https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:31:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-watchers-5#post-2816404 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 11:11:48 +0000 Hypatia 2816404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WW didn't really work for me. I put in a ton of effort and only lost a few pounds. I had much more success with keto (which had the bonus of not being $$). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-watchers-5#post-2816386 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 07:21:22 +0000 hellobeeboston 2816386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done the WW online plan... and I like it! I think it works... it's a little time consuming to start, give it a week or so, then you start getting used to the tracking and you have your favorites saved, etc... then it becomes a lot easier and you just start to know the point count of many things.</p> <p>I really like the app itself, super easy to use and organize. You can track activity too.</p> <p>The new plan has a ton of zero point foods so it's good to plan around those, and then you get extra points for splurges per week and you can use them all at once or spread them out so you don't feel deprived.... if you like cheese or sugar this is going to be hard, haha. </p> <p>good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-watchers-5#post-2816232 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:17:28 +0000 nanilani 2816232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used WW online only to lose the last of the baby weight from LO1. It definitely worked for me, and included accommodations for nursing moms, but like any diet plan I'm sure it's not for everyone. I knew I needed firm guidelines to follow so I didn't bend the rules too far like in a self-guided diet, but I also appreciated that there was some flexibility built in for the occasional treat (extra weekly points, workout points, etc.). I don't see myself being able to stick to a super strict plan for very long, nor would I have the discipline to purely calorie count (or whatever) for months on end. Know thyself and what works for you. I know other people who find the meetings more motivating than online only, but I can't imagine I would've enjoyed the extra obligation.</p> <p>It can be a little time consuming at first to plan everything out, but eventually you get a good feel for the points value of the foods you eat most often. They have an app that makes it easy to look up and record points. And if I recall correctly, I was able to sync my fitbit account so my workouts were logged and accounted for automatically.</p> <p>I can't say the healthy habits stuck with me much past the end of my subscription, but again that's largely a personal discipline issue. My promo period ended around the time I would've been switching to maintenance mode and I chose not to renew. The weight stayed off until I stopped nursing though! Signing up during a promo also helped me to stomach the cost. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-watchers-5#post-2816230 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:13:05 +0000 Adira 2816230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done Weight Watchers a couple times and both times I had really good success on it! A lot of fruits and vegetables were zero points, so it really got me in the habit of snacking on healthy options since they didn't cut into my points. I also loved how if I didn't eat my daily amount of points each day, I could indulge a little bit on the weekends, which made it easier for me to stick with it!</p> <p>That said, I did eventually get sick of counting points and keeping track of everything I ate. I eventually always fell off it because of that reason. But some people do it for years! Or they start getting a really good idea of how many points things are and don't really have to keep physical track of their food anymore. I never really got there, but it's a very straight-forward system and works well, I think. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-watchers-5#post-2816229 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:10:54 +0000 Mamatimes3 2816229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve been on weight watchers since mid January and have lost about 13 pounds. This is the 3rd time I’ve done it and have had success each time. It’s a slower weight loss but I’m ok with that because no single food is restricted. It has made me more aware of potion control and makes me make better food choices. I also haven’t incorporated exercise and I’m still losing. I also am not 100% strict. I do give myself some grace to have junk every now and then. But I have to say I don’t crave the sugar and junk as much anymore. My stomach and taste buds have definitely changed. </p> <p>I use the app and don’t go to meetings. I find paying for it each month makes me more accountable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-watchers-5#post-2816220 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:41:34 +0000 atoz 2816220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone here tried Weight Watchers? I've been thinking about joining the Online Plus lately to complement my exercise routine. </p> <p>I'm generally at what would be considered a "healthy" weight, but my clothes are fitting tighter than usual and my body has changed since having a baby. My goal is to lose a few pounds and change my eating &amp; snacking habits. I don't have great willpower and I'm generally have no interest in sticking with fad diets, so I'm hoping that this might be a good fit.</p> <p>Is it time-consuming or labor-intensive to keep track of the points? Did you find it to be an easy system to stick with? Worth the $? My husband doesn't think I need to spend money to do something like this (though obviously it's my choice, too) so if I do it I want to stick with it and make it count! </p> <p>Would love to hear your thoughts/experiences. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-nutrition-apps#post-2749143 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:39:03 +0000 FancyGem 2749143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: I agree. I take a good quality prenatal vitamin and probiotics. I focus on eating clean as much as I can. It's good to get a mix of colorful fruit and veggies. I am food intolerances and allergies, so I have eaten healthy before pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-nutrition-apps#post-2749107 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:53:48 +0000 Boopers 2749107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was sick/nauseous until 17 weeks with my first and 16 weeks with my second. I also had a lot of food aversions. My primary goal was to just eat what I could stomach and once I started feeling better then I focused on eating a more balanced diet. If you do end up getting sick or have aversions, it's ok to cut yourself some slack and focus on eating the foods you can actually handle until you feel better! I'm all about survival, especially in the first tri! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-nutrition-apps#post-2749087 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:20:42 +0000 LBee 2749087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Lose It during the second half of my pregnancy. I just changed my goals to gaining 0.5 lbs a week and went with that (I was trying to slow down weight gain). I don't think either has a specific pregnancy setting. I would research how much you are supposed to gain based on your BMI and start from there. </p> <p>FWIW, I only eat fish and chicken and my husband specifically asked my doctor about it with each pregnancy (two different doctors) and they said that I really didn't need to worry about altering my diet. She said I could be iron deficient (I was one pregnancy and not the other), but that good prenatals make up for a whole host of eating variances :silly: . I focused on getting a top notch prenatal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-nutrition-apps#post-2749079 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:13:26 +0000 dominobee 2749079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone use an app to track their food during pregnancy, to make sure you are getting the right nutrient mix?</p> <p>I was previously using MyFitnessPal as a way to shed a few pounds. Now I'm less concerned with my overall calorie intake and more concerned with getting the right nutrition. I'm pescatarian (but fish is expensive) so I'm especially interested in making sure I get enough protein.</p> <p>I actually feel like I haven't been as interested in food as I was before I got pregnant. Food was previously much more of a comfort thing for me and I'd sometimes have issues with bingeing. Now I just eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full, and I haven't been craving sweets as much either. I'm not experiencing nausea yet (only 5 weeks today) so that's not the cause.</p> <p>I've been so tired in the evenings this past week that I haven't even really cared what I eat, I just want something quick and easy to prepare.</p> <p>Anyway, I'd love to hear your recommendation for food tracking apps that are specifically geared toward pregnancy, or have a pregnancy setting. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736295 Mon, 15 May 2017 18:52:49 +0000 pachamama 2736295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At this point we sent him with 10-12 oz a day of breast milk. At some points his interest seemed to wake but it was bc he was sick. Nurses like a champ til I weaned him at 15 months. He didn't care, I sobbed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736116 Mon, 15 May 2017 12:55:17 +0000 peaches1038 2736116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My guy was doing about 10-12 oz/day at daycare at that age. We also nursed in the morning, when getting home and before bed. We dropped that after daycare feed around 11 months I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736115 Mon, 15 May 2017 12:50:24 +0000 gingerbebe 2736115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 1 year old has been self-weaning since 9 months. My older son did the same.</p> <p>At 9/10 months, DS was at 18-20oz per 24 hour period, with the biggest bottles being at home with me in the morning and night (6oz, 5oz, 3oz, 6oz). At 11 months, he went down to 17oz and dropped a bottle completely (6oz, 5oz, 6oz), so at this point I was literally only packing one 5oz bottle to school. The last week or so, he's been refusing his one bottle or just taking an ounce or two and is reducing his morning and night bottles to about 5oz a piece, so we're down to 10-12oz total per day.</p> <p>He eats a ton and drinks water. He turns one today, so I'm happy he's self-weaning so easily. I hope to be done with bottles in another month or so. I still have a little bit of a stash and some formula left, so we'll use that up first. DS1 couldn't handle WCM until 13 months, so I'm going to wait a bit since DS2 is a bit more dairy sensitive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736111 Mon, 15 May 2017 12:43:51 +0000 MrsSCB 2736111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: @DesertDreams88: Thank you!</p> <p>This is making me feel better -- seems like it's pretty normal for their milk consumption to start to decrease a little at this age. I'm always so worried about what/how much he's eating! I think partly because being the one breastfeeding him I feel a lot of pressure for him to be getting enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736102 Mon, 15 May 2017 12:25:05 +0000 SteelerGirl 2736102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: 4 oz jars. I didn't even know they made other sizes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736097 Mon, 15 May 2017 12:21:45 +0000 agold 2736097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SteelerGirl: What size puree jar is she eating at a time? 2.5 ounces or 4 ounces? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736052 Mon, 15 May 2017 11:38:17 +0000 DesertDreams88 2736052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was mostly exclusively pumping around then and I think he was on 4-5 bottles of 5 oz.... my boy loved his milk! More like 5 bottles around 9 months, and 4 bottles around 10 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736030 Mon, 15 May 2017 10:56:48 +0000 LBee 2736030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Around that time DS started decreasing his bottles. I think he was down to two 6 oz bottles during the day while I was gone (8 AM to 5 PM) along with nursing in the AM and the PM. He had been doing eating every 4 hours since about 6 months with 8 oz bottles, but it was around 9 months that we decreased his ounces because he just wasn't finishing them and I was on the line of being able to pump wean and use my stash to get him to a year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736027 Mon, 15 May 2017 10:55:43 +0000 MrsSCB 2736027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SteelerGirl: Same, I'm pumping a little less these days. I'm guessing because he's getting less through nursing at home so my body is adjusting to that. We have his nine month appointment tomorrow, so I'll definitely ask the pedi as well!</p> <p>@kayla0416: That's kind of what I'm thinking of trying. Seems like if he's still eating the third bottle when I pick him up, I could just nurse him then anyway. I don't think they start it until 5, and I'm there usually by 5:20.</p> <p>@Smurfette: Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736025 Mon, 15 May 2017 10:52:51 +0000 kayla0416 2736025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Around that time we switched from 3 4oz bottles to 2 5oz bottles. She had been not finishing bottles or not wanting a third one a lot around 9-10 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736023 Mon, 15 May 2017 10:51:45 +0000 Smurfette 2736023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pedi had us down to 4 bottles and 3 meals a day at 9 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736022 Mon, 15 May 2017 10:50:36 +0000 MrsSCB 2736022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skinnycow: yeah, food just seemed to click all of a sudden. We started with purees and moved to finger foods a few weeks ago, and he can't get enough. So I think that's definitely a factor in his diminished interest in bottles/nursing. Makes me a little sad because I enjoy BFing him! </p> <p>I want to make sure he's still getting what he needs nutrition-wise from the milk, but I'm thinking if I start sending 12 oz. instead of 15 that would probably be fine...he nurses in the morning and at night as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736021 Mon, 15 May 2017 10:50:22 +0000 SteelerGirl 2736021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter is also approaching nine months and I'm noticing she may be ready to cut back a bit on her milk, too. We're going to ask the pediatrician at her 9 month well check, but I'm pretty convinced.<br /> At her peak (around 4 months old) she was taking 6 ounces every three hours, now it's down to 5 oz every three hours, but I think she should go down to 4 oz.<br /> She usually eats an entire jar of purees three times a day, too.<br /> Also, I'm not pumping enough to sustain 5 oz bottles and I'm a firm believer that my body makes the right amount of milk for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736019 Mon, 15 May 2017 10:46:52 +0000 skinnycow 2736019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD was fairly consistent from the time she started daycare at 4.5 months until she turned 1. She was drinking 4-5 oz every 3 hours (so usually 12-15 oz for a day at daycare).</p> <p>Sounds like your son may just need a little less because he's a good eater? DD ate pretty much nothing until she was 11-12 months old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-breast-milk-at-9-to-10-months#post-2736012 Mon, 15 May 2017 10:43:37 +0000 MrsSCB 2736012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How much breast milk was your child eating around nine to 10 months? I've noticed my son seems less interested in general (he'll be nine months this week). I'm still sending 14 - 15 oz. of breast milk to daycare, which is what he's always had, but lately he doesn't always finish it all. He's also often still finishing the last few ounces of his third bottle when I pick him up. Should I be doing two bottles a day? Sending less milk or still trying to get 14 oz? He is a very good eater -- he'll eat anything and loves solid foods. So I'm sure that's a factor. </p> <p>Second part of this is I have a work conference in June when he'll be 10 months, so I'm also trying to figure out how much I'll need to stockpile for him for that time. I don't really have much of a stash at this point so it'll be a bit tough.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-doing-whole-right-now/page/2#post-2435982 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:02:04 +0000 meredithNYC 2435982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping this! Still have some pregnancy weight to lose and my gym time has been majorly compromised by winter illnesses hitting my family in a vicious circle. My goal is to lose the remaining weight (roughly 15 pounds) by this summer, which is when I will ttc for baby #3.</p> <p>Just ordered the book and told my husband I need him to join me for support. Any other tips? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-doing-whole-right-now/page/2#post-2128344 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:28:41 +0000 lady grey 2128344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amelieisme: true, but I have to be careful! I am an all or nothing person too, so I need to stay pretty strict paleo in order to be successful. Traveling makes it really hard! Lucky (or not) for me we just moved 3000 miles so we don't have much $ in the budget for traveling right now.</p> <p>I'm so impressed you didn't have any cake at your LO's party! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-doing-whole-right-now/page/2#post-2126924 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:23:16 +0000 Amelieisme 2126924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady grey: You are past your Whole 30 so you are allowed a "cheat" now and then. I hope I still stick pretty closely when this is over. I am so all or nothing--I could see myself falling off the wagon completely! The empty refrigerator is tricky for sure. The Whole30 way of eating requires planning for sure! DH made a yummy stew last night and we are going to have leftovers tonight, which makes life easier :happy: I know its sort of getting out of stew season, but we had a cold weekend so I thought it was appropriate! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-doing-whole-right-now/page/2#post-2126330 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 06:49:45 +0000 lady grey 2126330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amelieisme: that is so awesome, good for you! We just got back from a long weekend getaway and I didn't do the best. Not aweful but I did eat a burger with the bun and have a few bites of LO's muffin...plus coming home to an empty fridge is tricky. Going to spend a lot of time grocery shopping and cooking today! But planning to get right back into paleo eating/as close to whole30 as I can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-doing-whole-right-now/page/2#post-2125694 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 06:55:30 +0000 Amelieisme 2125694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just a little pat on my back: made it through DD's first birthday weekend without officially cheating! I say officially because we did eat out (had family from out of town) and who knows what's in the dry rub, etc. But I did the best I could and didn't have cake! Day 15 here I come. </p>