Posts by cmama

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

Pregnancy & Parenting	a little depressed..lonely	Jun 20 2008 21:28 (UTC)	1
I understand completely Lulu, today has been one of those days for me. I have an almost 2 year old daughter Clara who is the light of my life and I adore but I have some bad days here and there. DH and I have been trying to conceive #2 for quite sometime and I have some fertility problems we can't figure out so when I go to the park and see these pregnant moms or moms with new babies it is really hard for me. Plus the stress of not conceiving has caused me to overeat (I am weak I know!) so I have gained back some of the weight I worked so hard to lose :( Then I add on financial worries and it just stresses me out- along with my messy house that I spent hours cleaning yesterday! Wow, that was a lot of whining but I surprisingly feel better! If you need someone to lean on feel free to message me anytime, I wouldn't change being a SAHM for the world, but it still means we are human. Good luck!
Motivation	The Lull?	Jun 20 2008 21:19 (UTC)	1
Seriously? No one?
Pregnancy & Parenting	How long did you try (or how long have you been trying)?	Jun 04 2008 04:03 (UTC)	30
First baby I had been off yasmin for two months and I got pregnant by surprise. How lucky and blessed I was. This time, not so lucky. It's been several months now and we've discovered that I have a luteal phase defect, so, without treatment I will not conceive or carry a baby :( I have just ordered prometrium and will start taking it to lengthen my luteal phase this month. Hoping this will do the trick! Does anyone believe that stress messes with your hormones enough to cause infertility or an LPD?
Pregnancy & Parenting	Anyone having a hard time conceiving the 2nd time??	Apr 15 2008 05:37 (UTC)	1
My Dh and I have a 20 month old little girl, we want to conceive this month, I do not know If It will be hard for us or not- I really hope not. But- my cousin had IVF with her son and got pregnant the first time (with IVF) and now has just had her 3rd round of IVF with no avail.... she is going to take some time off trying and give it another shot. Her Dr. said it should happen if it happened the first itme. best of luck
Vegetarian	Is it a good idea to be vegetarian while pregnant?	Apr 15 2008 05:33 (UTC)	2
Cesty- First off, my first (and only) baby was a huge surprise. I was depressed and quite resentfull for the first 28 weeks or so. She is now the complete love of my life. My husband and I just adore her. We had only been married 6 months when I discovered I was pregnant. I am so thrilled now, our marriage is better than ever and we are hoping to have another sometime soon too. So hang in there, you'll fall in love just as I did. You should seriously rent "waitress". CUTE movie. Second, I was not a complete vegetarian my first pregnancy, but I was shortly after, I have done a lot of research, and it looks like I am going to be just fine having another baby on a vegetarian diet, I look forward to it. I have never felt better than I have recently on my vegetarian diet. I would get a book on being vegan/vegetarian during pregnancy. I personally am going to be vegetarian while pregnant, but I am waiting to try out being vegan until after I give birth. best of luck to you! feel free to message me if you'd like.
Weight Loss	Weight Loss Fact or Myth?	Mar 23 2008 14:32 (UTC)	33
Thank you manic dieter- I think that could be right, I ate at 8 o clock last night. I expect to gain weight- just not 4 lbs in only TWO days!!
Weight Loss	Need help deciding my activity level. Please!!	Mar 18 2008 05:27 (UTC)	3
don't you hate it when everyone ignores your question? I hate that..... I would say your are light if not close to moderate. Are you still losing regularly? Your definitely not sedentary. I lose quicker when my deficit is 500-700 cals a day... just a thought!
Vegetarian	Thinking about going vegan/vegetarian	Mar 06 2008 05:27 (UTC)	13
p.s. If I were to go vegan would I want to change my 1 year old's diet too? Or would that be "nutritionally inappropriate?"
Vegetarian	Thinking about going vegan/vegetarian	Mar 06 2008 05:27 (UTC)	14
p.s. If I were to go vegan would I want to change my 1 year old's diet too? Or would that be "nutritionally inappropriate?"
Motivation	Motivation after having a bad weekend!	Mar 03 2008 03:00 (UTC)	1
I needed to hear that thank you. I had a horrible Fri- Sun and when I eat carbs without abandon in the evening it shows very dramatically on the scale for me! 122-125! I just have to remember to not "binge" healthy eating is a way of life not a "diet". There's always this monday right??
Weight Loss	Sugar Addict!!!	Feb 19 2008 21:22 (UTC)	16
sorry- totally random question- but you don't live in UT do you?
Weight Loss	Sugar Addict!!!	Feb 19 2008 21:21 (UTC)	17
I am also a sugar addict. I mean I crave anything with sugar in it. I love sugary cereals, snack bars, ice cream, anythin with sugar in it! If you can go the 2-4 weeks it takes to kick the habit- you will lose weight much quicker! But do take a good look at your diet- maybe your eating too little or too much. You could also up your protein- helps when your kicking the sugar habit~
Weight Loss	Birth control question	Feb 19 2008 21:14 (UTC)	1
I was on YAZ and let me tell you- I love it so much I wish I could just stay on it (trying to conceive in April though). First- I lost about 4 lbs immediately (yaz is a light diuretic) and then my breasts grew almost a full cup size. SO I was slimmer than ever and had a nice set of knockers! It was great!! Just went off two weeks ago though- and have to warn all the YAZ ladies out there- that water weight you lose is only lost while your on it!! It came back fast and furious(almost as fast as my breasts deflated)- but hey, I never gained a pound!
Weight Loss	Weight Training Weight Loss Question	Feb 19 2008 20:56 (UTC)	15
It is nearly IMPOSSIBLE for a female who is not taking steroids to gain more than 3lbs of muscle per month. And this is women who are packing in protein and weight lifting workouts for HOURS each day . This was a study done by dr.'s and researches at Harvard. Which means she is eating too much or gaining serious water weight. Is she on any medications? Maybe you should just try and accept her for what she is? When my husband and I first met I was about 15 lbs overweight and he was ripped. Now after working long hours at the hospital and studying constantly he is no longer the fitness buff he used to be. However, I have lost around 15 lbs and am in much better shape. Do either of us care that the other has changed physically? No. Of course I loved his ripped body- but there is far more to our relationship so It's not enough for me to care about. Unless your girlfriends health is at risk (like she's obese) then I would just brush it off.
Weight Loss	Yet Another One...	Feb 19 2008 20:47 (UTC)	10
I would say moderate activity over light. I have mine at Light activity and I work out for about 90 minutes 3x a week and do light housework for a good deal of time each day. So I would say your atleast Light if not moderate activity.
Weight Loss	I lost weight on YAZ birth control!	Feb 19 2008 20:45 (UTC)	6
Just a warning- when you go off YAZ all of that water weight that you lost will COME back!! I went off two weeks ago and gained 4 lbs literally overnight... sucks!
Fitness	working out during pregnancy question	Jan 29 2008 18:53 (UTC)
Thanks everyone! I actually only gained about 24 lbs my entire pregnancy- but only lost 12 after delivery and the other 12 set up camp while I breastfed my daughter for 9 months- I mean that weight would NOT come off!! I am going off yaz this month and I am scared because last time I went off I gained about 5 lbs of water weight (yaz has a diuretic in it) so I am nervous to gain all that weight and then get pregnant. I am going to give myself a couple months to lose that weight before we try. thanks for all the advice everyone!
Weight Loss	Help With Losing The Last 10 Pounds	Jan 22 2008 04:59 (UTC)	3
Don't you hate it when absolutely no one replies? I HIGHLY reccomend you try weight training. It really doesn't even have to be weight training in the traditional sense. Have you tried taking a pilates class? When I take atleast 2 pilates classes a week it makes my body feel amazing. I am in the same boat as you are with the last few pounds needing to come off. I want to lose them in the next 2 months too. I hate to say it- but I think you should up your calories to 1400 a day... I know it sounds counterintuitive but I wouldn't be surprised if your eating too little- it will probably help!
Weight Loss	anyone trying to lose weight before ttc?	Jan 22 2008 04:53 (UTC)
I am hoping that is the case. I am hoping to continue doing squats etc. during pregnancy so the weight will come off quicker this second round.
Fitness	working out during pregnancy question	Jan 22 2008 04:17 (UTC)	6
WOW now that is motivating!!
Weight Loss	Water Weight?	Jan 22 2008 04:10 (UTC)
Try not to worry to much about it. This happens to me SO often. Have you had a lot of sodium? Did you eat more calories than usual? I have noticed when I've been dieting that if I go over my body will often grab onto the calories like crazy. This can be a sign that you could be eating too few calories on a regular basis. I promise if you have two good days in a row (and avoid sugar and sodium) Then the weight will come off!
Health & Support	am i skinny? should i loose more?	Jan 22 2008 04:04 (UTC)	18
You should see a Dr. ASAP. I am 5"6 and about 123-125 and I look thin. I highly suggest you are evaluated for anorexia. You are most likely doing permanent damage to your body. You may not care much now but these eating habits could damage your heart and do irreversable damage to your fertility. Also I agree with Carleyrapp, I am slim and I would NEVER put pictures of myself in a bikini on the internet! yikes! You have to know you look good.
Weight Loss	When should I be worried and go to the doctor??	Jan 22 2008 03:16 (UTC)	1
Definitely go and see your doctor. There are a lot of reasons you couldn't be losing- definitely your thyroid, or could you even possibly have PCOS? Are you on anti depressants? Any of these could be the culprit. If he runs a blood test and it comes clean and they've made sure it couldn't be PCOS, then I would reccomend eating around 1400- 1600 calories a day and DEFINITELY excercizing. I lose weight so much quicker and more efficently when I do pilates and walk on the treadmill at 8 incline and 4.5 speed for half an hour. I do this three times a week and it helps a ton!! Good luck to you and if you have any more questions feel free to ask them.
Fitness	Benefits of Running?	Jan 15 2008 05:16 (UTC)	5
seriously? No one at all?
Fitness	Toe Tingling	Jan 15 2008 04:33 (UTC)	7
I got this so bad that I quit using the elliptical trainer. I guess not leaning on the front of your foot would help. Let me know if it works! I had a good pair of sneakers though- so that may not help...
Fitness	Prom+Flabby arms...dont go good together	Jan 15 2008 04:29 (UTC)	3
If your prom is four months away your best bet is doing a low GI diet. I know it sounds crazy- but it makes the inches come off like you would not believe! Excercizes for the arms: If you want the maximum amount of toning up you should buy ten pound weights (or whatever fatigues you after 5 reps) and do it until it BURNS... Do a round of different arm excericzes every couple of days. If you work them hard you will see a major difference.
Motivation	Only Ten Pounds to Go...	Jan 15 2008 03:53 (UTC)
I am down to the last SIX pounds- it has been a long struggle! unfortunately my motivation is too waning- I don't look bad anymore- just not where I want to be, plus I want to lose ALL the baby weight before I get pregnant again! Can I borrow someone else's motivation??
Weight Loss	Ever Had A Salesperson Insult You?	Jan 15 2008 03:40 (UTC)	6
I have never had a sales person at a retail store insult me- but the guy who sells gym memberships insulted me. I had just had my baby about two months or so before and the manager walked up to me (while I was jogging on the treadmill) and started to harrass me about renewing my memebership. This followed with "you don't look half bad for just having a baby, I mean you definitely still have a good deal to lose though, but I've seen a lot worse". I didn't re-sign!
Fitness	Home Cardio Exercises	Jan 08 2008 06:06 (UTC)	17
You could try jump roping- that would be more of interval workouts... Also- a workout video would help a lot- or just cranking up the stereo and dancing. Good luck
Weight Loss	Low GI diet	Jan 08 2008 05:40 (UTC)	2
Thank you! Have you had a lot of luck with it?

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