Rested mothers and their sweet babes 2/28

[Sweetpea1]

Hey ladies! Just thought I would get us started. So I am leaving B&G behind for a little while and starting Gym Series. I did Back, Bi's and Shoulders this AM and it felt GOOOD!

I'll be back later...off to start a grocery list and hopefully make it to the store.

[melanalyus]

Good morning ladies! Thanks for getting us started, Jen. I got just under 8 hours of sleep last night. My girls fell asleep around 830 & slept straight until 230 or so. I fed them, they slept until 6AM...which is really good.

I weighed the girls last night and they both weigh exactly 9.2 lbs. They will be out of their newborn clothes in no time! I can almost see them growing some days. Mom is down another lb. I'd like to focus on eating more lean foods---30% body fat is unacceptable. So I'm going to be cleaning up my diet more...it's probably the cheese that I"m eating like crazy (a true Wisconsin-ite). I'm having so much fun learning about my body!

Jen~ you must be popping muscles all over the place with all this weight work. Are you back to an exercise rhythm now? I'm amazed at the biceps that I have just with a little upper body work (and carrying the girls). That's great the DH noticed your butt. My DH hasn't said a word about my weight loss. Duh...like you can't notice the 40lbs I've lost since December?!?! LOL Men!...in his defense he's not a very complimentary type person. I have to say things like, "I've almost lost all my weight, can you tell?" Hee Hee Jen, are you planning on stopping bf'ing all together at 4 months?

Susan~ you must be burning alot of calories in the bedroom nowadays? I wish your DH's libido would rub off on my DH a little. I made a batch of soup yesterday & thought of you.

Christine~ are you getting any sleep over there? Everyone healthy? Tell me about Charlean....is it like STS? Is it heavy weights? Any cardio? Do you think I'd like it? Charlene is working on some new cardio workouts due to come out in Spring....I really like her. Scrapbooking sounds like fun...I'd like to do it someday when I have more time. It sounds like your love making is inspiring to your DH....I'd be all over that!

Allison~ are you enjoying your new weights? I made my own baby food with the boys...but not for very long. I have a Vitamix, and plan to make all of the girls food. I have a HR monitor that I sometimes use when running. How does it equate to calories burned? Mine just says the current HR....it's a Polar & I got it on a trade a few years back (traded two FIRM) videos for it.

Hi Bunenek~ I forgot your real name? I remember you from pregnancy forums though!

LisaMarie~ welcome to our group!

DH & DS are home & taking naps. I'm going to fingerpaint with the boys and mentally prepare for my "run". It's way too cold to run outside. ......but March is right around the corner as is the promise of warmer days! This entire fall/winter season has been a blur to me!

hi Precilla & everyone else I missed. Waves to all!

[23jimbean]

Jen- I love the gym style series. The back shoulder disc you did changed my body and I LOVED the results. I did it religiously before we went to Hawaii last year and it was the first time I did not cringe at pictures of me. The muscles are really lean from those discs. Do you ever do the Legs and Glutes disc? I forget which one it is on.
Susan- How is Kara sleeping?
Melanie- My hubby never gives compliments either. I feel your frustration. And when he does, he usually is talking about how big my boobs look. Thanks. I am a huge cheese eater too. I switched to lowfat string cheese.
Chalean's series is like STS, but less equipment and more lighthearted in appraoch. I think you would like it. It has someone using different types of equipment. It is intended to be heavy weights, but there is a woman doing light weights and another one using the bands. When you buy the set, it comes with the bands, at least mine did. I like her a lot and am concentrating on doing her program now and will do STS later. I just do not have the time commitment to make STS work right now. I saw results form ChaLean quickly and the videos are only 30 minutes. There is a cardio disc in the set, I have not done it. I usually do an insanity or Hiit workout and then lift. It is also good for being short, since i never know how long a nap the kids will take...
I made baby food for a nanosecond with my first. It is a lot of work, and I would get so frustrated if he did not like what I was offering. If anyone wants my babyfood making machine, raise your hand and I will send it to you. I like the Earth's BEst products and will do those again this time.
Both kids slept through the night again! I got 8 hours! WOO HOO! Hubby will get lucky again today! Waiting for him to wake up so we can all go running, then I think a bike ride to the taqueria for beers in teh sun at lunch. Low key day ahead.
Waves to all the ladies!

[melanalyus]

Babyfood making machine? I'm interested, Christine. I feel guilty though....as I already took your GoFitWear! LOL I might have to look into the Charlean thing. I like that they are short, I could incorporate into my running training. Cathe's strength training DVDs are too long & intense for this cardio junkie.

I didn't make baby food that long with the boys....but since I have TWO now, I don't mind the extra work b/c it seems more productive.

I just downloaded the movie's from our visit to see my folks. Oh man. I had more tears watching it then I did when I was actually there! I'm going to see if I can figure out how to put on facebook!

[LisaMarie]

Good morning! I think I'll give the check-in a try...hope I can keep up with who is who! Before I start off with a quick intro, please excuse any typos,missing commas, etc. The only time I use the internet is on my phone with baby attached to me!

I'm a mom to two from Minnesota. Caden is almost 18 months and Reese is 3 weeks old. I am on leave from my full-time job for 8-12 weeks...I was going to take all 12 weeks right away but am now thinking about going back after 8 and then taking the other 4 in a few months. I started working out with Cathe about 8 years ago and have built quite the collection! Last week, I started working out again and am doing P90X for weight work and running (just 20min right now) on cardio days. I would like to work out longer, but time doesn't permit...and probably won't for quite awhile once I return to work.Reese still spends a lot of naps/nights sleeping with me and is up every couple hours.

Chrstine (hope I got the name right)- is it the Chalene Extreme workouts you are doing? I've been thinking about getting them, due to their short length, but I wasn't sure if they would be intense enough.

Melanie-nice job on the weight loss. I've been eaing a lot of cheese too, as I've been trying to reduce my carbs....I should probably keep that in check or I'll never get to my goal . Oh, and my DH doesn't throw too many compliments my way either!

all for now...Reese has fallen asleep at the breast, which I've been trying to stop her from doing so much. I guess my teeny boobs put her to sleep as much as they do DH..ha!

lisa

[melanalyus]

Hi Lisa! Charlean is supposed to be pretty intense from what I've read. Lo Carb eating helped me lose weight from pregnancies 2-4, but with the last pregnancy I had to twist things up. The Abs Diet has worked well for me. Do you run outside? I'm training for 1/2 marathon right now.

I'm having fun figuring out my camcorder. I'm trying to download stuff onto youtube (and then onto facebook). I've wasted a good 90 minutes working on this! YIKES!!!

[Sweetpea1]

Welcome Lisa! Quite the funny gal (bbs joke) You will find a groove when you get back to work. James is 3 1/2 months and I am just getting more than two days a week in. I love the name Reese!

Melanie-Just starting to get a rhythm back but still not focusing on cardio. My arms do look a lil more muscular and legs muscles can be seen. But the abs seem to be a thing of the past. I am going to stop pumping. I havent nursed J for about two months.

Christine-Is L&G on KPC? I love what that work out did for my butt before. My DH is a real butt guy so I like to work on it.

I made it to Target for $5 tank tops, grocery store, returned library books, got car washed and mixed up some more spicy chicken cakes! Whew! Think I might take a nap....zzzz

[Susank41]

Hi Ladies!
We made an early run to LIttle Rock this morning. Went to Whole Foods and Target.

Jen-good job ont he workout! Are you planning on working out in the mornings before work now?
Melanie-glad your night went well and high 5 on the lb lost! Oh I would love to see the video..I am such a cryer..I will be bawling Im sure! My dh is going on a fishing trip next weekend.
Christine-you lucky duck...2 nights in a row! Kara got up 2 times again last night. She nurses and goes right back to sleep but I am not a good sleeper so it takes me forever to go back to sleep usually. Have a nice run/bike ride/ beer! Sounds like a great day!
Hi LIsa! Welcome to the checkin!
Hi Pricilla!
off to eat lunch
HOpe everyone is kegaling! 8....9..and 10

[Susank41]

you snuck in on me jen!

[23jimbean]

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