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@.twist.: 3 days is a great start! I told myself I just have to work out at least 30 minutes a day and that I just need to keep it up until I reach my prepregnancy weight - hopefully by then I'll actually enjoy working out.

@sandy: That is a great rule - once I sit down on the couch I find I can NOT get up!

@bpcmarj: I love it! So far I've only received / worn one outfit but was really impressed with the quality. BUT I also have never bought fitness clothes before, I was just wearing old sweats and big tshirts, so I might not be the best judge? It is sort of a weird system where they come out with new outfits / prints each month but then don't restock the old stuff…but they just came out with the new collection today and I loved a lot of it and ordered one more outfit!

@bpcmarj: just added you, so weird that we weren't connected before!!

@sandy: I was chatting with my boss about it today and she suggested getting my wedding dress altered to be a more fitted dress (it's a huge ballgown with a train)... and I am kinda thinking maybe I should!!!!

@Mrs. Lion: I am not worried about the guacamole. It's the chips that get me in trouble! I am going to eat shell less fajitas with guac on top!
Sometimes sleep is more important!

@Peasinapod: Congrats on getting to your pre-preg weight and your mothers day present!

Checking in for Monday here:

Saturday I did an awesome 30 min work out. Plus we went and played at the park and ran around a field a bit.
Sunday I didn't work out but we did spend a lot of time playing outside, which is more than I normally do...

I need to make an effort to spend more time outside with L and DH, even if I hate the weather (we get a LOT of wind here and it's the bane of my existence).

@sandy: thanks! I agree, 30 mins is really not a long time and you can get a really good work out in that amount of time. I just have to actually suck it up and do it! I bought myself some sparkly unicorn and kitty stickers to put on the calendar for days I work out.

I am still working out everyday for 30 minutes and trying to eat within my calories. The weight isn't coming off as fast as I would like but at least the number on the scale isn't just climbing.

I tried on the dress I want to fit into for my friend's wedding and it does NOT fit. I can get it zipped with a lot of effort but it's just too small and I'm completely suffocating in it I really didn't want to buy a new dress but I've already started to look. It's discouraging but I'm trying to tell myself there's no huge rush

@Mrs. Lion: @sandy: haha! Let your inner 5 year old free, ladies. Let them free. Go get yourself some sparkly calendar bling.

@Smurfette: pushing the stroller is rough! I ran with the baby last night ( I've been running on the track at the gym) and it was so hard!

@.twist.: @sandy: omg I love this idea!! I've been marking in my calendar with a check mark and # of calories burned the days I work out - but I would much rather have sparkly stickers lol!!!

@Mrs. Pen: Great job! I've done Pump a few times and am never really sure how much weight to use.

The past week wasn't as good food-wise and I saw it in the scale -- only down .2 instead of losing the 1 or 1.5 that I have been losing. It is definitely getting harder to stay in my calorie ballpark as I lose weight … stupid catch 22!

I also need to switch it up a little. Love Zumba but I do need to start with the weights. Which I've pretty much said every time I've been on here, lol.

@Smurfette: go mama! I've never tried to run with a stroller but all my runner friends say it's totally brutal trying to push a toddler

@Mrs. Pen: nice! And good for you investing in some personal training sessions. I've been debating this...we shall see. I feel like I should try Whole30 to reset my body too...but it just seems so hard...

@avivoca: I hate working out when I have AF

@Mrs. Pen: have you ever tried a less intense clean eating "detox"? I'm curious if cutting out all processed foods and sugar would do the same thing g as whole 30, or if cutting out all grains and dairy is really better? I have had a lot of luck with the less extreme detox but have never tried whole 30. I'm wondering if I should consider it.

@Mrs. Lion: well since I never eat processed foods, I don't know it would do much for me. Cutting grains and sugar is huge for me. When I had thrush my doctor had me cut those two to stop feeding the yeast infection and I was shocked at how quickly I started dropping weight.
I'm still not entirely sure what effect dairy has on Me - I want to believe my Greek yogurt is healthy but I don't know what to believe.

But I will say I just loved the results of the whole 30, and I guess since I've tried to follow a similar diet since - I don't see it as extreme for myself personally.

@Mrs. Lion: one of the ideas of whole 30 is that by eating nourishing food, you will feel full until your next meal, thus eliminating the need for snacks. Snacking is so psychological and that's part of why I like the whole 30- it addresses the psychological connection we have with food. If I really needed to snack I would have veggies or fruit- sometimes an apple with almond butter, a handful of nuts, or a homemade Lara bar. But I tried to avoid snacking if I could and make filling meals.

@Mrs. Lion: yeah ham is fine as long as it doesn't have the additives. So all of those snacks are fine except the cheese! I am not sure about whole 30 while pregnant- I think in general they say not to do detox diets while pregnant because your body will release toxins through your placenta and breast milk. Still eat healthy of course but I wouldn't do a whole 30 while pregnant unless I was already eating that way.

@Mrs. Lion: I definitely think it's worth a try some day- or some type of detox-like diet - my sister just did the 21 day sugar fix and loved it. She and I have the same vice: chocolate/sugar.

Okay all so I had my fitness consult and first mini-personal training workout and it went so well! I really like my trainer so far and I hope I can swing it $$ to keep with her 1x week for the whole summer. I think it will be really valuable to me to get this 1x1 time and personalization. We went over my goals and found out we have a lot of the same interests and beliefs regarding fitness (like I hate cardio/running and prefer weights and so does she, I told her about the whole30 and she said she eats 80% paleo!). She also said I passed her fitness test with flying colors, and she is excited because since I have a strong fitness base knowledge/experience I'll get to try a lot of new things that beginners might not be ready for. She thinks I'll definitely reach my summer goals - I'm so excited!

@Mrs. Pen: nice!!! That's so exciting she says you'll be able to reach your summer goal! I just started incorporating weights this week bc I feel like weight loss with just cardio is leveling off. So far I like it!

@lizzywiz: so yummy right! I think having a shake and a big salad is totally doable for a meal especially if it's hard to add protein to your salad. I crave it bc it tastes so good

I've lost another 1/2 an inch! I'm really proud of myself!

@sandy: Kudos to you for starting weights! I need to do them, but I really hate lifting.

@Mrs. Pen: that's awesome your training session went so well! I know you will be able to make good progress this summer without such a stressful school schedule!

@lizzywiz: 2lbs and 1/2 in is great! Hope you aren't too hangry with your new routine!!

@sandy: I need to do some weights too. Good for you!

@avivoca: another 1/2 in is great!! Congrats!

@sandy: awesome job! congrats!!