Fit & Firm Mom Jan 18th

[melanalyus]

Good morning, mommies! Thought I'd get us started this week.

I've been eating super clean, although I could eat more veggies.
I've been working out 6-7 days/week (often twice daily).
I know weekly goal weight loss shouldn't be more than 2lbs, but I"m hoping with nursing the twins exclusively I can shed 3-5lbs/week. We'll see!

DH went on fishing trip today...plans on being gone 13 hours, so I'm not sure if I'll get a workout in today. Last two nights I've been putting a girl in baby bjorn and walking 4 miles on elliptical random setting. I"m careful not to go too fast---for fear of shaken baby syndrome---and I don't use my arms. It's awesome that it adds an add'l 7-9 lbs to my exersion. Speaking of which, my Cathe weighted vest should be here today.

Wednesday is our 2 month check up for the twins.... Friday/Saturday I'm working just 3hr/day in town so the pharmacist can get a little break (to go fishing...what else)!

What's on everyone's agenda?

Waves to all!

[Susank41]

Morning Melanie!
Computer seems to be cooperating today, so far. Our new one has shipped!
Haley is home today, MLK, so we are just haning out. Going to be sunny and 65..ahhhh. Kara was restless last night. Might of been that double espresso I had yesterdy after lunch!!! Bad me I know..but it was so good! I usually just have one small cup of coffee in the morning. SHe has been taking a good nap this morning...I have made a pot of soup, and shredded a chicken that I baked...dh wants homeade pot pie sometime this week.

I NEED HELP eating clean! I eat healthy meals..its the extra stuff that I can't control.
Melanie-got any hints?? Will the girls get shots Wednesday? Are you looking forward to your short shifts at work??

Yesterday I did weights...no workout today..felt like Haley needed some mom time...will be back to it tomorrow.

being paged ...bbs

[melanalyus]

Susan, I had to "detox" to get rid of sugar/carb cravings. It was the only way (for me). Maybe someone else has other ideas? That's a good time spending time with Haley...your such a good mom.

Yup, the girls get shots on Wednesday. They handled their first round well...so I'm hoping they do well this time. I might take the girls by myself (without DH)...it's 2 hrs away....we'll see!

Am i looking forward to work? I don't know. It's only 2-3 hrs/day....so that's not bad at all. Am I looking forward to my 10 hr shifts and 3 hrs driving/day? Absolutely not.

So far so good today (with all the kiddos). Never know what's in the cards! lol

[Susank41]

Melanie-I really need to get rid of the sugar cravings. When I don't eat them..I don't want them. How did you go about it?
Kara got her first shots at 2 months..I guess they give them earlier in your state. We go back on Feb 18 for round 2!

[melanalyus]

I eliminated all simple sugars (including pasta, bread & noodles). The only sugars that I allowed myself/day is 1/2 cup fruit in smoothies. Basically, I followed phase 1 of SouthBeach Diet + the daily smoothie (since I'm nursing I didn't want to be too strict).

10-lb weighted vest came today. What can I say? It's is SUPER NICE!! I"m really impressed! I talked DS1 into watching the four kiddos (babies napping) while I did Athletic Step. I'll do another 4 mile "walk" later w/my 10lb vest & a baby. lol Hope it goes well!

Chili in the crockpot for tonight!

[melanalyus]

Finally took an updated pic of workout room

Had to add a pic of the girls too

[Susank41]

Melanie-Im so jealous of your workout room! Before Kara i had my own space, but nothing like you have! ONe day!
Girls are precious precious precious!
ABout to eat dinner...bbs

[melanalyus]

Thanks, Susan! It's pretty much my dream workout room. In our last house I used an itsy bitsy section of our living room....actually wore out the carpet. lol I really can't think of anything I would do different!!

Dinner is almost ready (sweet & spicy chili). DH should be home within the hour,....and I did it! I survived a 13 hour day as a single parent. It wasn't that bad....and my house isn't even that trashed. I did good today. lol .....of course you never know what's going to happen!!....might not be as lucky next time.

[Susank41]

Melanie-Im glad your day went well! Us girls had a nice day too!
We had roast and veggies..was really good.
My throat is tickly..ohhh I hope Im not getting sick. The only cough medicine I can take is Haley's. I can't find anywhere if phenylephrine and diphenhydramine together is safe while nursing. I am very sensitive to cold meds..they wire me...Haley's medicine always works for me when I have a cold/cough.

Anyhoo-Im hoping Kara sleeps good tonight..Im due for some good sleep!

Im gonna do my best to beat this sugar monster that is chasing me around these days!!!!

[melanalyus]

Well Susan, if you do end up getting sick (and I know you won't) just let me know & we'll figure out some dope for you, K? lol

All the boys are down, Myranda is sleeping, just Maddie and me......and the elliptical is calling us. lol Wish us luck!!