SAHM 12/20 to 12/26

Nicole~I am going to try to keep some gum on the ready if I think I am getting out of hand. The hubby has been trying to help remind me too. Plus the thought of having to log it on here (my diary is open to view not sure if it is just for friends or everyone) but that helps keep me on track too because then I feel guilty when I have a bunch of junk and go way over. I agree that it is hard to get people to come to the parties because they feel like if they come they are obligated to buy something.:noway:

Well I hoping that I will be burning some serious calories this week. I am helping a friend move tomorrow plus I plan on getting some exercise in and another week filled with laundry. I was very much behind and with my size family that means some time to get caught back up BUT I am over halfway there. I also need to start making everyone's scarves and finish the hubby's.

I can't believe the holidays are just around the corner and the new year is sneaking up on us. Well, hubby and I are just planning on doing what we've been doing, esp since the end of Nov beginning of this month, he was in the hospital for heart problems and his dr finally put him on a 2000 calorie diet (which is more calories than I'm set on here for) but we're doing it pretty good and he's been doing better than me, I've been going over on my calories, but have been under 2000, so little by little, we're getting there. Otherwise, nothing too special.

Hope everyone's holidays are merry!

I'm down 5lbs, Woohoo!!
I know it's only coming off so easy cause it's baby weight but it's still nice to see. Well after a week with 2 Christmas parties and my DS's 3rd birthday the fact that the scale stayed down when I got on it this morning was exciting. I only got to the gym twice last week & will probably only make it twice this week with the holidays but that is better than not at all. I did order the "Slim in 6" workout dvds that were suggested to me by a few different people plus they were by the same people that did P90X which my DH did and lost 20lb really quick. I am hopeing that it will be just the thing to help me get more exercise since I will be able to do it at home.

Welcome hcprichardson, great job on the weight loss already!

Kat I'll give it to you if you give me one back lol! Get on out there girl and get movin'
I've been feeling very similar to you. My weight stayed about the same since April at 170ish and I have 5 lbs to go to hit my goal of 165. I can run 5 miles on a regular basis now which is a miracle and at my cousin's christmas party the other day I actually wore leggings and my cousins all complimented my toned legs lol. These are things I NEVER thought would happen.

Nicole- congrats on the healthy BMI!!! I can't wait to reach that goal.

Stacey- you're doing an awesome job burning the cals! I see you posts in my feed. Keep it up!

I'm trying to get (and stay) motivated to kick of these last 5 lbs and not gain over the holidays.
I still really want to lose that last 5 to get into the healthy BMI range. Idealy I would like to lose 10-15 more but I'll focus on 5 to reach my initial goal set almost a year ago. I would love to hit it before January 18th which is my MFP 1 year anniversary.

it was ironic that I got compliments at my cousin's christmas party b/c it was the pictures from that party last year that motivated me to finally lose the weight! Nice feeling this year :happy: :bigsmile:

I'm pretty certain I have never lost weight between thanksgiving and christmas in my life but I actually have this year! I was back up to 173 at Thanskgiving and I am now back down to 170 and hoping to drop 1 more lb before Christmas. My system has been to just eat fruits and veggies for breakfast and lunch and then have a "sensible dinner" Trying to avoid the sweets but not always winning that battle. I've been at the gym more lately though and torching between 600-900 calories in an hour on the TM so sometimes I have the extra calories

I hope you are all doing well!

Melissa

So I brought my Core Secrets dvds back out last night & put the exercise ball to use. Unfortunatly I tried it while DH was at scouts with DS#1 and the other 3 just were not having it, my 1 year old kept kicking the ball, my 3 year old was whinning about something and the baby started getting mad. So I did get through it but just not a good of a job as I would of liked, on the plus side my arms are kind of sore this morning so I must have done something!! I am hopeing the Slim in 6 gets here soon because I am going to start that after the first of the year, just going to have to do it when they boys are napping or in the evening after they have gone to bed. I just can't seem to get to the gym as much as I would like so I am trying to find alternatives instead.
On another note all together DS#2 turns 3 years old today! It still amazes me how fast they seem to grow up, I swear it seems like it was him I just brought home. Before I know it my baby will be that big, just makes me want to have another. Haha!! DH says I better get over that cause we can't keep having babies forever!!

Just got back from the allergist. The verdict is NOT a major allergy to milk. WOOHOO!!! Just an intolerance to it and they suggest to slowly start to give him milk to have it be where his tummy gets used to it. If it happens to be where he starts to have diarrhea again then I stop and try again in 6 mo -1 yr. I am glad that it is not a major allergy so this means that he will more than likely "grow" out of it. Well I got to go because I need get up and go make some Christmas goodies for the neighbors.

Nicole~What are you making for your neighbors?

Nicole~what allergies do you have? I am making oreo cookies, chocolate chip, brownies, caramels, fudge and suckers. So far I am done with the oreo cookies and caramels. I have a long way to go. To answer the ? ahead of time the hubby likes to give to LOTS of people (this year there is 39 families on the list). So that is why I am making soooo many different things.

Nicole~How is your gift making going?

Melissa~Have you tried using vaseline on your son's skin? My lil guy who is 2 has eczema and his Dr. told me to use vaseline and man it works like a miracle! That is sad that he has that many problems I hope that it works for him to go gluten free. I will have to look into the probiotics. I think that is a good idea for him and me.

So today my dd2 turned 7. We went sledding as a family and had a BLAST! However before I go again I need to get some snow pants. My back side was an ice cube by the time we were done it still is cold. My hubby was joking saying "honey did you pee your pants?" Well my 2 yr old says "mommy pee pawnts?" Yeah how do you undo that one when daddy says it and mommys pants are soaking wet?! :laugh:

Must be doing better than I thought or this baby weight is just starting to fall off a little faster now because the scale has been down another 2lbs for the last 2 days but I will wait until Monday to log my weight incase today & tomorrow bring it back up, haha!
Got my baking done for this holiday season, yippie!! My mom & dad got in yesterday so she helped me finally finish wrapping presents today. We even made our Santa cookies this afternoon and the boys picked out the special ones that will go on the Santa plate for tonight. So we are technically all ready for tomorrow, presents will go under the tree after the boys are in bed tonight, don't want to fight them to keep them away.
I just got the Slim in 6 dvds in the mail yesterday so I haven't done them yet, I plan to start probably the first or second week in Jan when DH leaves for 3 weeks for training & I may not be able to make it to the gym.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone, hope you have a great one!!

benbidder & rlz1972~ Welcome! This is a great group of ladies to chat with.

Nicole~I know what you mean on the sewing projects. I didn't get mine done either some I didn't even get started. I was a total slacker. :laugh:

Christi~Way to go! Oh and take it from me, who has a bizillion kids , yes it does get better with them allowing you to exercise. Mine even will get down and exercise with me. Talk about cute!

rlz1972~Way to go on the 2 pound loss!

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Got to go very tired we stayed up until 3:30 am getting all the Christmas goodies put together for friends/neighbors and also wrapping presents. Note to self don't leave wrapping until the last minute do it all ahead of time. :laugh: