https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:26:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1758707 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 21:33:21 +0000 nicole112 1758707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How is everyone doing??? I'm going to weigh myself tmw morning. Has anyone had any luck with losing weight? Making healthy choices? Does anyone plan to reward themselves with something when they reach a goal?? I've been thinking about it but don't know what to reward myself with! Maybe a new item of clothing, idk! Does anyone need some support?? Updates? :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1756032 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:33:29 +0000 nicole112 1756032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw this and thought it was appropriate. Lol. </p> [attach=5118/14/n8ohnu.434x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1756030 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:32:56 +0000 nicole112 1756030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Annette: It was de-lish! And healthy :) That's great with all that activity!! Have fun!'we can't always be deprived! Go enjoy yourself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1755017 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 05:02:20 +0000 Annette 1755017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nicole112 that shake looks delicious!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!</p> <p>I'm on vacation this week so I am gearing up for lots of activity! Golf tomorrow, yoga wrf and thurs and then I'm off to a bschelorette next weekend so I might "fall off the wagon" a little for a few days :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1751802 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:26:49 +0000 nicole112 1751802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just want to say that I reached my exercise goal for the week (went to the gym 3x). I also achieved a goal with the elliptical and I was able to do 3 miles in 30 minutes. Now I have to keep going with it! I find that listening to upbeat music helps tremendously. I went to a restaurant for lunch with my sister and was able to find healthy choices and only ate half of my meal! That's totally a first in a long time lol. </p> <p>How is everyone else doing???? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1748871 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:52:18 +0000 nicole112 1748871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Changed my username...it was too long and bothering me haha. I just want to share this amazing smoothie I made. I make a lot of smoothies, especially in the summer and the one I made yesterday (and again today) was by far my favorite smoothie I've ever had/made. It was...chobani peach yogurt (only flavor I had), vanilla almond milk, fresh strawberries (about 4-5 of them), fresh pineapple (about the same amount as the strawberries), and 1/4 of an avocado, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a tiny bit of ice. I blended it up and holy crap was it amazing and filling! According to MFP it was about 320 calories but that's what I had for breakfast and it was quite filling! Just wanted to share and spread the deliciousness!! </p> [attach=5118/14/n8h6n8.600x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1748863 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:47:30 +0000 nicole112 1748863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@eabae: Yay! Welcome :) I love carbs and I mainly blame carbs for my reason being here lol. And trying anything active 3x/week is great! Cheering you on!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1748858 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:45:21 +0000 nicole112 1748858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: Congrats! That's great! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1748851 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:38:10 +0000 nicole112 1748851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: Welcome! That's wonderful DH is doing it with you! It's great to have a buddy! And 5 lbs to start is great! Good luck with your exercise goal! Rooting you on!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1748847 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:35:02 +0000 nicole112 1748847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: That's amazing! I used to do spin...I would like to get back into it! I feel like you literally feel the fat shedding away hahaha. Great job!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1748786 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:44:58 +0000 Bea 1748786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Count me in, friends!!!</p> <p>TTC STATUS: Currently trying, Cycle #9, Baby #1</p> <p>Fitness Goals: Short term--let's start with 5 pounds. Long term--30 pounds</p> <p>What steps are you taking?: Doing something (ANYTHING!) active at least 3 days a week. Better eating habits--particularly more veggies....huge carb lover here. Prayer, prayer, prayer. LET'S DO THIS!!! :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1748536 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:36:05 +0000 MrsPastryLady 1748536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'm planning on going for a run/jog this evening and having a big salad with an egg for dinner </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1748499 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:17:17 +0000 MrsPastryLady 1748499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ameliabedilia have you tried mediating? i find that it helps me destress a lot and puts me in a better frame of mind. there's an app that i really like that does great guided meditations that i like alot. It's called buddhify ($2-3). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/3#post-1748490 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:12:54 +0000 Starfish 1748490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: Yay! Someone else representing the OC!! Haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748407 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:32:07 +0000 deactivated_account 1748407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Girls... my long term goal is to lose 25 pounds. Just FYI. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748402 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:31:21 +0000 deactivated_account 1748402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Starfish: Ummmm.... Hello OC neighbor!!!! I just looked at your profile! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748389 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:25:24 +0000 Corduroy 1748389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made it inside the gym today! I just wanted to practice getting in/out/showered &amp; back to work in one hour so I did burpees, push-ups, sit ups and squats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748366 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:11:45 +0000 Crystal 1748366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: ha! That's my problem too. Why is food so tasty?!</p> <p>Im much less active in my desk job now than I was when I was playing sports. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748361 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:06:16 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 1748361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Jumping in...</p> <p>TTC STATUS: forever. Seriously- this is cycle 16, month 14. I am trying to have a more NTNP attitude this month.<br /> Fitness Goals: I want to be in better shape, but right now stress reduction is the bigger goal. I think that is what is keeping me from my BFP.<br /> What steps are you taking?: Trying to exercise most days. I have a month of unlimited hot yoga, and I keep missing it. But I did run today. I am trying to meditate more, read the bible, pray, and be kinder to myself. I also started acupuncture.<br /> Tell us something funny about yourself: I love trash TV- Bachelorette, MTV the Challenge, Big Brother, Survivor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748357 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:04:48 +0000 Boopers 1748357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>TTC STATUS: TTC, cycle 17 *sigh*<br /> Fitness Goals: short term is to lose 5 pounds, long term is to lose 10.<br /> What steps are you taking?: cleaning up my eating is my main priority. We went on vacation and completely indulged. We over indulged the weeks leading up to vacation too ;) DH is onboard too so it's been really helpful to change our lifestyles together towards the positive again.<br /> I'm also working out 4-5 times a week minimum.<br /> Tell us something funny about yourself: when we went on vacation we went to a spring fed pool that was FREEZING. It was so cold that I psyched myself out and was breathing so heavily that I got dizzy! I eventually toughed it out and got all the way in but didn't stay in for long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748354 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:03:07 +0000 Starfish 1748354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MRSMCD: Yes!! It's moved around from the living room to the bedroom! Haha</p> <p>I just don't have time for the gym, and I get bored very fast with DVD's and running outside (mostly because I hate running) so I decided to buy one.</p> <p>It's not fancy, it's just a very basic machine from Walmart....I'm actually super impressed with it. It was only $200, shipped the next day, was fairly easy to put together (thanks, Dad!) and serves it's purpose...I actually find it more work than the ones you use at the gym.</p> <p>I just need to get on it more!</p> <p>If anyone is interested: <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ellipticals/17164431" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ellipticals/17164431</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748349 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:59:18 +0000 deactivated_account 1748349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Starfish: Please tell me... is your elliptical at your house??? I'm dying of jealousy right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748345 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:58:39 +0000 deactivated_account 1748345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to spin class last where I allegedly burned 661 calories in 45 minutes. (umm... so not in any way accurate but I like it nonetheless) And I met my sister for a walk this morning! We live amongst hills so I like to think that a few miles walk is more than just a walk when hills are involved. If I'm out moving, then I'm not sitting and eating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748344 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:58:23 +0000 Starfish 1748344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nicolechris11212: Thanks you :)</p> <p>@MrsMcD: I have the same problem...except not a lawyer, but I do sit on my ass all day and bored/stress eat. It's a bad habit!! </p> <p>Hard to break - but we can do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748341 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:56:49 +0000 deactivated_account 1748341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nicolechris11212: Yes, I was on the swim and waterpolo teams in high school. It was amazing. I blame my weight gain on being 31 and being a lawyer who sits most all the day and eats for stress, boredom and because I just like to. Ugh.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748299 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:42:04 +0000 nicole112 1748299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Starfish: Yeah!! Hey, gotta start somewhere! I'm proud of you!! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748295 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:41:09 +0000 nicole112 1748295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: Thanks girl! You are so right...every pound counts! I too did WW a few years ago and it worked! Were you on a swim team in HS? I swam in HS and was in awesome shape and at a healthy weight. I blame college for my fat eating habits! And myfitnesspal is great and free! I def recommend it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748258 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:27:10 +0000 Starfish 1748258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crystal: @nicolechris11212: You are right. I'll just get on the elliptical tonight and watch some TV....maybe I'll stay on for an hour then! HAha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748240 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:20:17 +0000 deactivated_account 1748240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nicolechris11212: So I noticed you mentioned your weight loss above! Every pound loss is an accomplishment in and of itself. Great job, lady! Keep it up! Tracking food is definitely a great thing to do. I lose weight quick when I count my calories as I start to be totally ashamed of myself. Maybe I will look into the fitness pal app.</p> <p>@Annette: I hope your massage was great. My biggest obstacle to weight loss is my mindless bored eating. </p> <p>@As Time Goes By: I also have a problem with portion control. Sucks. I just love food!</p> <p>@Starfish: Swimming laps is awesome! I swam all through high school and for years before that. I was in awesome shape. I hope my next house has room for a lap pool. Do you have an elliptical machine at your house?!? Umm.. that would be awesome to have. And which POAS thread are you active on? I haven't seen you before. Sorry if I missed you!</p> <p>@MrsPastryLady: I've done weight watchers before and it worked! I'm just too... ummm... maybe lazy to start it again. Good luck, lady!</p> <p>@Crystal: Good for you at the gym! Hey - let's meet up soon! We can meet half way. </p> <p>@Corduroy: I'd be a blimp if a friend worked at an ice cream factory. I used to work at a place on the pier called Ruby's Diner and when I started, I was the "fountain girl", meaning I made shakes. I brought shakes home for me and DH (then boyfriend) after every shift. Ugh. Luckily I was young then and weight didn't stay on me. Now.... different story. Sucks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friends-helping-friends-with-fertility-fitness-and-health/page/2#post-1748215 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:11:37 +0000 nicole112 1748215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Starfish: That's great!! And for the elliptical...do whatever feels best. I really just started last week and I was determined to complete 30 minutes. I did 10 mins forward, 5 backward twice and sometimes I just change it up to keep it interesting. I'm starting slow...no added resistance just moving! My goal is to hit 3 miles in 30 minutes. I'm close but not quite there but trying! I think the most important thing is that you're doing it! Go you! :) </p>