Fit For Future Families 2

I'm not offended so please don't think that. I just don't want to be the newbie who make established members leave. I know how frustrating that is. I have a great group of women on another site for ttc support and another great group of ladies here for the healthy lifestyle. So I will be fine and your other members may be more willing to come back if I'm not posting here. I'm not going to be able to restrain myself from ttc topics because that's more important to me than the 6 vanity pounds I want to lose so this is probably not the appropriate place for me afterall. No big deal and no hard feelings on my end.

Oops, I was also under the wrong impression about the purpose of the thread. I'm sorry if I offended anyone with my TTC posts! :flowerforyou: I joined a TTC/pregnancy forum (BabyandBump.com) earlier today so I can post my TTC business in a more appropriate place. :embarassed: And I've been part of a wonderful weight loss support thread on MFP for over a year so I'll just stick with them about that stuff. Again, my apologies!

Whoa - have a day full of meetings and miss a whole bunch apparently.

NOBODY MOVE!!!! :smokin: (probably not very appropriate for this site) :flowerforyou:

Jalara's intention wasn't to kick anyone out, or to stop any particular conversation.
I think it's great when you guys talk about your experiences with Oing, Temping, etc. However, we should all still be reminded that we need to maintain a healthy lifesyle. Heck, we can be stuffing our faces with ice cream and still trying to TTC "healthy" right?
I know for me, I've had a hard time "fitting in" because like Alisa I'm not actively TTC and I didn't feel like I could contribute to the group unless I was, so I became the silent observer to see if anyone has become successful in their efforts.

I believe everyone should stick around and should try to help each other in any way possible, but please know that we all have the same goal......we need to be healthy TTC'ers.

I think that it is important to remember that just because your arent "actively TTC" right now, that doesnt mean that when you are you wont have a hard time getting pregnant. I think that it is so important to be aware of the possibilities. So the way i see it is all the education i can get will only benefit me wether it be about weight loss or TTC. I think if you have something to post about weight loss then post it and if no one responds then better luck next time. If you have something to post about TTC then you should post and if no on replies well then things happen.

So I’m walking to the gym last night when it starts to downpour! I ran the last 4 blocks to the gym (and was impressed that I can actually do that now) and was so completely drenched that I could ring out my clothes and have filed out a bucket! Unfortunately I didn’t expect the random downpour and had worn my gym clothes out rather than bringing them with me. All that to say I was too drenched to take my Taebo class and the class was starting in 10 minutes (it takes my 30 to walk to the gym) so there was no way I was getting back home and back to dry off and change before I worked out. So I went back home.
So now I have one less day of workouts in, and to top it off I ate a shish taouk for supper, so there went my daily calories, I would have been fine had I worked out! I guess I’ll just need to do better today.
On a TTC note, I’ve been feeling pre-AF cramps, so I’ll probably start next week. It’ll be my first full cycle of temping so hopefully I’ll get a clearer picture of what’s happening with my body.

Have fun at Zumba Jalara
I've heard great things about curves Jenn, enjoy!

Well, DH and I did about half of our walk since we realized that we were too short on time since we were having somone over for dinner. But, I was happy that I moved my butt for almost 40 minutes plus a little BDing, I feel good about it! I also ate pretty well, but not great. I was under calories at least. I was sitting on the couch last night & told DH I really wanted to eat junk, but I didn't (other than the 1 cupcake I had earlier)! I was proud of myself!

Ahhh! It’s Wednesday already? Of course the week flies by when I’m not working. I’ve noticed that I eat much better when I’m home than I do at work. Maybe because I’m so busy doing stuff around the house and not sitting at a computer all day? I tried to add this to the list of reasons why DH should let me be a housewife, but he didn’t buy it. :ohwell:

I just got back from getting my bridesmaid dress altered. It was HUGE on me! I should have gone with my gut and ordered the smaller size, but I couldn’t guarantee how much weight I would lose and didn’t want to chance it being too small on me. My bank account is not very happy with me, but it was nice to finally go to a fitting and not panic about not being able to zip up the dress. :happy: :bigsmile:

jarla - I’ve always wanted to try Zumba, but no one will go with me and I don’t have the courage to try it alone.

abeare – it stared to pour during my jog yesterday. I think the worst part was my soggy sneakers, but you still got a great workout going there and back.

Happy Wednesday!! I too enjoy the feeling of being halfway through the week.

I've been absent for the past four days but it looks like i missed a lot. I'm sad to see a few people leaving the group

I had an okay weekend i didn't overeat too much so I watch my portions but i did have cravings for desserts that I did give in too a few times. I feel so unmotivated in the exercise department these days i'm sure if it's because it's fall but I need to snap out of it.

Glad to hear about the lb losses keep at it ladies!

Alisa, enjoy the cheesecake, it’s always better when you have to work for your treats.

Ron2282 – the squishy running shoes were bad, but even worse was that my jogging pants were so drenched that they were ridding down! Oh and not to mention that when I took my hoodie off at the gym, my t-shirt underneath was only wet on my breast, I looked like I was lactating!

Kcurtis05 – I found an article about snacks to boost your fertility.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2457826/great_snack_foods_for_women_on_a_fertility.html
Fruit & veggies are always good options, I make bran oatmeal muffins that are pretty healthy and make for a good snack (I can send you the recipe if you’re interested), yogurt or apple sauce, wheat thins and laughing cow cheese (one of my favorites too Alisa), I also make my own trail mix (I buy everything individually to be sure the nuts are raw rather than roasted or salted).
I usually try to stay away from rice cakes or those Melba breads simply because they don’t have any real nutrients to them and are just empty calories.

Yum Thanks for the ideas!! I will have to go to the store very soon!

Jalara you can fight the temptation!
Ivy go to Zumba! You will love it! It does take a few tries to get used to the routines.

Peanut Butter M&Ms are right next to me....... I want them so bady!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh I bought a bag of them last night for a co-worker who is coming over tomorrow. I hid them in the back of my pantry.

Hello All,

So I've caught up from the weekend and WOW a lot has been going on. I have to say that i agree with Ivy and Jenny. I'm not sure why TTC as a topic is an issue. If there's something that someone wants to talk about (rather struggles with weight, eating, exercise, etc), then they should post it :flowerforyou: I just like to talk, so someone post something I will more then likely comment on it. I don't fully understand why people would leave the group. I don't think i've noticed anyone being ignored when they posted anything. I'm pretty sure the complaints were about me, and I will fully admit that when I'm in the 2WW I am completely consumed with it. My hubby rolls his eyes at me more often then anything and pretty much any conversation I have with anyone will somehow relate to something "getting pregnant" related :laugh: . I think my family and friends that don't know we are TTC think I'm planning to be an OB or something. Much like Erica, I have other groups for both fitness/health as well as TTC, I was just excited to find a group where I can talk about my 2WW as well as my meltdowns and the struggles I have with eating and the 2WW. I think having the combo group like this helps keep my healthy lifestyle goals at the forefront when I'm clearly distracted by the 2WW. I don't want other people to leave the group because of things I post. I am happy to bow out, friend up with anyone in this group (either way, I like friends ) and continue with my other groups. :flowerforyou:

That being said, I did have responses to a lot of the things that were posted the past couple days:

Abeare – How was the broth? How do you make veggie broth? Just boiled veggies?

Jenn – I have days (normally Fridays because those are the days I weigh in at Weight Watchers) that I start my day off at Starbucks and not one thing that goes into my body is from home. That is my goal this week, on Friday I can do Starbucks and I can do dinner out, but I need to eat my lunch and snacks at home!!!

Alisa – KFC is not good with the sodium, but I love that stuff. My daughter is a “dilly dawdler” as I like to call her (like her daddy), she walks slower than anything snail I’ve seen. She’s really enjoying running on our walks and I have to actually push myself to keep up with her. I estimate (comparing how hard I have to push myself) that she can run a 15 min mile :O) I’m glad your hubby is home for an extra week and I hope it doesn’t mess Thanksgiving up. We have a gym here that is $80 a month, plus $60 for child care AND (get this) you have to make reservations for the child care, you can’t just drop in if your kid is having a rough day and you both need a break from each other. No thank you! :happy:

Jess –I notice a HUGE difference when I drink water and when I don’t. I have a 32 oz reusable bottle and I make a point of drinking 1 bottle before lunch and the 2nd before the end of the day (my goal is by dinner so I’m not up 100 times to go pee at night, but that doesn't always happen). I can also drop 3 lbs in one week just by not eating out (even if I track and stay within my calories eating out). Those two make a huge difference for me. It is all small steps and it sounds like you’ve made quite a few. Maybe a list of things you want to change and pick one. Once you feel you’ve incorporated that one item in and you feel pretty routine about it, add another one. I’ve been doing that since really having a hard time getting back on track the past month and I think it’s helping.

Ron – Great with no gain being in AC. I am not pleasant to be around if I don’t get enough sleep. I’m pretty sure that’s why my hubby didn’t mind getting up with our daughter a lot when she was a baby :yawn: . I also hear you on the slipping up. I just stared faking it until I make it and a couple days later and I’m back on track. What kind of cheese did you use on the pizza?

Kcurtis – I have a problem with eating out once a week too. I can have everything ready to go for dinner and my hubby will walk in and say, “Mexican?” and I say, “yes please!” I swear!!! We've gotten better about dinner, but now we keep doing lunch.

Jenny – Maybe the people at Curvs are measuring wrong, if I ask my hubby to measure me he messes it all up :noway: he either pulls it too tight to make it look like I lost, or lines it up wrong. As far as “obese” etc, there’s a tool on here that tells you where you are with your BMI. I'm not sure how much I believe in a BMI, but I know I'm not heavy due to muscle so I kind of go by it. Keep teetering between obese and overweight. I have no idea how much you weigh, so I'm just saying this for information, not implying anything :happy:

So, I’ve had a pretty good week this week. I’m back to drinking soda, I think I have bigger battles to fight then that right now. We did have lunch out yesterday and today (I've got to stop!), but both were within my calories and I was happy. Even Mexican food, only 1 chip and black beans rather then refried beans. I have only done Starbucks the days I said I would. I think I’m doing pretty good! I’m proud of myself :happy: I just finished my 64 oz of water and it's 3:00. It always amazes me how I can have a day like yesterday where I don't want water and today I'm going to refill my bottle for the 3rd time.

Anyhow, I hope you all have a great Wednesday!!! and all is well!

Jenny.. I hope you enjoy Curves tonight! I think everyone does measurements just a little different, so from now on try to get the same trainer check yours and focus on the difference between them from now. I definitely dont think they would just add inches for the hell of it, they know you know your size/weight. Im not sure what the numbers are to make someone obese, but I know I must be in that range or worse! Im sure you could google it or something. I believe it is based on your BMI though. Wasnt the fat meter scary?!

I haven't responded to the TTC issue because I am new and I was here only 2 days before the subject came up. I see no problems with how jalara mentioned what she did. I think she was very fair and kind about it. I do think this thread should be mostly about losing weight and getting fit & healthy but I dont see the issue with talking about TTC. If someone doesnt know what to say to certain topics, they can just skip over those. I have nothing to say about certain topics either. There are workouts I have never done, and I will just pas by it and move on to the next. Honestly I dont see the problem at all. I understand some here are actively TTC and some never have, but theres no reason why we cant all stay and talk about a variety of things as long as getting fit for our future families is our primary goal.