https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:20:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises/page/2#post-2519377 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 06:56:27 +0000 looch 2519377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Exactly the same for me. </p> <p>Right now I am doing spin. I wanted a Peloton cycle, but my husband kind of freaked out about the price, so I went with a $200 spin bike from amazon and I use You Tube classes (I really like Studio Sweat on Demand). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises/page/2#post-2519134 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:53:10 +0000 mrsjyw 2519134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: same! I don't care about scale weight! I want to be toned and fit then skinny and flab like I was in my 20s! My clothes fit great and I feel stronger and more energetic! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2519128 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:46:18 +0000 avivoca 2519128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I run so I can eat. But if I want to lose weight/inches, I have to count calories/macros AND exercise. Dieting alone gets me nowhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2519127 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:45:48 +0000 gracecat 2519127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never been able to lose weight just by exercising. It makes me hungrier! I have to count calories. I have so much baby weight from #1, and I LOVE eating. It's true though, when you start eating much less your body gets used to it and it gets easier to do portion control. I never thought I'd be able to eat so much less but you adjust, thank goodness. Otherwise it'd be torture. It's still hard though, I looooooove food. I also would love to do some light exercising, I do some squats and push ups and such, easy things I can do at home while the kids are playing. Just so I'm not complete flab under the fat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2519106 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:20:46 +0000 BrandNewMom 2519106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends. Losing weight, diet is everything.<br /> But if you want to change your body and tighten everything up, exercise is equally important.<br /> But I support regular exercise for everyone. Everyone needs strength training for your bones and cardio for your heart! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2519103 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:19:36 +0000 kiddosc 2519103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I said diet and exercise, but I don't do intense workouts. When I was losing weight, I had a lot of success limiting calories and just walking 2 miles around my neighborhood most nights. I usually took the dog or LO with me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2519026 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 18:19:39 +0000 Meowkers 2519026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diet only. I don't exercise anymore but back in the day when I did, it would never help me lose weight. It would just help tone. But if I want to lose a few pounds, for me it's all about the calorie counting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518993 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 18:00:06 +0000 FancyGem 2518993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diet is very important and can help you maintain your weight even if you can't exercise as much. I have to eat right because of allergies and food intolerance, but I work out as much as I can. Even if it is 20 minutes a few times per week. A little is better than nothing. I'm trying to fit in 30-45 minutes most days of the week. Sometimes I split it up and do 20-30 minutes of cardio. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518903 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:57:59 +0000 arosebyany 2518903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugsmama: who don't?! People who don't like to eat...I don't need that kind of negativity in my life 😉😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518846 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:25:58 +0000 Raindrop 2518846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugsmama: *high five* Haha. Eating is sooo good.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518840 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:22:14 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2518840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am terrible about exercising. I hate intentional exercise. I like walking interesting places or walking the dogs. I like running around with the baby and playing at the park. </p> <p>I also like eating. Like I love it. I eat a lot. It's bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518836 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:20:05 +0000 autumnlove 2518836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't lose much with just exercise anymore. I can't outrun my fork in my 30s. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518811 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:06:12 +0000 Raindrop 2518811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518809 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:05:07 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2518809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: or not...be happy :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518781 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:51:41 +0000 Raindrop 2518781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: Hm.. it is sounding like I will have to step up my game eventually... :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518777 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:49:53 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2518777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: I like eating the things I like eating too, but it's really weird that when you eat a little less, your body really gets used to it (as long as there is no starving involved!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518776 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:49:37 +0000 Raindrop 2518776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jackiedavis87: Wow great story! Good job! You go girl. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518769 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:47:25 +0000 arosebyany 2518769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ValentineMommy: same 😕</p> <p>I can eat right and I'll lose 4lbs tops! When I'm eating right and working out I steadily drop 1 to 2 lbs a week. Then once I reach my goal I continue to workout and eat like crap ha! Brownies are my workout reward 😀 (Once I'm at goal) I lost 60lbs 3 years before I was preggers and kept it off. Now pp I have 30 to lose 😕 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518746 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:30:43 +0000 Raindrop 2518746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: Oh I think I over eat. I love eating! I really need to work on that. One of my coworkers told me to only eat things I don't like... that way I will eat the minimum to not be starving and lose weight. Haha I actually thought that wasn't a bad idea! :)</p> <p>@sarac: Yes! I feel way hungrier when I exercise, sooooo... on top of not wanting to exercise I am pretty sure I'll eat more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518735 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:25:09 +0000 sarac 2518735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both, but they're unrelated in my case. I exercise always, because I love to. When I'm focused on weight loss, that's all about diet. It's actually easier for me when I'm not exercising heavily.</p> <p>And I would strongly disagree that exercise is way more important. Some people can eat well, exercise, and lose weight. But lots of people are like me, and their bodies will just be hungrier in proportion to the exercise they've done. The most active year of my life, I was riding 200 miles a month, constantly running around with my toddler, and I didn't lose a pound. Despite eating well. It's different for everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518709 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:02:11 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2518709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I generally eat pretty healthy, but I will say as long as you aren't eating huge volumes, exercise is waaaay more important. My current mantra is eat what I want, stop when I'm full (I can always have more or dessert later), and work out twice a week. I used to just run, but doing strength training with a trainer even without the cardio has made such a huge difference for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518648 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:14:08 +0000 Raindrop 2518648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: Oh this is totally the reason I said sure to my co-worker! I gained 10 lbs since I stop breastfeeding 6 months ago! So if I lose the 6 lbs with my co-worker... I'm only up 4 lbs. Hahaha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518638 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:09:45 +0000 josina 2518638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do both ... I track calories on MyFitness Pal so the exercise helps keep me under my calorie count for the day. And I will totally be like, I can eat this brownie if I get on the elliptical for x minutes. But I like it because it holds me accountable.</p> <p>My issue now is its soooo hard to go from eating extra calories when pregnant/bfing to cutting waaay back. I gained 10 lbs in the 2 months since I've quit. Yuck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518630 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:04:25 +0000 ValentineMommy 2518630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lose nothing by diet alone....I have to exercise for any weight to budge. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518614 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:00:03 +0000 snowjewelz 2518614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: Same. I consider myself pretty active from taking care of a toddler, haha! And I wonder why I can't lose weight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518606 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:58:00 +0000 Mamaof2 2518606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: if your REALLY watching your diet then those 300 calories should have been already accounted for as your calories for the day so you aren't really negating your workout</p> <p>If you want a low calorie snack try a protein shake - they are about 150 calories but loaded with protein. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518601 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:54:46 +0000 psw27 2518601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: hahaha the first step is the hardest :silly: Congrats on 3 lbs in a week! That is great progress towards your goal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518600 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:54:25 +0000 Raindrop 2518600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I'm not active at all!! </p> <p>Well if you count running after kids so they don't hurt themselves maybe I am a tiny bit active &lt;- my OB actually wrote this down as working out for 20 minutes a day when I told her I don't work out at all. Ha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518594 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:51:47 +0000 edelweiss 2518594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i consider my diet to be fairly moderate--not super healthy and has its ups and downs, but not anything i think needs a permanent change (i'm sure fitness experts would disagree). so i focus on exercise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-and-exercises#post-2518591 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:51:00 +0000 Raindrop 2518591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: It's actually been a lot of fun... I lost 3 lbs last week (our first week) because we talk about what we eat and we make each other accountable for all the food we eat. Aka I'm not scarfing down so much junk food. </p> <p>But she's been pushing for me to start exercising, she has been nice though... she's like just walk a mile or whatever. I'm like no!! *hides* Haha. </p>