TTC after loss penguins get fit & healthy in 2020

How is everyone doing today?

I still haven't tried the DE balls, keep forgetting to look for them in Tescos, must try harder.

@BunnytheBlueWhale I know exactly what you mean. I reach for my phone automatically when watching tv, sometimes I'm just playing candy crush. It really isn't good for me, I'm going to try to put my phone in another room if we settle down to watch something. Might need to take up knitting or something to keep my hands occupied.

I managed a spin class this morning. I'm actually enjoying getting back to classes I used to enjoy before I was pregnant. I've also realised it's really nice to have 45 mins or an hour where I don't have to think about anything except the class and someone else is telling me what to do. I don't have to make any decisions, I just follow the instructions. It's refreshing. Also a month ago, getting up before 10 or 11am felt impossible so I'm proud of myself for getting up at 8:30 the last two days and dragging myself to the gym.

Am trying with food but seem to have lost a lot of motivation. I'm trying not to eat crap but am snacking too much I think. I'm trying to not slip backwards completely with bad food choices but it is hard work, it feels like a constant battle.

Off to the vet shortly, our poor cat has a big swelling on his head and it's getting worse so we got an emergency appointment this afternoon. Poor thing, he's not made a fuss at all but must be in pain. Fingers crossed it's nothing major.

@EssJayyCee I haven't but my friend has. She said it was hard but she felt really good on it. Unfortunately she likes carbs too much to do it full time.

@BunnytheBlueWhale I know exactly what you mean. I mindlessly scroll all the time and wine up buying things I don't need. DH have a terrible habit of being on our phones even when we're watching something. I'm sure I'm addicted to mine. I need to implement some screen limits.

It's been a disastrous weekend food wise. Unfortunately DH and I bumped into some extended family at the supermarket on Saturday and they had their six month old with them. First time we've seen them since losing Isla. We made our excuses and left quickly but it really set us back. Their daughter will always remind us that Isla should have been just three months younger. As a result we ate very poorly including fish fingers and chips, pizza and lots of sugar. :(

Today is a new day however and I have been to body combat this morning and off to counselling shortly. Have booked more classes this week so will try to undo the bad weekend.

Good morning Ladies,

Has anyone done a Keto diet before? X

@Shefliesonherownwings well done on the loss lovely 🥰

Thanks ladies ... I hate the bluddy scales at times.

I had a scone for breakfast 😂😂

Now waiting on my Yoga class to start. Today will be an off plan today as we are going out for dinner tonight. Heading to Miller and Carter for some steak. Been looking forward to it all week. Treating myself to a wee blow dry after Yoga too.

Wee bit of pampering always helps right?

@MissSparkles81 sometimes those scales make no sense at all, I've had really good weeks and barely lost anything. It is disheartening to see those numbers creep up more than you thought but as @Bunny says it could be just water retention or something random. You may find things balance out next week.

We had a lovely curry last night and I made a Victoria sponge which went down a treat with the inlaws. I'm trying to get back on track this week with food and am going to plan my WW meals and go shopping later. I have a friend visiting tomorrow so will save the rest of the sponge for her and then it'll all be gone so no more temptation.

I somehow seem to have managed to lose a couple of pounds this week. Not sure how as it was probably my worst food week this month but I'm not questioning it! I've booked into a bodypump class tomorrow, not done one of those classes for over a year so I may be aching afterwards. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Guys im so pissed off ... weighed myself this morning and it says ive put in 3lb 😡 I know my eating hasn't been the best but I have not eaten enough to gain 3lb.

Feeling very deflated and now wanting to eat everything in sight and its only 9am 🤪

Hey ladies! Hope you've all managed to stay on the wagon 😄 I had a shocker of a day yesterday when I had a whole bag of crisps (Keogh's sour cream, my fav - I live abroad so trekked across town to get this!). A big bag, not a small one! I just couldn't stop eating. Feeling nauseous now and the saltiness was amazing. Also had a small
Bag if M&Ms and a small Magnum ice cream lolly 🤦🏻‍♀️ I have been to the gym 4 times this seem though and went yesterday so I've clawed some of the calories back 🤣

I'm making the chicken pie from Joe Wicks tonight!

@BunnytheBlueWhale we will have a microwave and I've got a plug in electric hob. Main issue is that once kitchen is a total building site we'll probably need to cook in the living room so don't really want to cook anything that smells! Especially as we're in a flat so same level as our bedrooms. Lots of pasta I think 😩 we do however have an amazing jerk chicken place down the road which isn't expensive so I'm thinking a large one between us with a pack of flavoured microwave rice and salad at least once a week! We are having an extension into the garden with bifold doors and a new kitchen so it should look amazing when finished!

Hi everyone, it's hard keeping up being healthy in the cold and dark isn't it. I've decided to just eat lots of veg / fruit and try to mainly make healthy choices. About to have no kitchen for at least 6 weeks so it's going to be even harder! Don't have the budget for constant take always so that should help a bit!

Yeah I think you guys are right I am going to avoid wine/prosecco completely and just stick to a GnT at the weekend. It just does not make me feel good right now.

Just had my PT session and it was the hardest one yet. I really pushed it and was so sweaty by the end but I enjoyed it. I feel like I am getting fitter slowly which is good. I still need to work on the food though, I'm struggling with motivation right now but I think planning is the way forward for me. Tomorrow I'm going to plan my WW meals for next week to try to get back on track. We have the inlaws round tonight for a curry so I'll start again tomorrow instead.

@BunnytheBlueWhale I am also guilty of sending long messages lol!

@Shefliesonherownwings if you feel it's having a negative impact on your wellbeing then giving up or at least cutting back on drinking might be sensible. I love my wine and (outside of pregnancy of course) always struggled with the idea of giving it up entirely, but did manage to cut back whilst actively TTC and was actually doing dry January for the first time when I conceived most recently. You could maybe cut back to weekends only? Or buck the trend and challenge yourself to a dry February - it's great for your bank balance if nothing else!

Ps waffle chips = 10 out of 10!

@BunnytheBlueWhale yes it's worth it! There are some healthy options such as salads etc but also some more 'fast food' options, but usually with a healthier twist.

My healthy eating definitely went to pot today. My team put on a buffet in honour of someone who leaves tomorrow and you've never seen such a large (and delicious) spread of beige foods in your life! One colleague brought in amazing homemade samosas, another assorted cakes and there was also a mountain of mc chicken nuggets thanks to Uber eats! My workplace is definitely the main challenge to my willpower, I'm surrounded by feeders!