Ram- I am going to give you my unsolicited advice on weight gain and pregnancy from my experience. I stressed constantly about my weight (which I totally regret). I craved carbs big time in the beginning, it helped with the nausea (I never actually got sick, just felt a little blah in the mornings). By the second trimester I was back to eating healthy and then the last month it was back to sweets (ice cream specifically). I made sure to stay active with at least walking almost everyday up until the end. I ended up gaining 50 pounds! And now less than 6 months later its all gone. And I am so mad at myself for spending nine months worrying about it and not just enjoying everything. So my advice to you is to stay as active as you can and give in to the cravings, this is the one time in your life your can justify them :happy:

No star for me this week. I logged everything at least, but I was over by like 1700. I'm sick, my baby's sick, and I was just generally stressed, which lead to some overindulgences. The good news is my weight isn't really up. Maybe being up all night with a sick kid burns more calories....

I'll have to catch up on everything later.

Hi, can I join the group late? I asked the same question a few months ago and then fell off the wagon basically instantaneously . I'll introduce myself again since if you blinked you missed me! I live in Southern Arizona, have an almost three year old son and have been married 8 years. I am a part time environmental engineer and teach fitness (mainly cycle and yoga) as a side job. I love to work out but really have issues keeping my eating in check. I had an eating disorder in my 20s (I am 36 now) so I don't like to restrict myself too much because I'm always conscious of that coming back.

My weekly goals are:
-- Drink at least 64 oz of water a day
-- Get at least 20% of my calories from protein (ultimately I'd like to up that to 30% but I need to start slow)
-- Overall calories for the week are 15,000
-- Limit my night time snack (after my son is asleep) to 200 calories. That time of the night is when I tend to overdo it.
-- Eat like a normal person when my husband is out of town. He's a pilot and when he's out of town I tend to not make real dinners! I end up grabbing toddler snacks like goldfish or cereal for dinner. Not good for me or my son who is already a very picky eater.

Nice to "meet" you all!

Teresa

Hi Teresa and welcome.

Fun Shander!

Thanks for the spreadsheet Beeps.

I can't believe what a difference 24 hours makes. I feel so much better than yesterday. Ended up having a low calorie day yesterday as I just wasn't really hungry till around dinnertime. I also got home a little early so put day care pick up on Eric so I could get in a quick workout. I did level 2 of 6 Week 6 Pack and it made me feel better. That and all the water and good food and my icky weekend bloat is nearly gone. I'm on track for some more really good days. Not sure I'll be getting a workout in today, but I'm off Wednesday so will probably do some stroller running. I'm doing a circuits class Thursday instead of my normal pilates-strength class so I'm looking forward to something different.

Hope you all have a great day!

Have a great Tuesday ladies!

My goals for this week are:
- keep eating well and getting in all the protein
- run 5 days and run early before it gets hot (although is is supposed to cool off again)
- run 9-10 miles on Saturday (that half marathon is coming up too soon!)
- strength train 3x

I used to get up and run early before it got too warm out and before work got crazy busy. Now work is REALLY slow and I am a bit bored and that leads to me doing even less... I find excuses not to get out the door early for a run or not at all, even though I know that once I get out there I will feel better all day long and sleep better too.

I still haven't lost anything since changing the macros and upping the calories but I haven't gained either so I will just keep at it
Beeps - I am there with you on trying to just get 5 lbs off - then I will worry about the next 5! I am pretty sure they are glued on with super glue tho!

Shander - that sounds great to get to go to the Wheel of Fortune! I hope your sister wins!! I definitely think you should try to get to the beach (Santa Monica isn't far from Hollywood) even if just for an hour or two. Another great place is the Grove - it is a shopping, eating, entertainment complex. It is a fun to shop or window shop (many of the places are very pricey) or just walk around and people watch!

KC - I am just under 5'2"

Welcome Teresa!

I am going out to dinner and a concert in LA on Wednesday with a friend - hoping not to overindulge too much and stay 'near' my calories.

Have a wonderful week everyone!

Ram, I'm with CHLOE.
The extra 10lbs of baby weight that are hanging on 6 months later are a slight nuisance, but definitely not worth all the worry. Pregnancy is a special time and while healthy eating should be a focus, an occasional (or more than occasional) indulgence to soothe those cravings is fine. Enjoy the time, don't stress so much. Just indulge within reason and make sure you get in lots of fruits, veggies and whole grains...and of course your Pre-natal vitamin.

Get out and move, stay strong and active, enjoy spring!

Ram, quick question, are you breastfeeding? If so, do you add 500 cal into your daily allowance?
Sorry if this was discussed already, I'm late to join in.

Amy....YAY on the "several push-ups"! Pull-ups are H-A-R-D. I only even try them a couple times a year because I STILL CANNOT DO ONE!

Chloe - h*ll YA working out everyday is a "win"!! For SURE! that is NO easy task, mama!!

My quads are killing me. They shouldn't be. the lower body work i did, today, was weighted hip thrusts and T-bends. Gawd-d*mmit if I am STILL getting TOO MUCH QUAD and NOT ENOUGH GLUTE!!

Beeps, are you pushing through your heel with those hip thrusts and squeezing your glutes at the top of the thrust?? I did one legged weighted hip thrusts on Sunday (shoulders on the bench, rest of the body off the bench) and my glutes are still screaming at me!

I've had a great week. I tried Insanity at my gym on Monday and it was an hour of pure torturous plyometric/body weight hell! I still hurt! Not sure if I will do it again. It was a challenge and a nice switch. Yesterday, I tried Pilates on a reformer and I was amazed at what a good workout it was. Classes are expensive though, so I probably won't do that again either. Then today, I did the elliptical for a little bit while my son played bball, so I've really switched things up this week!

Sounds like everyone is moving along nicely!! Keep it up, ladies!! Sorry I don't have time to comment on everyone, I'm trying to pack and get things ready for my trip and I have to teach at 6:30 tomorrow morning and then do weights!!

Good Morning! I've had a few good days. I'm feeling pretty proud...but yesterday I saw a friend who has lost 20 pounds in just over two months and weighs 115. I know, I know...and she admits she ate VERY LOW and has lost muscle mass....but I'm still a little jealous. She has a very small frame and probably weighed 100 pounds when we were in high school. I am only 5'0 and would be happy at 120.

Beeps- I know ti's common for the quads to take over in a lots of booty exercises because they are a stronger muscle group. No ideas how to stop it though.

Shanaber- I know I focus more on a balance week rather than day. it helps me. If my carbs are high one day, the next day..or two days later, I try to eat lower carbs. Same with calories.

jen- Great Job

Chloe-I think you are doing great with steady, consistent loss.

Hey ladies. A lot to catch up on so I'll just quickly check in. I've had a good week. I've been under almost all days, slightly over Tuesday, but more than made up for it on Monday. I'm thinking I may try to make Mondays very low, like I think I had around 1000 calories. I never felt super hungry that day; had the protein shake for lunch and a sensible dinner. Maybe I'll try that at least every other week till vacation. Which is about 7 weeks away!

I also saw a 1 pound loss yesterday! It has me motivated again. That's the lowest weight I've seen this year. So I've got 2.5 pounds to lose in 7 weeks to hit my goal. I can do it!

I got a nice run and some walking in yesterday and the weather was pretty nice. A little chilly, but nice and sunny.

Well I had a dr. appointment this morning so should technically be working so I better run. Have a great Thursday!

Wow am I far behind! Been dealing with sick kiddos. My youngest was out of school Thursday & Friday & then my older one got it over the weekend and missed Monday & Tuesday from school so I am way far behind at work. They had a nasty cough & runny nose accompanied by a low grade fever & all over yuckiness. My husband had it too for a bit. Thank God it never hit me. I am hanging in there. Anyways, I cannot wait for Easter Sunday to come. I need sugar! Hopefully I won't go too overboard, but I am not making any promises.

Now I need to go back & get caught up on everyone.