SAHM Week #2 10/13-10/19

3babybeans

Are we out there today, ladies?! How is everyone's week going so far? I was supposed to have an additional 3 year old over today but thank goodness I didn't. I just was NOT in the mood! :P

Any ideas for a week #2 challenge? The only one I've thought of is meeting our water requirement every day b/c I've been lacking in that area.

Happy Monday!

Sara

3babybeans

Are we out there today, ladies?! How is everyone's week going so far? I was supposed to have an additional 3 year old over today but thank goodness I didn't. I just was NOT in the mood! :P

Any ideas for a week #2 challenge? The only one I've thought of is meeting our water requirement every day b/c I've been lacking in that area.

Happy Monday!

Sara

LokiFae

I'm out here! I was wondering what had happened to everybody! My week's going well. Been to the gym 3 times since Saturday! Woo! I'm actually sticking with it this time!

I think the water requirement is a pretty good challenge. I've been trying to do it on my own. It's harder than I thought it would be!

3babybeans

I've been having problems with it, too & it screws up my whole body. The only time I've been drinking anything is when I exercise & occassionally at dinner. I think it is usually b/c someone (my kids) like to put things IN my water glass & then I just dump it...all...day....long. Need to invest in a water bottle with a lid on it!

Good to see you! I was hoping not everyone ran away! LOL Good job on hitting the gym so often! That's fantastic! I'm hoping that once my husband is out of school in January, I'll be able to get "out" to exercise. Get some time without anyone bugging me to do something for them! Riight. Like THAT'S going to happen. :laugh:

I took an entire day off of exercise on Sat. b/c it was just too busy. I got my 50 min. walk with my kids in this morning & just got done 40 min. TJ Cardio Party. WOO! Tomorrow is my "measurment" day so I'm hoping that I still see some good numbers. My weight has been crazy the past week b/c I've been sick & not sleeping at ALL. Hopefully I'll at least see a change in my measurments.

How did everybody else do exercising this weekend?

PurdyMommy

Water is abig part so its always a good challange but for myself Water...its my life. I think we should challange ourselfs to keep up on the water and exercise just 10 more min then normal... Push yourself just 10 more min.

3babybeans

Oh...10 more minutes...THAT one will be difficult for me. Maybe I can stretch out my walk 10 more minutes b/c 10 more minutes of TJ would make me...well, probably die. :happy:

LokiFae

Well...I did 10 extra minutes on the stairclimber today. :noway: I might die.

3babybeans

you are a good woman. my legs are shaking just thinking about it!

3babybeans

I got in my 64 oz. of water yesterday...didn't manage the extra 10 min. of exercise, though. Hopefully today I'll hit both goals!

Happy Tuesday, ladies!

sara

3babybeans

So I didn't extend my walk by 10 min. It was sunny & gorgeous when I left. By the time I got home, I had the tail of the sling over the baby's head, was getting sprinkled on & could hardly keep my eyes open b/c the wind picked up so badly. The boys thought it was quite hilarious, though!

Did anyone manage the extra 10 min. yesterday besides our stairclimber master?

kimber607

Hi

Yesterday was the first day in a LOOOONG time I didn't work out at all!
BUT I had my nieces over Sunday night for a sleep over
I had my kids (3 and 4) and my nieces (5/6)...all day Sunday and Monday
DH and I took all the kids pumpkin picking...then we played outside all day...hockey, basketball bikes
Between all that and cooking, cleaning, fetching snacks and drinks..I hope I burned some cals
I'm still burnt out today but pushed myself to hit the trwadmill for 1/2 hr and did 1/2 hr yoga
I'm going to try to squeeze in some add'l yoga tonight

Keep up the great work gals!
Kim

3babybeans

Oh my heavens, Kim! You had your hands full! What a fun (but exhausting) weekend, though! We're doing the pumpkin patch thing on Sat. after our family pictures. Woo!

mechanicmom

I'm still here! It's just been too crazy! I pretty much slacked all weekend and my stomach is letting me know about my bad eating choices this weekend (been hurting and also bigger!). I can get it back under control. Did I ever have it in control? Hmmm.
Yesterday was a bounce house birthday party so I got some exercise pushing my 3 year old up the ladders and helping him down slides. This morning I had a play date at my house which is something I rarely ever do! I wanted to take the rest of the day off but I'm not eating well so I need to work out. I'm going to put my son down in a few minutes and do Shred level 2, even though I hate level 2! Level 1 is getting to easy, although it's not that easy.
I think I do pretty good drinking my water since that's about all I drink. I could use some accountability on it though. If I start out drinking it in the morning (with breakfast) then it's usually pretty easy for me to keep it up during the day.
I don't know if I'll get an extra ten minutes of exercise in today. I did clean the house for an hour and have a play date so I'm kind of tired and wanting some down time.
Be back later to check on you all!
MM

LokiFae

Everybody's doing so great!!! Kim, I definitely think you got some kind of exercise in, even if it wasn't organized! I can't wait to bring my little one to the pumpkin patch. Hopefully he'll be able to lift one this year. Last year he was too tiny.

Well, I got an extra 10 minutes in on the elliptical. (Death to the stairclimber! :laugh: ) But I didn't do so well on my water. We had lapsit, where you can't have anything to eat or drink because it WILL get spilled, and then we went grocery shopping and it's like a bad habit, I ALWAYS grab a Diet Mountain Dew in line and have it with my lunch. It happens every time I go grocery shopping. I don't know, maybe I feel like I deserve it after doing all the shopping for the week with a little 15 month old menace! Or this week, after listening to 30 screaming children for a half an hour. *shudder* I'm not good with a big group of screaming children, but it's only once a week, and Darrell has so much fun, so we're going to keep going. I'll just have to stock up on Advil. Then when DH got home, he took us out to Subway for dinner, where I got a soda...Don't know why, just did. And I was thinking, while I was getting it, "I really don't need this. Why don't I just get a water?" But I got it anyway. I'll do better today!!!

Hope eveyone did well yesterday!

3babybeans

The line at the grocery store is always my demise, too. I take all 3 kids every week; 1 walking, 1 riding, 1 slung. It is like a marathon of "NO" to get through the store. The Snickers always stare at me in line like, "you know you want to eat me! come on! you deserve it! you had to have burned at LEAST 500 calories doing this today" :laugh: snickers are liers.

Your class sounds like fun...for Darrell, not so much Mommy. My 3 year old & I had a summer music class with about 7 other 3 year olds & THAT was enough for me. Too much chaos makes me insane.

I hit my water consumption yesterday & added a glass of milk at the end of the night. Needless to say, I was up like 3 times peeing...felt like I was pregnant again! :P The 10 min. didn't happen. I did my walk & 40 min. TJ. I think I might try to make my extra 10 min. some strength training at the end of the night. Pull out the good ole resistance bands & give it a shot while I watch tv. That's usually my laundry time, but I hate doing that anyways. lol

Have a wonderful Wednesday, ladies!

sara

mechanicmom

Sounds like everyone is doing pretty good this week. I am struggling a lot. I don't know what's going on. I have been emotional for over a week now and TOM is not suppose to come for another week or so. I have been pigging out and my face is breaking out. We didn't sleep good last night because the electricity shut off for five hours and it got pretty warm in the room. So I am dragging today. Okay, I've vented. I'll get over it now. :happy:
Today I think I am going to do Taebo. I know Shred is making a difference (except that I am eating too much) but I get bored easily. Plus with Taebo I burn 500+ calories instead of 250. I am also doing the push up challenge so I will do my push ups too.
It's grocery list day so I will try to make better decisions about food to eat this coming week. My problem is that I don't like cooking! It's better than eating out but I always feel like there's better things to be doing than standing in the kitchen for an hour or two. Maybe I will get back to try to make all the meals on two days a week instead of cooking each individual meal. Any tips?
MM

LokiFae

MM - I've been using the Kraft Foods 1 bag, 5 dinners Healthy Living Bags. I LOVE them, because then I can plan out what we're going to eat for dinners for the week, they give you a list, and the recipes are pretty good and low cal! I supplement them with fresh fruit, and deli turkey and cheese and things like that for lunches and breakfasts, but they have really helped streamline my whole cooking menu.

Edit: Since the recipes make 4 servings usually, I will put a serving of whatever it is in the fridge for lunch the next day, get my serving for dinner, give the baby 1/2 a serving, and then leave the rest to DH. He hasn't complained yet about not getting enough food, and it's actually helping him lose weight. He used to be a glutton and eat whatever was left in the pan just because it was there.

3babybeans

I love cooking, but with my dh not home for dinner usually & the three kids always needing something, I tend to slack in that department & end up making the kids "kid food" & eating a sandwich or something for myself.

When I do cook, I make big meals that my dh can take for lunch & we can eat as leftovers. Whole wheat pasta dishes are a big one that we do b/c they don't take too much time. I'm famous for not following recipes so I'm not really much help.

MM - you aren't ummm...how do I put this....pregnant are you? lol how do you ask someone you've never met that question? Seriously. You'll probably never talk to me again! That sounds about how I was right before I found out I was pregnant with my first son so I thought it was worth throwing out there.

LokiFae - I've never heard of those! Off to google I go!

Got my walk in & added 5 min. to it. The boys weren't real thrilled about it, though. and I stepped in dog poop. my day is getting off to a kick *kitten* start.

sara

mechanicmom

Thanks Loki, I may try some of the recipes on there. I'll have to mix and match though. My son can't have wheat or dairy right now, so it makes shopping interesting. I am learning to make homemade stuff though.
Babybean, I am not offended at you asking if I am pregnant. Actually we've been trying since January so it would be wonderful if I am! I had a miscarriage in July so it will be doubly special if I am! Every month that I am not pregnant I try to focus on working out and eating, but even with that I am losing motivation(about working out and eating right) and struggling to get the weight off. I'd better get to my work out. It'll be time for lunch when I get done! This day is going too fast!
MM

3babybeans

Is the dairy/wheat free diet showing results for your son, MM? I know some people swear by it! Well, now I hope you are pregnant!!! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, though. Now that I read it, I think you mentioned it before so I'm just a giant butt.

my son is sitting with me & wants me to post a heart & the drinking one. LOL :drinker: I think I could use a little of both today.

mechanicmom

The wheat/dairy free diet has made a huge difference for my son! We are hoping it's not permanent though since it's so hard to find things for him to eat. The doctor said we at least need to do it for a year, which will be next April. He was severely autistic in February and March. By the time we had him tested for Autism he was mild to moderate. He is now mild...I believe. So it definitely helped!
You're not a giant butt. lol You've got a lot going on in your life and I know I am not the only person you know. Plus with kids our minds seem to go anyway. :laugh:
Did my push ups. On to taebo if I can move my arms!

mechanicmom

PS we bought water in gallon jugs because we didn't have change to fill up our five gallon at the machine, and the water in the jugs is NASTY! It's very plastic.:noway: :sick: I know it probably won't hurt me but it's gross. Don't know if I'll make water quota today. I may try to drink some green tea at lunch with it to see if that will help.

3babybeans

Somebody slap me....I'm on MFP & delaying my date with TJ. I'm SOOOO not in the mood today.

ECH! Plasticy water. *blech*

MM - That's so encouraging that the diet is working for your son. Autism is just something that I don't think gets the attention it deserves & there's so many people out there that say it is all one thing or all another or there's "cures" or there's NO cure, etc... Something that really needs to be straightened out. Its a shame.

Audry - are you out there? I hope I didn't step on toes making this week's thread.

Purdy - how's your water goal coming along & your 10 mins.?

Kim - LOVE the new pic of the pumpkin patch! Too cute!

UGH! I guess TJ is calling my name. "HEEEYYYY It's time to Par-TAY!" *gag* lol

Audry

3BB - your fine - I just haven't had much time on the computer this week, my 4 mo old is teething and very clinging, & when I'm not holding her I'm trying to get caught up on house work...lol....the job is never done....I'm glad you started a new thread and used the water idea (it's like you read my mind :laugh: )

It sounds like everyone is doing great!!! I am so excited for everyone & all the life style changes!!!

Keep up the great work and I'll try and post with my updates daily but I make no promises!!!

3babybeans

Audry - I'm glad you still doing okay! Teething is horrible. My first I didn't have too many problems with, but my second was a nightmare. :P

I TJ'd & just about drank my weight in water in the process. I'm good on all my stuff today! lol

Here's a bit of irony for the day:

I get doneTj'ing & I'm sweating my butt off & chugging the water looking for a healthy lunch. I turn on PBS & catch the end of one of my FAV shows: Everyday Cooking. The chic on there is making...a giant, buttery, crunchy, grilled cheese sandwich. *drool* I'm pretty sure that would take up the rest of my cals for the day, though! IT LOOKED SOOOOO GOOOOOOD. All I have to say is thank goodness that I didn't turn on Everyday Baking! I'd probably be making something in the form of a chocolate cake right now! She did, however, tell me that it is so easy that I should make it an everyday food. LOL Probably not a good move for someone that still needs to loose 20+ pounds!

3babybeans

Good morning, SAHM buddies! I hope everyone has a lovely & successful day!

MM - I checked out your pushup challenge thread briefly yesterday. OMG, you are a wonder woman! 44 pushups in a row! Look at you go! I was up to 20 when I got pregnant with my last one & I thought THAT was good! LOL

I'm running on about 3 hours of sleep right now so my "workout" time today may be interrupted by SLEEP. All of my kiddos have nasty head colds so no one was sleeping last night. The baby just wanted to nurse all night long & it got to the point where NOTHING was left...so she starts hitting me. LOL With what little muscle cordination a 6 month old can have, she's smacking me trying to get more out. At least it was mildly entertaining at 3am. :noway:

I'll try to check in later...I'm hoping that everyone cooperates & at least goes down for a nap together around 1.

Sara

mechanicmom

Sara,
Sorry all your little ones are sick. I feel for you. That is so hard to deal with! Oh and 20 push ups is really good! I tested at a max of 50. I am hoping to break that when I test again soon!
I did 45 minutes of Taebo yesterday with 2 pound hand weights and I am SOOO sore this morning, but it's a good sore and I feel like I accomplished something. It makes it seem like the 3 pounds the scale said I gained is nothing. lol
I have decided to try a challenge from today until Sunday. I am going to eat more natural foods, with a few exceptions with breakfast since I have a hard time with that, until Sunday evening. I say until then because my mom, Stepdad and two half brothers are coming to visit (or are suppose to. plans often change in my family). I know we will be eating out some, so I will just have to try to make the best choices I can while out. Also Friday night we are eating at my cousin's house so I will just have to eat light. My point is to try to get away from a lot of carbs and sweets. Not all, just most for now. Maybe after my family leaves I will pick it up again. I am just starting small, with just a few days, because I could seriously blow it. :laugh:
Oh and today is shopping day so that will probably be my only output!
How is everyone else doing?
MM

LokiFae

ARGH! I did not go to the gym yesterday. It was icky outside, I had just started ( I know, TMI ) and I had the cramps from hell. Now I feel guilty because today is my scheduled day off and I can't go to the gym tonight because DH has to go to some meeting with his band after work. AND it's my cheat day today so I'm like a Hoover. Grrr....I AM, however, really trying hard to hit my water intake today. I haven't made it the past couple of days. I just made my way through 27 oz. Only about 100 more to go! :grumble:

Poor babies being sick. :frown: I know I would definitely just sleep instead of working out, or you might not make it through the day! I hope your babies go down so you can have a little mommy time.

MM - Good idea about the natural food. I have a hard time with eating prepackaged food and things like that. It's hard to break that habit, so kudos to you for trying!

3babybeans

I only have a second, but in response to what happened yesterday with the giant grilled cheese sandwich & I was just happy it wasn't Everyday Baking....today I switch it over after working out & the first word I hear is "STRUSSEL" :grumble: I need to stay away from PBS after a workout!

Couldn't nap b/c of phone calls! Seriously people! I hate those automated messages urging me to vote for issue so & so blah blah blah.

Natural foods are the way to go! We do as much of that as we can & I know a lot of people say it is more expensive, but I've noticed that the more we consistently eat "natural" foods as opposed to boxed meals, it really is just about the same. It is when we start doing BOTH that it seems expensive. But, everybody need a good Velvetta con queso dip every now & then.

LokiFae - I'm still LOL about the "hoover" comment. HA! That explains me on a NORMAL day!

MM - Geeze a loo, lady! 2# weights?! I thought I was doing good with 3/4# weights! Way to go!

Off to wipe some noses.

Hey! I have a question for all of you mommies out there...what did everyone do BEFORE they were CEO Mom?

Check in later!

Sara

mechanicmom

I was starving after shopping so I ate a little too much at lunch. I don't think it was bad stuff. Just too much. Now I feel like I need to work out but I was going to take the day off. Maybe house cleaning will suffice.
3BB I hear you about the phone calls. When we moved into this house 1 1/2 years ago I told my husband we were not getting a landline and if we did I would not have a phone hooked up! I got SOO tired of the phone calls! So we use our cell phones and my husband uses Skype through the computer.
What did I used to be before I became a mommy? I went to school and got my degree in Automotive Technology. I was a parts counter person, service writer, service manager, mechanic, office manager, and a shop manager at about three different stores. Not all at once obviously. I loved it, but the hours were long and the job was stressful. After I got married I worked accounts receivable at a dealership. So that's me in a nutshell. I still work on cars. Usually my camaro, my husband's mustang, or the pastor's jeep.
3BB tell us about you!

3babybeans

How awesome! I love the fact that you work on the Pastor's jeep! HA!

My husband nearly has his automotive technology degree, but abandonded it to make me crazy...I mean....to switch programs & put us further in debt...I mean...to switch degree programs to let him have a more "normal" job. Like the 12-13 hours M-F job he has now, on top of still working on said degree...oops. That turned into a bit of a rant, didn't it? LOL

Well, I went to nursing school & ran away screaming with 2 semesters left. I got my degree in architectural engineering & worked for a lovely :laugh: structural design firm. By lovely, I mean "old boys club". I was a CAD designer there. I did a LOT of field work. We were contractors for GM Powertrain, Libbey Glass, and a bunch of other factories in the Toledo area. DIRTY job when we went into the field. I had molten glass melt my shoe at Libbey if that tells you anything. In the office, I stared at a computer all day & wanted to bash my head in. I had to go back to work after our first son was born. That sucked BIG time. 6 months after I went back to work, I found out I was pregnant again & for the next 8 months, I had someone ask me every single freakin' day if I was coming back when the baby was born. We flat out couldn't afford day care for 2 kids, so I told them the only way I would come back is if I could do my computer stuff at home...this was okay with them for about a month, then they changed their minds and offered me a raise to be where I "should" be...their words, not mine...and I told them to stuff it. :happy: I'm cool like that. Luckily, my husband got a promotion right when I quit my job, so God seriously provided for us in that area. I don't know if I'll ever go back to work. If I do, I think I'll go back & finish my nursing degree first. I hate having things unfinished & that just really bugs the junk out of me that it is just sitting out there being undone.

Well, that got long!

sara