https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:15:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2895253 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:38:31 +0000 lindseykaye 2895253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbeach: Yup. I'm still there too. That post of mine was 7 weeks ago and I worked out exactly one more time and not again since. </p> <p>I'm in this weird spot of really wanting to get back to "myself" physically and also feeling like I should instead get used to a new version of myself (this one) and learn to be happy and confident in this shape. What I'd really like is to do both but I don't really know how. </p> <p>I look back on the last 6 months and want to kick myself for where I "could be" if I'd just stuck to my plans. And yet I'm still not motivated enough to make real, lasting changes.</p> <p>Late-night snacking is still my supreme weakness. I really feel like if I could take control of it I would see progress from that change alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2895251 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:18:47 +0000 yellowbeach 2895251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lindseykaye: I have entirely fallen off the weight loss wagon. SO much in the works right now - IVF, buying a house, finally getting disability insurance... juggling so many not fun projects right now that I'm using as an excuse to not stick to my good eating habits and not exercise.... I need a good kick in the ass. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2889895 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 09:00:56 +0000 lindseykaye 2889895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Checking in - how's everyone feeling?</p> <p>I have still struggled with maintaining momentum and not sliding back into old habits almost immediately after making progress. But I worked out last night for the first time since before I was pregnant so that feels like a major milestone for me.</p> <p>I also took 'before' photos on Monday and oh holy hell those were a wakeup call. I feel like my body in my mind is not the same as the body in those photos which has contributed to my complacency. </p> <p>The 4th of July holiday is upon us tomorrow. Does anyone have some good strategies for sticking with your plans? I'm going to try my best to avoid over-indulging and am going to make a nice big batch of grilled veggies to go along with the cookout spread we'll enjoy with our friends. And no beer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2887417 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:37:01 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2887417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raspberry: if I only bring one square to the couch, I probably won't get up to get more lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2887411 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:17:00 +0000 Raspberry 2887411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennlin821: Those are excellent, sustainable results! Congrats on having a successful month.</p> <p>For me, I need to have the real thing to move on - small portions/substitutions don’t kill the craving for me and I end up consuming more. So I really think a chocolate bar after a great month is more than reasonable. I wish I had the discipline @Mrs. Sunshine: has with treats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2887401 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:17:57 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2887401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennlin821: does your craving make you feel like you need a whole chocolate bar? I have a chocolate habit too but usually buy a bar of dark chocolate and challenge myself to make a single bar last the whole week or more. One to two squares in the evening usually do the trick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2887123 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 09:15:02 +0000 jennlin821 2887123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I usually weight in/measure on the first Friday of the month. Here are my results:</p> <p>May 3<br /> 177- Weight<br /> 31.5 -Waist<br /> 44.5- Hips<br /> 35.5 -Bust<br /> 38.8 -Bellybutton</p> <p>June 7<br /> 169.4- Weight (-7.6lbs)<br /> 30.5 -Waist (-1.0in)<br /> 44.5- Hips (-0.5 in)<br /> 35.5 -Bust (+1.0 in)<br /> 37.5 -Bellybutton (-1.3in)</p> <p>I'm very happy! Somehow I gained and inch in my bust. Not sure if my boobs grew, or if my back fat did. That the strangest one, because that number has been a constant for 12+ months!</p> <p>I caved again last night and ate a chocolate bar. So I've been doing excellent with my eating goals, except for that insatable chocolate craving. Next week, i'm going to add cocoa powder to my smoothie or chocolate chips into my oatmeal - maybe this will keep the chocolate dragon at bay? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2887119 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 09:04:53 +0000 jennlin821 2887119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: way to go! unrealistic goals are a fact of life, and being happy with what we did accomplish can be really hard. All or something!!</p> <p>@KT326: I'm in awe of your 30 day challenges - I have no will power so your mental strength is so much greater than mine! Planks are ridiculous, especially after having kids. I really hope you can get to a 5min one!!<br /> and I agree that weekend are so hard with food. I've not yet found a good solution. I track during the work week on myfitnesspal, but the weekends are so varied and variable that I just can't do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886775 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 11:00:56 +0000 KT326 2886775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I've been doing three 30 day challenges, working my way up to 250 squats, 50 push ups and a 5 minute plank. Planks are no joke! I'm only on 45 seconds and I'm so sore! I've been trying to walk on my lunch, but I think we skipped spring and it went straight from raining to 90 degrees! </p> <p>I definitely need to be more strict with my diet. For the last month I've been hovering around the same weight. During the week I do great, but the weekends are tough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886772 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:55:42 +0000 KT326 2886772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennlin821: that was me on Monday! I had an appointment after work, ended up grabbing fast food for dinner then ate a bag of m&amp;m's.... it happens. The next day I did much better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886762 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 09:43:23 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2886762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So we had so many errands to run etc that I've not walked or worked out since Sunday morning. So today I did a full body but instead of doing 2 circuits for 7 minutes each two times, I just did 2 circuits for 7 minutes each once. I ended up being able to complete the circuit through twice in the seven minutes!! </p> <p>I definitely think my goals for this week were too lofty, especially since we're getting so much rain, not much opportunity for walking even. But even if today is all I get to I feel great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886755 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 09:04:11 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2886755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennlin821: agree with @Mrs. Sunshine: !! At least you aren't letting it derail you! That's really tough to do! </p> <p>I'm having a good week. I changed up my lunch salad a bit and so I'm not dreading my "boring" lunch anymore lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886748 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 08:25:21 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2886748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennlin821: great attitude!! Staying on plan otherwise is still a HUGE win! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886743 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 08:18:41 +0000 jennlin821 2886743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yesterday, day 2 of my strict month I ate 2 candy bars.... :shocked: oops</p> <p>But I did eat everything else according to plan. So I'm chosing not to feel guilty and just go ahead with my life! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886447 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:44:32 +0000 jennlin821 2886447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another week! How is everyone feeling/doing? </p> <p>Last week I missed 1 goal (only did one day of cardio); and did pretty well with saying no to snacks! </p> <p>This weeks goals:<br /> Stick to planned/packed meals<br /> No work snacks<br /> 3x Pure Barre<br /> 3x Cardio<br /> I also weigh in/measure on Friday. (I do this on the first Friday of the month)</p> <p>We are going on a short vacation at the end of June, so I am trying to be super strict with myself for the next 3.5 weeks. Here are my guidelines:<br /> Pure Barre 3x per work week - try to add weekend<br /> Cardio 3x per work week - try to add weekend<br /> No sugar (no added sugar, to the extent possible)<br /> No Bread/Pasta<br /> No Beer (wine &amp; liquor in moderation)<br /> Vegan diet (except for egg whites &amp; greek yogurt) </p> <p>This is a bit extreme, and most of it is because my IBS &amp; exzema have been flaring and I want to get that under control. I don't plan on being able to do this 100% (i.e. I will probably have sourdough toast on the weekends)</p> <p>What are everyone's goals for this week? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886443 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:34:39 +0000 jennlin821 2886443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: Congrats on the loss! I hope your goals this week are realistic! Either way good luck with moving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886380 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 17:44:47 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2886380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyLayneAZ: thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886379 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 17:44:36 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2886379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raspberry: I'll try to be prepared but I have a feeling that's more difficult than it sounds lol we are currently living with family so it's not exactly an easy transfer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886374 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 17:01:05 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2886374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: congrats on the loss! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886360 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 12:52:55 +0000 Raspberry 2886360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: We just moved a few months ago and it was physically exhausting. But I do remember how much junk we ate because it was quick and easy in the middle of busy days, so you might want to be better prepared than we were. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886359 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 12:48:37 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2886359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raspberry: very very true. I might have to cut back the working out to twice because of both time and energy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886358 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 12:47:04 +0000 Raspberry 2886358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: All that cleaning and lifting will count!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886352 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 12:35:48 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2886352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How are we doing this weekend ladies? </p> <p>We went on a family hike yesterday with the kids (not advisable mid-day, in June. In Texas 😂) &amp; I was able to grab a 45 minute walk this morning. I finally broke and weighed myself and I am down 5 lbs since my doc visit last month! So progress is happening for sure. </p> <p>We move into our new home on Friday so my goals this week are to workout 3 times and walk 4 times. We will see how that goes 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886210 Fri, 31 May 2019 20:35:44 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2886210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennlin821: @Mrs.Sunshine: yeah, weekends are tough for me too. I just have such a set eating schedule during the week and that all goes out the window on the weekends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886191 Fri, 31 May 2019 17:32:08 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2886191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennlin821: I agree about the scale being arbitrary to a certain point! But I also know what a healthy number is and at 5'9", 200lbs isn't it lol </p> <p>I struggle on weekends because happy house 🤪 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/3#post-2886186 Fri, 31 May 2019 16:24:05 +0000 jennlin821 2886186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyLayneAZ: That fantastic! congrats on 29lbs and an unexpected loss this week :) </p> <p>Good luck to everyone this weekend.... weekends are the hardest for me because I have no schedule and cabinets full of food.... :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/2#post-2886159 Fri, 31 May 2019 10:16:49 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2886159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good morning ladies. Weigh in this morning = -.8 for a total of 29 lbs lost so far 😊 I'll take it! I wasn't expecting a loss this week because, well, holiday....so I'm happy for the small loss. </p> <p>This week my plan is to really keep my points in check, not go over on my weeklies, and walk 5 days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/2#post-2886153 Fri, 31 May 2019 10:04:28 +0000 jennlin821 2886153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry I've been a little MIA this week. I'm STRUGGLING this week, for no good reason. Mentally, Physically, Emotionally just totally overwhelmed but again no major stressors and after a relaxing beautiful weekend. I'm trying not to beat myself up, but I can't seem to talk myself out of this slump.<br /> I have been doing ok on goals, missed cardio on tuesday but did get it in yesterday, after talking myself into in for 4 hours. :bummed: I'm heading to my lunchtime barre class shortly too. </p> <p>Several people have asked what kind of tea I drink. I've read that green tea is an appetite suppressant so after my morning caffine fix (black tea or coffee) I drink some kind of green tea. In the afternoons, I try to stay away from caffine so I drink fruit tea or herbal tea. I know what I like now, but I stated out by staring at all the tea in the supermarket and trying them out!<br /> Celestials seasonings has these sample packs, I think you get 2 teabags of each kind : <a href="https://www.target.com/p/celestial-seasonings-fruit-tea-sampler-herbal-tea-18ct/-/A-13327469?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;fndsrc=tgtao&#038;CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BEssentials%2BShopping_Local&#038;adgroup=SC_Grocery&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=c&#038;location=9002575&#038;ds_rl=1246978&#038;ds_rl=1247077&#038;ds_rl=1246978&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjwocPnBRDFARIsAJJcf94SGzJDVqAKe8yAC6V5byfKl2JdPEDoaOVQzR1VhHVQsKFK917AmC0aAt-KEALw_wcB&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/celestial-seasonings-fruit-tea-sampler-herbal-tea-18ct/-/A-13327469?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;fndsrc=tgtao&#038;CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BEssentials%2BShopping_Local&#038;adgroup=SC_Grocery&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=c&#038;location=9002575&#038;ds_rl=1246978&#038;ds_rl=1247077&#038;ds_rl=1246978&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjwocPnBRDFARIsAJJcf94SGzJDVqAKe8yAC6V5byfKl2JdPEDoaOVQzR1VhHVQsKFK917AmC0aAt-KEALw_wcB&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.target.com/p/celestial-seasonings-herbal-tea-sampler-18ct/-/A-13327375?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;fndsrc=tgtao&#038;CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BEssentials%2BShopping_Local&#038;adgroup=SC_Grocery&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=c&#038;location=9002575&#038;ds_rl=1246978&#038;ds_rl=1247077&#038;ds_rl=1246978&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjwocPnBRDFARIsAJJcf94fPeF8tf8XeQXBLYJtqqmnuUXtHTJCYTYH80cSmm0HYlbYlsRB-YkaAh4NEALw_wcB&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/celestial-seasonings-herbal-tea-sampler-18ct/-/A-13327375?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;fndsrc=tgtao&#038;CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BEssentials%2BShopping_Local&#038;adgroup=SC_Grocery&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=c&#038;location=9002575&#038;ds_rl=1246978&#038;ds_rl=1247077&#038;ds_rl=1246978&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjwocPnBRDFARIsAJJcf94fPeF8tf8XeQXBLYJtqqmnuUXtHTJCYTYH80cSmm0HYlbYlsRB-YkaAh4NEALw_wcB&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds</a></p> <p>These can get you started with what you like. One of my FAVORITES is this apple tea. <a href="http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Cinnamon-Apple-Spice-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-053108&#038;c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=cpc&#038;adtype=pla&#038;kw=?gclid=Cj0KCQjwocPnBRDFARIsAJJcf95EuVD4mj0hPFvOtajJ8F8guaRJhn7Co2IvsQKFliHmml5PROwREr4aAlkPEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow">http://shop.celestialseasonings.com/Cinnamon-Apple-Spice-Herbal-Tea/p/CEL-053108&#038;c=CelestialSeasonings@Herbal&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=cpc&#038;adtype=pla&#038;kw=?gclid=Cj0KCQjwocPnBRDFARIsAJJcf95EuVD4mj0hPFvOtajJ8F8guaRJhn7Co2IvsQKFliHmml5PROwREr4aAlkPEALw_wcB</a></p> <p>Some of the fruit teas make excellent iced tea, and I even sometimes brew them together with my black tea. </p> <p>I also started bringing a thermos full of hot water to work. I drink more tea if its right here in front of me, even though the water cooler is close by! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/2#post-2886150 Fri, 31 May 2019 09:54:16 +0000 jennlin821 2886150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbeach: We have similar goals! I use myfitnesspal to track my eating (sporadically... I used to be great, but fell off the wagon. Maybe this will be my goal next week...)<br /> Can't wait to hear if you decide to get the Pelton! </p> <p>@KT326: Glad you are here! I'm interested in the intermittent fasting. When I was in high school/college, I never ate breakfast - never hungry before 11am. And I was skinny skinny skinny then. I started forcing myself to eat breakfast because it was healthy... but maybe it wasn't for me!<br /> @Mrs. Sunshine: the scale is an arbitrary number and it will take a good 4-6 weeks for your clothes to really fit different. I always lose wight around my natural waist first (I have a very short body, so thats basically under an inch under my bra line), so that is not where it makes a difference in my clothes either! </p> <p>@lindseykaye: Its totally ok to reduce your exercise if you are too sore! Use lighter weights or do less reps until your muscles are a little more conditioned. I also find that the more I exercise, the less sore I am, or moving through the sore-ness helps. </p> <p>@Raspberry: Squats are a great workout! Do what you can. All or something!</p> <p>@catgirl: Welcome to the group! </p> <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: Sounds like you are having a goal-full week :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2019-weight-loss-support-group/page/2#post-2886092 Thu, 30 May 2019 14:17:47 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2886092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far I've done two of my three workouts for the week and walked the other two days! I've also been really mindful about stopping eating when I'm full and feel a lot less weighed down and more positive about myself just from that! </p> <p>The rest of my goals this week are to complete my third workout and two more walks by the end of the day Saturday! </p>