New Mums still seeking new bodies - this time we'll do it.

[SolitudeSometimesIs]

So a new thread, a new more motivated state of mind.

We will be skinny. No more excuses.

Sol - they are massive. I moved ours from it's spot in the sitting area the other day and realised how much space it takes up. DD1 used to love bouncing around for ages, but DD2 will only tolerate it for 10min max.

I'm just having a look at gardening sites for inspiration with the veg. I'm thinking tomatoes, cucumbers and chillies in the greenhouse.

In the raised beds and pots probably carrots, courgettes, broccoli, cabbages, salad leaves, beans and peas. The weeds are going to take forever to clear. Nothing was done last year as I couldn't do much and DH is always at work and is pretty hopeless at it anyway.

My nieces are supposed to be coming over tomorrow to help. I hope the weather stays nice over the weekend so I can get it all ready to plant.

I won't be getting one of those so. Space is tight in our house I'm constantly doing clear outs to cut down on clutter.

That's an amazing array of vegetables. It sounds like "The Good Life". Do you wear dungarees and have terribly posh neighbours? I'm really bad at the whole growing stuff and keeping it alive thing, but I like the look of gardens that are heaving with flowers and veg. I'm planning on planting flowers with DS when he's feeling a bit better but I fear nothing will grow and I'll end up in the garden at night planting some flowers I'll have to buy frm the garden centre.

I have just bought a huge stash of Easter eggs for the family and from the easter bunny (I'm going to do a mini egg hunt for DS and his cousins), they smell amazing. I'm going to have to hide them from DS (and by that I mean me!).

We are having an egg hunt for DD and her cousins too. The eggs are on top of the kitchen cupboard. I did buy and eat a packet of the malteaster bunnies the other day.

Unfortunately I am not very Goodlife like. The last time that I wore dungarees was probably in nursery. My dad is amazing at growing veg so I am going to take some tips from him this year. I'm hoping that it will help with the diet if I have piles of veg that I have to use up.

I really don't like Malteser bunnies, they taste really plastic-y or something. I hope the veggie planting goes well. It sounds so healthy and will probably save you a fortune.

I'm on my second fast day. I didn't go too over the top yesterday but shared a packet of dry roast peanuts with DH last night. I'm trying to make sure my dinners are healthy - I had a small portion of pasta with loads of veg (Aubergine, carrots, mushrooms, peppers, courgette and onion) in a tomato sauce. It was really nice and I didn't feel I'd over eaten. Tonight I'll have roast butternut squash with dhal. I know it sounds like a weird combo, but it's really nice. I'm still off dairy and I'm trying to make healthy food decisions at every meal, even though it can be so boring.

Hope everyone else is getting on well.

I missed your post yesterday saying you'd been fasting. Well done, you sound well organised with your meals too. Are you feeling any better?

I've been trying to restart 5:2 for the last few weeks, but keep giving in by lunch time. I did that yesterday too. I'm trying again today. Carrot and coriander soup for lunch and sea bass with salad and a homemade tomato sauce for dinner.

I've been looking at this website www.thegraciouspantry.com. For inspiration for next weeks meals.

How's everyone?

Green - glad the christening went well. We've also been planting in the garden but are pretty hopeless and most things do not thrive. Your meal plan for today sounds very healthy.

Sol- sounds like you are doing great. I need to change what I am doing as I can't get back on track and I keep moving the date for my goals! I am going to be really cross if I haven't lost weight for the wedding. So, I am aiming for 9lbs by the end of May and then another 7 by the end of June which leaves me with another 7 to go!

We are going to a Thomas Train day thingy tomorrow, but having lunch before we go, dinner out but will just have no carbs.
We are going to SIL on Sunday, but will try and have healthy options.

Oh and I weighed myself and am same weight (well on 2nd weigh in had gained a lb but will just ignore that!!!).

Hi all,

a 2 lb weighloss from me this week. So even though I didn't reach my goal, I mananged to lose 7 lbs by Easter, which I don't think is too bad. I like the intermittent (sp?) fasting, it makes my food choices much easier. I don't feel like I'm denying myself of anything because if I fancy something on a fasting day I just think "Oh, I can have that tomorrow", but when the next day comes I'm not really in the humour. I will admit to sneaking a few of DS1's chips on my fasting day and they were delicious!

Your weekend sounds very busy Beyond, I hope you had a good time at the Thomas train. Was it a real Thomas that you got to go on? And ignore the second weigh in, your scales are clearly taking the piss.

How are you getting on with the 5:2 Green. It's hard to stay motivated isn't it? I think that's why I chop and change so much. That website is brill and full of good ideas.

Happy Easter everyone!

Hello!

Winterpansy here - the resetting of the passwords has meant I lost that username as I signed up with an old email address.

Happy Easter everyone! We've been having a great time - DH has been off for over a week so we've had some lovely family days out. I STS last week so am a week behind my 1lbs a week for Xmas target but hopefully I'll make up for lost time at some point soon. I have been eating far too much chocolate, and nicer lunches etc. cos DH has been off, but have been couch to 5king like a good'un and keeping mostly to my calorie limit. It's weird - I am toally not a sporty person at all but am really in the zone at the minute with all that. It's like a switch has flicked and I know I need to do this for myself. After DS was born I think subconciously I thought that we were going to try for another baby so what was the point in losing any weight. I lost a stone for my wedding but put it on and then some before getting pregnant with DD this time last year. I have to say I am pretty motivated by fitting into clothes that I haven't worn for years and people are starting to notice my weight loss as well.

Well done solitude 2lbs is ace! You were asking last week about my SPD - mine totally cleared up after DD was born. It was really weird. I got on my feet after the c-section expecting to be floored by it but it had totally gone. I was so glad - I don't think I could have taken c-section recovery plus the SPD.

Beyond and Greengrass I hear ya on the selling things and getting rid of all the baby stuff. I think a 3rd dc would be fab but I'm 34 in Oct so feel too old. If only I was 5 years younger and 5 times richer!

Well done Solitude Fantastic weight loss. We will keep plodding on - we can do this!

Hello winter/wee fine to stay the same and sounds like you have had a lovely time. I am so impressed with your exercise. Great that people are starting to notice too.

I had a very indulgent weekend, we ended up having pizza on Friday and pudding and roast dinner at SIL and pudding not to mention some loads of chocolate. Anyway, started being strict again, will weigh in late this week, probably Monday.

The good news is - motivation is back. I found it in the empty creme egg box :)

Hope everyone is doing well.

Almost had a comfort eat though as DD fell off the sofa and seemed to bounce on the side of her head :( I could see it happening in slow motion, was literally 1 step away from her but couldn't get to her.
Luckily I have a medical link I can call when in need and as DD didn't have any symptoms they said just observe her and don't worry about taking to A&E. She seems absolutely fine but I am traumatised and don't think I will ever stop worrying there is not some damage (obviously it's not about me though!).
DS hit his head on a door frame when he was little and I still worry about that and consider paying to a private MRI scan - just to check all really is ok.

Which is nuts I know and my paediatrician friend has tad me not to!

Hello ladies. I'm a new mum - got a 21 month DD and 13 week DS unplanned second pregnancy . I have actually gained weight since he was born. Serves me right for feeling so smug about being back at my pre-DS weight three weeks after he was born LOL!

I'm 143lbs at the moment. 128lbs would be an acceptable weight (pre babies weight), 120lbs preferable! I've quit sugar, obvious sources at least - I'm not going mad and giving up fruit - and I'm tracking with MFP.

Hi everyone, hope you've all had a good Easter.

Beyond. Congrats on finding your motivation. If you see any extra pass it my way! Hope DD is okay, it's awful when they bang their heads. DD2 is crawling all over and covered in bruises on her legs. I still feel guilty over DD1 falling off the estee at 11mo. She seemed fine (and still is) but I'm convinced that she has a dint in her head.

Wee/winter great news about the exercise and old clothes fitting. It's nice when people notice these things. Will you buy any new clothes or wait till you need some?

Sol well done on the 2lb. The fasting sounds like it us working well for you. I still haven't managed to complete a full day. No idea why. I found it okay at the start of the year.

Welcome to Becca congratulations on your new baby.

I've had a nice Easter weekend. We spent it with all the IL's in the countryside. Unfortunately I have ate and drank far too much. I weighed myself this morning and I think I've put on 4lb. I'm hoping it's just bloat (denial). So I've been feeling shitty and hating myself all day. Didn't help that I was washing all decent clothes and had to go out in maternity jeans.

I'm going to give myself a good talking to. I need to stop being so pathetic.

Welcome Becca.

Green - I bet some of that will just be water. Why not try and be good for 2 days and do a re weigh, I bet some will have gone!

Hi all,

you all sound so motivated. I know what you mean about a switch being flicked bird (I can't call you wee). I'm feeling the same. No more kids in Casa Sol so there are extensive renovations happening to my body. I've gotten my haircut, eyebrows done (all done at home so it didn't cost me a penny) and I have dye to refresh my post-preggy hair. I just want to feel better about myself and doing little things for me are definitely helping.

Fell off the fasting wagon yesterday after my weigh in at the hospital. I ate like a Queen all afternoon and evening, but I've drawn a line under it and I'm back to eating better today.

Beyond I hope your DD is ok. It's so worrying when they hurt themselves. It's usually us that are in a worse state than the children afterwards. My DS is constantly injuring himself, I'm kind of dreading the warmer weather because his knees are black and blue.

Welcome Becca, I put on weight after the birth too. It's so annoying isn't it ?

Green I think it's impossible not to put on weight over Easter. It's like Christmas, everything is based around food and relaxing. Just try to move on and return to eating healthier for the next week.

Monring all - hope you had good weekends.

I STS again but had to up what I was eating as my milk supply went down and DD is still refusing a bottle! 3 weeks til I return to work, so need to persevere with the bottle.....
So I focusing on being healthy for now, DD was having dry nappies and so I can't risk not be able to bf until I have bottles established. I was thinking of trying a different bottle/cup. She just chews the teat at the moment!

How's your hair Sol? Did you do it yourself? I think I am going to treat myself to a pedicure. Also need to look for a dress for the wedding - had a quick look but haven't seen anything so far.

Hi Beyond,

That sounds like a bit of a nightmare with your DD and your milk supply. My DS2 needed a faster flowing teat on his bottles when we started using them, he was used to minimal effort when he was breastfeeding, it might be worth a try. Could your DH give her bottles to start with? Is she taking expressed milk in the bottles or is it formula?

My hair's good, I like it. DH cut the back, I cut the front. I tie my hair in a multitude of ponytails and pull the hair bobbins to the same length and then cut the hair under the bobbin. I cut up in to the hair then so that the cut isn't too blunt. Then I do a Mumsnet haircut so there are layers at the front. It's a 5 minute job (but I have emergency hair money on standby in case I muck it up, which I never have).

DH is in his busy period in work (from March-Oct) so he's working 6 days per week for the forseeable future. I haven't really eaten too much because I've been mad busy with the kids and trying to keep the house ticking over, but what I have eaten has been utter shite. Junk food, some dairy products (garlic bread) and lots of diet coke. DS2 is very clingy at the moment and I am constantly carrying him, which is lovely because he's so squishy and gorgeous - but he weighs just under 19 lbs. He's very big, currently in size 12-18 month clothes due to the length of him -but all the males in my family are way over 6 foot so it's not too much of a shock, but he's really hard to carry.

I'm hoping the constant and prolonged weight lifting will mean I'm burning calories. However, I feel that I'm undoing any calorie burning by eating crap.

I feel that I should post a disclaimer incase anyone tries my haircut.

SolitudeSometimesIs takes no responability for dodgy haircuts that may occur as a result of trying the SolitudeHaircutSolutions haircut. Any bald patches, uneven lengths, weird curling over the ear, diasterous fringes and chopped off ears are the sole responsability of the hair cutter person (technical hair-dressing term).

Although pictures of diasterous haircuts as a result of the SolitudeHaircutSolutions would be greatly appreciated.

As you were.

Sol.

Hi Beyond and Solitude. Just checking in to say I am attempting 5:2 again this week, today is a fast day. Hoping to report back this evening to say that I have not gave up again. Still haven't lost the 4lb, but at least I haven't got heavier!
The bf situation sounds stressful Beyond. It is probably best to not worry about dieting too much if it's affecting your supply. I've never managed to get either of mine onto a bottle either. I was reading another thread where someone mentioned giving them the milk from a small cup (like a shot glass) if they wouldn't use a bottle or sippy cup.
Your haircut sounds nice Solitude. I would never have the guts to do it myself, it would never end well. I do my own nails though. I think I'm pretty good at that now. I tweeze my brows afew times a week too.

Enjoy your baby cuddles.

Hi Green how goes the fasting? I'm sure it's hard to get back in tot he swing of it all. DOn't worry about the 4 lbs, they'll be gone in a week or so.

My eating schedule has been all over the place. I have been skipping breakfast - it's either skip it or I don't have time to dress the kids before school. Having my main meal at lunch time and then having a snack in the evening. I have no idea if it's working but it's the only way I can feed myself.

Had a bit of a bad day yesterday, a "friend" made very pointed remarks about how she hated seeing women squashing themselves in to clothes that don't fit them (I was wearing new jeans that bloody well fit fine but it's what she was talking about). Then she told me how badly behaved my Ds1 is because he's a bit cheeky at the moment (just regular 3 yr old stuff - having an answer for everything and general monkeyness) and that I don't disipline him properly (she's a fan of slapping/smacking and long running punishments - no biscuits for 4 days and a reminder of why everytime her daughter asks for one/telling everyone why her daughter can't have any biscuits when she offers them to everyone else). I was a bit upset for the rest of the day and had to have a chat with DH about it all.

Still feel a bit crap. Made rice krispie buns with DS1 - I won't eat any though.

Sol - I was open mouthed while reading that. What an absolute cow. I have a very relaxed parenting style and would be the opposite of her 'regime'.
Her poor daughter, and poor you and little. I am sure he is just a normal adorable 3 year old. Take no notice. I can imagine why you a re upset though.

Right must get on with bathing Tiny!

Notice I did not report on any dieting or lack of...!

Sol- she sounds just charming. I would be finding other people to knock about with. She probably get her kicks from putting other people down. Hope you're feeling better now.

I often skip breakfast too. I don't like cereal that much, and I think the portion sizes are too tiny. It's a waste of calories. I have toast or crumpets if I can be bothered, otherwise it's a massive cup of tea.

Just found out that DD1 has a morning place at nursery come September. It's what we wanted but I don't even know how I'll get myself dressed, never mind fed. How did I ever manage to get myself to work?

I survived my fast day on Monday. (Yay). Ate sensibly yesterday. Have been less good today, but not terrible. I bought a Fitbit and it arrived today so I have been marching round tonight to try to get my steps up to 10,000.

I think next week will not be a good diet week. It's DD1's birthday on Monday and mine on Thursday. I'm extensively researching the best afternoon teas in the area. DH is taking the week off so it will probably be an eating fest.

Hi Beyond any luck with the bottles?

Thanks so much for your kind words.

I felt a bit shit all day yesterday. My friend is having a dreadful time with her husband but lashing out really isn't going to help. I bit my tongue because I knew if I let rip it'd be the end of our friendship, she is such a lovely person normally (I swear!) but her DH has turned her in to an angry lunatic with his dreadful behaviour. I'm going to wait until she's in a better place and gently tell her to shove her advice up her arse .

My son can be a bit cheeky but I prefer explaining to him why he can't do something rather than moving straight to smacking. I know my style isn't everyone's cup of tea but I have a really well adjusted, sweet little boy (who can make me cry laughing with his well timed sarcastic comments).

Green, my advice to you re: school runs is to get up an hour before everyone else is due up. I do this. I get up at 7am and have a shower and then when I'm dressed I head down and do DS1's lunch, empty the dishwasher and wash the bottles (and have 2 huge coffees) and then by the time everyone else is awake I have the important jobs done and I can focus on the kids.

Yay on sticking to your fast day. Can you work your days so you have your fast days on neither of your birthday days next week? Afternoon tea sounds very sophisticated - I assume you will be wearing a fur stole and a string of pearls.

How is the bottle battle going Beyond? Oooh, a lot of B's in that sentance.

I absolutely hate seeing anyone smack their child :( I also hate seeing parents swear at their child (often seen in shopping centres). We all have different approaches..... Your approach is similar to mine although DS is running a few rings round us

Sol - glad your hair is good, but like Green I wouldn't have the courage to do my own. All the lifting a big baby must have some weightless effect - surely! DS and DD get up at 0600 and so I have no chance to get up before them really, but I like how you plan your day.

Well done on sticking to your fast day Green. I love afternoon tea. Enjoy your week, could you do 1 fast day to try and keep on track?

I think I will try her with a cup. She just chews the bottle teat. I am using aptamil, I have never been able to express much milk. In the worse case scenario, I will feed her at 0600 and then at bedtime. She eats well, so I think with sips of water/yogurt, she'd be ok until I can feed her, although obviously I am still hoping we'll be able to get her to drink some milk in the day.
I will be leaving he house at 0630, DH will take them to nursery at 0730 and I will pick them up at 1800. It is only 3 days a week as I keep telling myself. If I hate being away from them, I may just resign...

So I am just staying the same weight wise, need more focus, the christening is in 6 weeks and then we have a wedding to go to. I need a kick up the backside. I need to lose a stone for the christening!!!!
Must dust off the wii fit again.