https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:39:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1866839 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:27:21 +0000 Nskillet 1866839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, preach sister.</p> <p>Due to GD in my pregnancies I was forced to eat really well. It made me change certain aspects of my diet and while I am pregnant and worried about a baby being too big and having complications it's so much easier to be good. However, this pregnancy has been borderline GD so I'm way less strict and feel myself being less strict as My pregnancy ends! I lost weight with my first and after hoping I can keep it up with this one but the focus to do it sucks. Why can't salads taste as satisfying as pizza? </p> <p>Also, not drinking booze honestly is such a weight reducer in itself. Mama loves her cocktails and beer and wine and daily at that!! So I know I'll probably put it on once my beer hat is reinstated to it's perfect place. My head!</p> <p>Self motivation to lead a healthy life is so dang hard. I feel like you have to be obsessed to get really tangible results and I get exhausted just thinking about how much I'll have to put into it!! Bring on the burgers and beers!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865626 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:50:32 +0000 Adira 1865626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't even think about this. It's too depressing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865621 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:48:44 +0000 artsyfartsy 1865621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I want to eat healthy and exercise. We started on it before and it felt so so good. When I got pregnant we slipped and slid all the way back. But I love Mac n cheese and diet Pepsi so much </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865604 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:41:09 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1865604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: I watch what I eat. As in I watch the food go from my plate to my mouth.</p> <p>Pizza tastes too good to diet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865597 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:37:03 +0000 Dandelion 1865597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah...DH was just told he's got high cholesterol. We know this is a permanent lifestyle change, so we're slowly evolving ourselves so that we don't shock ourselves, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865581 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:29:17 +0000 lizzywiz 1865581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: That was really nice of you to take time to post that, particularly that last bit about the burger and fries, because I won't lie- I do feel a bit of shame about the depth of my greed for such a silly thing. It is always nice to see that I am not t alone :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865577 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:25:39 +0000 Synchronicity 1865577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: HAHAHA yes! If only the human body were a bit more reasonable... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865571 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:24:08 +0000 Mae 1865571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: hah! I remember when I was in hs this one friend of mine was on this "diet" where it was super strict (don't remember the details, but a specific list of food you could eat) except that for 1 hour per day you could eat anything you wanted. I don't think it worked..... lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865568 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:21:59 +0000 lizzywiz 1865568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: Ooooh, I want to deal. I would gladly offer 22 hours of clean living for 2 hours of disorderly conduct. That is better than a 90%/10% split- more than fair! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865564 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:21:22 +0000 mrs. wagon 1865564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: TRUST me when I say that I know EXACTLY how you feel. Tis a cruel cruel thing when age chips away at your metabolism... mine was never great to begin with but now it's just awful. I absolutely hate depriving myself and I know that if I say "never" it just makes me want that forbidden thing even more. So I do NOT ever ban things from my diet, I just concentrate on moderation, and look forward to when I can "cheat". I also concentrate on eating very little of the things I don't even really enjoy that much so that I can splurge even more on my treats. It's been a slow process, but now I can honestly say that I crave those treats less and less. Like with any addiction, the more you have, the more you continue to want it! Obviously I'll never stop loving cake, but now when I eat it, I can't finish a slice without feeling sick, and that's just from not letting myself have it at the FIRST MOMENT I start wanting it. </p> <p>Obviously this is the last thing you want to hear right now ;) I just wanted to let you know that I know how you feel!!! Even now there is nothing that feels better than to be totally stuffed with a burger and fries! (and a few chicken nuggets...) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865551 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:09:53 +0000 lizzywiz 1865551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fairy: I like the way you think! Tell me more, you wonderful little spreader of good news :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865371 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 22:30:05 +0000 fairy 1865371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ehh you only live once! Sounds like you will be fine with your current exercise routine &amp; reading habits, no need to restrict yourself as long as you aren't out-of-control with junk food or anything :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865367 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 22:26:48 +0000 Crystal 1865367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: lol, I feel the same way!!</p> <p>But I'd also like to reserve the right to take a two pound loss when I eat like crap. </p> <p>I've been struggling to eat/be healthier, so I'm right there with you @lizzywiz. I started back to the gym this morning and hated every minute of it! Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865335 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 21:33:44 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1865335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: haha I like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865312 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 21:09:57 +0000 Mae 1865312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. I always feel like it's a shame you can't barter with your body. Okay I'll do the workout, but only if you let me eat a donut and don't paste it to my ass. Or like.... there should be an appeals process. Some ability to be like "nope, I was good last week I deserve to lose 2 lbs. I object to your half pound gain." Gah. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865295 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 21:00:29 +0000 lizzywiz 1865295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: I think I will do something like this, at least to start, because I definitely need an end in sight to stay on track. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865292 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 20:56:06 +0000 lizzywiz 1865292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo: I wrote this post after a different post praising larger sized pants, ha!<br /> @Greentea: made me giggle seltzer water out my nose.</p> <p>And moderation ladies- You are right. It's just me feeling like a greedy two year old screaming 'mine!' everytime I see something delicious. It will pass ( oh god, I hope it will pass!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865282 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 20:50:13 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1865282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: I second the reduced cravings! I really don't crave or want junk very often &amp; when I do its never as satisfying as I expected. It took me several months to get to that point though. I also have learned to not beat myself up. If life gets in the way &amp; a workout is skipped or I eat a brownie or something I don't feel bad. Ever. I live a very healthy life a good 90% of the time &amp; I have nothing to feel guilty about. You can do it! Just remind yourself of why you want this </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865253 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 20:27:18 +0000 catlady 1865253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to feel this way. My solution has been to eat well during weekdays and let myself have treats on weekends. It's not perfect but I eat so much better now on average than I did before. Plus, over time, my tastes have evolved and I don't crave junk food as much. This is the only "diet" that has ever worked for me long term. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865183 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 19:39:16 +0000 MamaPhoenix 1865183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been doing weight watchers for a bit now. I have no choice any more since I'm having my thyroid out soon. I really miss the days when I just could eat and eat whatever I came across. At first it sucked having to monitor everything I put in my mouth. After a while you get used to it. This time around its not just a diet to shed a few pounds, but rather a whole new lifestyle forever. Best thing about it is that I CAN have whatever I want.....but it will cost me points. So I have to find a way to balance it in moderation. In the end it's worth it. I really don't even want to imagine what would happen if I just let whatever happen! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865128 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:55:58 +0000 snickers 1865128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Watch the doco Fed Up. That motivated me to eat healthier! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865025 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 17:19:24 +0000 Boheme 1865025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I'm super strict about what I eat/drink, I am setting myself up for failure. Moderation is key! Pizza once a week isn't the end of the world :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1865022 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 17:15:35 +0000 Synchronicity 1865022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: Totally, totally agree. I know I could not sustain a completely "healthy" lifestyle and be happy at the same time. I'm all about moderation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1864988 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:38:13 +0000 snowjewelz 1864988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think about this a lot lately. I have GD so I've been on a strict diet but it really opened my eyes to a many things... The benefits from the diet makes me want to keep going even after birth, but I'm afraid pp w/ a newborn I won't have the motivation to at all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1864982 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:35:51 +0000 Greentea 1864982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is making me hungry :) I'll always be a fat kid at heart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1864959 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:24:22 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1864959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hahaha - I was just thinking this</p> <p>Now, to be fair, I'm one of those that lived a super healthy lifestyle (working out HARD 5x/wk, eating clean, etc) prior to getting pregnant. But, after getting pregnant w/ my first, I indulged a little bit and I haven't been able to go back. Life is so much better when you get to eat/drink what you truly love. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1864949 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:19:59 +0000 loveisstrange 1864949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The thought of denying myself everything forever sounds like a special kind of hell. Moderation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1864945 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:17:18 +0000 alohaorchid 1864945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes!! I eat pretty well, I love healthy foods and I make the "right" choice probably 9 times out of 10. However, I LOVE wine and it makes me sad to think about giving it up :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1864942 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:14:52 +0000 .twist. 1864942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welp. I live a somewhat healthy lifestyle. I eat pretty decently and work out here and there (LOL). But I am a couch potato at heart. Bring on potato chips and mac n' cheese and wine and beer and chocolate. I'd be pretty happy that way (ETA: my mouth would be happier). LOL. </p> <p>The only thing I CAN say about it, is that I'm much happier (mentally!) when I'm fit. So, that's the reason I do it. Not because I like it. hah. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-get-kinda-sad-when-thinking-about-having-to-live-a-healthy-life-style-forever#post-1864935 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:11:41 +0000 Aimed 1864935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: I agree with @blackbird: - I definitely think that it's all about moderation. I recently found out that I am a candidate for autoimmune issues and have been advised that a healthy lifestyle can really help prevent problems so I totally understand where you are coming from. I am looking at it like I will feel so much better, have so much more energy etc. so a little discomfort in the short term will be worth it. It's hard to believe that sometimes when I'm staring down a bar of chocolate though! </p>