Good Morning! Hope you ladies had a good evening. I had the LONGEST day ever yesterday! Between working full time, cooking, cleaning, dropping/picking up my kid from school, taking care of a new born, laundry, baths, AHHHH!! I did manage to get about 40 minutes of exercise in last night. I did horrible on drinking my water, however. I need to start drinking more water.

Breakfast:
SKIPPED (meetings/calls)

Snack:
SKIPPED (meetings/calls)

Lunch:
Lean Cuisne - 280 cal
Fennell bulb - 70 cal

Snack:
Skinny Latte from Starbucks - 90 cal
Tortilla chips - 140 cal

Dinner:
4oz New York strip steak - 260 cal
Salad w/ light dressing - 100 cal
1/2 c Corn - 80 cal
1/4 c Mashed potatoes - 70 cal
1 piece of chocolate - 60 cal

Snack:
Coco Wheats - 160 cal
More tortilla chips (it was a long day) 140 cal

Total Calories: 1,450
Total Water: 2 glasses
Total Exercise: 40 min Turbo Jams (I probably burned 150 calories??)
So actually only 1,300 calories since I burned 150!

Hope you're all doing well. Keep it up.
Maria

Hi Ladies.... mind if I join?

I have a 4yr and a 3mth old, both were c-sections. I gained 60lbs with both pregnancies and needed to lose approx 30 lbs before I got prego the 2nd time. I don't remember feeling this crappy about my weight last time. Perhaps it's because I am trying to keep up with my 4yr old as well. I am trying to incorporate exercises that will be fun for both of us. We have been skiing 2x this season and out skating a few times as well. However, my weight loss has stalled at 210. I have lost 30lbs, but that was the initial post-partum weight loss. I had lost a lot of weight with the support of WLF 2yrs ago, but than didn't have the time to visit as much and fell off the wagon. I believe I was down to 165, and gained 15lb back before I got pregnant the 2nd time. I need to lose the last 30 of prego weight, and want to lose another at least another 30 to be 150.

I don't have access to the internet everyday, so I won't be able to post daily etc. Hope that it okay. I just need to find the support to stick with the weight loss and chat with others in my same position.

My goal is to start by cutting out sugar, bread, and pasta. These are big problem areas for me. I also eat when I am bored and stressed. So I need to figure out ways combat that. I have set aside one day aweek for "me day". I just had one yesterday, and spent an hr snowboarding. I wished I could have stayed out longer but it was my first time in 8yrs and didn't want to be in too much pain today. I was going to go skating today, but the weather has thrown a wrench into that plan. I also like to go snowshoeing and have a 3km hike in 2weeks to prepare for. I am taking my eldest skiing tomorrow night, so that will be fun and exercise. I also just made plans with my sister to take the kids skating this weekend. When I write/type it all down it looks good, but I just can't see the results.

I'm going to set a goal with you girls right now to lose the last of my baby weight (30lbs) by the end of the winter season (hard to say exactly when that is in Canada - so I'll specify by saying April 1st). 30lbs in 3 full months, seems like a lot, but I did 25 in 3mths before on weight watchers with less exercise than I am currently hoping to get. The biggest thing I need is to cut out the crap and be active everyday! If I have a bad night with the baby, it doesn't mean I can laze around the house all day!

Looking forward to your support, and to supporting all of you on this journey!

J

CatsMommy.... how do you like Turbo Jams?? I've seen the infomercial on at night when I've been up nursing. It looks good. Have you been doing it long?? Are you seeing results??

J -
Glad you could join us! The more, the merrier I say. Wow, you have so many fun outdoor activities planned. Good for you.

You can post whenever you can. I work at a computer all day so it's easy for me to log onto the forum (if I'm not in meetings or traveling).

I LOVE Turbo Jams. It came in the mail on Christmas Eve! I started doing the DVD's on December 27th and I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them! Oh yes, I absolutely see the results. Unfortunately, I don't see the results on the scale, but my pants actually fit me a bit loose in the thigh area (NOT my pre-pregnancy pants) and my tummy/mid-section is super slim! My hubby keeps telling me I'm gaining muscle that's why the scale won't move, so I'll take his word for it since my clothes actually fit me better.

I also have a 4 year old and a 3 month old

Good luck!

AHH, You need a buddy? It would be much eaiser if you found one close to your home. On the web it is easy to skip workouts and meals. I can help you with any type of routine or diet, but it will depend entirley up to you if you want results.

Also, I do have 2 children, which makes it tougher. But, it can be done with dedication and hardwork...

Day 3

Maria, I am so proud of you, i wish I had your energy, this is my 1st kid and she is kicking my booty but I am getting better at making her sleep so she can give me some time to spare; the thing is that I also study but I will start my workout definitely today

You are doing great sweetie and you will see results soon

Hang in there.

Maria,

I just realized we both live in Chicago, what a coincidence. The weather is so fold here, I laugh when my family in Peru tells me to go for a walk with baby hehe. I live 20 to downtown close to o'hare, who know maybe we could hang together someday.

I just did Turbo Jam and now I am so hurt, I realized I am totally out of shape I was struggling to keep up with charlene, and I only did the 20min, after it I did Zumba just 10min, my daughter was watching me the whole time and then she got sick or exhausted the thing is that now she is sleeping nice and calm, hehe I am planning to do this everyday now

I haven't eaten yet but I will soon, hope to control my calories today, yesterday, not so proud about it, let's rock today

Catsmommy, hang in there

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Charito.

Hi Chari -

Oh yes, this weather stinks! We're supposed to get another snow storm tonight. I'm in Westchester I can't wait till the weather breaks and we can take our kids out for walk.

I did great yesterday with food (calories), water & exercise. I didn't get a chance to post my menu from yesterday, I was just too swammped with work this morning. Anyhoo... I didn't have such a good day today. I did good in the morning... I had yogurt for breakfast and an egg for a snack, a Lean Cuisne for lunch and about 6 or 7 pieces of left over halloween candy! Something came over me and I couldn't stop. I also ate 2 pieces of chocolate cake. Dinner wasn't too good either. My mom-in-law made homeade beef, so we had beef sandwiches for dinner AND she made sauce with fish (MY FAVORITE), so I cooked some spaghetti and poured the sauce on top of it and ate that too! They live down the street and they bring over food all the time.

I did exercise. I did Turbo Jams again. I stepped it up and worked at a high intesnsity tonite. I did a 40 min workout. You're right, she kicks my butt. My cardio kickboxing classes start up again next week - yay! So, I'll be working out at home 2 days a week and doing classes 3 days a week. I tell you, Chari I feel so much better when I exercise. So full of life. What do you think of Turbo Jams? Do you like it? I've only been doing them for about 2 1/2 weeks now and I love them! I'm doing the DVD's because where I take my classes during the week closed down for 3 weeks because of the holidays.

Don't give up girl. Don't let my bad habits of eating chocolate bring you down with me. Hope you have a good night. I'll touch base with you in the morning.

Ciao Bella

[COLOR="Navy"]Hey Catsmommy

Today my calorie intake went over the board I was doing so good until night when I fell of the wagon buuuh
But at least today I did turbo jam I am proud of it hehe, I had this video for almost a year but I never really stick to the program but hearing you talking so good about it made me feel like giving it another try and it was good, not my favorite though, I looove Zumba, just dancing feels like a party and not like a workout Fitness.com - Free Exercises, Fitness Equipment, Customized Workout, Fitness Programs, Fitness Articles, Beauty Fitness, Weight Loss, Weight Training, Diet Plans

Well, hopefully we will have a great day tomorrow, and no, I am not giving up, you know there are good days but also bad ones, so let's just try to reduce the bad ones to 0

hang in there sweetie

Charito.

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Hi Guys!
Been a few days since last post, but I have been staying pretty well on track. Knowing that you folks are hear to lend an ear definetly helps. Thursday I did Tae Bo and shovelled snow. I also braved the cold and walked my son to the bus stop (-13 with at least a foot of snow on the road). Friday I shovelled a bit more snow. Today I have already done Tae Bo and managed to get my 4yr old out snowshoeing for a 1/2hr. If the weather is good tomorrow we are still planning on skating. I also have made a "date" with my dad to go skiing Tues and Friday morning next week, as well I have the Romp to Stomp out breast cancer 3km on Saturday. I feel great. Much better now that I am getting active again. I have lost 5lbs since Wednesday. It sure does pay to eat properly and get active.

Still debating about picking up Turbo Jam. If you guys are seeing results already, I am very much inclined to give it a try.

Talk again soon!
J

Hi Girls,
I am not so proud of myself these kast 2 days
But I will keep trying.
Have a nice weekend.

Charito.

Hang in there. I'm not having a great day - too many temptations. I do have a date to ski with my dad tomorrow, so I will make it a good workout. It's nice that my hubby has a few days off during the week, that I can get out a doing my own thing. I don't remember having this opportunity with my first child. I got looking back at my food/exercise diary that I keep at home. I have lost 3lbs since meeting you guys, down a total of 5lbs since Jan 1st. Not bad. I have stalled this weekend at 205 though. I must learn to be patient with my weight, and not get frustrated.

Chat later!

I think I can deal with eating a well balanced meals, its just finding the time to workout. I work a full time job from 7am till 4pm @ PWHC as a senior Financial analysis and have 2 children to take care of. O yea, I also am taking 2 classes and studying to get my CPA on Tuesday and Thursday nights. So, any ladies have any advice? I can get a baby sitter on Monday and Wednesday. I just need some motivation also..

Thanks

Hi Ladies!

Glad to see everyone is doing great! I'm trying to keep on track as well. I've only lost a total of 5 pounds in 3 1/2 months so far. My metabolism went downhill after I turned 30! The weight just doesn't seem to be coming off as quickly as it used to!

I had a good calorie day yesterday - I stayed under 1,300 AND my exercise classes started up again after the long holiday break. It felt good to get out of the house and exercise. It's one thing to exercise in your house but the motivation is so different when there is someone guiding you the whole way and pushing that next lundge or squat you thought you couldn't do. I work out at home but not as hard as I do with the instructor. She really knows how to kick my as@!!

2phat4fun - that's amazing news about your weightloss!

TonyaGray - Welcome! Wow, you have a lot going on. I'm in the same boat - I work full time as an analyst as well, I have 2 children a dog and a house to run! My hubby and I started our own business about 1 year ago so on top of everything else, we have that going on. Somehow, I manage to get about 1 hour of "me time" a day. Sometimes it's not till late at night or super early in the morning. Hopefully we can all motivate each other on this forum.