Fit For Future Families - April 2011

Blah - I was hoping for a much better loss this morning post AF. Only 0.7 when I went up 3???? I know I'm dehydrated this morning, but still.....this plateau's killing me.

Happy April Fool's Day all!!!!

Awww Erica - I just realized what the BFP really means LOL Yes, I'm a little slow........To you and all the other thread stalkers (I know who you all are!!! LOL), miss you guys and can't wait to join you on the pregnancy thread.

Welcome to all the newbies!!!

Pixie - my fingers are crossed for you.....I hate the anticipation of what is coming when you wait for a weigh in....especially if you're not sure you gave it everything ....

Angel - I will push you, if you push me.....LOL I have a DH at home ALL the time and he's no use. If I start craving something he runs to get it....even if I shouldn't..... LOL My dogs keep me walking daily - not really a workout per se, but movement is better than making a dent in the couch

Mgoe - that's such an awesome step!! I wish I could do it, but i'm a little OCD about the whole thing and need to weigh in every day.....

AFM (As for me): I feel like the mojo is gone and I'm looking for excuses. I read something this week that says you have to have a specific balance of two hormones for a lifestyle change to work......I know, I always blame the hormones but seriously. I've cut out white sugar (excpet I've been sneaking muffins for breakfast....bad PAM!!!), and most other things that could be causing the weight. I'm eating under calories daily and yet......plateau.......GRRRR the first 50 were so dang easy that I'm stressing that I've been waiting to hit 60lbs lost since Nov 11 (which was the date of the fertility treatment where she said she thoguht the loss i've had should be enough to help witht he fertility stuff). I know it's mental.....but it's not fair!!!!! Oh AND I realized that I was only 3 days late for my last AF, which is close enough, in my books to still call myself fairly regular, espec. with the amount of stress I had in March.....My average cycle is 33 days at this point and I have a 14 day LP......so all systems go for me!!! Now to get DH up to scratch and then ICSI in May/June (pushed back because of a work trip that I don't want to tell my boss I can't go for because I'm getting knocked up...LOL Just easier this way)

Just something to keep in mind. Found this to be an interesting read. If you know you have low B-12 levels, might want to make sure you're adequately supplementing or eating to manage the condition....you'll save yourself a lot of trouble down the road. Seems like they come out with something like this every 5 minutes though....teh theory behind it is sound though....why tempt fate


http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/babiespregnancy/pregnancy/article/966738--lack-of-vitamin-b-12-in-pregnancy-may-cause-excessive-crying-in-babies

Alisa - yup - I started doing that about a week and a half ago. I'm trying not to count calories either and focus more on the portions and counts of certain types of foods (Thanks Heather for that tip on the books) Sounds like we're doing similar things except for the gym piece. My first OB appt I had to wait 6 months (and I had AF for something like 3 months at that point.....my doctor was MAD....LOL) Since then if I call, they find time for me. Hopefully they can figure out the answers.....mine was the weight loss and the medications. Oh and yay on the new couches

Ashley - Good...I would have had to track you down and find you

Hopey - there are a few of us on here with April birthdays then I know Erica's is towards the end of the month too I'm not sure what DH is getting me for my birthday but I think it's going to be something crazy.....his point of view is that soon all our disposable income will be going towards a third party....LOL

Karen - I'm not sure I want to help decorate, but I don't mind helping EAT it......the sugar cravings have been soooooooo bad that I went to the grocery store after work fully determined not to go into the bakery. But I did of course and wanted to put all the baked goods in my cart and be done.....LOL I picked up my rye bread and moved on to meats...but oh that bakery is haunting me......It's all because I gave the sugar up for lent......It's been tough and I haven't been great about it either. Last year with pop I was great and I am no longer addicted.......this year I just know the sugar's gonna come back.....

Susan - Welcome. Totally get the bonus kids comment.....It's good that it sounds like you have a great relationship with your stepkids. My cycles used to average 45 days (but that is between 130 day and 12 day cycles) and I seem to have evened out at 33 days after losing 50+ lbs in the last year, so it does work. Do the doctors have any idea what's causing the prolonged cycles?

Kim - enjoy your weekend, even if you overindulge just enough You and DH do so many renovations that a weekend away to luxurize yourself will only help you out

Sexy 6 - you're absolutely right it is It's important to start before being pregnant so you're good to go before you even know you are, although on this board of early testers......LOL that would only be a day or two.....

Ucam - 2WW.....definitely focus on things you can do - stress is not going to be your friend Now's the time to pick up a hobby or something.... Nothing more can be done this cycle So enjoy it!!!

Luki - You stalked us for a month???? LOL That's pretty cool!! Glad your workout went so well. I know I have days when I absolutely just want to lace up and run for a bit (which is such a strange sensation and truth be told running in my head and running for real are always two very different things.....LOL) My problem with it is that it makes all other workouts pale in comparison.....You have to get to the point that you have that kind of feeling every time

Anne - Are you really 22 weeks along already????? OMG You're almost halfway there!!!!! Can't wait to hear she's arrived!!!

And as for me: I had my monthly chiropractic appointment yesterday and he definitely pointed out that my hip was out of alignment on the left. I've known taht for a few weeks at this point.....when I went to he garden show and walked for 4 hours when I sat down, I couldn't move for a few minutes. So he gave me my stretches and sent me on my way but I also learned two critical things for me. 1. After an adjustment I just want to sleep - yup, it was another 12 hour night for me. 2. My core muscles really need to be strengthened - not just for weight loss but when I went to sit up after the adjustment every core muscle I own from my hips to my ribs screamed at me, just a little becuase I got up without the support of my arms.......so that's going to be my focus. It should help me whittle myself something of a waist at the same time.......I've been noticing more and more my belly seems round instead of flat. I know it's just my body shape changing becuase of the weight loss but I know one of these days someone's going to ask if I'm pregnant.....LOL