Angel's heafty diary.....

hlangel

hlangel

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okay... Serious action needs to be taken. After 2 beautiful girls, I'm 238 today. 2 pounds more than I was when I got pregnant with my last, and 1 pound heavier than when I delivered. My metabolism got messed up, and with breast-feeding, they don't want to try medicine until I quit. I don't want to quit until she is ready (hopefully around 1 year) at which time metabolism usually straightens itself out postpartum.
So I'm left to my own resources. I have to start exercising more and eating better. I can't really diet and cut out too many calories, so for now, I'm increasing water & exercise and cutting out as much fat grams as I can. We'll see how we do, huh. I was 169 when DH and I got married almost 5 years ago, and I'm going to shoot for 175 as my long term goal. That should be realistic, huh?!?!? Depressing to see that I need to lose 63 pounds to reach that goal.:(
 
How does everyone do it. I want to get on the scale again and see if it moved. Some people say to weigh yourself everyday to keep yourself motivated, others say not to. I did a mile and a quarter yesterday and today. I remember when 5 miles a day was nothing for me. I wonder if I will ever get back to that again. I'm glad that I'm doing something for me for a change. Ever since I got married, it was all fun and games, still took care of myself (had to.. had to stay sexy for my soldier!) But after 2 kids and everything being about the family, I forgot to take care of me. Heck, I think that I forgot who "ME" was. Went to the dentist today, that is one thing that is for me that I would be happy not doing! He had to do a quick filling, yuck. Not to bad I guess, 27 with 1 filling! He was impressed. DH still finds me attractive I guess, although I just feel sick to look at photos or myself in a mirror. Well, we'll see what tomorrow brings!
 
welcome to the forum hlangel, I'm glad that you have decided to jump on the wagon and start your trip to a healthier happier you. (don't i sound like an infomercial??!??!) jeez-well all typical talk aside-the best place to start out is with an excersize plan that your doctor or you approves of-that will get the ball rolling. also-if you want to increase the health of the foods you feed yourself/your baby, you should definitely take the nutritionists/doctors advice. (which i'm sure you already know). good luck on your goals!
 
Hello and welcome to the forum family! :)
This is an amazing place to start your new healthy lifestyle. (Your girls are adorable)
I weigh myself once a month. I am not as strict as most people though. If I had a time frame I guess I would weigh myself once a week (at the same time of day).

Good Luck with your weightloss..this is a great place to start.
:) :)
 
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I weigh once a week and I aslo take my measurements once a week. That way if I don't loose any weight - I've probably gained some muscle and the inches will show that.

Here are some helpful links to get you started:


^^ both of these have great tools to help you track you weight, exercise and calories.

. <- this is a great tool to help you figure out how far you've walked.

All of those are free by the way. :D

Welcome to the forum!!! And Good Luck!
 
Thanks for everyones support! I've worked with a nutritionist right off of the bat b/c of my bf. With my thyroid as low as it is (high = hypothyroidism/slow thyroid) it's weird, the drs are amazed that I haven't gained more. I think my diet is okay. Like I said, there are a few places where I could replace some of my calorie intake with some calories lower in fat, but all in all I think I'm okay until I stop bf! So, it's time to increase my water even more and start moving!!!!
 
Fantastic that you're doing this with your doctor. I have hypothyroidism too. The soonest I could get in to a nutritionist was the end of this month, which is coming up. :eek: Hopefully she will tell me to just keep doing what I'm going..lol.
 
I hope yours is better than mine peq. With us being military, we don't always get the brightest bulbs in the box if you know what I mean. I got in to see one right away. Well, one came to see me while in the hospital due to what happened after my 1st delivey, then at 4 months postpartum they tested me b/c I was concerned, I had lost all of my pregnancy weight, but with lots of exercise (I say lots, about 7 hours of cardio a week - ton's of water and extra walking) and a moderate diet, I was barely maintaining. Then I messed up my back, and with my moderate diet and "Off my feet" orders for 2 weeks, I gained 20 pounds back. That was the beginning of the end. I'm now where I was when I went into labor. Talk about depressing! With my first, the weight started to peel off about 12 months postpartum. at 18 mo pp, my thyroid was basically normal. Then I quit trying. And weight came back (but dh was overseas and I was a single mom - so who cared right!?!?) Then he came home and we moved here and less than a month from the time he got off the plane, we were pregnant again (birthcontrol does not always work!) So now I'm taking things seriously. The drs aren't too concerned - I'm still in my prepregnancy clothes. They say, well lets wait until you quit nursing to get serious about your weight. I refuse to keep waiting, so here I go!
 
What is wrong with me today? I need to go to sleep. Here it is 0145 and I am still awake. I'm getting off of here and going to sleep, here I go... I can do it... 8 am and that 1.5 mile jog are going to be here soon.... sleepsleepsleep!!!! okay, here i go!
 
Mornin H! I know exactly what you mean about military Drs, my dad was airforce for 20 years. Some can be good - my mom had a nasty thyroid problem that the military docs fixed up great. But then my dad had a really bad bout of kidney stones that they couldn't seem to fix beyond 'wait and see - here have a narcotic for the pain' *rolleyes*

Hope you got some sleep and have a great jog!!
 
Today stank. Rain all day - never did get in that jog. Did take my girlfriend on a nice little 2 mile stroll! She is due anyday now, and we are all trying to get that baby out of her. We would have made it longer, but of course it started raining again. I feel like all it does here is rain - then the sun comes out and I feel bad for being discouraged - then ofcourse it rains again! Dh and I went and saw a movie tonight - really bad - had a soda and small popcorn (but we ended up with butter on it) - don't remember who's idea that was, but I'm sure it was mine. Drank tons of water, had healthy meals but didn't jog and had popcorn on top of it. This weekend is going to blow it for me too. It is impossible to get in a jog on the weekend with the whole family here. Monday I'll probably be back up to my sw. Hopefully not. I can do this I can do this - I have to and I don't have a choice. I have 2 beautiful little girls that need me, and if I don't take care of myself, I won't be able to take care of them. I just keep telling myself that, and maybe it'll make a difference.
 
Hi hlangel,
Just caught up with your diary, looks like things are going pretty well considering today wasn't that great of a day. Wow, your friend is pregnant and almost due, and she can still do a 2 mile stroll? Kudos for her!

Maybe if you can't get that jog in, maybe you can do extra stuff around the house. Play with your kids? Run around the house, play hide and seek for a while?? Do something active? Or maybe you and your whole family could go on a walk??? I dunno, just a thought.

So what movie did you see that was bad?

Good luck and keep thinking positive!
 
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You CAN do this!! Like CFL said - it doen't have to be a jog. Even 30 minutes of heavy cleaning is considered a cardio workout. Maybe you could have a little family baseball game or tag! Make it fun for everyone!
 
Thanks everyone! I have a very active 3 year old who requires at least 30 minutes of "chase me" a day! Not to mention the rest of her play time! The movie that was not the greatest was the Covenant. It was pretty good, but I thought it was going to be more of a "scary" movie. Not a whole lot to it. Today the whole family went out for a walk. Still trying to get my girlfriend to pop! Then we went over to their house tonight for board games. I was bad along with everyone else. We always have snacks and not healthy ones. Next time I'm bringing a veggie tray or a fruit tray! Oh well, tomorrow was supposed to be my designated day off, but i'm going to have to walk at least 1 mile to make up for tonight. Monday I have to take the girls in for renal ultrasounds so I probably won't get my jog in that day - but maybe! Tomorrow a nice long walk would be nice if the weather permits! Moday I have to weigh myself again - ugh!!!!!!
 
well, yesterday i did walk with my girlfriend - Who by the way had a perfect little girl this morning at 0630! (After waking me up at 3 am to drop off her daughter!) today I am way to tired to accompish anything - but maybe I'll do something!
 
Oh how wonderful a baby girl! That is exciting.
I mess my diet up all the time. Like when I baught 4 candy bars day before yesterday and only the peanut m&m's are left.. bad me. I just go on and make tomorrow a better day. You can't dwell on your mistakes. Just get back up and try again. Tomorrow is another day. You can do it.
Great job so far.
(I cant go to the movies without popcorn and butter either...lol ).
 
Yesterday did stink, I only walked 1 mile. But I ran did alot of things tha needed to be done! I went and saw my girlfriends baby - TOO CUTE :) !And I didn't even weigh myself. But, this morning I closed my eyes and stepped on the scale and wow, down another 2 pounds!! Yippee. I just knew I was going to gain. I guess that even though I haven't been as good as I could be, thefact that I have increase my water intake, cut out all caffeine - except my 6 ounces that I alow myself. I alow this for several reasons. If I cut it out completely, I get migraines and have to use injections. Second of all, it is my greatest weakness. If I don't have a little -it is the only thing I want and then I go overboard! So, hopefully I can get 3 miles in today! That is my goal! We'll see!
 
It sounds like you're doing great so far!!
I'd suggest everyone to cut that caffeine out of their diets b/c well.. it's just not needed. But then again I guess people like that extra boost in energy :) heh

Anywho! Congrats on the weight lost so far! You're doing awesome!! :D
 
Congrats on the safe delivery of the new baby!! My cousin is due in Dec. I'm getting anxious to see the new little bun!! So is her momma.. she hate's being pregnant... lol

Howdy H!! A mile is still good, and congrats on cutting back on the caffiene. That can be pretty rough sometimes. Oh! And congrats on the weight loss!!You're doing great!! :D:D:D
 
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