Fit For Future Families - May 2011

Great news! Fingers crossed for you

Ashley I have everything crossed for you (good thing I think I've already o'd ... :laugh: ) Sounds really promising....What a difference for DH's tests. Are you doing anything different other than healthy eating and exercise? That's what I want DH's to do (although, I'd be thrilled if we were to get that starting number.....LOL)

Jalara - do what you can and make sure you get in your water Easiest to do of all the things when you're super busy.

I have to start going low GI again and avoiding sugars like the plague. I picked up Ferility Blend for both of us when I was in New York. I know we're supposed to take them for 3 months before it shows any improvement, but mine has Chasteberry, L-Arginine, B6, B12, Folic Acid. His has Vitamin C, Vitamin E, B6, B12, Folic Acid, Selenium, Green Tea, Dong Quai and Zinc. I know in the past he really responded to the Zinc uppage, so hopefully the others will help balance the mobility and motility increases. I also did all my veggie plantings this week. I grabbed three stevia plants, so I know they will be organic and WOW....I'm thinking it would definitely curb any sweet tooth. I also grabbed some chocolate mint (smells like a peppermint patty) and some Greek Mountain Tea......I want to start getting back into making teas from my garden, which I really find curb my appetite...so we will see how that goes

Just so you all can see what I have been working on in the garden all the hours I have posted....LOL

Katy- I'm sorry! AF can be such a B****!

Ashley- continueing to send good vibes. I was walking on the treadmill tonight and suddenly thought of you and got a huge smile on a face thinking of how excited I will be for you. praying this is your month and if not it will be your month soon.

Pam, your garden looks beautiful! I’m lucky if I can keep a couple plants in the house growing! I love the idea of making your own tea! I drink 2-3 glasses of herbal tea daily (different blends, but most are from David’s tea). As for what DH did differently, he started doing a low GI diet with me, going to the gym 3-4 times a week (and it shows, he looks so good). We also took your advice about the sunflower seeds, and he eats a handful of mixed raw nuts which include sunflower seeds daily. He’s been drinking a lot of herbal tea too, but I think what made a big difference was BD’ing every second day, it was like his body now knows it must produce every 48hrs:laugh:

I’m so sorry to hear about AF Katy, she usually come just as I’m about to take a test too! Hugs!

Luki, that’s so sweet! I think of you guys during my workouts too. The good vibes are really appreciated!

Baby dust to everyone!

Ashley,

Ash - inside the house is a whole different story. I'm the most forgetful waterer...at least outside, mother nature helps me That gives me hope for DH's counts.....he needs to have that test done on Monday....so fingers crossed it won't come back at <1M

FC for you guys!!!

Well now I am so confused. AF has disapeared... i did take a hpt this morning and got a negative.... AF has been so light the last couple months.... it is regualr, but only lasts for like a day.... I think I need to get in and see my OB..... i've been on the low carb (I have PCOS) for a few months now, i've lost 46lbs and I have been taking metformin for 4 months.. i just feel like my body may need a jump start or soemthing...

Hey everyone! sorry i've been MIA lately. it's crazy busy here trying to keep things tidy and organized with my messy family and new 2 y/o daycare child. she's awesome btw.

I just wanted to let you know I'm here, dreading AF next week. hoping she doesn't visit for 9 months or more.

I'm getting ready to participate in our local Relay for Life in 2 weeks. I've already raised $137 plus my sis said she'll pledge $20 and another friend is pledging too. My group is called "Moms getting Fit" and we've already reached/passed our goal of $1200. we're at $1531.00!!! and there's only 7 of us!!!! I'm so proud!

I don't know if the link works but this is my personal page. feel free to ready my "why I'm in the relay" story.
http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFL_ON_odd_?px=1786320&pg=personal&fr_id=8767

Aww, Katy, that sounds horrible. Hope you get a lift soon

Hi Hi!

Pam- your garden looks beautiful!

Ashley- still sending good vibes! What are you doing to keep your mind off things? Just curious...

Katy- Sending you the biggest *HUG*! I really hope your body finds it's rhythm soon (before it drives you batty)!

Luki- I missed it...I really like that show though!

Carina- Have fun at Relay! My dance studio just did it and raised about $18,000! (about 40 or so team members) Our studio owner was diagnosed with cancer last November, so it really hit home. She just had her scan and has been deemed cancer free, BTW! It is just in remission, but not there non-the-less.

Stephanie- Great pic! and could you send a little more sunshine this way?! We are really sick of the rain here. LOL (I say this as I watch out my window as the Detroit Tiger baseball game starts to go on a rain delay...)

Jalara- Hope school is going well and not taking up too much of your time!

AFM: Not much to report... trying to eat right, but for some reason all my body wants to do is EAT this week! Hopeful (but not hopefully at the same time ) I will see AF here soon. I'm hoping she is to blame for the poor choices I have been making LOL.
**Check in**
Goals: Zumba Monday(DONE), Thursday(PLANNING TO GO TONIGHT), Saturday
Push ups and Sit ups Tuesday (MISSED BUT MADE UP WEDNESDAY) & Friday
Walk/Jog Sunday
Water Water Water!! (MONDAY 8glasses, TUESDAY 5, WEDNESDAY 12, THURSDAY (so far) 3 gotta bump it up!)
I have come to the conclusion that my body is too used to Zumba and I need to try something new. So I found the rec. center by me has water fitness classes, so I want to try it out! I think my sister and I are going to start going on Wednesdays. :happy: