For mothers who are either stay-at-home, single, working or whatever and want some extra support.
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 48,815 | 1,796g | 7,043mg | 83,721mg | 6,889g | 2,508g | 627g | 2,669g |
| Averages: | 872 | 32g | 126mg | 1,495mg | 123g | 45g | 11g | 48g |
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Long story short I am bummed and discouraged right now. My weight hasn't really changed since the beginning of the month even though I'm staying on track and exercising every day. So yesterday I took measurements and every single one has gone up. My body fat percentage is down and that is good but I was hoping to at least lose 1 pound by now. And today I find out I am going to be couched for a couple days since my knee is swollen and stiff and I have to try to get it managable before hubby goes back to work and it's just me and the boys. The whole having to rest my leg makes me wish I had some free weights so I could do something with my arms. If anyone has any ideas for something I can do to get my heart rate up while I'm stuck on the couch with my knee elevated I'd be glad to hear it.
I'm sorry to hear about your knee! Don't feel too bad about the weight plateau.. You'll start losing again! As for trying to find other ways to work out, you could use canned goods in place of weights. It's not really the weight that matters but the amount of reptitions. Or you could do chair dips where you lay your feet out and sort of do a backwards pushup. I have a hard time doing this now so my "alternate" movement is to support some of my weight on 1 leg by getting into a "seated position" with 1 leg stretched out in front of me with no weight on it, then doing the dips, so it is possible to do this without injuring your knee further. And something you could try to do is meditate and concentrate on controlled deep breathing, while this is the opposite of raising your heartrate, working on deep breathing can actually help your metabolism. Here are a couple of articles that help explain this better:
http://www.improving-health-and-energy.com/breathing-your-way-to-health.html
http://kathrynvercillo.hubpages.com/hub/Deep-Breathing-for-Weight-Loss
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 43,104 | 1,523g | 6,206mg | 67,690mg | 5,676g | 1,906g | 603g | 2,234g |
| Averages: | 1,051 | 37g | 151mg | 1,651mg | 138g | 46g | 15g | 54g |
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HI! I'm a stay at home mom of 4, i'm not really looking to lose weight persay.... more get
back into shape.( although the last 5 lbs would make me very happy) :) Over a 3.5 ..4
year period of time i lost 49 lbs begining after my 4th was born. Not a huge amount of
weight for the time frame but sufficent for me ( alot of ups and downs):P But i'm
finding myself at a cross road..... I recently sold my treadmill which was mainly my
staple. Also my husband is temporarily laid off .... which really messes with my mojo:P (
mainly because hes bored and always lurking about lol) I'm trying to run outside, but it
such a culture shock that retraining will be in order. lol I also seem to have a mental
block as far as running around my neighbor hood goes.... O.0 ....some one might talk O.0
lol. I've done different videos IE: p90, tibo, and so on. I also use the "my shape" for
kinects sometimes..... But in all honesty i get bored with them very quickly. As i sit
here writing this My oldests just finish their movie and have gone to bed... i think....
"i should do some exercises while hubby is out...... but uggghhh its 10pm" lol Anywayz.
i'm rambling ;p I'm just hopeing that being in this group and seeing what other people in
simailar positions are doing might give me new ideas, new things to try..... or at the
very least shame me into getting my tush i gear. Good luck to everyone on every single
goal you may have! O yes And i'm absolulty terrible at remembering to track my calroies
and fitness.... just another goal i'm working onl lol
Welcome to the group. This has been a great tool for health, nutrition, and general support. I hope it does the trick for you. I used to workout late at night all the time. I found that I could weight lift, swim, or yoga at night but general cardio reved me up too much. I couldn't sleep for hours after. Good luck. Family does make it challenging but you will find a creative way to make your workout happen.
Our library has workout videos. They can order just about anyone you want to try. Just another idea for you. :)
You can do those exercises! Don't let the time stop you! I did mine after my son went to bed around 9:30 (I'm EST), of course, he came back out and harrassed me halfway through, but I managed to get him to sit on the couch and wait for me to finish then put him back to bed. I can tell you some harsh advice I was given when I was on the gastric bypass program: stop making excuses and just do it because you're only hurting yourself. I thought this was a little harsh when I was first told this by the doctors, but it really is the truth. Besides, I could go on about the benefits exercising has including releasing "feel good" hormones, but that could take all night. Just know that you can do it and you shouldn't care about what the neighbors are whispering to each other, because eventually they're going to want to be in the kind of shape you're in, and maybe they'll come join you! Until then, I find I love the support I have found on this site. Good luck!
I understand your mental block about running in public. I have tried to look at my situation logically and find myself thinking of everyone I see running our neighborhood every day. I envy them, I'm proud of them, it makes me happy to see them out walking or jogging. So why on Earth I think them seeing me would be laughable or embarassing I don't know. I have a rule here in my house for me. I wear the clothes and put on the shoes I need to do exercises and they don't come off until I have completed my mission. Even if I sit there from 8 to 11 not wanting to do it if I have my shoes on I am committed. Sounds like you know what your barriers are thougha dn that is a huge asset. All you need to do is face your demons and keep doing it and sooner or later you will have enough and win and win for good.
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 33,542 | 1,349g | 7,399mg | 63,608mg | 4,901g | 1,573g | 501g | 1,885g |
| Averages: | 932 | 37g | 206mg | 1,767mg | 136g | 44g | 14g | 52g |
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I want to set up rewards that mark milestones along my journey. I can think of things I would like to do that aren't associated with food but they either are seasonal or just not feasible. It's hard for me to change my thinking on rewards because I was always rewarded with candy or ice cream or some sort of food for accomplishments when I was younger. Now I am left feeling like the only option I have is spending money to buy myself something and I'm just not that material of a person. I can't think of things I want to buy that would really leave me feeling rewarded. I tried striking a deal with my hubby that for every goal I achieve he owes me something like a massage or doing the dishes etc. But he isn't holding up his end of the bargain. I want something that I can do for myself seeing as how I am the one doing all the work to earn the reward. I just don't know what other options I might have. Any ideas?
I have a reward system that works for me, though it does involve money. The catch is, I can't spend it until I've reached my goal. For every pound I lose, I get a dollar. For every milestone I reach, I get $20. I make weekly and monthly goals so if I meet a weekly goal, I get $10, and a monthly goal is worth $20. The idea is to have a good amount when I reach my goal so I can do something really awesome like go on a cruise, or since I will be an enitrely new me, go buy a whole new wardrobe. If I gain weight, I have to fork over that many dollars to my husband, who gets to use it for himself. I also considered donating my failure amount to some charity or another, but sometimes I feel like my husband is a charity case. :P
When I reach my end goal of 15% body fat (probably around 150 lbs) I am making plans to go snow boarding. I have always wanted to go adn never felt like I could keep up physicalyly enough to enjoy it. But I need something to drive me between now and then and I just can't seem to figure out what will work best.
I want to go skydiving! My dad promised to take me when I was little, but he passed away when I was 11. Right now I am too heavy to go because there are weight limits. Not a big fan of the snow myself, especially since my first experience skiing ended terribly when I lost control and went into a nasty spinning fall halfway down the hill :| More power to you for doing what you want to do though!
I have never been skiing or snowboarding. Unless you count trying to stand on my sled when I was like 10 or 12. Skydiving would be awesome, but I'm not sure there's anywhere around here I would want to do it. Skydiving over Australia and the Great Barrier Reef would be amazing, but in North Eastern Wyoming there isn't much to see. But as for my original issue, my hubby just got to buy a new truck so I don't think he needs the money. I set monthly goals and I think I am going to try to pick various workout things I can buy when I reach my goals. So things like a new mat or resistance bands or just new pants because my old ones won't stay up. But then, those are things I need regardless, not really rewards.
I am rewarding myself for keeping going for 3 months and loosing 15 lbs with a massage by a professional and a baby sitter. It is going to be a relaxing kid free afternoon for me. Husband works out of town so that is what I decided on. I know what you mean it is hard to come up with rewards that do not involve food. I would love to hear some ideas. What have you other moms come up with for rewards?
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 39,741 | 1,576g | 5,061mg | 74,432mg | 5,381g | 1,744g | 575g | 2,189g |
| Averages: | 924 | 37g | 118mg | 1,731mg | 125g | 41g | 13g | 51g |
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| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 48,449 | 1,815g | 7,078mg | 84,926mg | 6,969g | 2,323g | 747g | 2,644g |
| Averages: | 897 | 34g | 131mg | 1,573mg | 129g | 43g | 14g | 49g |
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So obviously being here we all have weight and fitness goals. However, I am sure we are all setting some other goals for ourselves that are influencing changes in lifestyle. One of mine was to become comfortable enough with myself to not mind if someone was watching me exercise. I used to be so embarrassed that I didn't even want my hubby watching me exercise and I would skip doing anything if I couldn't find a time to be completely alone. But since January I have gotten more comfortable with anyone in my house watching. My little brother in law has come to stay with us and find a job and I don't even mind him being around. I still don't like feeling watched but I am finally getting to the point where it isn't stopping me from doing what I need to do and it feels really freaking empowering. What are some of your quality of life goals?
Good morning dmjump! I just joined the group. My sister has been using LS.com since the year started and highly recommended it... so last night I came on and checked it out. First thing I did this morning was WI and come on here and start tracking! I'm so glad to find a mommies group. My daughter is almost 2 years old and keeps me so busy that I've gotten to the point now where I realize I need to start doing more for myself. My weight isn't doing me any favors and eating all of the unhealthy foods that I have been are NOT going to get me to MILF status! lol. I want to be a healthy mom for my daughter and set a good example. I work 50+ hours a week and am finally starting to get comfortable with cooking... now I just need to make it HEALTHY cooking!
As far as my quality of life goals... I want to find exercises that are fun and that my whole family can do together. My hubby suggested us trying to play tennis or going to shoot some hoops. I want us to be an active family that goes out and enjoys life!
Welcome to the group and the site. Good luck with everything. I know I have found this site extremely helpful in showing me some numbers that go with the decisions I make for food. Being an active family is a great goal and I think you touched on another that I wouldn't be surprised to see most of us moms have. Not being guilty about doing things for ourselves. I know I've had days where I can't even take a shower because I feel I have too many other obligations aroudn the house. I phrased that goal as "balance" for myself. Learning to balance the things I need to do with the things I should do with the things I want to do. With both my boys too young for school I am finding it difficult to ever put myself first on the list.
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 52,817 | 2,025g | 9,731mg | 100,376mg | 7,522g | 2,532g | 848g | 3,096g |
| Averages: | 825 | 32g | 152mg | 1,568mg | 118g | 40g | 13g | 48g |
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This is such a quiet blog! So I thought I might try to spark some conversation by
asking, what is your favorite healthy recipe? Maybe your recipe could inspire some one
else in the kitchen!
My all-time favorite thing to make in the kitchen is Mexican Turkey Tortas, which I found
on allrecipes.com. The link for it
is: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/mexican-turkey-tortas/detail.aspx I also do make
homemade guacamole since the stuff you find in stores usually says only 2% avocado and
probably has all kinds of other obscene ingredients. I've also used kaiser rolls and
italian bread, but it's really the bean and corn relish that makes this recipe!
On that note, my favorite recipe is for a guacamole. I have entered it into the livestrong site recipes as "Makes You Drool Guacamole" so you can look it up that way. I have made it twice now for my hubby to take to work when they do pot luck for the end of night shift. I make a gallon and it's always gone. It's simple and amazing and healthy. I also have a Chicken Chili recipe on here that is my favorite for cold days. I think that one is under Jumpy Chicken Chili. Actually, now that I started thinking about them, they would go together really well.
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 68,395 | 2,399g | 8,777mg | 110,204mg | 9,393g | 2,961g | 889g | 3,420g |
| Averages: | 1,036 | 36g | 133mg | 1,670mg | 142g | 45g | 13g | 52g |
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| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 61,206 | 2,183g | 8,451mg | 123,323mg | 8,035g | 2,879g | 893g | 3,200g |
| Averages: | 1,003 | 36g | 139mg | 2,022mg | 132g | 47g | 15g | 52g |
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| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 33,100 | 1,341g | 3,415mg | 49,837mg | 4,167g | 1,187g | 380g | 1,634g |
| Averages: | 974 | 39g | 100mg | 1,466mg | 123g | 35g | 11g | 48g |
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| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 27,944 | 1,419g | 4,830mg | 60,891mg | 4,707g | 1,629g | 505g | 1,605g |
| Averages: | 755 | 38g | 131mg | 1,646mg | 127g | 44g | 14g | 43g |
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I'm in!
posted by hodousm on 10:53 am
When my husband asked what I wanted for Christmas, the only thing I really wanted was to get back in shape, eat better, and lose weight. He gave me permission (not the dominating kind, the kind where he tells you not to feel guilty spending money) to go see a local therapist who could help with my back issues and diet. I went a few times, but once we discussed plans and the cost, I just couldn't go through with it. I know what I need to do, I really just need a place to go for encouragement, and perhaps to vent when I'm struggling. We moved about a year ago and I do not have the health-conscience friends that I used to rely on. I think this is the place to get me back on track.
My goal is to eat healthier (lowering acidity and sugar intake) and get back to doing yoga regularly or hiking if that isn't possible. With these 2 changes I hope to lose 20+ lbs, have more energy, and be less grouchy (ok, that is really what my kids are hoping for). My challenge is that my husband travels during the week, so I have to work eating and exercising around the girls' (1st and 3rd grade) schedules. It doesn't help that where we live I spend a lot more time than I would like in a car- 25 minutes each way just to school (busing is an option a few mornings, long story).
Fortunately, I live in a beautiful mountain town and my kids keep me active on the weekends on the slopes in the winter. We just got a much needed small storm, so I'm going to go burn some calories shoveling.
Thanks for starting the group, I'm looking forward to participating!