https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 03:29:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing/page/2#post-2868750 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:19:47 +0000 wrkbrk 2868750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: HUH! Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing/page/2#post-2868745 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:07:02 +0000 DesertDreams88 2868745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: her suggestions were great. I'm also part of 2 large IF groups on FB and I was pretty encouraged &amp; educated through reading some of those posts. Also, I downloaded an app called Vora to help me keep track of my fasting window for now because sometimes my brain can't do basic math :) and I move around my eating window sometimes. Things to google would be "appetite correction" and "autophagy through intermittent fasting".... very interesting. </p> <p>Lastly, cool graphic: </p> [attach=5393/19/plw7br.457x600.50334238_2364333833576594_1768767364712628224_n.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing/page/2#post-2868733 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 09:44:21 +0000 wrkbrk 2868733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@charm55: Thanks so much! That sounds doable. At least the 11-7 eating window does! I’ll look up the book! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868728 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 09:31:10 +0000 charm55 2868728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: I started off doing 16:8... so I would fast from 7pm-11am. Then eat normally from 11am-7pm, lunch dinner and snacks. After a week of that, it was pretty easy to extend my window. Now I do 19:5... I fast from 7pm-2pm and eat from 2pm-7pm. I do “one meal a day” now. I open my window at 2 with a snack , have another snack around 4:00 before I leave work, eat dinner (whatever I want) and then dessert. I find my cravings are way down and I’m not nearly as hungry as I thought I would be. I love that I can eat whatever I want with my family. On the weekends I am more relaxed because I don’t want my kids to see me not eating lunch. So I do 16:8 on weekends and have brunch and dinner with my family. </p> <p>The most important part is to keep your fast clean - black coffee, plain tea, water, unflavoured sparkling water...</p> <p>If you are interested read Delay Dont Deny by Gin Stephens. It’s a fantastic read. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868711 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:37:19 +0000 wrkbrk 2868711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@charm55: Can you tell us a bit more about IF?? Just coming off a whole30 next week and am interested in this - primarily bc I too am lazy, and I don’t care that much about food. 😂 That being said, I have a bunch to lose ... so do you basically eat normal but just only between the hours of noon and 7 pm or whatever? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868660 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:11:13 +0000 SweetCaroline 2868660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I rock at planning ahead and looking several weeks out in my calendar.</p> <p>I am a boss at bulk meal preparation. The inside of my chest freezer makes me happy.</p> <p>I am amazing at distracting my daughter when she's on the cusp of a meltdown.</p> <p>I do a good job of talking my team members off the ledge when they are stressed. I help them prioritize their workload in way that makes it less intimidating. </p> <p>I am very thoughtful about responding to my daughter in ways that build her self confidence and are respectful to her, something my mom did not always do for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868642 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 20:59:57 +0000 irene 2868642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: Exactly! After thinking for a full day I realized I am borderline "amazing" at all the "clerical" work as a mom (scheduling, cooking, reading). The ones that actually matters such as patience, discipline, being consistent, inspirational, lead by example, and knowing what the heck I am doing in terms of raising a human being? Nope. None of that :meh: </p> <p>Oh and one more! I am amazing, professional level, on handling DS when he got a stomach bug that involves vomiting. I am always very calm and have my sh*t together, and I haven't gotten myself or other family members sick so far (knock on wood) when it happens. I am also pretty amazing at dealing with DS' nosebleeds. I didn't know I have that in me.</p> <p>@pachamama: Agree with the Type As ! It is a different world out there if you join some of the FB mommy groups. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868628 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:34:53 +0000 pachamama 2868628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: ha 🤣 have you noticed on Hellobee there's a lot of type A ladies? That's why I love you guys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868625 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:39:16 +0000 crazydoglady 2868625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: That's awesome! We need admin who are passionate about the classroom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868624 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:32:43 +0000 DesertDreams88 2868624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: I would have said hell no up until about a year ago. I probably would not love it, but I know I would be good at it. Maybe in 15-20 years when I don't have young kids at home and need a change of pace? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868616 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:01:21 +0000 crazydoglady 2868616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: Do you think you'd ever go into admin? Just curious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868614 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:54:35 +0000 crazydoglady 2868614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm good at taking initiative on stuff: calling this person, setting that up, making appointments etc. </p> <p>I'm good at planning holidays, vacations, and outings. </p> <p>I'm awesome at being patient with my 3 year old. </p> <p>I'm very intuitive and self-aware. </p> <p>I'm a talented writer (when I try.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868609 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:44:52 +0000 charm55 2868609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: yep!! I hear you. I started by 16:8 - just forcing myself to close my window by 7pm made a HUGE difference. I’m a month in and up to 18/19 hours on weekdays, 16 on weekends. I feel so much better and it is really so easy. My sister thinks I’m slightly batshit but it’s really the laziest and easiest “diet” I’ve ever been on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868607 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:01:42 +0000 DesertDreams88 2868607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: haha yes on the decluttering! I kind of want to Marie Kondo my house but.... I already did it.... like twice a year.... for the past forever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868605 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:01:11 +0000 Kaohinani 2868605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ajsmommy: Wow! Add "Awesome at being a SUPERWOMAN" to your list! 🤩 Pneumonia is nothing to mess with ... get well soon. 🤒 :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868604 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:00:25 +0000 DesertDreams88 2868604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rocker2014: awwww so good to hear someone feels like that! This year, after a 6-month maternity leave and returning to work, it's been like, "ahhhh it's so nice to go back to something I KNOW how to do" unliking momming haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868602 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:59:25 +0000 DesertDreams88 2868602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: " I was looking at everyone's and it got me sad for a while as I can not think of what I am amazing at as a mom..." samesies.... I had to stretch my brain in that area! I'm good at like, the management of childcare, and cuddling.... the playing? haha not so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868600 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:58:26 +0000 DesertDreams88 2868600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@charm55: just started IF to! Only doing 16:8 4 days a week now to start. That's a huge change from 4 meals a day eating whatever the F*ck I want for 4 years due to pregnancy and nursing :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868596 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:50:23 +0000 Ajsmommy 2868596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just found out I am also amazing at continuing to work, take care of the kids, pack the house for a move all while having WALKING PNEUMONIA!! ughhh... so glad I went to the dr... </p> <p>I'm loving all of these answers!!!! Keep them coming!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868575 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:56:26 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2868575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: @Sams Mom: I have this type of memory too. I can remember what both my husband and I were wearing the day we met 8.5 years ago.<br /> I am also a pretty great cook and baker and am pretty great at making dinner for my family </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868572 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:38:17 +0000 Sams Mom 2868572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: I remember all sorts of stuff too! I also creep people out with the things I remember 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868570 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:34:42 +0000 808love 2868570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOL at cupid shuffle till the cows come home.<br /> I also love this thread! I am amazing at plowing through mail at the end of the day and tossing it! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868512 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:56:57 +0000 looch 2868512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So many things...but the biggest one is being self aware on the items I really do need to work on.</p> <p>But keeping it positive, I am amazing at organizing people in projects. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868504 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:22:49 +0000 charm55 2868504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel that I’m good at making the holidays special for my family, planning, multi tasking, baking and running. I’m also good at committing to something and seeing it through. Last year it was YNAB which has been a huge game changer for me, this year it’s intermittent fasting which I am also really enjoying the benefits of. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868503 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:12:19 +0000 erinbaderin 2868503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You guys, I love this thread. Way to go, all of us! Identifying and being proud of the things that we're good at is hard, and I love reading about what you all feel good about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868469 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 20:47:46 +0000 irene 2868469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is this thread about what we are amazing in general, or amazing at parenting? I was looking at everyone's and it got me sad for a while as I can not think of what I am amazing at as a mom... :meh: </p> <p>As a mom:</p> <p>- I am amazing at insisting on cooking during the week, cooking healthy and balanced meals since DS was born;<br /> - I am pretty amazing at reading to DS. Recently I got him hooked on Harry Potter because of my *amazing* reading skills lol<br /> - I am pretty amazing at scheduling haha. Playdates, parties, activities, classes, they weave together perfectly like a spider web. I make things happen when I say I would. But then all moms (the responsible ones) are like that so I guess it is a default...<br /> - I am amazing at being crafty when I want to / have time<br /> - I am amazing at offering love and hugs. lol. Does that count?</p> <p>In general:</p> <p>- My therapist said I am amazing at being empathetic. I often were able to empathize from other people's point of view, even if they do wrong to me.<br /> - I am amazing at almost always on time, and I always meet my deadlines. My clients are always amazed at how structured and organized I am for work (but I am a complete mess as an individual, I don't know why).<br /> - I am amazing at drawing pretty pictures :happy:<br /> - I am pretty amazing at providing art direction (although I don't do that much anymore)<br /> - I am amazing at hearing a tune and usually being able to play it back on the piano, or on an instrument I know how to play (xylophone, harmonica, ukulele and such)<br /> - I am amazing at being entrepreneurial so far. When I set my mind to take my career a certain direction, it (my hard work, fate and luck) hasn't failed me yet (knocking on all the wood I can find lol). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868450 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:52:15 +0000 pachamama 2868450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Jesus people, you set the bar high!! </p> <p>I'm good at decluttering. "Just toss it"<br /> I have an amazing sense of smell (this has actually been more of a negative than a positive in my daily life)<br /> I'm amazing at reading people and, I guess, seeing through them.<br /> I was a really talented, focused competitive diver and did some cool tricks.<br /> When I want something done, I get it done.<br /> I have an amazing, creepy, steel trap memory especially when it comes to social interactions. ("I met you one time at So-and-so's barbeque in 2010, you live near the lake right?") I creep people out all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868413 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:51:43 +0000 DesertDreams88 2868413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm good at getting shit done. That's kind of my thing. I am a productive, logical, planner to a fault. I get told all the time I should be a school principal but... ugh. </p> <p>I'm good at teaching middle school social studies. It's taken 9 years to finally know my worth as a teacher, but it is so empowering.</p> <p>I'm good at picking out and curating a great selection of kids books to read (I was a 5th grade language arts teacher before this).</p> <p>I'm good at using Excel and managing money. </p> <p>I'm good at self-advocacy and teacher advocacy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868406 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:31:15 +0000 Rocker2014 2868406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome post!</p> <p>Ok, I've written responses a few times and deleted them but I'll be gutsy and say what I was too nervous to write initially - I'm amazing at being a mom. I didn't grow up wanting to be one, and never had a desire for kids so when DH wanted one I was fine with it but was never really sure I'd be any good at it. DH thought I'd be super anxious and rely on him all the time, but nope I've totally got this! </p> <p>I'm also an amazing multitasker, which helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-amazing-at-what-do-you-kick-butt-doing#post-2868405 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:23:38 +0000 Mrs. Turtle 2868405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is great, and I agree with @wrkbrk: really hard! </p> <p>I'm pretty great at school. I'm in an online grad school program and was nervous about whether I'd still be a good student after so long. I wouldn't day I'm getting as much out of it as I could, but my grades so far have been pretty awesome. </p> <p>I'm good at talking to people about being foster parents, which is a big part of my job as a recruiter. I think I do a good job being honest but still encouraging people to do it. </p> <p>I'm a great mom. Not perfect, and I'd like to be more positive and patient, but I'm good at problem solving and advocating for my kid when needed. And I'm pretty great at reading to them a lot. </p>