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HOT MAMAs redefining HOT BODIES after AUG08 BIG BABIES!!!

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TwilightSurfer · 23/09/2008 21:11

Welcome ladies of the Due August 2008 thread. Today is your day to begin REDEFINING your Post-Baby Body.

Please take a moment to STATE your SHORT TERM goal(s) and to STATE your LONG TERM goal(s) for overall health. This may include a weight you would like to reach, a fitness level you would like to attain, or size you would like to fit into.

I ask that you post at least twice a week. First to state what you plan to do during the week to reach your above goal(s). Then an end of the week post to let us know how you faired. BE HONEST! This is a SUPPORT THREAD so if you didn't find time to run a mile, admit it. Maybe someone else did the same and needs a running partner...thus a MEET-UP a might solve the problem. If you went above and beyond your expectations for the week, tell us and be an inspiration.

Now let's get started.

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TwilightSurfer · 28/09/2008 19:30

I'm not really focusing on food intake as a goal but ulitmately I should.

With that in mind I'll had one item to my short term goal list:

  1. Drink 30oz of water each day this week

Last week I achieved 20oz each day. I figure adding a little each week will be easier than attempting to drink a LARGE amount each day right now. Building tolerance!!!

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no1putsbabyinthecorner · 28/09/2008 19:50

I have been bad today, snacked on stuff I normally not interested in, had healthy lunch and tea, but snacked all day.
I am so hungry past few days.

Hungry now.

poppysocks · 28/09/2008 22:19

Well, on the good side, I managed 4 or 5 miles with the added weight of DD2 in the sling every day for the past 5 days.

On the bad side, there has been more chocolate, wine and food in general, than is ideal for weight loss.

Aim for this week is to continue with the walking and to start on the sit-ups. Planning to start off with 20 in the morning, while DD1 is at nursery and when (optimistically) DD2 allows me to put her down for long enough, and another 20 while DH is bathing the girls. Aim to build up the number of them in the next few weeks.

Will try to be better with the food - and almost certainly will be once DH is back at work tomorrow. Anticipating a bad end to the week though with DH being away on Wednesday night (first night alone with them both - eek) and therefore rewarding that evening and recovery the next....

After that.... well, it's not looking good frankly as we'll be on our hols. But hooray for holiday.

CaptainCaveman · 29/09/2008 09:51

50 crunches to start off the day - ds1 joined me by doing some 'press ups' 4 yr old style . Looked more like he was trying to touch the back of his head with his toes!!

bealcain · 29/09/2008 11:50

Hello ladies,

i of course can't wait to lose weight but have to just stuff this bourbon into my mouth!!

sarahnh · 29/09/2008 12:41

i'm trying to do my exercises every morning but my dd1 keeps sitting on my tummy when i try to do sit up... i guess nearly 2 stone of weight on top of u must help xxx

cyteen · 29/09/2008 12:41

It took a while to come in, but I've definitely got the breastfeeding hunger on now I am a bottomless pit for food, mind you so is my DS so fair's fair really.

VintageGardenia · 29/09/2008 17:04

Guys do you think I could do this Jason Vale "The Juicemaster" Juice Yourself Slim programme? Someone told me I could do it while bf as so nuritious. Has anyone heard of him, it's this guy?

oopsacoconut · 29/09/2008 18:12

Hi All

Having a BAD food day here I made condensed milk today for flapjacks - had to keep 'tasting' it to make sure it was thick enough then I HAD to lick out the pot when it cooled so it didn't clog up the dishwasher[fibber emoticon] Then I made flapjacks and DH brought home my fav. Kitkat peanut (it was a duo too) it would have been rude to turn it down. BUT DD has been eating like a loon and I have uncontrollable hunger just after feeding.

BUT on the good side I have walked 2-2.5 miles everyday up and down the not so flat canal path pushing DD in her pram.

I will get back on plan on tuesday as we are out to the very posh Pump rooms in BAth tomorrow with the inlaws for lunch and most likely cake too.

cyteen · 29/09/2008 18:46

oops the only thing that could entice my lazy arse out of the house today was my uncontrollable urge for a Snickers

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TwilightSurfer · 29/09/2008 20:47

Well my goal today was to be as careful with my body as possible to test a theory I have about my hurting left hip. So far I think I'm on to something. For some reason I still have a stitch at the left end of my cut that hasn't disappeared yet. It's like a string tied in big knot under the skin. I can feel it and kinda see it through the skin. Anyway I think IT is rubbing internal nerves causing me pain....like a rock in a tight shoe. When I do crunches or walk a lot that area gets irritated...then hurts...then I get shooting type pains down my leg. I rested well enough last night to reset things. So far I'm not in hurting....

That all said, I wish I could go for a long walk in the sun today. I wish I could do 50 crunches. I wish I could do my Ally McGraw yoga dvd.

Maybe tomorrow

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VintageGardenia · 29/09/2008 21:03

mm on the peanut kitkat what a lovely dh!

I can't do crunches - I am too weak .pathetic emoticon . ts the stray stitch knot sounds icky. Were your stitches meant to be soluble?

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TwilightSurfer · 29/09/2008 22:09

yes...i was told they would dissolve within a few weeks time. i can't feel them all so i assume most have dissolved...but this one on the end is a real bother....

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TwilightSurfer · 29/09/2008 22:10

it makes me think of the zit you can't pop...i'd love to squeeze it and pull the thread out and end my misery.

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TwilightSurfer · 29/09/2008 22:11

you know if i did that my hips would fall off my body leaving me with only half a working torso, arms and a head.....

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dizzydixies · 29/09/2008 22:17

diabetic clinic in the morning and am going to ask them to weigh me

might be the kick up the arse I need

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TwilightSurfer · 30/09/2008 00:34

To complete my Belly Shot photos here on MN I have added my six week post CS picture.

My long term goal (like by April of next year) I'd like to be on the way to an ab six-pack....naturally. I spent a few hours yesterday watching some tummy tucks on tv (Dr. 90210)....OUCH!! I'll never have boobs but I sure as hell could achieve a washboard stomach. Would kinda like a butt too but figure I should stick with one goal at a time.

Roll on RECOVERY!!!

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TwilightSurfer · 30/09/2008 00:37

Dizzy
I bet you will happily surprised. You've done very well the past few months....remember you changed up your diet somewhat back in June. Best wishes on a very pleasant visit.

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TwilightSurfer · 30/09/2008 07:30

So what time's that appointment Dizzy?

Well I have admit I couldn't just do nothing all day yesterday since it was my official "should be back to normal" day. Before bed I did controlled breathing tummy exercises (only 25) then I did some plank holds (just because i could manage a push up due to lack of tummy strength). Plank hold was probably the better activity anyway.

So far no hip pain (but I have been asleep for the last five hours).

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TwilightSurfer · 30/09/2008 08:10

Here is the version and sequence of Tai Chi that I will be doing. I learned it just prior to getting pregnant with dd1 (and was never as fluid as this master in the video...but in tai chi it's NOT about perfection). I might get crazy and try to go to a class this evening. There's a healing class this evening too. It could be very beneficial to me at this point.

Just a note to everyone here:
It's not all about weight loss or a number on the scales. It's about balance and happiness within.

Have a wonderful day.

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Sibh · 30/09/2008 21:49

I hope things go well at the clinic tomorrow Dizzy. I've been lurking for a few days on this thread, testing myself to see if I could wean myself off the crap and feel just about like I can get away with joining and not humiliating myself.

After both DS and DD1 I ended up, after about 9 months, at least 1.5 stones lighter than I am now, so this time I'd just like to speed the process up a bit. I don't fit into maternity clothes or ordinary ones at the minute and so look like a loon who dressed in the dark more often than not. So, my short term aim would be to lose 7 pounds to get below 10 stone, as quickly as possible, and the long term one would be to lose the rest of the weight by January. I'm 5 ft 4in and 36 so I need to lose weight to distract attention from the lines emerging on my face ...

dizzydixies · 30/09/2008 22:55

good news girls, all clear from diabetic clinic AND have lost 15kilos!!! or 33 pounds (thanks Sazz & CC for the calculations!)

that includes Dylan though not SINCE having her and I still have a very very VERY long way to go

am still thrilled though - have to have an annual check and am still more prone to type 2 diabetes later in life or GD during next pregnancy but good news none the less

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TwilightSurfer · 01/10/2008 02:10

Dizzy that is wonderful news. I told you that you might be pleasantly surprised.

Welcome Sibh! Glad you stopped lurking.

Tonight my energy healing class was NICE. I stayed for the qigong exercises too. Leaving the studio I felt refreshed. I obviously had a lot of stagnant energy that needed to be flushed. I'm hoping to be able to repeat this class for at least two more weeks.

Along with the above I also did some standing push-ups (against the wall stuff) and lots of stretching. WOW my flexibility is really bad....must add that to goals!! No walk...still watching my hip. And only 20oz of water.

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poppysocks · 01/10/2008 09:52

Several days of being reasonably good food and exercise wise seem to have reaped some rewards as am how below the 9 and a half stone mark . Half way there!

Have decided probably not to go for my usual morning walk today so that I can spend the time manically grinning at DD2 in an attempt to get the smiles going.

Have just scoffed large bowl of muesli while I wait for her to wake up. Good or bad?

Oh, there she is. See you later!

cyteen · 01/10/2008 10:01

Is anyone else planning a wardrobe update to help with motivation? All my clothes are so crap, old and shapeless and covered in cat hair. Yesterday I realised I'd hit a new sartorial low - pushing shopping-laden pram back from supermarket while dressed in ill-fitting maternity trews that kept falling down - and instantly resolved to chuck out the majority of my clothes and buy new ones. Now to find a spare moment when DS doesn't want to be fed/carried/entertained...