Re: Parentise Weight Watchers Club....

mscherry42 · mscherry42 on Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:06 am

Lou Lou,
That's great that you've found something that works for you and that you're enjoying. And great job in looking good in those jeans LMAO!!!

Skylar,
TY. That sounds like a crazy workout. I probably would've tripped and me and Jayden would've went flying if I tried hiking with her in a stroller!! But, seriously, that's awesome that you're getting a nice workout and you're able to include Kian.

skyllar · skyllar on Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:31 am

Well, nobody posted here in a while, but I have been following Tiff's progress in her picture thread and it keeps inspiring me. Tiff, wow you look gorgeous, girl!!!! What a difference! This is so inspiring.

Since we got back to Germany last Thursday I have been running in the woods (a jogging path very uphilly and downhilly, but soooo nice) every day with Kian and DH. It is really strenuous to run uphill and downhill with Kian in the stroller, but so much fun and rewarding. We run for at least 30 minutes every day. I also do weights again.

Thanks for the inspiration, ladies! Smile/happy

**Princess_Longbottom** · **Princess_Longbottom** on Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:14 am

That's great Skyllar! It is hard to run with a stroller!!! It's actually hard for me to run at all, I've always had amazing endurance while swimming but not while running.

Sounds very beautiful and scenic where you are right now. I can't wait to see pictures.

Good job starting up the weights again. It really does make a difference using weights, which I discovered for the first time in my life after starting this exercise regime.

Thanks for the photo compliments.

skyllar · skyllar on Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:07 pm

Well, after getting back from our trip I noticed I am back at pre-preg weight. I was soooooo surprised and happy. We did go running almost every day in Germany, but with all the good food in France and Germany I sure thought I'd put on a bunch of weight. But we walked miles and miles a day in France. So excited about being back at pre-preg weight. YAY!!!! I am still trying to loose a few more pounds and tone up and get my muscles back.
Smile/happy

Lou Lou · Lou Lou on Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:53 pm

Awesome Sky!
I have lost ten pounds and would like to lose 10 more...... so that's the goal. I am walking/running 3 or 4 nights a weeks and trying to keep my calories between 1200-1500. Seems to be working. So, now I'm trying to get my workouts so that I am running more than walking, 3 miles instead of 2 miles and 4 -5 nights instead of 3-4..... I'll keep you posted on how it goes!

**Princess_Longbottom** · **Princess_Longbottom** on Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:09 pm

Skyllar- that's awesome. It's crazy how much more you walk in Europe than here in the states. I remember after I moved to London, I dropped a lot of weight really quickly, because I walked everywhere!

Lou Lou- 10 pounds is great. I'm happy for you!! Great work and commitment, I hate running!!!

I went to the doctors yesterday, and they weighed me. I had gained two pounds from last time, but I am smack dab in the middle of my period, and I am always carrying water weight, so I'm not too disappointed about that. I can't work out this week because I have strep throat, but I also can't eat anything either because I can't swallow anything but liquids, so I've been living off of V8 juice for like 3 days.

skyllar · skyllar on Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:09 pm

Lou Lou - congrats on loosing 10 pounds! That's fantastic!! Your walking / running workout seems great. We also run, usually 2-3 miles, on some occasions when we have more time a little more. The cross-country sunning with Kian in the stroller in Germany was really hard, but I already miss running in the woods again.

Tiff -- sorry about your strep throat. Take good care of yourself and you will be back to working out in no time!

Wow, so much progress, girls!!!! Smile/happy

Lou Lou · Lou Lou on Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:20 pm

Thanks for the praise! I could really use it!!!!! Some days are so easy and then some days.... like today are so hard!!!!!!

I think for me a lot of my problem is the heat. It's SO humid here in the summers that being outside before 8 or 9 at night is just miserable. I feel sorry for Owen too because we don't even like taking him to the park or out in the stroller because he sweats so bad.

I'm anxious to see how much more efficient my running will be in October.... that's usually when things begin to cool off around here

Tiff I hope you start feeling better soon. You know, I was up 1 1/2 pounds yesterday and I was all upset about it and then today I'm back down so don't worry about it. I'm sure it's just water weight.

skyllar · skyllar on Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:03 pm

Lou Lou -- I totally hear you on the heat. Running in the heat is no fun - I usually get some pretty bad workout migraines if I run in too much heat and sun. I went for a run this morning at 8am (Kian woke up and DH wanted to sleep) and it was bearable. I ran for about 2.5 miles with Kian and then we went to the park to play and cool off in the water, lol. It was actually a very nice morning. Smile/happy

Ginny · Ginny on Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:13 pm

OK Ladies....It's time for me to get serious...I weigh the same now as I did 10 days after Thane was born....he's 19 months old!!!!!!!!! I had lost the weight easily, a little too easily, from my super nurser so I started eating and drinking WHATEVER I wanted Cry

I got back down to pre-pg weight for Thane's bday, but in the last few months, I have gained 8 lbs and have hit the magical "OH HELL NO!!!" number on the scale
:angry:

Soo....here are some pix..please don't make fun of my ass Tongue

I know I look like I did at 8 weeks of pregnancy with Thane, but No, I am not... Wink

So, here we go....my pix :S

Ginny · Ginny on Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:16 pm

OH and for a comparison of PRE -PG here ya go ... Me and My deer head! Tongue

Just kidding...this one is ray's...mine's on the other side of the bed Smile/happy

(for you Holi!!!) :

Toffee · Toffee on Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:38 pm

Ginny, I really don't think you look bad at all. I honestly don't, I just don't see how you think you look too big! You look great!!

Ginny · Ginny on Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:40 pm

well thanks toffee Wink

my clothes just don't fit and my stomach just rolls and rolls when i sit Cry

It's uncomfortable actually. I am only 5'4" and I don't need the extra 5 - 10 lbs Cry

But thank you, that's very sweet! My waist has just REALLY gotten huge since before I had him. oh well...its my fault cuz i ate so much junk!!!!!!!!

Ginny · Ginny on Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:45 pm

What kind of exercise is everyone doing?

Tiff, can u tell me more about the 30 day shred? Is it kickboxing, or cardio, or what?

I am only working out 2 to 4 days a week ( I worked out 6 days til I was 39 weeks pg then went down to 5!!) Of course, I didn't havea toddler running around then either!!!!!!!!!!!! I run 3 miles on monday, 30 min of cardio sculpt on Tue, kickboxing on thur (30 min) and then friday i run 3 miles....but i don't always do all 4 days.

**Princess_Longbottom** · **Princess_Longbottom** on Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:08 pm

Ginny, the 30 day shred is circuit training. 3 minutes of strength combining hand weights with lower body movements such as lunges, then 2 minutes of cardio which consists of jumping jacks, invisible jump rope, butt kicks, and punches. Then you do one minute of abs. There are 3 circuits and with the warm up, the whole thing is about 25 minutes long.

It's a killer work out, but burns fat fast!!! I found the dvd used on amazon for under 7 dollars.