chicken breasts, covering them in spaghetti sauce, putting some mozzarella on top and baking it. A side of veggies and some bread for the hubby and I'm done. I"m hoping it will satisfy my italian pasta craving without actually having to have pasta. I also got a food scale a few days ago. I'm having a lot of fun with it...it's fun to see EXACTLY how much of stuff I'm putting into things. This recipe for example will have 20.75 oz of chicken breast. I'm sure you all are thrilled to know. Okay--talk to you all later....0 -
Carrie- WELCOME!
Hunny- That is awesome loss! I believe water helps because drinking water actually burns calories…so yes totally worth the bathroom trips!
Ivy- considering all the fast food places available I consider Subway a good choice, of course depends what you get…
History- OH ME GOSH, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I actually saw your ticker first and then read your post! Huge smiles and hugs for you and your family!!!!:bigsmile:
Jalara- I wish I got to watch The Biggest Loser last night! Basketball took over the channel (stupid Blazers!):grumble:
Pixie- I never really hid the fact I was TTC…I always said/say, “When God blesses us.” …you could always go with, “When the time (or timing) is right.” It doesn’t deny the fact that you are trying just doesn;t give any details either
Pam- Sorry about the gain, but it will come back off! That has to just be water, it is impossible to gain real weight like that, so don’t worry about it too much.
Karen- OH NO!!!!!!! That sucks that the dye didn’t work and I’m sorry AF seems to be knocking. But, your dinner sounds yummy!
AFM- I am enjoying my day off- slept in until 8:30 (2 hours past when I usually get up) and planning on chilling on the couch all day watching tv…well I guess not all day ‘cause I have to go into work for 2 hours this afternoon to tutor an online alternative ed student.0 -
Kah, sorry you're having a bad day
Hopefully the pants can be turned into black pants and you find a great pair of khakis for Easter! Do you have a TJMaxx near you? I went about a month ago and got some super cute and great fitting dress pants for work for $7 each!!! I bet they'll have something reasonable and cute. And your dinner sounds SUPER yummy!! I hope it curbs your pasta cravings!! 
Best of luck with the little one--something seems to be going around 
Hopefully he'll feel much better soon!!! 0 -
Hi HI!!! I'm back! I missed you! Sorry I won't be able to really catch up with everyone...
History! Congrats!!!
Pam, sorry about the gain.. You'll bounce back, I know it!
Hunny, great loss!!
Karen! Oh my! I'm sorry, that stinks! Good thing you have enough time to go to a plan B.
Pixie, I always just tell them, "we're working on it." I was going to keep it a secret, but now I just think, who cares... I like Jalara's response, 9 months after getting pregnant. LOL
AFM...England was beautiful! We had a great time. Man, the history in that country is crazy! Most of their buildings are older than the USA! We had a great time and spent too much money; sounds like a success to me! LOL We actually go stuck there for an extra 3 days, because we were flying standby and couldn't get onto the flights, then a flight was canceled too, which filled the others. We were supposed to be home on Saturday, but didn't make it till last night. Ugh, a 5 hour time difference is a killer too. I was wide awake at 4:30 this morning...:yawn:
Leave it to vacation to completely knock me off my goals. My water intake was horrible! Didn't do one sit up or push up. But good thing we were staying with his sister and she cooked for us all week and she buys everything fresh everyday after a little walk into her super cute historic town. Good thing we walked a TON! We walked all over and I loved every minute of it!
And of course I started AF Friday right in time to be stuck at an airport and a 10 hour day of flying... :grumble: This is our last natural cycle. Then it's onto clomid to give us a little boost. Fingers crossed!
OK, I have a ton of work to do. TTFN!0 -
Kah, sorry you're having a bad day Hopefully the pants can be turned into black pants and you find a great pair of khakis for Easter! Do you have a TJMaxx near you? I went about a month ago and got some super cute and great fitting dress pants for work for $7 each!!! I bet they'll have something reasonable and cute. And your dinner sounds SUPER yummy!! I hope it curbs your pasta cravings!! Best of luck with the little one--something seems to be going around Hopefully he'll feel much better soon!!!
DITTO! I love TJ Maxx! ANd dinner really does sound good, wanna come make dinner at my house!? LOL J/K0 -
That dinner sounds ace, definitely going to try that.
Whereabouts in England were you? The weather has actually been good for the time of year here so you picked a great time0 -
Kah, sorry you're having a bad day Hopefully the pants can be turned into black pants and you find a great pair of khakis for Easter! Do you have a TJMaxx near you? I went about a month ago and got some super cute and great fitting dress pants for work for $7 each!!! I bet they'll have something reasonable and cute. And your dinner sounds SUPER yummy!! I hope it curbs your pasta cravings!! Best of luck with the little one--something seems to be going around Hopefully he'll feel much better soon!!!
DITTO! I love TJ Maxx! ANd dinner really does sound good, wanna come make dinner at my house!? LOL J/K
Oh yeah.... I know all about TJMAXX. I spent some serious dough there on our "staycation". The shoes were speaking to me--I love BORN shoes--so comfy, and they seem to have them there on occasion. I indulged.0 -
Thanks so much everyone. Still kind of in a bit of a disbelief state at the moment despite 2 new tests taken this morning.
Janayla - I will join one of the pregnancy threads next week after I've had everything confirmed by the doctor.
I just still can't believe it!
Pam - hugs about the weight gain hun. And I still appreciate the talk we had!0 -
Kim- WELCOME HOME! The trip sounds wonderful...getting stuck in the airport on stand by not so much. That's why I'm always hesitant to fly stand by, but the money savings are worth it if you can afford to miss work if flying dates don't work out. I fully understand needing a vacation after a vacation especially when time zones are involved.0
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Kim - I was looking forward to my trip in July for my Gran's birthday, but I'll be newly preggers (I hope) and so we've put it off this year. My uncle just moved there so it's a much shorter trip than when he was living in Belgium. Glad it was a good one! The lifestyle in Europe is so different than here - my friends Grandmother never refrigerated their eggs.....LOL I remember I was fascinated......but they buy small quantities fresh almost daily.....wish we had a little green grocer that I could do that with.
AFM busy today - Subway lunch and Aquafit....gotta run. Didn't make breakfast either!! GRRRR0 -
Hey everyone!
So yesterday I opted to write my final exam a day early (since it's proctored I can do that) and so I'm done until the new class starts next week! I got an 83 which gives me a 90 for the course! Wahoo!
So ofcourse DH wanted to celebrate....with food. He offered to take me anywhere I wanted to go and I said I'd rather go home. BUT I wanted yummy food so we picked up the fixings for a gluten free BLT (I've only had 2 in 3 years) and that was my celebratory dinner, along with some chocolate milk - I'm quite proud of that - it could have been so much worse!
Then, after working so hard for the last 2 weeks, I crashed hard and was in bed at 10.
So I'm feeling pretty good about life today, and going to run some errands, clean this place up, and go to the gym tonight with Hubby.
And maybe have a nap....because I can.
TGI-long weekend!0 -
That's ace! Good grades and good decisions, I'm seriously impressed (I would probably have gone for pizza personally, not so good with the decisons :blushing: )0
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So for those who can't stay away from Mexican Food... I made some pretty healthy enchiladas last night and they were YUMMY!!! I figured I'd share my recipe
Healthy Enchiladas (Recipe is for 1 serving; adjust for more people)
Ingredients:
■Mission Extra Thin Corn Tortillas
■Organic Onions
■Organic Spinach
■Horizon Organic Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
■Organic Chopped Tomatoes
■Organic Black Beans
■Hormone/Antibiotic Free Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
■Habanero Seasoning
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350.
#1) Boil 2oz of chicken and shred; Or if you have a bigger group and want to let it cook all day, put your chicken breast(s) in a small crockpot, cover with organic salsa, and let cook on low all day.
#2) Combine 1/4cup of chopped onions, cooked chicken, and 1/4cup of chopped tomatoes in a pan and cook until the onions and tomatoes get soft and start sticking to chicken. Add a couple tbsp. of water if needed but tomato juices should be enough. Toss in 1/8cup of shredded cheese and let melt together mix.
#3) Take two extra thin corn tortillas and stuff with chicken mixture. Pin closed with toothpicks and place in small pan.
#4) Puree 1/4cup of chopped tomatoes, 1/2cup of spinach and add habanero seasoning to desired heat. Pour over stuffed tortillas and sprinkle 1/8cup of cheese on top.
#5) Bake at 350 for 20min.
#6) Serve over 1/4cup of black beans, slice up 1/2avocado on top and ENJOY!! J
Nutrition Facts:
Calories-457, Carbs-42, Fat-18, Protien-24, Sugar-4, Fiber-110 -
YAY! Jalara!!! Breathing room again And I so would have caved (I cave at every opportunity). I need to get willpower 0
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Yes, it was a great trip with ok weather. It was quite overcast and the wind was a bit chilly when we went to Conisbrough Castle, but overall it was great! We flew into Manchester and his sister met us there, then we jumped onto the train and went into Meadowhall, then we drove to her place in Bawtry. Nothing like using all forms of transportation. LOL Here in MI we don't have much public transportation (or really at all), so that was the biggest adjustment for me. We stayed with his sister who has only lived there for about 7 years, so I think we really didn't get a 100% English experience, but she did her best to show, and tell, us all the little differences.
Jalara! Great job!! 1. I'm the biggest procrastinator, so A+ on doing your final early! 2. 90 is awesome! Way to go 3. You are SO much stronger than I would have been. Good decision.
MrsHinds, thanks for the recipe! Sounds delish!
I’m Zumbaing tonight...this will be a little rough after a long vacation, but I can't wait! Too bad I'm still eating like crap! Gotta go grocery shopping and got some healthy choices in the house!
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Hi Everyone!
Are new comers welcome?? ;~)
My name is Kate and i'm a 22 yrs old SAHM who is looking to lose the last 27lbs of baby weight which i acquired from my son who was born in May '09! I really want to get these pounds off because in Feb. i stopped my birthcontrol, and starting next month(i have a health issue thats being taken care of) my hubby and i will be TTC!!! Which i am super excited, but i really want to be 27lbs less! haha
Anyways, i just want to say HI and i hope i can join in the fun!! Please feel free to add me to your friends!0 -
Newbie are always welcome! Read Pam' post at the beginning of the month and if it describe where you are join us...
Kate- Welcome to the club
Well today is a horrible eating day! H.O.R.R.I.B.L.E. It has unexpectedly turned into a celebration day (work related so I'm going to stay professional and not give details), but definately going to go out with the husband for dinner :happy: I had planned on eating a salad for dinner to balance out the pizza I had for lunch. Oh Well, tomorrow is a new day!0 -
Mrs. Hinds - I'm not a huge fan of Mexican - I'm allergic to beans and can't really eat spicy, but DH loves it so I might do it as a special treat (and make them milder for me). Thanks for the recipe.
Kim - Sounds like a great little break!!
Kate - Welcome Sounds like you're just getting back into the swing of things - hope that your stay with us is a short one (don't take that the wrong way 
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Luki - Sounds like a good day for you and treating once in a while is not a terrible thing.
AFM: I had the most awful evening so far... I had to get a refill on my prescription and my doctor is out of town for two weeks so I went to the walk in clinic and came home with a splitting headache. So much for aquafit tonight. I had a horrible day as far as sodium was concerned (with my processed breakfast, subway lunch, etc.) and not enough water - and I wonder why I have a headache, right? So apparently today FF gave me crosshairs today but backdated them by about 6 days - so it's not sure where I am in my cycle (neither do I to be quite honest this cycle), but I'm definitely starting to feel PMSy. If I did O, it wasn't a very strong one, my temps really didn't shift the way they have been (Normally the coverline is at 36.4 or 36.5 and today my temp was still 36.4 so I have no idea how it determined the crosshairs). I wasn't getting my hopes up for this month anyways......see the fertility doctor in a week and I think we might be sitting this cycle out too because I haven't gotten all my tests back in place yet (they're fasting tests and I really only have 2 days out of two weeks when I can pull it off because of my schedule and I completely forgot until yesterday) and they take around 4 weeks to process (I think that's the HIV test). I think I'm going to try and be a little less conspicious this weekend and try and focus on getting myself back to a healthy place. I'm really irritable and I don't like it. Happy Easter weekend all!!0 -
So to give me a break this cycle, my DH has been responsible for all my temping and charting (sweet deal eh). It works out really well, because I'm actually temping before I'm awake....forget not moving much - it's definitely BBT. So I actually had a good look at it today. I have a definite coverline 10 days ago. Today is CD 26, which if my LP is set at 14 like it was about 3 years ago, I'm definitely having PMS and I should expect AF Monday or Tuesday. (making it a 30 day cycle). If it is 17 (which is the average according to FF, then I'm a week out and PMS is starting and I should expect AF by the end of the week. Either way, it looks like I'm still on track to have a "normal" 33 day cycle (which is my average lately). So that is a yay!
I woke up achy ALL over this morning Took some muscle relaxants and we'll see how today goes. It's going to be a light food day (being good Friday and all). I can't fast completely, but I'm avoiding meats today as well as the processed stuff so I don't think I'll be able to get my cals up too high, but I'm sure Sunday Easter dinner will more than make up for it. it's here and I'm doing turkey and ham and potatoes. The Aunts are bringing veggies and my Mom is doing dessert. I'll probaably do a little dessert that meets my sugar and carb requirments too.0 -
Good old AF is due on Easter ( woohoo)! I don't think I've ever been this excited to get it! Then after that we begin trying! Since I'm a newbie, I'm just wondering if any of you had ever tried those OTC ovulation predictors? I saw one at CVS for $50. I know it's a bit but I'm willing to spend that much if it's going to help. Also, I am very interested in hearing how that Yoga DVD is. 0
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Happy Good Friday everyone!
So I'm not doing as well as I thought I would this week, but that's okay - exams took a lot out of me
Tonight we're having salsa chicken from the Recipe thread on here - I can't wait to try it! It's been in the slow cooker for 3 hours already
I also made it out for my first bike ride in 15 years! if you remember I got a bike about a month ago, but the weather hasn't been cooperating long enough for us to get out - well today we did! I had to stop twice and my heart feels like it got sucker-punched.... but whatever - I went bike riding!
Happy Easter everyone!0 -
Hey ladies,
Hope everyone has had a great week!! I just wanted to drop by and say that I will probably be MIA this weekend because of all the family stuff but I hope everyone has a HAPPY EASTER!!! Blessings and baby dust! 0 -
I'M IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Today (on a Saturday) I get an email from the registrar - and I'm into the full time class as of September, which means I will graduate and write my national licensing exam in May 2012!!!!
Life is good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Hello, thought I would intro myself. I have been trying to get preggers for 10 months and last month it finally happened (after losng 12 lbs.) a week later, I miscarried. It knocked me for a loop, but now I have even more motivation. I feel that if losing 12 lbs got me a baby, a few more should get me one that sticks. I may be grasping at straws, but it cannot hurt right?0
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Erileah - YAY for AF (in this case). The OPKs are good...if you don't have any issues and have strong peaks on your hormones. They can be frustrating, but a vital part to a quick journey in TTC. I can't use them personally because they are not reliable for PCOSers but I know they have helped a lot of people.
Jalara - I'm so proud of you!!!!! Only a short time left and you'll be cerifiable (in a good way)!!!! That's so awesome. You're such a driven person that I didn't doubt it for a second. Great job on the bike riding!!!!! It's a start and over the summer WILL get easier!
MrsHInds - hope you have a blessed Easter too!!!
FutureMoma - You're not grasping at straws. Studies show woman who are overweight are at higher risks for fertility issues and miscarriages, so it makes sense that losing weight will not only help you get pregnant, but have a sticky one!!! Providing a healthy fetal environment is key!
AFM - I had a horrible eating day and was fully expecting the scales to show a gain this morning (we stuffed loose candy into easter eggs for the hunt today for the "kids" at Easter dinner today) and ate quite a few in the process. Then we went to the bar and since I was DD, it was three rounds of Coke for me.....but the good news is that I was actually down a little. So if I stay on track today and minimize the candy intake and try and maximize the work that I have to do, I might JUST be down and proud tomorrow (this morning was a milestone for me, but as I've learned, they can be fleeting!!!) My end target is still end of April (which is end of year one of this journey). My sister stayed over last night and has yet to surface. We did walk down to the local park. Know what is a surprisingly good workout? Swinging!!!!! It's a leg & ab killer if you get into it enough......but I don't feel terrible today!!!0 -
So sorry I have been gone for a few weeks!
Hubs and I made some yummy tacos the other night. We used ground turkey and the mission carb balnce tortillas. super good!
I weighed in this morning- 7lbs down!! woot woot woot woot!0 -
Yay Katy - good job!!!
AFM: OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so disgustingly full and I can't even tell you I ate an entire plate at dinner.....It's weird. I now hit around 1400 and my body is beyond full....unfortunately there weren't so many veggies on my menu today. Tomorrow will be better. I will start a yummy detox from the sugar consumed today (20 speckled chocolate eggs....soooo yummy)
Family just left and I'm completely exhausted. Going to make it an early night and crash not too long from now. Hope everyone else had a yummy Easter and is ready to get back on track tomorrow!!!0 -
Hey Pam - thanks for the kind words! And it's great to hear that your body is adjusting!
For those who don't know - Tahmed had her baby on Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!
AFM - food, sugar, food, junk = bleh........ I am DEFINATELY going to be up tomorrow, but I've decided I'm not perfect, but I am also not. giving. up. So I suspect to be at 227ish tomorrow - but I'll be down next week to 225 - that's my PROMISE!
Hope everyone has a great day! Hoppy Easter!0 -
2011 SW: 241.8
Week 10: 237.0lbs(+0.7lbs)
Week 11: 236.7lbs (-0.3lbs)
Week 12: 234.4lbs (-2.2lbs)
Week 13: 236.8 lbs (+2.6lbs)
Week 14: 231.9 lbs (-4.9lbs)
Week 15: 232.5 lbs (+0.6lbs)
Week 16: 233.7 lbs (+1.2lbs)
Week 17: 230.8 lbs (-2.9lbs)
And so the rollercoaster continues......Monday will be my one year weigh in for this group (since one year is being measured against April 30, that would be the next possible day and actually probably closer to the one year mark - but I like using the end of the month as the marker). I was actually below 230 most of the weekend, but lack of water yesterday and lots of junk = a little bit of a gain Since AF is expected sometime this week though, I can't guarantee that I'll be down (depends on when it hits and when I actually show the water weight gain - it usually sticks around for 4-5 days)
Jalara - I did see that!! It's so exciting and Tahmed's baby would be the first Fit for Future Families baby....hard to believe that you started the group last year and we're starting to see babies but good to see that there are so few originals (not so good for those of us who are still here). Fingers are crossed that you will see the numbers you're hoping to see I know you can do it 0 -
A sub note - I have found over the last two days that my eczema has been worse. If i have it, it's usually just on one finger......I noticed it first on Saturday on my left index finger. Then the second toe on my left foot was itchy and I realized that I have another break out there. This morning I found another break out on my third toe, same foot and now the index finger on my right hand. The only thing that has changed significantly over the last few days is the increase in the sugar that I've been eating (all the candy). I just did a little surf-search (internet research) and found that a lot of people have found an increase in eczema breakouts when they have more sugar. I never had this before (but maybe because my body was used to more sweet stuff than it is now)....
Eczema is triggered by a response from the immune system and sugar actually impairs our immune system. Too much sugar can throw the body out of balance and result in yeast overgrowth. The bacteria that create the eczema rash loves to feed on sugar. Our body is not designed to take in large amounts of sugar on a daily basis. However, the standard American diet is loaded with sugar and processed foods. This makes you wonder if the food industry is trying to kill us. Our diet directly affects our health and high sugar diets can also make a person more susceptible to cancer because cancer also thrives on sugar.
We know that sugar can depress the immune system, but sugar also upsets the body's natural mineral balance. The body needs minerals in order to control inflammation.
If it's not one thing, it's another. First the YI, then the UTI, now eczema. My body sure is fighting. I think it's a good thing though...I think that my immune system has been so depressed for so long that now it's starting to come back to life and it's having to fight off a lot of not nice things.....at least that's what I envision......anyone else experiencing this?0
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