(Not so) New Mums: Hand holding while we work on new bodies.

[Greenrabbit]

I filled the last thread, so here is the new one!

Hi everyone.
Managed to fuck up the whole low carbing thing last weekend. So instead of just restarting I've been on a self destructive mission.
Plus I've spent all week loathing myself. It was partly down to hormones, but I hate the fact that I just can't get past the 2 week mark on any diet at the moment.
I know I sound like a real misery. It's just really getting me down.

I'm going to get ready and go out with the children. I'll read everyone's comments and post this afternoon.

Green don't be too hard on yourself. You're doing so well. I can't get past bloody Wednesday on a diet, it gets so boring so very quickly. Would you think about mixing up your diets every two weeks, just to keep yourself on your toes. So every third week do a week of James Duncan or something?

I just made the Exante fajitas and put a slice of halloumi on top - feckin delicious but definitely not what I was supposed to do. It's TOTM here and I've been really unwell, I thought it was my nephews stomach bug but I don't think it is.

green don't be hard on yourself. It's really hard.
I'll be back later. I did a dreaded weigh in this morning and now going to come up with a PLAN!!!

I am having a shirty time coming to terms with this body I have found myself in. I started a thread on it yesterday if anyone has any advice
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_health/2991652-Body-issues-csections-large-overhang-very-low-Support

Thanks

Shitty time. Not shirty ffs

How goes your PLAN! making Pom? I know youare very seious about it because of the capitals . How was your weigh in?

Oh Wellie I feel your pain with the post-CS bod. It's very difficult to get your head around. I don't have much diet or exercise advice, but I can tell you that I bought a load of those Shaper vest things to wear under my clothes and I felt much better about myself. It just streamlines your silhouette a bit and make looking in the mirror a happier experience. Also, if you adjust your bra properly when wearing one it gives you a much more defined boob/belly look, which makes me look less roly-poly.

Well, the diet went to shit on Saturday and on Friday night. I ate everything and now I'm too afraid to step on the scales so I am avoiding them and just eating Exante until it runs out.

I have salad and tofu to make some low carb meals and I have a vague idea of what I want to do. I just need to do it, which is always the hard bit.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Evening all,

Can I join you on the let's draw a line under it and start again?

I have eaten so much crap (think lots of booze, takeaways and more booze).

Will post more later x

pom lets all do this plan xx

Joins the plan gang.

All aboard the PLAN!!!! train

It better be a good one Pom, we're all waiting and we're sure it will make us super thin and probably wealthy somehow.

^ That's my line. I have 4 days of Exante left and I am going to use it all up. I went to weigh myself this morning but I need a new battery for my scales so I have no idea what I weigh.

Weekends are bloody hard. I wonder if it's because we're around our families and they drive us to drink (and food)

Anyway, my goal was to end this week lighter than when I started it, but since I don't know how much I weigh it's going to be difficult. The weather is shocking here, total hot chocolate and biscuit weather, so I turfed out the hot chocolate - I will stop being fat!!!

PLAN will be amazing 😉
Back later !

Well I weighed myself this morning to see that I have lost the grand total of about 5 lbs since being on and off Exante. I can't seem to stick to anything at the moment, it's so depressing. I have to say my stomach is much flatter though, and there has definitely been a change in the way I carried weight on my back. Maybe it's just been the break from heavy carbs?

I've barely done the Shred due to DS2 being an absolute pain going to bed - it's taking about 2 hours for him to go to sleep - and he is bone tired and a lunatic so I'm not sure what I can do. He survives on very little sleep, he's up for about 3 hours during the night every night - and I am exhausted.

Part of me wants to eat really healthily and fill my meals with lots of vitamins and nutrients, but the other side of me is on my knees with sleep deprivation and I just want something quick and easy. I need a night nanny and a chef!

I think I will low carb for the next while, as the reduction in bloating is a nice surprise and I feel fuller for longer when I ditch pasta and bread. Exante hasn't been all bad though, my nails are amazing and not having to think of meals for myself has been a welcome break. It's just not the diet for me, although I'm beginning to think that there might not be one that is - until I hear about Poms Plan!!! of course.

I hope everyone is having a good day!

Ooooh Oooooh I forgot to tell you all my non-scale victory - I finally fit in to size 14 underwear! Yay!

My arse has it's own gravitational pull it is so big, so it must be from hips, lower belly area that I've trimmed down. I was so happy. Not a hope of size 14 trousers getting on there, but at least it's a start.

ok so I don't have a plan as yet but I'm spending a lot of time thinking about it
Super well done on the 5lbs, the flatter stomach and also the underwear.
Sorry to hear re lack of sleep, I think it's much harder to diet when sleep deprived (I'm sure there's science behind it!). Do you think he could be sleep trained ? i.e. my someone else, I've heard it only takes 3 days..... No idea what it costs though.
How's your DS rachey ?
Glad you are going to join in the plan Green
I am off to muse more.
Oh I am up to needing to lose 30lbs
I am just having some dairy milk.
Will draw my line tomorrow !

Dairy milk will help focus the mind Pom

DS2 can't be sleep trained, its part of the delight that is having a child with Autism, it's really, really common. It still fucking sucks though. I love sleeping, my bed is my haven, and during the day DS2 loves to lie in it and relax when he is very stressed - he just doesn't sleep. But kids with ASD seem to need very little sleep so I need to pull up my big girl pants (size 14 ) and get on with it.

Eek lack of sleep is awful. I really don't know anything about autism, I'm going to read about it so I can try to give some better support and not advise things like sleep training !! Also in no position to advise as both DC were in our bed by 0500!

I hope everyone is having a good week, and dcs enjoying summer break.

sol has ds2 always been a bad sleeper? It's interesting to know about the less need for sleep.

Well done on the size 14 undies I still wear my size 16/18 for comfort. 5lbs is an amazing loss.

pom ds2 is doing well thanks. Some scaring thou. how was the dairy milk? We have cake at work today as it's my birthday on Friday. It's a Colin the catipiller from m&s and it's delish

green how are u getting on?

I think maybe the only plan for me is wiring my jaw shut.

Afternoon all,

I've put a hold on my pt until September. I have too much social stuff going on to be so strict.

I weighed myself this morning and I'm 64kg still which I guess isn't bad esp after the weekend I had.

Evening all,

I have seriously put myself to shame. Have eaten so much these past few days my tummy has felt close to explosion.

I am drawing a line under it and starting fresh tomorrow, what do you guys suggest? Low carbing?

I'm the same Rachey. I'm certainly going to have to start something tomorrow.
Probably a mix of low carb and Exante for me.

I came on here to do a post of shame, I've stuffed my face all weekend - and it's a bank holiday. DS2 was up for 8 hours last night in two separate shifts, I feel like I might lay down and die of exhaustion if not for DH being a legend and packing me off to bed for the afternoon.

Please give me low carb suggestions.

Morning all,
Today is a new day.
sol I hope you had a better night?
green good luck with the exante and low carb
pom how are things with you?

Here is my meal plan for the day:
Greek yogurt
Mixed berries
Flax seed mix = 224 cals

Tuna in spring water
Salad
Italian dressing = 238 cals

Dinner
Mixed bean and lentil chilli
With cauliflower rice and kale

(Unsure of cals of dinner)

Snacks
Apple
Carrots = 100 cals

Sounds like a nice menu Rachey. I hope you had a great Birthday. The Mulberry bag looks beautiful. I hope you kept it.

Did you get much sleep Sol? Could you get a prescription for DS, I know people who get melatonin for their children.

Low carb meal ideas (I'm guessing it's tricker being vegetarian?). I've found that upping the fat content and making sure that I have enough protein is best for stopping hunger.
Do you eat eggs? I've found that they are easy to make into satisfying meals.
Soup?
Tofu/Quorn

I just try to eat plenty of vegetables (that grow above ground) with each meal.
If you have time look on the Lowcarb boot camp threads, there are lots of ideas on there. I will have a better think about ideas too.

Today has been fine so far. But I have to visit the in laws soon, they been to France and apparently have bought me lots of cheese.

How are you Pom?

I've still no PLAN !!

I'll post and catch up tomorrow...

Morning all,
Yesterday didn't really go to plan food wise. While cooking dinner i ate 4 cream crackers I also ate a protein bar (which a disgusting btw)

Also I made my 3 bean and lentil chilli too hot and had to had a shit load of sour cream and cheese.

Morning everyone,

I hope your all well.

I'm failing miserably. I keep snacking. I went to spin last night and really struggled. I think it's cause I ate 5 cream crackers before

Had the left overs of my chilli with kale and sour cream. For desert I had 3 rich tea fingers. Today is
Breakfast
Greek yogurt with mixed berries and flaxseed
Lunch
Chicken cesear salad
Dinner
Roasted veg in tomato sauce with courgettie
Snacks
Carrots
Rice cakes with peanut butter

No exercise today. I need to try and regain focus.