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I am trying to drink more water. I really don't like water, at all, but know that it is good for me (and baby) so I am trying! Being pregnant makes me think more about what I am eating, and I hope that after pregnancy I will still think about it.

Good job too by the way! Its hard to change eating habits!

I am very health/nutrition conscious and follow most of those guidelines as best I can already. I drink lots of water and no soda. One thing I also do now is NOT drink milk. I drink Original flavor Silk Pure Almond "milk" and I don't miss the whole milk I used to drink at all. Ideally I'd cut out all dairy products, but I'm addicted to sharp cheddar cheese and eat it every now and then on black beans or on broccoli. I also am too much in love with mozzarella to give it up. I hardly ever eat eggs (unless they are in a cookie or cake and I'm splurging)

I have to exercise, that's really the only thing that will make a difference at this point. I generally follow those rules plus limit sun exposure, alcohol and exposure to second hand smoke. I also moisturize like it is going out of style. I got my make up done a few months ago and the artist thought I was in my late 20's, which is a huge compliment, since I am 36!

DH & I are right there with you. After both of us being in the best shape of our last year around our wedding, we fell off the bandwagon and let the honeymoon phase fatten us up and got lazy with working out.

In fact, DH & I haven't worked out regularly since April! The summer kept us pretty active outdoors, but since last week, we are both trying to get back to our normal 3-4x workout regiment. DH has been doing really well with it, I still need a kick in the butt.

This is one of my goals in the new year. I have a lot of baby weight to shed, but don't want to fad diet... I need to find ways to include exercise and a better diet in my life.

DH and I tried to be more healthy this year and both lost some weight. Besides justl making healthier choices we have gone towards the Organic side too. Some things I will ONLY buy in organic but not all.

good tips - I have no idea how much fiber I eat a day!

@mrbee: weight loss is on my mind today. would you mind providing a sample of what you eat in a typical day on this plan?

@mrbee: WOW! Go you! seriously, 75% of weight loss is all about your diet.

DH and I are trying to get healthier too! Part of the problem is that he and I were both raised on meat and potatoes diets and that's what we are used to. Also, I'm an awful cook. We aren't used to/don't like a lot of foods, especially DH, so it's hard to change my meal planning to healthier meals. I'm better for lunch and breakfast, but dinners are hard. Also we are at my in-laws a lot, and they eat meat, potatoes, and junk food, so that really hurts the efforts we make during the week to be healthier.

Anyway, I've been running, biking and doing some Jillian Michael's DVDs. I'm trying to make smoothies for breakfast each day with frozen fruit, yogurt, V8 splash and spinach. I try to stick to sandwiches or healthier soups for lunch. I've been trying to increase my veggie intake by snacking on green beans, peppers and snap peas when I want something crunchy.

It's working slowly, but surely. I'm down 9 pounds since Christmas.

@mrbee: How are you able to keep it together when you're on the go? When I put my mind to it (still working on that this time around ...) I am able to eat halfway decent at home. But when I travel, it's all over!

I love being healthy and DH is on board with it too now! It was a big change when we made the new years resolution to eat better. We cut out beef (turkey instead) and no processed food. I haven't had any pop, candy or chocolate either! <--DH isn't so good about the no pop and candy... YAY for HEALTHY eating!