Stay At Home Moms/Dads--5/4--5/10

staceyw37

:flowerforyou: Good morning! It's a new week with new goals and challenges--right?

I'm still challenging myself to do 60min exercise 5 d/week, move 20miles and drink 7 glasses of water each day.
What are you working on??

I feel much better (still asthma cough but can definitely go about my business now). so thanks for the well wishes. I did my exercise this am and if i have time later, i'll do more. if not, well at least i got in the 4mi with Leslie. :happy:

**Quick Q: what ideas for quick dinner tonight? **
I did pizza the other night, bean and cheese burritos last night, and no one wants leftover meatloaf again.

What could i make for the kids/family that will be easy to prepare and cook? I have frozen chkn breasts, beans, rice, couscous, pasta, tator tots, frozen ground beef, eggs, some mozz cheese, tom sauce--pretty much all the basics.

Will check back later--

Any suggestions??

staceyw37

:flowerforyou: Good morning! It's a new week with new goals and challenges--right?

I'm still challenging myself to do 60min exercise 5 d/week, move 20miles and drink 7 glasses of water each day.
What are you working on??

I feel much better (still asthma cough but can definitely go about my business now). so thanks for the well wishes. I did my exercise this am and if i have time later, i'll do more. if not, well at least i got in the 4mi with Leslie. :happy:

**Quick Q: what ideas for quick dinner tonight? **
I did pizza the other night, bean and cheese burritos last night, and no one wants leftover meatloaf again.

What could i make for the kids/family that will be easy to prepare and cook? I have frozen chkn breasts, beans, rice, couscous, pasta, tator tots, frozen ground beef, eggs, some mozz cheese, tom sauce--pretty much all the basics.

Will check back later--

Any suggestions??

GTOgirl1969

Checking in....I don't know how much exercise I'll get today because Aunt Flo is in town and I feel cruddy. :sick: :sick: :sick: but I did manage to get some grocery shopping done today. bought a lot of fresh fruit and veggies, and some of those "green bags" that are supposed to help preserve produce. I'll let y'all know how they work

Chenoachem

If you have a crock pot. I like taking frozen chicken breasts, cream of celery soup(1/2 water, 1/2 milk), peas, carrots and red potatoes and making a pot pie. Put it over freshly made biscuits. Yummy.

writer4him

I like chicken breasts marinated in italian dressing (fat free works great), grilled, with a little moz. cheese melted on top!

Goals for this week - to NOT go over in calories any of my days and also to complete week 2 of the 100 push ups challenge.

Getting ready to do my push ups now! Have a great day all!
Kathy

staceyw37

thanks for the suggestions! i'm gonna do the grilled chicken idea tomorrow.

i decided b/c of our timing that we'll either grab take out (for kids) or they'll have waffles and apples and yogurt.

i have a crock pot but still don't really know how to use it. so i don't want to experiment w/it today. really need to learn that thing!

later--

writer4him

I have to say, when you decide to experiment with your crock pot, the chicken-salsa recipe posted on the recipe section of this site is easy and awesome! I also have a yummy corn chowder recipe (not low cal) that I make in my crock pot. I find the crock pot is great for soup and stew, which we eat a lot of in the winter. In the warmer months, I like to use it if I need to be out all day and don't want to deal with a hot oven later.

Nadyasmom

Oooh...how you all make me long for a crock pot! I've searched for years for one and haven't found it yet. I guess no one here uses them. Sigh...


Anyhow--I am depressed. I used to always be smaller than my sister and now she's lost a ton of weight and is tiny! Size 4! So I bought a pair of 4's today to just "see" how tight they would be. I thought I wouldn't be able to buttom them--but NOPE--couldn't even get them UP! Sigh.... So they are chasing me as my new motivation.

I told DH that he has to help me because watching him eat chips and soda and snacks all the time doesn't help me eat healthy. I've gotta get back on track. Sigh...

staceyw37

((hugs)) you are on the right track so just keep going forward. we're here to support you!

Nadyasmom

Thanks Stacey--good news is, we finally have a confirmed starting date for the studio to open. Starting with just one day of week of teaching (4 hour long classes) but hoping to quickly grow from there. This does mean that I need to start choreographing asap so that should get me moving more.

How are you doing? You were sick a bit last week right? Feeling better?

magnolia1077

Checking in before my busy day starts. I tell you, Monday's I don't feel like doing anything! Now it's Tuesday and as usual I'm playing catch up. Hope everyone is having a great week so far!!

staceyw37

Thanks Stacey--good news is, we finally have a confirmed starting date for the studio to open. Starting with just one day of week of teaching (4 hour long classes) but hoping to quickly grow from there. This does mean that I need to start choreographing asap so that should get me moving more.

How are you doing? You were sick a bit last week right? Feeling better?

that is good news about the studio--i think it's so cool that you teach dance.
and i am feeling much better, thank you. stamina not back to normal yet and my tummy was messed up from the antihistamines....but altogether better.
like allyson, i feel like there is so much catch up to do. oh well. i'll get to it....
ciao!--

staceyw37

hey folks! i hope your day is off to a bright start. it's beautiful out here today--lt breeze, sunny, 70. i love mornings like this that are still so gentle.
the forecast calls for a high of 97, so this kind of am is espec appreciated. :happy:

well, i've been doing alright meeting my challenges this week. i'm also taking my sugar cereal addiction day by day. yesterday i resisted all day. now onto today.

i've got to eat bf--tummy growling. hope you all are dong well and staying focused on your goals--we can succeed!

:flowerforyou:

Ahmee2034

Hello, y'all. I'm new to MFP. I started my lifestyle change (refuse to call it dieting...not healthy thought process) last summer. I started at 179 and am now down to 142. I was doing great - going to the gym 3-4 times a week. Eating healthy and, here's the thing, NOT EVEN THINKING ABOUT IT ANYMORE! It was finally coming naturally to turn to healthy choices. On top of that, I also quit smoking. Chantex, miraculous. Anyway, all was right with the world. Then, on Easter day of this year, BAM! My 17 year old son was involved in an auto accident. He suffered a broken neck and finger. He's undergone a neck fusion where the doctors put rods, plates and pins in his neck. He no longer has ligaments connecting his skull to his spine. Without ligaments, his head is basically like a bobble head. No support at all. The surgery was a success. We weren't lucky, he is BLESSED. We all know that without a doubt. GOD IS GREAT! My son will make a full recovery...A slow recovery, but a full recovery.

Anyway, I chose this particular forum because I've become a stay at home mom overnight. Naturally, I'm not at all complaining; I'm beyond blessed to have him alive and well to take care of. My problem? It's been nearly 3 weeks now and reality is setting in. I'm getting more and more depressed having to be home. I don't have family that lives close enough to be able to really help out. My hubby has to work, especially since I'm on leave from my job. I really try not to have a pity party but lately it has been getting harder. All I want to do is stay in bed and take care of my son. I've been eating healthy foods, etc. Actually, I'm not eating nearly enough calories per day. I'm lucky if I get in 800/day. I know that isn't healthy. I know what I need to do but can't seem to pull myself out of this "rut." I need encouragement, please. I've told myself all the logical and obvious things. I'm just blah...

staceyw37

Hello, y'all. I'm new to MFP. I started my lifestyle change (refuse to call it dieting...not healthy thought process) last summer. I started at 179 and am now down to 142. I was doing great - going to the gym 3-4 times a week. Eating healthy and, here's the thing, NOT EVEN THINKING ABOUT IT ANYMORE! It was finally coming naturally to turn to healthy choices. On top of that, I also quit smoking. Chantex, miraculous. Anyway, all was right with the world. Then, on Easter day of this year, BAM! My 17 year old son was involved in an auto accident. He suffered a broken neck and finger. He's undergone a neck fusion where the doctors put rods, plates and pins in his neck. He no longer has ligaments connecting his skull to his spine. Without ligaments, his head is basically like a bobble head. No support at all. The surgery was a success. We weren't lucky, he is BLESSED. We all know that without a doubt. GOD IS GREAT! My son will make a full recovery...A slow recovery, but a full recovery.

Anyway, I chose this particular forum because I've become a stay at home mom overnight. Naturally, I'm not at all complaining; I'm beyond blessed to have him alive and well to take care of. My problem? It's been nearly 3 weeks now and reality is setting in. I'm getting more and more depressed having to be home. I don't have family that lives close enough to be able to really help out. My hubby has to work, especially since I'm on leave from my job. I really try not to have a pity party but lately it has been getting harder. All I want to do is stay in bed and take care of my son. I've been eating healthy foods, etc. Actually, I'm not eating nearly enough calories per day. I'm lucky if I get in 800/day. I know that isn't healthy. I know what I need to do but can't seem to pull myself out of this "rut." I need encouragement, please. I've told myself all the logical and obvious things. I'm just blah...

welcome! this is a great group to join! there are a variety of people who come in and out so i hope you'll visit often. :flowerforyou:

i'm so sorry to hear about your son's accident--but that's great that he will make a full recovery. it's a big adjustment to switch to staying home, so be gentle with yourself.
do you want hand holding or kick in the butt stuff?

kick in the butt variety: you need to eat more! add in high calorie nutrient dense foods to meet your needs (2T nut butter, avocado, nuts, protein shakes). you need to keep your health up to take care of your boy.
soft pedaling it: add a little bit more food to what you're already eating. so, throw cheese in with your beans and rice, have 3 eggs for breakfast or your salad instead of 2, add raisins to stuff (really yummy with carrots), add a piece of toast to your breakfast, eat one extra fruit. the calories will creep up without feeling stuffed.

as for exercise--can another person (neighbor? college or hs student?) hang out for 1-2 hours so you can go to the gym? or get dvds from the library or order cheap from walmart.com. i'm really lovin' the leslie sansone walk at home series and it's definitely improving my health, strength, msrments, wt loss. so that might be another option for you.

or just recognize that this is a phase of your life and rt now your focus is on him. and the other things that round out your life will come back in play later. a mindset of time and place for everything. kwim?

well, i hope that wasn't too much at once. i guess i'm "chatty" this am. :laugh:

again, welcome! and prayers for your son's continued recovery.

writer4him

Hello, y'all. I'm new to MFP. I started my lifestyle change (refuse to call it dieting...not healthy thought process) last summer. I started at 179 and am now down to 142. I was doing great - going to the gym 3-4 times a week. Eating healthy and, here's the thing, NOT EVEN THINKING ABOUT IT ANYMORE! It was finally coming naturally to turn to healthy choices. On top of that, I also quit smoking. Chantex, miraculous. Anyway, all was right with the world. Then, on Easter day of this year, BAM! My 17 year old son was involved in an auto accident. He suffered a broken neck and finger. He's undergone a neck fusion where the doctors put rods, plates and pins in his neck. He no longer has ligaments connecting his skull to his spine. Without ligaments, his head is basically like a bobble head. No support at all. The surgery was a success. We weren't lucky, he is BLESSED. We all know that without a doubt. GOD IS GREAT! My son will make a full recovery...A slow recovery, but a full recovery.

Anyway, I chose this particular forum because I've become a stay at home mom overnight. Naturally, I'm not at all complaining; I'm beyond blessed to have him alive and well to take care of. My problem? It's been nearly 3 weeks now and reality is setting in. I'm getting more and more depressed having to be home. I don't have family that lives close enough to be able to really help out. My hubby has to work, especially since I'm on leave from my job. I really try not to have a pity party but lately it has been getting harder. All I want to do is stay in bed and take care of my son. I've been eating healthy foods, etc. Actually, I'm not eating nearly enough calories per day. I'm lucky if I get in 800/day. I know that isn't healthy. I know what I need to do but can't seem to pull myself out of this "rut." I need encouragement, please. I've told myself all the logical and obvious things. I'm just blah...

Ahmee - Welcome to the group! I'm so sorry about your son's accident - but praise God the surgery was a success! On a very small level, I know how hard it is to be home helping someone recover from surgery. My dh had a snowboarding accident in February and broke his collarbone - had to have a metal plate put in - for three weeks he was helpless as a baby - couldn't even dress himself and needed help in the bathroom! And the medicine he was on made him sleep almost all the time and act strange when he was awake. I was depressed, and it was only a few weeks! So I can't imagine how hard it must be for a longer amount of time. You & your family are in my prayers! This group is great to help you stay focused. And like Stacy said - it's not that hard to eat a small amount of "high impact" foods, like nuts, to help you get a few more hundred calories in!

Kathy

staceyw37

do y'all have any fast ideas for mother's day for my mil's?? they don't live here so it needs to be something i order online and send to them.
also, they have EVERYTHING so i was thinking something consumable. thoughts??

writer4him

We live in a different state for both my mom and my mil. They both LOVE going out to eat so we almost always get them a restaurant gift card. Always appreciated by them both.

staceyw37

We live in a different state for both my mom and my mil. They both LOVE going out to eat so we almost always get them a restaurant gift card. Always appreciated by them both.

that's a good idea.
i found a gift for my husb's mom and it will get there after mother's day, but she'll be ok with that. and my girls liked it.
i was going to do a floral arrangement my daughter picked, but pro flowers was adding all these extra delivery fees so that the delivery cost was the same as the flowers. nuts!
so, i'll either find a local florist --or maybe gift them a gift card from wine.com or something like that. they are big wine drinkers. and your idea made me think of this. :happy:
so thanks.

'night--

staceyw37

up and at 'em!

Hi all! Today I am hoping to get at least 1 big workout in. Last night we had dinner at On the Border, and what a waste--of cals, $. They have changed their menu lots and increased their prices since our last time there. And my fingers are SWOLLEN. oh well...lesson learned and today i will drink extra to get it out of my system.

so that's my story. what are you all up to today??
check in and let us know. :happy:

Ahmee2034

Well, my sisters were able to come and visit today. I was so siked. I cooked them a healthy, satisfying lunch and they LOVED IT! One of my sisters actually got on the treadmill and walked 1 mile. I'm so proud of her. It was so nice to have company and share my recipes and stuff. I wish they could come everyday!

cjehle

One of my favorite dishes is Grilling the Chicken Breasts and slicing it up and mixing salad greens with Ceasar dressing. Toss and serve. Of course, the more veggies you like to add, the more it will help with variety and filling you up.

I also have a great recipe for taking an angel food cake mix (dry) and mixing it with a large can of crushed pineapple (juice and all). Stir. Spray the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan and bake at 350 until done. It shouldn't take longer than a half hour or so. Serve with fat free cool whip.

staceyw37

thanks for the ideas--and that pineapple cake sounds luscious. :bigsmile:

welcome, btw!

and ahmee-how nice that you got to be with your sisters. it does change things up a bit.

night--

lenece

hey all I have been MIA for along time...

Well the latest thing in my life has been horrible..Last sunday evening my son Josh had a trampoline accident and was life flighted to Indy to Rileys..He doing much better he can walk and Praise God...He has 2 compressed fractures in his neck and in a neck brace until June 5th when we go back to rileys and have another mri done....I also found out that I myself have a 25 to 35 % of having cervical cancer I thought that was over with but went to a new dr for a 2nd opinion and well June 16th I will be having 5 surgeries in 1....My life has been crazy the last 18 months I just have to give to God now..and keep praying..I hope everyone is doing well and if you have a trampoline please throw it out..My son was almost pralized* from the neck down...Yes we had a net yes I was watching him...These things are so dangerous and not only was my son hurt but there was 3 other accidents that day at different homes..My son is wanting to have them banned and I agree..Ohh and I've gained 30 pounds back I'm so stressed I dont know what to do..Hope all is well with everyone and having better luck then me...

Nadyasmom

lenence--Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry to hear about your son. Praise the Lord that he is okay. Praying for him and for your family to be able to get the well deserved break that you need!

Cjehele--Welcome! Happy to meet you! That cake sounds absoluetely delicious. Would it work with regular cake mix too?

Ahmee--that's so wonderful to have your sisters around! Do you live far from each other?

Stacey--wow--I don't know that restaurant, but I guess I don't need to either eh? I'm so sorry that it was such a waste. Don't worry about the swelling--it will go down. Just drink lots and lots.

lyshpeach

Hi Everyone
I'm so happy to have found this thread. I am a stay at home mom to our 4 1/2 month old daughter and we recently relocated overseas. Its been a big adjustment. On top of that we have taken in a stray dog that is constantly in need of exercise. I have little to no motivation to go on walks b/c it seems like so much work just to get out the door!
So, I'm here for motivation. Please help

Nadyasmom

Hi Lyshpeach--welcome! Happy to have you here. I'm a new girl on this thread too, but I can tell you--these women are wonderful! You recently moved overseas? Do you mind telling us where? I'm originally from WA, but I've been living in India for the last 4 years--so I understand the cross-cultural stuff. I know that each country is different, but the same challenges can arise--so let me know if you need any help, or if I can answer any questions (or at least try to answer).

tazzy

hey everyone welcome to all the newbies on here this site is great. Sorry to all who have been unwll or been dealing with accidents hope all are on the road to recovery.

I have been rushed off my feet still looking after my mums dogs every day driving 30 mins then grooming them and walking them and feeding her tortoise getting sick of it now, this is the 3rd time in 8 months they have gone away to florida for a fortnight and left me looking after their stuff I resent them because they gate crashed our holiday 18mnths ago and ruined it wouldnt let us spend any quality family time with our kids to the point that they were rude about and caused a huge fight we have since been saving every penny to go back again and it has been tough as the holiday is costing £6000 before spends they have been 3 times though aarrrggghhh it just annoys me oh well 3 weeks 6 days til our dream vacation.

Breeder is still speaking to me about the puppy going to go see him on the 4th june cant wait hopefully he will have his eye test just after that and she will e-mail me the results and all being well we will pick him up on the 28th on our way home cant wait.
We had some gr8 news this weekend my Cavalier spaniel Taz won best of breed and best cavalier in show on sunday I was totally stunned as I thought we didnt stand a chance but how wrong was I.

Pregnancy seems to be going ok getting a bit tired now but its ok I get the odd twinge when I feel naseous but nothing bad so maybe wont be as bad as I thought I am only 5 weeks though so just keeping fingers crossed got a docs app for 19th prob just have bloods done then I dont like to go to soon there is no point. Not exercised over the last 2 weeks been too busy but will get back to normal next week so will get stuck into shred again and make some effort to use the crosstrainer for 30 mins most days.

Hope all are ok and have a gr8 weekend all.

staceyw37

vicky--whew!! and you have exercised--the way you walk those dogs counts as exercise in my book. :drinker:
glad you're doing ok pg wise--i was just going to pm you to check up on you. so thanks for the update.

lenece--((HUGS)) i'm glad your son is "ok" but so sorry you've gone thru this. you have just had it so rough lately. my heart goes out to you.

as for my extra salt--i did two leslie sansone dvd's yesterday so burned a lot--and drank 10 glasses of water. yowza! so the swelling is gone and i don't feel yukky from that crud.
this is gonna sound warped--but i'd rather eat my own homemade "crap" than all this other stuff. that is, i'd rather eat my homemade cookies than the packaged kind. at least i know what i'm getting. honestly, i read other threads and so many people are COMMITTED to healthy food. that's not the case so much for me. i want to still eat my sweets and such. i just want to do it in more moderation and thoughtfulness than before. and i want water and exercise more incorporated into my life. w/the help of this site and you gals, i'm on my way. :happy: so thank you for being there again and again.

welcome also lyshpeach! this is a great thread with people who come in and out. a big mix of people too. so, glad you found us and hope you'll post often (i need things to read and distract me from my real responsibilites--that da-- laundry!). :laugh:
so where in the world are you?? most of us are stateside but tazzy/vicky is in great britain and brenda is in india as she mentioned. i'm in las vegas, where it's to be a sunny 95 today.

taking the 2 little ones to the park with water features. in fact, lv has lots of those kinds of parks plus many parks are covered/shaded. it is actually on the list of things i like about living here.

oh vicky! congrats on taz's win! how amazing--extra hugs to her for me. :smooched:

ok, must move on. we are bound to be late for school AGAIN. later chicas--

lyshpeach

Hi Lyshpeach--welcome! Happy to have you here. I'm a new girl on this thread too, but I can tell you--these women are wonderful! You recently moved overseas? Do you mind telling us where? I'm originally from WA, but I've been living in India for the last 4 years--so I understand the cross-cultural stuff. I know that each country is different, but the same challenges can arise--so let me know if you need any help, or if I can answer any questions (or at least try to answer).

Thank you Nadyasmom! Nice to meet you too! I was so happy to find this thread. We live in the United Arab Emirates. We are still adjusting to the heat! I am from CA and my husband is from MA. I miss the CA weather. Dry heat is so nice compared to the humidity!!! 4 years is quite a long time. Good to know there is someone on here that understands my adjustment. Thanks so much! Keep up the good work

staceyw37

saw this quote today--how appropos

“A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” ~Tenneva Jordan

happy mother's day--early! :flowerforyou: