You're the poster girl for the scale not being your only way of gauging progress. Measuring tape ftw!
Hehehehe...yeah I guess I am...and you know I had never wanted to believe it, I always thought that it was just something that I was convincing myself to make me feel better about the scale not moving...like it was just an excuse...but...I know better now!!!
At which point one of the little bros who was next to the lady doing his own curls says to her "you know lady, a general rule of thumb is, if they're carrying more weight that you are, YOU are the one who needs to move" It was kinda funny...I got stuck up for by a little bro...awwwww...aren't they cute???
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
So, aside from my workouts, I don't take the time to write down other things going on in my head and I thought from time to time I really should. So...here's one of those times. I am hoping since lots of you are already moms you will be able to give me a little perspective. (speaking of which many of you being moms and looking the way you do...(HAWT) it made me feel better about the following thoughts!!!)
I'd like to have a baby. I'd like to have had one this year already, but it just didn't happen. For many reasons, some out of my control, some within my control. Bottom line is that part of me is really excited and the other part of me keeps thinking…right now when I am finally getting in good shape…I don’t want to take steps backwards…I need to lose a lot more this year, and then what? I’ll be out of commission…I’ll have no time…and I am afraid I will go back to the old me, out of sheer exhaustedness and baby maintenance.
It’s sad because I want the happiness of a child, but I am afraid of the ramifications. I am also afraid if I do it without getting to a safe weight first, I will be in more trouble.
Oh well…I can’t have been the only one in this position…but it’s just something on my mind…and now it’s on here!
I'm sure Alan will have a pregnancy plan so I dunno why I'm so worried...but I am!!!! Lol!!
At which point one of the little bros who was next to the lady doing his own curls says to her "you know lady, a general rule of thumb is, if they're carrying more weight that you are, YOU are the one who needs to move" It was kinda funny...I got stuck up for by a little bro...awwwww...aren't they cute???
I think that makes you an honorary bro.
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Hai! I can't believe its taken me this long to read your log. I will admit I didn't read all 76 pages I appreciate your advice and humor on this board so I finally got the chance to stop by and say hello. You have made some excellent progress and have an amazing attitude.
Now, about the babies...I have had many similar feelings as you being in that place in life when its time to think about family makin'. So I can't speak from experience post pregnancy, but I feel like I am in a better place now mentally then I was even a year ago in terms of being healthy and continuting those healthy habits while pregnant. I feel like being in the place you are already (mentally), getting back to where you were pre-pregnancy will come easier.
The one thing that is daunting for me is less activity! I think the intense workouts will be harder for me to give up then anything. This is all speculation of course as it is down the road a little for me yet.
One little rant tho...as I was coming back from the bench with my 55lb DB's, which don't get me wrong I can press but they're heavy little buggers....
Pressing is so different from carrying and moving (at least I find it that way). She definitely should have moved off, and it's cool that the bro stuck up for you.
one of the little bros who was next to the lady doing his own curls says to her "you know lady, a general rule of thumb is, if they're carrying more weight that you are, YOU are the one who needs to move" It was kinda funny...I got stuck up for by a little bro...awwwww...aren't they cute???
Awwwwwwwwww
And AMEN for "YOU need to move"
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Originally Posted by sidonia
I'd like to have a baby. I'd like to have had one this year already, but it just didn't happen. For many reasons, some out of my control, some within my control. Bottom line is that part of me is really excited and the other part of me keeps thinking…right now when I am finally getting in good shape…I don’t want to take steps backwards…I need to lose a lot more this year, and then what? I’ll be out of commission…I’ll have no time…and I am afraid I will go back to the old me, out of sheer exhaustedness and baby maintenance.
It’s sad because I want the happiness of a child, but I am afraid of the ramifications. I am also afraid if I do it without getting to a safe weight first, I will be in more trouble.
Oh well…I can’t have been the only one in this position…but it’s just something on my mind…and now it’s on here!
I'm sure Alan will have a pregnancy plan so I dunno why I'm so worried...but I am!!!! Lol!!
Sigh... I'm not sure what to say because I haven't been in your place as far as afraid to get pregnant due to weight/health issues... I had my kids pretty young (24 & 28, with a miscarriage in the middle) and I guess whenever you feel ready is when you're ready... My main thought is TALK TO ALAN. Tell him what you told us, see what he says. I suspect he'll be very honest and tell you to either 1) wait til your body is ready / readier, or 2) go for it and he'll help you through all of it pre/during/post partum... You don't know til you ask, right?
But - can ya' time it so you can come to the Summit, either pregnant but not too pregnant, or with a baby??? Don't be 8.5 months pg for the next one, basically
The baby bro sticking up for you AWWWWW... lady should get out of the way. I hate it when people stand in front of the racks.
Can't comment on the pregnancy stuff....wanted kids but just wasn't in the cards for me.
__________________ It all starts with the mind, but the thoughts, the intention aren't enough. Action needs to come next. Dream it, believe it, plan it, execute it, celebrate it. - Wendy
Hai! I can't believe its taken me this long to read your log. I will admit I didn't read all 76 pages I appreciate your advice and humor on this board so I finally got the chance to stop by and say hello. You have made some excellent progress and have an amazing attitude.
Now, about the babies...I have had many similar feelings as you being in that place in life when its time to think about family makin'. So I can't speak from experience post pregnancy, but I feel like I am in a better place now mentally then I was even a year ago in terms of being healthy and continuting those healthy habits while pregnant. I feel like being in the place you are already (mentally), getting back to where you were pre-pregnancy will come easier.
The one thing that is daunting for me is less activity! I think the intense workouts will be harder for me to give up then anything. This is all speculation of course as it is down the road a little for me yet.
Awww...thanks! As far as the babies I think you hit the nail on the head...I am so afraid of not training...and giving up my workouts. That's not to say I don't think it for a good reason...cause there's nothing I want more than kids...but it will be so hard. But you make another good point...I am mentally different than I was even 6 months ago...so much more aware, and prepared with the tools to do what I need to, exercise or not...so...I hope that means I will be able to do this!!! And yes the plus side is, I will know what is coming afterwards...when I again have the time for the gym. Which is something we have already discussed as being relaly important for us as a couple...we both want to stay healthy and continue to be gym rats! That way our kids will too!!! Thanks!!!!
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Pressing is so different from carrying and moving (at least I find it that way). She definitely should have moved off, and it's cool that the bro stuck up for you.
Yeah...I've done some farmer walks...but standing there with them for like 2 mins...I was like...MOVE IT LADY!!!
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Awwwwwwwwww
And AMEN for "YOU need to move"
Sigh... I'm not sure what to say because I haven't been in your place as far as afraid to get pregnant due to weight/health issues... I had my kids pretty young (24 & 28, with a miscarriage in the middle) and I guess whenever you feel ready is when you're ready... My main thought is TALK TO ALAN. Tell him what you told us, see what he says. I suspect he'll be very honest and tell you to either 1) wait til your body is ready / readier, or 2) go for it and he'll help you through all of it pre/during/post partum... You don't know til you ask, right?
But - can ya' time it so you can come to the Summit, either pregnant but not too pregnant, or with a baby??? Don't be 8.5 months pg for the next one, basically
Funny you should say that...cause that was my plan... I'm thinking give myself the year and then post summit...BABY TIME!!! I should ask Alan...duh. Maybe the restrictions I am placing on myself are too much, and given my body type, there is less to worry about. I mean...all my numbers are good...BP is under control, so it's about being able to keep it there for 9 months. I am capable of doing whatever I need to now...so hopfully it will be ok. I am going to be 32 in January...so I'd like to do it soon! I wish I had started earlier sometimes, but then I think that it was nice to be able to enjoy each other for these 5 years. It just wasn't in the cards for me when we were getting married...there was so much going on with my mom having just passed away...I had no brains and no time. I'm in a much better place now. That's how I know it's almost the right time....well...that and every time one of my friends has a stinkin baby I'm like...on congrats...then in my head....I WANT ONE!!! Lol....
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Now THAT would be hardcore - planning a pregnancy around the Summit.
Kinda thinking about it actually...
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The baby bro sticking up for you AWWWWW... lady should get out of the way. I hate it when people stand in front of the racks.
Can't comment on the pregnancy stuff....wanted kids but just wasn't in the cards for me.
Yeah I made friends with a baby bro...I'm honarary now. That's too bad Paula...I bet you'd have been a great mom!
Charlie the Punisher Strikes Again:
Boxing/Metabolic Workout this morning @ 9am.
Ball Squat Warmups x 25 x 2 sets Bosu Ball Step Ups x 20 each leg Alternating Bosu Ball Push Ups x 30 Sit on the bench holding 10lb medicine ball, stand up, step up onto bosu, mini squat, step down, sit down on bench REPEAT x 25 Bosu Ball Step Ups x 20 each leg Alternating Bosu Ball Push Ups x 30 Standing on Bosu Ball w/ 10lb Medicine Ball – Mini Squat then Reverse Wood Chop Twisty Thing to Left Side x 15 then to right side x 15 Bosu Ball Step Ups x 20 each leg Pad Training Combos: 1-2, Left Hook, Left Hook, Step Right, Right Hook x 25 1-2, Step Back, Power Right x 25 (my favorite)
Bosu Ball Step Ups x 20 each leg Alternating Bosu Ball Push Ups x 30 Adapted Ball Slams on Bench x 20 Pad Training Combo: 1-2, Left Hook, Left Hook, Step Right, Right Hook x 25 Adapted Ball Slams on Bench x 20 Leg Press:
90lbs x 25
180lbs x 25
270lbs x 25 25lb DB’s Mini Squat then Curl x 20 15lb DB’s Minis Squat, Curl, Shoulder Press x 20 10lb DB’s Front and Lateral Raises x 30
And then just to see if he could get me to pass out: Pad Training Combos: 1-2, Left Hook, Left Hook, Step Right, Right Hook x 25 1-2, Step Back, Power Right x 25 Ball Crunches (straight) x 30 Ball Crunches (10 twist to each side, 10 straight) x 30
Done. Tired…sweating…gross. Loved it.
I'm sure Alan will have a pregnancy plan so I dunno why I'm so worried...but I am!!!! Lol!!
Getting healthier and pregnancy are not mutually exclusive. My SIL lost weight while pg--of course her nutrition was very good, she hit all of her nutrients, and the baby was a good size. It can be done, and you are so fortunate to have Alan and the people on this board to help you out. I had a horrible 2nd pregnancy--hips messed up, in a wheelchair for part of the time, gained 60 pounds...but in my third, I was very conscious of my nutrition and took some yoga, and managed to actually fix a lot of my hip problems since when you're pg your ligaments loosen up and it's a good time to CAREFULLY readjust your body's alignment.Sometimes it's easier to do good things for your body when pregnant 'cause it's not for just you, KWIM?
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Originally Posted by Bytsi
My main thought is TALK TO ALAN. Tell him what you told us, see what he says. I suspect he'll be very honest and tell you to either 1) wait til your body is ready / readier, or 2) go for it and he'll help you through all of it pre/during/post partum... You don't know til you ask, right?
But - can ya' time it so you can come to the Summit, either pregnant but not too pregnant, or with a baby??? Don't be 8.5 months pg for the next one, basically
ITA Bytsi. And on the timing for the summit. People have timed pregnancies for far less compelling reasons.
You're going to be an amazing mom, whenever it happens. I can tell.
Farmwork & chores, of course! My kids are SURE I only had 'em so I could sit on the couch and eat bon bons while they slave away doing horrible things like emptying the dishwasher or bringing in the mail...
is that how you get the mail into the house? Cuz we've got a huge amount of stuff in the box, I'm sure… but it's all the way down there and car that can pull up to it for a drive by was totaled 2 months ago. I've been wondering how we're gonna get our mail out. Now we know!
Getting healthier and pregnancy are not mutually exclusive. My SIL lost weight while pg--of course her nutrition was very good, she hit all of her nutrients, and the baby was a good size. It can be done, and you are so fortunate to have Alan and the people on this board to help you out. I had a horrible 2nd pregnancy--hips messed up, in a wheelchair for part of the time, gained 60 pounds...but in my third, I was very conscious of my nutrition and took some yoga, and managed to actually fix a lot of my hip problems since when you're pg your ligaments loosen up and it's a good time to CAREFULLY readjust your body's alignment.Sometimes it's easier to do good things for your body when pregnant 'cause it's not for just you, KWIM?
ITA Bytsi. And on the timing for the summit. People have timed pregnancies for far less compelling reasons.
You're going to be an amazing mom, whenever it happens. I can tell.
I don't know how I missed this post... Thanks Elisabeth...I hope to be as good a mom as mine was. And from what you said about your SIL, I have hope that I can still be healthy and even lose during, and long as it's safely and ok with the docs!! I'm not freaking out as much about this...my main concern now is gonna be my knees, I know that 310 is the tipping point for them in terms of pain, so I'll just have to get far enough under 300 to be ok!! Which is totally doable before next year's summit. Cause yeah...it'd be nice to be preggers after the summit...
I'll rent you a kid for a few years if you'd like. I have spares.
Hey...my mom used to say that to people about me...they'd say, awww isn't she cute and my mom would say "ya want her?"
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She's lying. I know she wants them for something.
I know right...there's a method to her numbers....
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Farmwork & chores, of course! My kids are SURE I only had 'em so I could sit on the couch and eat bon bons while they slave away doing horrible things like emptying the dishwasher or bringing in the mail...
ROFL...I always said that to my mom..."you only had me so I could vacuum!!!" It was kinda true tho...she did hate vacuuming...
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is that how you get the mail into the house? Cuz we've got a huge amount of stuff in the box, I'm sure… but it's all the way down there and car that can pull up to it for a drive by was totaled 2 months ago. I've been wondering how we're gonna get our mail out. Now we know!
Yeah, srsly, have a kid...they're apaprently great for chores and cleaning...and vacuuming...
Yeah, srsly, have a kid...they're apaprently great for chores and cleaning...and vacuuming...
To a point they are good for that. But, it's balanced out a bit by the complaining they do about having to do chores at all. And it takes a while to get them to the point where they can do anything.
The hubby just found this, and we were laughing our asses off...I had to share...it's safe for work too...no worries.
Those guys are great.... the engineer's guide to cats is a woot As is their guide to voiting.
__________________ It all starts with the mind, but the thoughts, the intention aren't enough. Action needs to come next. Dream it, believe it, plan it, execute it, celebrate it. - Wendy
Those guys are great.... the engineer's guide to cats is a woot As is their guide to voiting.
Yeah! I love them all...they are so funny...we tried the yodeling...with our orange kitty Felix last night, he's not really vocal like that tho...we'll have to try Oscar tonight...he's a pretty meowey B&W....
BB Bench Press
Bar x 10
65lbs x 10
95lbs x 10
115lbs x 5
125lbs x 5
135lbs x 1!!!
Leg Press
90lbs x 25
180lbs x 25
270lbs x 25
20mins elliptical
10mins stretching hip flexors (they have been a BITCH lately)
I was SOOOO PSYCHED about the 135lb BB Press!! I had my hubby there to spot me so it was fun! All I keep thinking tho is if I hadn't done 10 if the lighter ones...I'd have been able to pull more of the 135's or maybe more weight overall...next time we'll see...........
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