  |
|
|
|
I come to this board and there have been no posts in a while. Glad to see people are posting. I am here and survived the holidays by not cooking the normal soul food that my family celebrate with. This year my husband and I kept it low key and just made a regular meal. I didn't overindulge in the treats that were around the office as I normally would and that was awesome because I love sweets. Hubby and I are still TTC but we are slowing it down because I am getting into working out and would love to lose 20 more pounds to the 13 I have lost in the last 2 months.
I am amazed reading posts from women whose doctors have discouraged them from trying to conceive at certain weights. Our newest member is about 60 pounds smaller than me when I got pregnant and I didn't get any flack from my doctors. I knew I was already overweight so I made a conscious decision to only put on 15 to 20 pounds during the pregancy.
I am making a conscious decision to try to take off 20 more pounds because it can be tiresome to carry your weight plus baby. At least it was for me because I wasn't very active due to a crazy work schedule and not making time for myself. Now I put me first and living is a priority so I choose to be more active and take weight off. I really wish I could lose about 35 to 50 pounds before getting pregnant. I am working out now and if it takes us a few months then that is even better because I will be in better physical health. My doctors are excited that I have low blood sugars, cholesterol and blood pressure being this heavy. Now I am trying to take the weight off to make the weight go with the blood work. I hope we can make this board active again.
Take care and I will be checking and posting again.
Lynette
|
|
|
|
Welcome!! I had totally forgotten about this board until you posted. How is everyone doing on their weight loss? I was doing really well until the holiday. I ended gaining back almost 5 pounds. I'm starting over in the New Year though. Our base gym is doing it's own biggest loser contest which I signed up for last night. The 1st place prize is $500!! We probably won't be TTC anytime soon. My DH is going to be gone for 6 weeks in Feb and March. I'm hoping to start sometime this summer.
Kerina
|
|
|
|
| Hello everybody, my name is Angie. My husband and I are wanting to TTC our first, however I am very concerned about my weight due to family history. I joined SP several months ago but was met a major medical set back in Novemeber. I was unable to exercise for a month and my first day back to the gym, I broke my ankle. Doctors have been very negative to me about wanting a baby at my current weight despite many attempts over the last three years at losing it. I've just changed doctors and hope for more positive feedback and advice. I have enjoyed reading your posts and look forward to the postive, motivational vibes. Happy New Year to you all and best of luck in each of your weight-loss journeys.
|
|
|
|
Hi ladies,
Thought I'd stop in to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow...and say that I'm a little jealous of your short week! (I live in Canada and our Thanksgiving w/ last month!)
Hope everyone is doing well, and that someone will post soon ;)
M
|
|
WORKOUTFRIEND
11/19/06 7:54 P
|
|
|
|
Hello,
Just a really fast post I will come back and write more. I am on the road now. We stoped in GA
Michelle
|
|
|
|
Michelle, Good luck in the move, you will be closer to me than ever! Where abouts in MN are you going to?(I'm sorry I can't remember if you've said b/f) I'm in Manitoba, and we usually have TONS of snow by now, but it's all gone!! It's also usually a lot colder than it is right now!!
Don't think I've lost anything again, will be weighing in tomorrow. Will have to work harder next week.
Take care everyone, M
|
|
WORKOUTFRIEND
11/10/06 11:31 P
|
|
|
|
Sunday is weigh in day for me but I don't think that I will lose this week did not really try to hard. I will do better next week. Next week I am going to be really busy getting ready to make a big move to Michigan. Right now I live in Fl. My brother said that its snowing big time there.
Michelle
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
11/10/06 6:39 P
|
|
|
|
I really miss the Biggest Loser. I always watched it when we lived in the states. Now that we are overseas we don't get very many american channels. Sometimes they show the reality shows when they are over in the states. I'm hoping the biggest loser is one of them.
My family and some friends went hiking in the mountains yesterday. It was so much fun but am really sore today. We put my 2 year old daughter in a backpack and my DH carried her the whole way. She was so cute sitting in it. My 3 year old son did really great at hiking but we did have to carry him some of the way. Needless to say, they both slept great last night.
Kerina
|
|
WORKOUTFRIEND
11/9/06 8:08 P
|
|
|
|
Hello everyone
Wow its really slow around here. I am doing better on eatting every time I watch the biggest loser that really helps me to get back on track.
I really want to get to my goal before trying for the next baby.
Michelle
|
|
|
|
Hey ladies,
I too get the munchies, but usually I assoc it w/ something emotional...like bad day at work/refing, argument w/ dh...that kind of thing. We don't have too many bad munchie things right now, and thought that the crackers we had were okay, but only in small doses! :)
It's funny, I bake cookies for my basketball team every Sun, and have no desire to eat them! I'll try one the day I bake them, but after that I don't eat them at all! Weird.
Hope everyone is doing well and talk to you all soon, M
|
|
WORKOUTFRIEND
11/7/06 11:44 P
|
|
|
|
Hello
I got all the junk out of the house and hope dh don't want cookies again. I need to go and buy some veggies and fruit I ran out of them. I think that I will go do that after I go to the gym in the morning. I have not been on I am trying to pack to make a big move to Michigan from Fl. I am going back where I grew up and takinging dh with me he nover been there and he will have to get used to the cold.
Michelle
We are going to try for a baby in January so I hope that I can get to my goal weight by then 169. After the baby I really want to get down to 130.
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
11/7/06 6:27 P
|
|
|
|
Milmom,
I was looking around at some other message boards last night and there was one that was talking about late night munching. Someone suggested instead of eating at night in front of the TV, they brush their teeth and lay in bed to read a book. This way they don't want to get up and eat anything and they sleep better after reading a book than after watching TV. Maybe you could try that. I haven't tried it because my kids are too little for me to be able to go to bed until after they are in bed. All my munchie cravings happen right after supper. Keep workin. You can do it.
Kerina
|
|
MILMOM2000
11/7/06 10:25 A
|
|
|
|
Hello ladies! Glad to hear that you are all doing well. I was reading lower about the pill and how long it is supposed to take to get pregnant. Wow, I wish I was like that. I am one of those who has to be on the pill to get pregnant. Weird huh? I've been pregnant 5 times now and only have 2 children. But all 5 pregnancies began either the 2 weeks after I stopped my pill or while on it! Funny!
Munchies are so crappy! I hate them! I do so well all day long and feel great about how I did and then .... BAM .... they hit me at night. And once I"m on the couch after my day, which generally starts around 5:30 or so, I'm done! It is hard to get me moving unless I'm headed to the bed! URRRGHGHGH Why is it so hard to stay focused on losing the weight but SO EASY to just eat and shove that food in! URGH
God bless you all and I pray that you are all having a wonderful week so far!
Nikki Lynn
|
|
|
|
Did someone say munchies???
Hi ladies. Just wanted to say hi. I am one of those that seem to get the munchie bugs when I get home from work. The only things in my house to snack on besides fruit and raw veggies would be graham crackers and teddy graham crackers for my daughter. I do get a serious craving for anything chocolate in the afternoon at work and I will run out to get it. This is the first week that I am keeping snacking to healthy foods only. I keep a box of Honey Nut Cheerios at work and can have a serving of that and 16 oz of water to drink if I leave my fruit at home. I got used to eating what I wanted when I was breastfeeding because the weight came off so easy. It wasn't until 4 months post breastfeeding that I realized that I gained almost 20 pounds!!!! Now I am trying to track my food daily and my food intake at 1500 calories per day is killing me. I used to cringe because I couldn't eat that much but now I am actually watching every little morsel because I see how overeating or adding one or two fatty snacks a day can help pack on the calories which of course packs on the weight. This is hard but it is something that I need to do and I am glad that you all are here because it helps to just read from you all on a daily basis even if I don't post anything. Wishing you all the best. Sending tons of baby dust out there. Hubby and I decided to try for baby number two RIGHT NOW. Even if I am this size I want to try to get pregnant and keep working out even while pregnant.
|
|
|
|
hey everyone,
My DH & I try to not have any "bad" food in our house, except for when there is something going on...like a party, and even then we try to keep it to a minimum. Tonight the basketball team I coach is having a Pampered Chef fundraiser at my house, and the only "bad" things I have a taco chips, a cheese ball (yum) and dessert. But I will restrain myself for eating too much of any of it!
Workoutfriend, it's hard not to get discouraged...I haven't lost ANYTHING in the last while, and I've been eating healthy, exercising and everything! Sometimes you plateau and just need to do something new to get things rolling again. Try some new activity that you haven't done b/f or in a while and it'll help...You can do it!!
Happy Monday everyone, talk to you soon.
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
11/5/06 8:00 A
|
|
|
|
Workoutfriend,
You can do this!! My Dh made me go through the whole house and get rid of bad food. We replaced it with good food. That way now whenever I get the munchies and want a snack, I don't have a choice, I have to eat something healthy or nothing at all. It has really helped me to not have the temptation around. I like to fill the fridge with fresh fruit like pineapple and cantalope. Those are my faves. We can do this.
Kerina
|
|
WORKOUTFRIEND
11/4/06 11:12 P
|
|
|
|
Hello all,
Sorry that I been gone. I was thinking that I can't do this any more. I get in these moods that I can't loss the weight so I go off and eat every thing that I see. It don't help that I don't have any good food in the house. I need to go by some.
I am starting over in the morning. I can do this.
I want to try for baby number 2 in January. my baby would of been 4 months today. I miss him so much.
Michelle
|
|
GABBYFAITH
11/4/06 11:11 A
|
|
|
|
| Thank you! I'm really excited. I know what you mean about the birth control. I got pregnant with my daughter when I was on the pill. This time I had an iud though, so I don't know how it works.
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
11/3/06 9:21 P
|
|
|
|
Good luck Gabbyfaith!! I hope everything goes well and easy for you. I know they say it takes a couple months for birth control to wear off but that's not always true. My dr. told me when I went off my pill the first time that it would take at least 6 weeks before I could get pregnant. At my 6 week mark I was so sick from morning sickness. I had gotten pregnant right away. I am not on the pill any more either but we are not trying yet. I just went off of it because I have always gained weight on the pill. Since I wanted to lose weight I decided to try it without the pill to see if I would lose faster. I hope to hear some happy news from you soon.
Kerina
|
|
GABBYFAITH
11/3/06 11:37 A
|
|
|
|
We are officially trying now! I went off of my birth control yesterday. Of course it could take a few months for the effects of it to wear off, but I'm excited. This is going to be number 3.
Abigail
|
|
MILMOM2000
11/3/06 9:34 A
|
|
|
|
Oh Yea! Munchies all the time! I'm going through that right now. I do GREAT all day long and then when I get home at night, I just eat and eat and eat. I'm due on Monday. URGHHHHH It is so hard to lose it! And it is even harder to fight that MUNCHIE MONSTER! I heard something on K-Love yesterday that said if you sit in dim light, it will cause you to eat more and munch more. Hummmmm..... my livingroom is sort of dim!
Hope you are all having a great Friday too!
|
|
|
|
Does anyone NOT get the munchies b/f? I know that I do badly, where I could (but don't) eat pretty much EVERYTHING in sight! It's hard, last week, I'm pretty sure I could have eaten so much more, but made a HUGE effort to watch...plus I was late and thinking maybe I was pg. But no, just late.
Happy Friday everyone, and hope you all have a good wkend!
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
11/2/06 5:25 P
|
|
|
|
I do the same thing. I am thinking in the back of my mind, I'm probably already pregnant so I might as well eat what I want. It's so bad. You always weigh more during that time of the month anyways and eating junk doesn't help. I gained 3 pounds this last time my friend visited and I'm still fighting to get it back off. It also doesn't help that during that time I crave chocolate like you wouldn't believe. That's the only time my DH will let me have chocolate without him complaining or asking me if I really need it. He knows my answer will be yes, I really need it!!
Kerina
|
|
THERESA125
11/2/06 12:46 P
|
|
|
|
Hello all. I just joined SP two days ago. I'm really enjoying it. I have two children (both boys/14-years-old and 15-months-old) and would like to start trying for my last one in March...but I want to get rid of some weight first. You all seem like a great/friendly group of women and look forward to chatting with you.
Oh and Nikki I always get really bad munchies and cravings for sweets before the dreadful friend arrives too.
|
|
MILMOM2000
11/2/06 12:08 P
|
|
|
|
Hello Gatorans and Kerina! Welcome to all of the new faces here! Sorry it has been such a long time since I've written! Needless to say, I fell away from SP for a few days and I can feel it! URGH Hopefully, I'm back on the right track now!
I'm curious to hear what you all think about this: when I find we are trying to conceive, I wind up eating more after I ovulate and before the dreadful friend arrives. Am I the only one who does this or are there more of you out there? If you do this, how do you think we can fix it?
God bless and hope to hear from you soon!
Nikki Lynn
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
10/30/06 6:34 A
|
|
|
|
Welcome newbies!! This is a really great site. I have 2 children already and am hoping to start trying for a third in April. Good luck to all of you.
Kerina
|
|
SABRINANIGRO
10/29/06 11:43 P
|
|
|
|
| Hi Michelle, I'm Sabrina, I just had my 3rd baby 3-months ago and too am trying to loose the last few pounds. I just joined SP as well, Good luck to you!
|
|
WORKOUTFRIEND
10/29/06 11:33 P
|
|
|
|
hello and welcome I also just joined SP this is a greast group of people. I just had a baby and trying for baby 2. I lost 40 pounds with baby 1 and then I gained it when I hit 5months.
Michelle
|
|
|
|
Hi everyone.
I am pretty new to SP and I am navigating and found this message board. I am overweight and actually gained 15 pounds after getting married. I was exactly 266 pounds when I got pregnant 5 months after getting married. I watched what I ate and only gained 18 pounds. The doctors say that 15 to 20 pounds for an overweight person. I just wanted to make sure my weight didn't spiral out of control because most of my thin friends gained 50 or more pounds and I couldn't handle that emotionally. I didn't have a problem getting pregnant and had a very healthy pregnancy. Now we are trying for baby number two and I actually gained 20 pounds after I stopped breastfeeding. The good news is that I lost the pregnancy pounds within two weeks of giving birth. I have lost 7 pounds and would like to lose another 15 before getting pregnant again so I joined this message board. I wish you all the luck in getting pregnant for the first time or for the second, third or fourth time. Best wishes.
|
|
WORKOUTFRIEND
10/28/06 11:57 P
|
|
|
|
hello
Just a fast check in wow its really slow around here. I need to get back workingout. I do good then I go down hill.
|
|
ANNENELSON
10/28/06 12:18 P
|
|
|
|
| Michell- Haslett is just a little northeast of Lansing- basically it's Lansing-East Lansing-Haslett slightly north with Okemos below it. :)
|
|
SECONDCHANCE2LV
10/27/06 11:00 P
|
|
|
|
| Thanks a lot workoutfriend
|
|
WORKOUTFRIEND
10/27/06 10:50 P
|
|
|
|
hello everyone.
Anne - I know where Lansing and Ann Arbor is but not Haslett. Do you have snow there yet? I am going there around thanksgiving. I hope that I can find my own place before christmas time. I don't want to live at my brothers for long.
Seconndchance2 - wow 5 children thats great. I am going to start to do foster care when I move to Michigan. Great job on all your weight loss.
Michelle
|
|
SECONDCHANCE2LV
10/27/06 3:16 P
|
|
|
|
| Thanks a lot Anne I plan to continue the weight loss but really want a baby so thanks
|
|
ANNENELSON
10/27/06 2:45 P
|
|
|
|
Good luck, Tema! Wow, already a mom to five kids - that's amazing. :)
As is your current weight loss progress! I'm in awe, and inspired.
|
|
SECONDCHANCE2LV
10/27/06 11:32 A
|
|
|
|
| Hello all here is one more woman trying to lose as much as possible before try to have a baby....I desperately want to have my own baby i have currently five kids that are all adopted and now i want to have one. Wish me luck
|
|
ANNENELSON
10/27/06 8:54 A
|
|
|
|
Michelle-
I'm currently in Haslett- that's near Lansing. In a year we're hoping to move back to the Ann Arbor area.
-Anne
|
|
WORKOUTFRIEND
10/26/06 10:56 P
|
|
|
|
Hello
Thanks for the welcome and the prayers.
I am moving around Traverse city. My brother lives there and my other brother lives in red ford Mi
I grew up in Michigan and moved To fl when I was 24 lived in fl for 6 years. What part of Mi do u live in.
Michelle
|
|
GABBYFAITH
10/26/06 5:20 P
|
|
|
|
| Speaking of multi-vitamins, the best pre-natal vitamin is from Melelueca. I took them with my first child and they were great.
|
|
DHIVISVASAN
10/26/06 5:10 P
|
|
|
|
| Hey thanks Amber for posting and ur valuable advise..will do the same. Have been taking multi vitamins for past 8 months daily. It has abt 440mcg of folic too...I guess must increase that a little more bfore the end of the year
|
|
|
|
Hi everyone, Michelle you have come to a good place to talk to fantastic people who will think of you! I hope everyone is doing well otherwise! DH and I are going to Grand Forks for the wkend w/ friends and that should be some relaxing time...will try to eat healthy, and am determined to use the treadmill while we're staying at the hotel (am NOT going running by myself there!)
Best wishes everyone, M
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/26/06 10:50 A
|
|
|
|
Oh Michelle, I am, too, sorry about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
|
|
ANNENELSON
10/26/06 8:09 A
|
|
|
|
Michelle- I'm really sorry for your loss.
Where in Michigan are you moving to? (That's where I live! :) )
|
|
WORKOUTFRIEND
10/26/06 12:07 A
|
|
|
|
Hello I was just looking around and thinking if I can join you all. I want to loss some weight before I TTC # 2. I just had a baby Aug 4,2006. I want to try again when I move to Michigan. Maybe in December or January. I lost my baby at 36 weeks he was stillborn. Sorry to post bad news on this board.
Michelle
|
|
AMBER1006
10/25/06 9:59 P
|
|
|
|
| I think it depends on how healthy you are more than how much you weigh. I am 5'4" and was just over 200 pounds when I concieved my son. I had started a healthy eating program about 3 months before and I think that definatly made a difference. I think that as long as you are following this program that you will be healthy enough and have few if any problems. I would definatly suggest getting on a doctor prescribed prenatal vitamin at least 1 if not 3 months ahead of time to be sure your getting the vitamins you need especially folic acid. Amber
|
|
DHIVISVASAN
10/25/06 8:06 P
|
|
|
|
| HI..am planning to try for a baby by the end of the year. I am 5'5'' 25yrs and weigh 160 lbs. My fat % right now is at 35% which is 2% into overweight zone. I am worried if this will affect pregnancy or health concerns to my baby or me....Am i too overweight to conceive ?
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/25/06 10:36 A
|
|
|
|
HELLO everyone! I'm back! Sorry I was gone for a while! I took a mini-vacation to my sisters in Washington. It was great but needless to say, I didn't eat very healthy! I just ate and ate and ate! URGH Hope I can get back into the habit of doing what is best for me.
Hope everyone is doing well! I sure did miss the boards! I hope to be back on every day now!
God bless and talk with you all soon!
Nikki Lynn
|
|
GABBYFAITH
10/19/06 4:50 P
|
|
|
|
| I'm finally back to my prepregnancy size. I weigh more, but I'm about the same size. Which is still a little overweight, but I feel comfortable about getting pregnant now. So I think that we're going to start trying really soon.
|
|
|
|
Hope everyone is doing alright this week. I was having a good week...until yesterday. It was my stepmom's bday, but at least the dessert was low fat (b/c I made it!)
Knousewife, I think you and your DH have got a good handle on things. Losing some weight as incentive isn't a bad idea either; whether you're doing it to concieve or save cash (as I've seen someone post!) or whatever. And as my mom always said (she's 1 of 10), you always find a way to provide for the family you love!
Take care! M
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
10/18/06 10:28 P
|
|
|
|
SwanD,
Welcome to our little group. You will find lots of encouragement here. It is critical for me to lose weight because my DH doesn't want to have anymore kids, but he said if I lost the weight we would try for one more. I love kids and would love to have 5 or 6 but I know my DH would never go for that. He loves children also but he worries more about having to provide for them. Welcome and good luck.
Kerina
|
|
ANNENELSON
10/18/06 9:04 P
|
|
|
|
Kerina- It would be a lot more fun if we were able to see them more often. But Baby B (as I call the grandbaby online) will be 1 in a few weeks- we're hoping to see her then. :)
And yeah, it will be most interesting for our baby to have a neice that's younger than s/he is. Could for some interesting outings if we have them both. ;)
|
|
|
|
I was an aunt when I was in elementary school over 15 years ago! Well, my dh and I are ttc for our first, with consistantcy, fun and lols we have finally decided that it would be benificial if I lose 45 lbs (goal) and within that time of losing say 20 lbs start fertility treatments, if it does not happen naturally. We have waited for over 4 years for our blessing. God will provide in His timing, but even still, I have to remind myself that if I had a child right now, I would be in a heap of trouble trying to carry all the way without complications. I am beginning to not eat fried foods and soda. I know it is a slow process to change, but I am doing this for the benifit of my future health, children and well being. I know that ultimately, it is all our goals to be fit before getting pregnant. I am needing daily feedback to encourage me that I am not the only one facing the giant in this world childless and wanting to have a child of my own. I am adopted and so that is a huge reason in why we want a bio child. God Bless and Good luck to us all.
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
10/18/06 6:58 P
|
|
|
|
That's pretty funny. You are very young to be a grandma. My dad always says its way more fun to be a grandparent than to be a parent so you did it the right way.  So when you have a baby, your grandchild will be older than her aunt or uncle. That will be neat.
Kerina
|
|
ANNENELSON
10/18/06 8:20 A
|
|
|
|
Kerina- I'm 31, my husband is (young)48 and my step-daughter is 26.
And yes, being a grandma before being a mom is really weird. I was a grandma before MY mom was a grandma! That didn't thrill her too much. *laughs*
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
10/17/06 10:23 P
|
|
|
|
Wow, you're a grandma without ever being a mom!! That's pretty crazy! Do you mind my asking how old you are? I wish you well with TTC and your weight loss. I've only been with Spark People for a little over a week but it has already helped me a lot. I've been trying to lose weight since June and just couldn't lose consistently. I've lost 8.5 pounds since June, 4 of them since joining SP.
Kerina
|
|
ANNENELSON
10/17/06 8:15 P
|
|
|
|
Kerina- wow yeah, I would definitely say that's quite the encouragement and reward! :)
My husband has a daughter from a previous marriage- but she's all growed up. ;) He's a couple years older than I am- his daughter actually got married a year before he and I did! We became grandparents a month after we got married. But- I'm wanting a baby of my own.
|
|
AUSSIECHICK
10/17/06 8:00 P
|
|
|
|
Hey Anne. Welcome 2 the board. My names kate and I am TTC my first now!! However we hav been trying a while and I hav put on weight and figure I can diet safely and still TTC coz I cant put my life on hold 4 eva.
Just think it'll b easier 2 conceive and 2 keep up with all the changes in ur body if u r fit and healthy come baby time. Withthe help of every1 here u will succeed 4 sure!
Kate
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
10/17/06 7:05 P
|
|
|
|
Welcome Anne!! I think you will really like this group. Hope you find the encouragement you need here. My DH and I are planning on starting TTC in April. It all depends on if I lose the weight or not. We have 2 children already and my DH doesn't really want any more, but he said if I put forth the effort and lose all this weight, he will agree to one more. What a reward, huh? That is good enough motivation for me!! Good luck and welcome again.
Kerina
|
|
ANNENELSON
10/17/06 10:38 A
|
|
|
|
Hello everyone. :) I just joined this discussion- cause I can definitely use some help and motivation- not to mention people to talk to! My husband and I just celebrated our first wedding anniversary this past October 8. We're talking about TTC starting this coming March (the timing has a lot to do with when he finishes his nursing program)- and I really want to get myself into better shape before then!
I'm just having some trouble actually getting going... I've been a member of Spark since January- but I know I haven't utilized the tools here to their full capacity. Must work on that.
I'm looking forward to getting to know many of you. :)
|
|
AUSSIECHICK
10/16/06 11:07 P
|
|
|
|
Hi Chantelle
My names Kate Im 25 from Adelaide. TTC#1 at the moment and not happy with my weight so just wanna loose about 7kg and wasnt doing it coz I thought diet might afect my fertility but now I know as long as I am healthy its ok. Good luck loosing the weight I cant even imagine being pg when 100% fit (prob coz I neva hav been LOL)so I can c why u wanna get in shape first.
So I ho[pe every1 is doing well Im trying 2 catch u on all the posts my internet went dwon so I hav beeen MIA. I hav been doing well, exercising everyday and eating well except yesterday when I went over my calories and ate corn chips. I did tons of exercisie tho and am gonna work extra hard 2day 2 make up 4 it. Im weighing in 4 the first itme on Saturday so I will put a ticker up after that. Eeeek I havent weighed since I got back from Europe but judging from my clothes Ive put on a few extra.
Hope every1 has a great day
Kate
|
|
|
|
Hey everyone,
I was late (like 1-1/2 wks) 2 months ago and was positive I was pg. Then I finally decided to take a test and nope. Then I went for my physical about 2 wks ago and my dr said I was healthy and ready to go....strange. I also didn't think I could get pg so quickly, but it's hard not to get your hopes up. Even my DH was a little excited waiting for the results...I took it early am (like 5:30) and he got up even though he doesn't normally get up until 7 am! LOL
Hope everyone is doing alright, M
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/16/06 7:13 A
|
|
|
|
Hello everyone!
Kerina: Yes, working out and doing things that you don't normally do can definitely change your cycle. I just went through this also. I was a week late!!!!! I was like you and very disappointed after the hospital called and gave me my negitive results too. If after a week though, you still don't get it, call your doctor and make sure you are alright. I was a complete week late with mine and my iron has gotten really low. I'm planning on calling the doctor today for a complete physical! It can't hurt anyway!
This weekend has been really hard for me. I have munched and munched all weekend long. I even had cake and ice cream! URGH I had been doing so well for the past 2 weeks and then I mess up. But I'm going to try and focus on my eating and working out again. I have too! I'm leaving Wednesday night for Washington and I need to remember to keep eating right while I'm on this trip. Please pray for me that I will be able to do good and make WISE decisions about eating and walking.
God bless,
Nikki Lynn
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
10/16/06 4:43 A
|
|
|
|
I kind of had a downer today. I am usually really regular with my periods but I am now 2 days late. I took a pregnancy test tonight but it came back negative. My DH and I are not trying to get pregnant yet (I need to lose the weight first) so I wasn't really expecting the test to come back positive. But it still got my hopes up a little. And now I'm wondering why I'm late since I've always been really regular. Can dieting affect that? Talk to ya'all later.
Kerina
|
|
GATORTRANS
10/15/06 11:07 P
|
|
|
|
Hi guys!! It looks like everyone is doing well!! I hope you all have a great week!
Take care,
Alyson
|
|
|
|
Evening all....Doing pretty good so far...No baby yet. I am so frustrated right now. I have been really stressed out at work and I have not been eating very healthy. I want to eat junk because it calms my nerves but doesn't make me feel better. I am going to really work on the exercising this week. So far I am doing okay.
Thanks to all who offer great words of encouragement.
Have a great week everyone!
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/15/06 9:20 A
|
|
|
|
Hello GabbyFaith! Hello Kerina!
GabbyFaith: Oklahoma is good. I like it here so far. Right now, it is raining and kind of cool. I don't mind it much. It can get bitterly cold here though in the winter and I really don't know if I like that. If I could stay home all day, it might not be so bad! Heeee heeee
Kerina: Funny how some people are like that huh? I try really good to not get junk food but it is hard because I have a 12 year old son, Jack, in the house. I try not to make everyone in the house suffer. It isn't too hard to stay away from the crap he wants.
What I find hard is when you go and visit friends or family. I'm going on a trip this week to Washington to see my sister and she isn't on a diet like me. She doesn't watch what she eats. SO, the hard thing is going to know when I'm full and really stick to my guns about not eating more! I know that I will go over my calorie intake but I am really going to try hard not to put in more than 2200 a day!
Well, hope you are all having a great weekend! Birthday party today for us for a friend so it should be fun! And last night, we watched the UFC fights! We love them!
God bless,
Nikki Lynn
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
10/14/06 11:04 P
|
|
|
|
I went grocery shopping off base last night with one of my friends who is also on a diet. We were just going to get fresh fruit. She ended up buying SO MUCH junk food, I couldn't believe she was on a diet. But it helped me be good and not buy anything bad. It was like her fix was good enough for me!! Hope ya'all have a good weekend.
Kerina
|
|
GABBYFAITH
10/14/06 11:15 A
|
|
|
|
Milmom,
I grew up in Oklahoma and Me and my DH moved to Arkansas a couple of years ago and the weather is worse here. I hate it. You're lucky if it snows any at all. And there's alot of rain and humidity. I miss Oklahoma.
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/14/06 8:15 A
|
|
|
|
Welcome Angel_Rose!
We are stationed in Lawton, but Altus is about 45 minutes from here. It is a nice little, and I stress, little town. THat is an air force base. We are army.
Things here are good. Last night was hard. I really had a very busy day and it didn't stop until about 11:45! Needless to say, I didn't make the best of choices yesterday and I even had a danish! URGH I am kicking myself this morning for it! So, I'm going to try again really hard not to do that. I don't think I went over 2000 calories but I probably got pretty close! So, today, I"m going to focus on working out and not snacking, since that tends to be my hard spot! How is everyone else doing?
|
|
ANGEL_ROSE105
10/14/06 12:05 A
|
|
|
|
Hey there!
I'm Chantelle, am 22 years old and am from Australia so I don't get any snow, especially up here in Cairns! In fact, I've never even seen it! It's coming up to summer here, so my dream is to one day have a white christmas! I went through my first pregnancy obese, and am determined not to do it a second time. My baby boy Lucas (now 14 months) didn't have any complications, is a healthy boy, and DH & I love him to bits, so thankfully my weight didn't affect him. I want to have another baby soon, but I'm refusing to do it without losing weight first. I'm doing my Bachelor's in Business at university via correspondence part-time so I can stay at home with Lucas full-time. So I definitely wont have the time to concentrate on losing weight once I have another! Okay, well I just wanted to introduce myself, sorry it's such a long post!
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
10/13/06 7:08 P
|
|
|
|
MilMom
Are you stationed at Altus? We have some friends from our old base in Charleston, SC that are moving to Altus as we speak. Her DH is a loadmaster but I think is going to be an instructor there. They are really excited because they have 2 kids and this means he won't be gone so much or for so long.
Kerina
|
|
|
|
| I'm from central Canada (prairie girl thru and thru!!) and it can get pretty cold up here. But I wouldn't change it for the world. Am actually looking forward to winter...strange I know.
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/13/06 10:49 A
|
|
|
|
| Baxrei: Where are you from? I grew up in New Jersey and the weather is pretty much colder now there too. Right now, we are stationed in Oklahoma and the weather is SO different. I miss the cold and the snow!
|
|
|
|
Hello everyone,
Our snow is pretty much gone, but our weather is terrible...very cold and windy. I'm trying hard not to let it deter me from going outside for walks. Thankfully I have Nugget to "make" me go, and b/c he's such a big doggie, we were gone for over an hour! It was ridiculous how cold and windy it was, AND how tired I was when we got back! For us, the weather only gets worse from here! LOL
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/12/06 10:44 P
|
|
|
|
Sounds like everyone is doing well so far this week! That is great to hear!
SNOW????? Oh my gosh! I love the snow and wish we had it but not here. We had 90 degree weather just last week. Today, the high was only 58 so we are finally into the cooler weather but it was hot last week. I even had on the air condition! URGH We are in Oklahoma and unfortunately the weather never really gets all that cold until about the end of December and then starts warming back up around the middle of February or beginning of March. Not much of a winter. Last year, we only got one little tiny dusting of snow and it was gone the same day. Unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy it because it was the day I had our daughter! But she was worth missing it!
I've done well today also. I did get to do aerobics this morning but after that, I didn't get to work out much. I wear a pedometer all day and I did get in almost 13,000 steps today! THat is a lot for me. I usually struggle to get 10,000. And I ate pretty good. I didn't really have time to eat much for breakfast or lunch today. So, my dinner was great. I even got to have a little brownie with a nice non-fat cafe` mocha for desert. I love a diet that will still let me have the things I love!
Hope you are all well and hope to talk with you all soon!
Nikki Lynn
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
10/12/06 9:43 P
|
|
|
|
No snow here yet, Misawa, Japan, but it's cold enough for it. My DH said this morning when he went to work it was only 46 outside. I love the cold though. It's the best time to drink hot chocolate and snuggle up under a blanket, not that either of those things are going to help my diet!! I'm very proud of myself today though. Even though I had a fever last night and didn't feel good this morning, I still went on a walk with my kids. Now I just have to watch what I eat today.
Kerina
|
|
AUSSIECHICK
10/12/06 8:52 P
|
|
|
|
Hi Ladies
Great 2 hear u r all doing so well. I loove snow but unfortunately where I live in Australia we hav neva had it :(. I hav seen it twice tho once in New zealands and once in the swiss alps so that was so much fun!!
Thanks for the advice. I hav been with spark since January and did really well until I went overseas and just lost the plot then when I got back I didnt want 2 diet as I want 2 get pg but now Im just gonna live my life and it should happen. I ate 1330 cals yesterday and went 2 the gym 4 an hour and worked 2 jobs so I htink it was a good day.. 2day I hope 2 finish on around 1200 and go to the gym for a while.
Have a great day
Kate
|
|
|
|
Kate I agree w/ Nikki Lynn, check w/ the Nutrition message board b/f lowering you're caloric intake below 1200. I know that it's nice when you're losing faster; but it's also better to be safe! We had our first snow 2 days ago :( that hasn't melted! So Nugget (my black lab) & I went for a super long walk b/f my DH came home. So beautiful around here, even w/ the little bit of snow!
take care everyone! M
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/12/06 6:42 A
|
|
|
|
Hello All! I too have been doing pretty good on our lifestyle change this week. Last night was alittle hard because of a church dinner but I did pretty good! I may have even stayed in my calorie range! Yippy! I was so proud of myself!
I'm not sure exactly, Kate, what the difference would be between 1100 and 1200. I think going under 1200 might be unhealthy though. That is definitely a question you might want to post on the Nutrition message board for the coachs!
Hope you are all doing well! I'm alittle sore today from a workout yesterday but I love that burn! I just means it is working! Yippy!
God bless and have a great day!
Nikki Lynn
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
10/11/06 10:34 P
|
|
|
|
I am doing really good on my diet this week. I had a bad day on Tuesday so I've been making up for it the rest of the week. I really feel for you ladies who have been trying to get pregnant and having problems. I don't know if I would be able to handle that. With my son I quit taking the pill because we were going to start trying to get pregnant, the next month I was pregnant. Then after he was born I wasn't on the pill because I was breastfeeding. When he was 6 months old we did it once without a condom and I got pregnant again. I just went off the pill last month and I think I might already be pregnant. My breast have been really sore lately and I haven't been having any cramps. We'll see. I wish you all luck.
Kerina
|
|
AUSSIECHICK
10/11/06 10:27 P
|
|
|
|
Hi every1 how r u all going with ur diets? I hav done really well the last few days and been exercsiing heaps. Does any1 know how much exercise is ok and how much is 2 much and can affect fertility. Ive been doing up to 1 hour per day and at least two of these days are weights. Sundays I might just do yoga or go 4 a walk. I agree with all of u about relaxing. I do hav 2 track ovulation as my cycles r all over the place and i am on clomid but I try not 2 think 2 much and just enjoy the journey. I used 2 worry about it and it did nothing good 4 me. I guess its such a miracle in itself that sometimes they take time but when we do get out little ones we will treasure them all the more.
Also does any1 know if between 1100 and 1200 calories is ok per day. Unfortunately from my tracking and experiences this year I only tend 2 loose wieght when I come in this range. Ijust hop it would affect getting pregnant or ovulating.
Sorry 4 such a long post. Hope ur all having fantastic healthy days.
Kate
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/11/06 9:40 P
|
|
|
|
Yeah Oklahoma! I'm also in Oklahoma! Yippy! We are located in Lawton. A little town but pretty nice all the same!
Anyway, hope you are all doing well. I also had that same thing happen as your friend down there. My hubby and I tried for almost 2 years and then about 1 week before our fertility appointment, I had to call and cancel because I got pregnant. But I had also lost 35 pounds in that 3 months. SO, my weight had alot to do with it also!
God bless and hope you are all well!
|
|
OUMEDBRIDE
10/11/06 5:20 P
|
|
|
|
| No problem, Bacchante! Yes, I am from OKC :)
|
|
|
|
hello ladies,
thought I'd stop by to see how everyone is doing. I've checked out babyfit.com but am unsure how it helps when you're TTC. My DH and I are trying, but we're also making it fun! We aren't completely rigid about when it's time, we just try to not think too much about TTC, but enjoy ea other. I have a GF who tried for a long time, then decided to get fertility treatments...so they both relaxed. Then a couple of days b/f they were to get their treatments, she got pregnant! So, my advice is for all of to relax a little, and enjoy our DH/BF!! :)
|
|
BACCHANTE
10/11/06 11:27 A
|
|
|
|
| Thanks OUMedBride! Are you in Oklahoma? My husband grew up in OKC.
|
|
SEWSONEW
10/11/06 10:46 A
|
|
|
|
Thanks everyone. I don't know that weightloss will be the key for us, but it can't hurt to try.
|
|
OUMEDBRIDE
10/11/06 10:37 A
|
|
|
|
| That's exactly the range that we tell patients. Right around 30 lbs. (However, if you go over that, you should deal with that AFTER your pregnancy-- pregnant women should NOT attempt to lose weight unless under the specific direction and supervision of their physician.)
|
|
BACCHANTE
10/11/06 9:09 A
|
|
|
|
| Hi everybody -- I'm thinking of getting pregnant next yr and was wondering about the healthy range of weight gain. I've read that overweight (not obese) women should gain 25-35 pounds ... what's your experience?
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/11/06 7:33 A
|
|
|
|
Hello everyone and welcome to all of the new faces! It is great to know that there are so many of us who are in the same boat and trying to get healthier before we have any or anymore children! With lots of determination and lots of motivation, WE CAN ALL DO IT! You all can lose the weight that you are setting your minds too! I am one of those people who really find that once you get VERY active on the site and log in at least once a day to check things and log things in, you CAN DO IT! That is how I lost the 35 pounds right before I became pregnant with my daughter. It takes lots of discipline to make sure you log in and use the site. I mean, really USE the site! If you truly get involved on the site, you are bound to lose the weight. I personally feel that the more I'm on the site, the better I feel about myself and the more I want to see my face again up there on the success stories! I love having all of my SP friends to chat with and I love that they can help motivate me when I'm feeling I need to munch on that chocolate bar over there.
As for the fertility situations, everyone is unique. We all have our stories and different situations to having children. I feel horrible for those who have lost little ones, whether you were 1 day pregnant or if you had a baby who was stillborn. I myself, have lost 3 babies over the years and hope to not have to experience that ever again. To all of you, please know that I pray for you and your healing over the loss. Like I said, even 1 day pregnant, it was a loss. No one understands what it is like to lose a baby except a mother. I understand.
God bless each of us! I pray God watches over us now and always and guides us to make the best decisions for our children and soon-to-be children.
Always,
Nikki Lynn
|
|
AUSSIECHICK
10/10/06 11:27 P
|
|
|
|
| I agree its a great idea!! Its nice 2 b wanting 2 loose weight but also relate with others in the same stage of life as you are. It sounds like being on a diet and TTC is ok so I think I will just do it the spark way and like you said LV not let it get in the way or stress me out. Otherwise I feel like Im in limbo just waiting 2 get pg but doing nothing about my weight. Plus it would b wonderful 2 hav great eatin gahbbits 2 pass on 2 my children.
|
|
STEPH824
10/10/06 11:14 P
|
|
|
|
Wow! I had no idea this many people were in the same boat as me! I just joined Spark for this exact reason. I've always struggled with my weight, but this is my highest ever. I turned 30 this year and hubby and I plan to TTC in 2007. I'm concerned that my weight will just make for a tough pregnency.
The good news is that I am so driven to start a family, I feel like I have the best motivation in the world! Wish me luck!
|
|
|
|
Thank you to whomever started this topic! There are many reasons for why I want to lose weight, but this is probably the most immediate. It's nice to know I'm not the only one. I have a son who just turned three in September. He is wonderful, but the labor was very difficult (three days -- two without drugs -- and then a C-section). Anyhow, as a result of that, my son has a disability. He's very high functioning by he has some issues in the Gross Motor Skills department. Anyway, since his birth, we've been so focused on keeping him fit -- stretches, exercises, etc., that I've TOTALLY neglected myself. I'm now about 45 lbs overweight. I'd like to be down at least another 20 before we get prego again and we're thinking of starting in the spring. Whew! I know I'll need more energy with two of them, and I want to be around and involved. So...to all of you current and future moms...WE CAN and WILL DO IT!! Thank you! 
|
|
|
|
| You'll be fine-- just keep trying to concieve and don't let the weight be an obstacle or stresser. Good Luck!! Christinie
|
|
AUSSIECHICK
10/10/06 9:46 P
|
|
|
|
Hi Every1 my names kate, just turned 25 on Monday and hav been TTC#1 athis year. This year I hav put on 7kg (sorry Im from Australia I think that converts to about 15 or 16 pounds) and it just upsets me. I wanna loose some of it sensibly but still want 2 keep TTC. I was worried it might affect my fertility. I think if Im sensible it should b ok tho. I thought this board looked perfect for what I was after.
|
|
KNOUSEWIFE
10/10/06 7:07 P
|
|
|
|
TKHAWK,
My sister-in-law has the same condition. She has a 9 year old son and was told she would never be able to conceive again. She now has another son who will be 1 in Dec. There are treatments for the cysts. Unfortunately my SIL is too poor to be able to afford them. Losing weight is always a good idea for you and the baby, but there are many overweight women who conceive and have healthy babies. My BF just had her 1st baby in Aug. She has had juvenile diabetes for almost 10 years now. She had a healthy baby boy who only weighed 6 lbs. You can have a healthy pregnancy, you will just have to watch what you eat even more and remember exercise, exercise, exercise.
I wish you all luck in your weight loss plans and also in having your own little blessings.
Kerina
|
|
TKHAWK0621
10/10/06 4:02 P
|
|
|
|
| Hi! I am in the same situation you are. I will be turning 30 on the 24th of this month, and I have been trying for over 1 year with my husband. Both him and I are overweight. I went to visit my gynecologist for my annual physical, and she observed that I had a dark ring around my neck and also under my arms and hair excessive hair growth (i.e. chin, neck and belly area). What my gynecologist wanted me to do was to get a sonogram done to see if I had this symptom called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. You can go and look up information about this syndrome on the internet. Well, I got the sonogram done, and I actually saw these cyst on my right ovaries. My uterus was fine and my left ovary was fine, but the right ovary had about 5 cyst on them. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is in a lot of women who do not know they have it. I have been having irregular periods, and this syndrome that I have is a major cause of me not having children. I can still have children, but I was told that I have to lose 60 lbs before I try to conceive. I also have a high insulin count which is one of the causes of this syndrome. I suggest that you get information about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and make a visit to your gynecologist. It's worth trying to find out this information so that you will know! I pray that things go well with you, but I tell you, you remind me so much of me and how much I want a child too. We can do it!
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/10/06 3:37 P
|
|
|
|
SEWSONEW: I, too, am so sorry for all of your losses. And I wish there was something I could say to help ease your pain. I will say that we are always here for you if you ever need to talk.
I also wanted to say Good For You for trying to lose the weight now and stay healthy for your daugther. Losing the weight will benefit the both of you. I am a yo-yo weight person. I have always been that way. I too am an emotional eater but I find that when I'm using SP, diligently, I find that I am not as bad as I am with the emotional eating. I really enjoy all of the portions of the site and continue to make sure I really USE them. Please don't give up hope and don't ever think that you CAN'T lose the weight. It will come off with a lot of hard work and lots of focus and determination! It is definitely something that is worth all of the work! Please know that you can always chat with us!
God bless you and good luck on your journey! I KNOW you can do it! You can!
Nikki Lynn
|
|
|
|
| I"m so sorry you've had so many losses. I hope you can get the weight off that you would like this time. Good luck.
|
|
SEWSONEW
10/10/06 12:05 P
|
|
|
|
| I gained a ton with my first pregnancy from 137 to 200 lbs. Then lost a few pounds and got pregnant with twins (who sadly were stillborn) and I never really lost that weight. I'm an emotional eater. Then with my daughter I started at 190 and topped at 210, but dropped some weight after and more or less stayed around 170. I got down to 150 and got pregnant again and miscarried. I've had another miscarriage since then (this spring)and my blood sugars are up now. So this is my last attempt at getting the weight off.
|
|
MILMOM2000
10/10/06 6:54 A
|
|
|
|
Even though I didn't start this thread, it brings me such joy to see that so many of us are helping each other and bonding. This truly is the best place to be! Focusing on the weight loss is really the key to success for people like us. I know that I really have a hard time conceiving when I'm heavier. Plus, it is so much better for the baby if mommy is healthy first! I'm not sure if I have shared my weight story with my kids but I'm going to now. When I was 20, I got pregnany with my son when I weighed 154. That was REALLY skinny for me who is 5'9" and a large framed women. I gained 80 pounds with that pregnancy. I weighed 224 the day I delivered. With my daughter, I made better choices because of being a SparkPerson! I weighed 165 the day I conceived and around 218 when I had her. I could really feel the difference with this pregnancy. I was much healthier and I could feel it during the pregnancy.
My heart goes out to those of you who have been having a hard time conceiving. I know it is hard and stressful. I have been there too. Honestly, try taking the focus off of the conceiving and lose the weight first. It will help not only your confidence but also your marriage! Your love making will become better because you won't just be doing it to make a baby. It will be more because you love one another. That is what I noticed!
Hope you all have a great day! God bless and good luck on this journey,
Nikki Lynn
|
|
NBAYCALIGIRL
10/10/06 4:18 A
|
|
|
|
Hi everyone
I have been married for 3 years and everyone keeps asking when we plan on having children. The truth is, we havent been using any kind of birth control, but I think my weight is keeping me from conceiving.
I have been overweight pretty much all my life, and none of the diets I have been on have been very successful. The most I have ever lost at one time is 40 lbs. I believe Sparkpeople is my last chance and my last hope to lose enough weight to be able to conceive and have a healthy pregnancy.
I am panicking somewhat because I am 34 years old and I know the older I get, the harder it can be to conceive. I feel like if I dont lose weight now, I will miss my chance on ever having a baby. It's very depressing!
|
|
DIOSABLACK
10/9/06 11:43 P
|
|
|
|
| I never knew so many people had the same goal as me! It is my dream to be a mother and have children, and I would also like to lose weight before I concieve. At this point, I may be a little premature because I don't have a significant other, but when it is time for me to start trying, I want my weight and health not to be a hurdle. Good luck to you and your husband as you continue on this adventure.
|
|
