TTC Girl daily exercise movivation group!

I usually do my exercise in the morning, but we had a playdate scheduled today. I hope to make it to the gym either this afternoon or after dinner.

Is anyone finding it hard to meet the minimum requirements? I just started the diet Thursday. I have been skipping breakfast and stopped snacking completely. Since being on the diet - which hasn't been long, I have only met the calories requirement (1500) once. But even that day, my fat was 35g and my protein 35g. All the other days I have been in the 1100-1300 calorie range. Is this bad? Should I be making sure I'm getting 1500 calories per day? Especially since I am burning 600-700 calories on the TM. I am only eating two meals a day, but I get very full fast. I haven't been drinking wine....I think having a glass or two of wine at night would help me get some empty calories.

We plan on TTC in July/August. I am starting the diet now, but I know I will have some cheat weekends. We are going to Disney World next weekend, and my husband and I have trips planned to Austin in April and San Diego in June. I will still skip breakfast and no snacking while on vacation, but I will probably be relaxed on my meals.

Good luck to all the ladies getting ready to TTC!! Pink dust to everyone!!

Ah no sorry, I mean it does give me the totals in grams too, but you can't set your daily goals in grams, to the exact gram. You have to do it by percentages and that's hard to set it to the exact gram your looking at. Doesn't really matter as I can just look at the total grams as I go along and remember by memory my exact targets

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Hi afrevert, yes I struggled meeting the calories whilst hitting the goals. I only started this week so am still jiggling things around, wine is a great way to add calories easily and enjoyably ;-) I traded in a piece of bread or pasta for a baked potato as they are good for calories. I also add vegetable oil to the skin to crisp it and some margarine on top. I can't offer too much help I'm afraid as I'm new to the diet too. It's a good job I have no going away plans as I couldn't help myself if away for a few days!

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Chocolate if you don't want to eat too much brown carbs have you tried caulirice? You can make it yourself which I have done, or you can buy it in microwave packs. They do it plain, Indian style or Mediterranean flavour, I found it in Sainsburys this weekend and have yet to try it! Just an idea. I have to be quite resourceful as I can't eat potatoes or fruit!

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Chocolate if you don't want to eat too much brown carbs have you tried caulirice? You can make it yourself which I have done, or you can buy it in microwave packs. They do it plain, Indian style or Mediterranean flavour, I found it in Sainsburys this weekend and have yet to try it! Just an idea. I have to be quite resourceful as I can't eat potatoes or fruit!

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Oooh, I have always wanted to try caulirice!! Get the feeling if I made it myself I would be put off by the look and smell of it and not eat it, but if it is in a prepared little packet I would love to try it!!

Was it in a refrigerated section in sainsburys? X

No it was with the unclebens packet rices, right at the bottom of the shelves. I was tempted to do a little jig when I found it but it was too busy :p. I'm sure I've seen it in Tesco too in the veg stir fry section but that was fresh while Sainsburys is cupboard so can be kept until you need it. I think I will try it tomorrow and let you know what it's like!

I'm finding it so hard this week I have been so busy and active, but have not found the time to fit cardio in :worry:
I'm so proud of you ladies who keep coming back here.xxxx

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Snap Frilly! My bra is getting a little roomy too! Bit draughty in there now! Don't mind the flat bum thing too much though-think I'm naturally quite flat bummish so just happy to be having a smaller, flat bum!

Thanks for making me feel better about the small (read 'absolutely massive') cheat I had last night!

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You're all cracking me up lmbo

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I'm finding it so hard this week I have been so busy and active, but have not found the time to fit cardio in :worry:
I'm so proud of you ladies who keep coming back here.xxxx

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It's a great thread! Thanks for starting it :)

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No it was with the unclebens packet rices, right at the bottom of the shelves. I was tempted to do a little jig when I found it but it was too busy :p. I'm sure I've seen it in Tesco too in the veg stir fry section but that was fresh while Sainsburys is cupboard so can be kept until you need it. I think I will try it tomorrow and let you know what it's like!

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Let me know If it's nice :)

Cauliflower rice sounds like a good alternative, thanks.
Failed this am, it's my 1 day a week where my 3 year old doesn't have pre school so we go swimming and eat there. Just had 3 mini pancakes topped with quinoa, few blueberries and hazelnuts, yoghurt and a drizzle of maple syrup, soo yum! Better than a sausage bap or burger though which I'd usually have and is sort of girl friendly ish.

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Chocolate - that doesn't sound like a fail at all?! I've just had a vegetable thai red curry for lunch with some sweet potato and feta style cheese post run. Pre run was some low fat Greek yogurt with a drop of agave nectar and two crumpets with some butter. I'm drinking a lot of coffee, taking fibre with most meals and doing 6 days a week of 55mins + cardio.x

Well I guess it's pretty close to the groups etc. I'm doing the Pcos one and taking metformin so not sure the maple syrup and white pancakes really fit it, but it was soo nice! Do you take the sachet fibre with water? I'm finding that I eat a big meal like a baked potato etc. And have a glass of water with my metformin and then a glass of the fibre mix and it makes me feel really bloated and yucky.

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Finally joining you ladies regularly! I picked up an exercise bike this morning and did 20 minutes of cycling. Not long enough I know but I've realized that it probably won't be possible to do it with my 1 and 2 year old awake and in the room with me. I was hoping they would play around and watch TV but they were drawn to the bike and tried climbing on it while I was biking. So I gave up after 20 minutes. I think I'll try to do it in the evenings after the kids are in bed, around 8pm. Later than I would like but I'm thinking it will make me feel less guilty about plopping my butt on the couch as soon as they go to bed like I usually do. I'll try again in the morning another day, maybe the novelty of it will wear off and they will ignore me.

chocolate - I think the maple syrup is ok but the white flour pancakes, not so much. As a treat once a week or so though, I think it's ok! I'm on the PCOS diet as well and was looking forward to having white pancakes and waffles often. I love them! But I think as long as I stay within my limits for the day overall, pancakes once in a while isn't going to hurt. What are you using for fiber? I have to pick some up today and get started on it.

I'm hoping my Oh will put our bike together tonight, an hour is going to be a chore though and is much easier if the kids are in bed as they need something every 2 mins ;-) I don't think I have this Pcos Le diet sussed too well, have some principles of the usual Le diet ingrained in my mind so want to avoid nutritious whole grains and protein from meat. I'm Def. Feeling a bit weak and pathetic though eating this way etc. So I'm hoping that's a good sign. I am using fybogel as I think it hasn't got any added vitamins etc.

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Getting back on it tonight!! No excuses. Naughty again last night, no exercise for me oops. Having it tonight though! Gearing up for a garage TM session with 'The Brits' on the telly. Be shakin my tush like the fifth member of Little Mix!

Diet been pretty good generally so at least I'm not a total failure!

Anyone got any motivational tips? My best trick is to put my exercise stuff on earlier than I need to. For such a lazy lump like me, even the thought of getting changed on these cold, dark nights is off putting. Squeezing myself into my lycra nice and early makes it harder to say no to exercise!!

Please share your motivational ideas ladies!

Chocolate, I'm taking fibre supplements in tablet form - psyllium husks. Haven't noticed any bloating problems. Might be worth a try if you can have these on PCOS diet? I used to use fybogel for IBS years ago. Not unpleasant tasting but can take a bit of chugging down!

Oh great thanks glitter mouse, didn't realise they did them in tablet form, will try them if it doesn't settle.
I have done my 60 mins, I think I only manage it as I get to go to a gym and it's a bit of me time,.Maybe join a gym for a 3 month membership? I feel better doing my exercise after my evening meal as I have energy then but sometimes I have to do it during the morning which is hard

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No it was with the unclebens packet rices, right at the bottom of the shelves. I was tempted to do a little jig when I found it but it was too busy :p. I'm sure I've seen it in Tesco too in the veg stir fry section but that was fresh while Sainsburys is cupboard so can be kept until you need it. I think I will try it tomorrow and let you know what it's like!

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The fresh cauli rice in tesco is good but you're right it does go off quite quickly. It is yum though and recommend it mixed into risotto, pasta, as a side. Like the thought of you doing a little jig. Any excuse for a bit of cardio eh?! :cheerteam:

Need to give your packaged one a try. Thanks for the tip off!

Only managed 50 mins on the tm tonight, my feet hurt with every step. Been on them all day and they are throbbing as I sit here watching the Brits! I did have an hours walk with the dog though and did some gardening so I don't feel too bad. Now for the caulirice, it was ok but just ok not as nice as fresh. I had it with mushroom stroganoff and left half because I couldn't eat it on its own. If I have it in future I will mix it with something with a lot of flavour so it's not too noticeable.

Chocolate I'd definitely try the tablet form it's the only one that doesn't upset me, I use Chitosan from H&B. Got a lovely recipe for pancakes made with spelt flour if you're tempted.

Welcome Beau, 20 mins is a good start, bless your little ones but I bet it was funny!

You're doing great GlitterMouse try not to think about the excercise too much, when I do it gets me down a little. I find excercise in the morning really hard my best time of day is around 4 then I know when I've finished I get to make and eat dinner. Also knowing I have something to watch on my iPad makes it more bare able.

Oh yes please to any pancake recipe as I could have that alongside some strawberries and yoghurt and sweetener sprinkled on top :-)

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100grams spelt flour, 2 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt mixed together.
150 milk and one egg mixed then combine. I used a little bit of canola oil and rubbed it around the pan. Made about 6ish light and fluffy pancakes.
I have got a link to this but I'm never sure what we're allowed to post.

That's great thanks,wont need a link so don't worry :-)

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Hi Ladies! I was bad and didn't exercise last night. I could blame it on the weather - we were under a tornado watch in my neck of the woods, but that would just be a lie. I wasn't feeling it yesterday.

I did make it to the gym today. I did the stair master and the elliptical machine for a total of 65 minutes. I think I jinx myself my posting about how easily I get full. Now I am the complete opposite! The hardest part is skipping breakfast. I want to eat first time. If I can make it to 9:30-10:00am then I am good until noon.

Chocolate - I would worry to much about your cheat. As long as you kept it in the limits or close to, I think you are good. And even if you didn't, a cheat here and there isn't going to hurt anything.

Thank you everyone for being active on this board. It really does help me stay motivated!

Hi ya ladies... Yous are doing really good, I haven't done any exercise the past 2days except for running around with my kids here and there has been busy , but ill be back on track tomorrow. I am only doing min of 5days anyway I think its always nice to know I have a goal and have to pass it and then 2days off Is well deserved.
How is the weight lose going for everyone?
Lol I had a dream last night we all met up at a play centre .. Hehe funny considering we are all over the world xx

Well done all you ladies I have been thinking of you all ands popping in,
Funny I'm missing the workout now, well hopefully the decorator will be finished today and I will be back on my bike tomorrow

Did my 60 mins tm this morning as I'm at the dentist later for major work. It was soooo cold and I find it a lot harder to excercise in the morning. I think I'm like one of those animals that have to bask in the sun until they can function!

It's so cold today, I'm looking forward to doing my work out to warm up! I suck at the diet, worked this am so was starving by the time I got back at 1230 so had a cheese and pickle sandwich with cucumber and lettuce on white bread, with a pack of cheese and onion crisps.... Followed by a nibble of Ds's white chocolate cookie ;-) However It's sort of Le friendly if I wasn't doing the Pcos version. I was a bit foggy headed this am, had a glass and a half of white wine, for sway purposes only of course ;-) But I don't usually drink so felt the effects slightly ha ha

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Hope the dentist goes OK Frilly Lady!!

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I have a big bag of psyllium husks that I mix with squash, it's essentially fybogel then anyway!

Not doing so well today; was meant to go to the gym this am but poorly boy at home with me today so will have to go tonight. I'm so hungry today though so really struggling :/ last ate at 6pm last night then had my first meal today at 10am so trying to hold off till later this afternoon to eat anything else. Think it must be hormonal for why I'm struggling so much today. I always feel better when I've exercised though so hopefully have a boost later.

Chocolate - I love Pancakes too; you can also use buckwheat flour and rice flour as wholesome alternatives
https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/banana...Mblm0LgLXhM%3D
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Did my 60 mins tm this morning as I'm at the dentist later for major work. It was soooo cold and I find it a lot harder to excercise in the morning. I think I'm like one of those animals that have to bask in the sun until they can function!

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Apparently you burn more calories when it's cold, so think of that

Counting this as cd1 one today and have no energy at all to exercise!!

Will try to do bike for an hour after boys r in beds, but just want to lie on the couch and eat crap! Wish I hadn't had my day off yesterday now grrr!!

Will push through and get it done though, felt guilty last night, and as much as I hate exercise, you do feel good about yourself afterwards :)


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If I am not pregnant this cycle I'm going to add cardio but only 4 days a week I'm thin but gain two pounds back I am trying to stay at this weight now. Around 112 I am st 5"6, going to try to get on my stationary bike and for walks. DH is joininf gym and is allowed to bring a free guest each time.
I am pretty busy without excerising my Fitbit I get around 12,000 steps lol

Exercise whilst on period is horrible for me too, I've just done 50 mins walking on the treadmill and currently doing 15 mins on the bike. I used to run etc. And be very competitive with pushing myself so I've changed it to low key and no weights or pushing myself hard as I think it raises my testosterone. All the girlmums I know don't do exercise and aren't thin, about average but they don't seem to gain around the middle like I do. And they do seem to eat more carbs which they think are healthier like popcorn, rice cakes, crisp breads etc. But of course they aren't that nutritious, just low calorie.
Walking is probably the best exercise to not loose too much weight as I burn about 100 calories less now I've swapped to walking etc.

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Exercise whilst on period is horrible for me too, I've just done 50 mins walking on the treadmill and currently doing 15 mins on the bike. I used to run etc. And be very competitive with pushing myself so I've changed it to low key and no weights or pushing myself hard as I think it raises my testosterone. All the girlmums I know don't do exercise and aren't thin, about average but they don't seem to gain around the middle like I do. And they do seem to eat more carbs which they think are healthier like popcorn, rice cakes, crisp breads etc. But of course they aren't that nutritious, just low calorie.
Walking is probably the best exercise to not loose too much weight as I burn about 100 calories less now I've swapped to walking etc.

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Great info:wink:
I don't push too hard when I'm on my bike just enough to get my heart beating faster as I don't want my testostrone raising, last time I had it checked it was low anyway!

Oooo does hard cardio exercise raise testosterone?? I'm running and cycling mostly but often do spinning and run to beat my times etc :s

I've just done an hour on the bike at the gym but not feeling great so didn't go hard at it. Messed up with my food today as well; I think I came apart with my first meal as seemed to use up all my protein despite not having any meat today at all but half a ball of mozzarella.x

I'm not sure exactly, it might depend on if your naturally someone who may raise testosterone as I am naturally competitive and have traits of high testosterone where as maybe for the average woman that's not the same.

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Just completed my first full 60 minutes of cardio on the bike! So proud of myself. I haven't done a full hour of cardio in YEARS. I also had a great diet day so yay me! Rewarding myself with a handful of mini Oreos (way under on fat today) and a second glass of wine :)

I'm not really sure on high intensity raising testosterone. I would guess no if it's just straight cardio. I'm thinking about doing a HIIT class once per week. It's 30 minutes long so I thought I could do 30 minutes on the bike immediately after on that day instead of 60 minutes.

Ditto chocolate! I know 3 girl moms and none of them do any exercise at all.

Beau82 - well done on the cardio! I'm doing mine this evening before work. The hitt followed by bike for 30mins would work, I've often "topped up" my exercise when doing classes.

My stomach is still feeling unsettled today :s sicky feeling and going to the loo lots, not sure what's going on/what's caused it. Doesn't help with exercise though but I will carry on regardless.x

Wish I had found the time yesterday! Was missing doing the cardio yesterday.
Today I just can't get motivated just feeling bummed out! I'm letting the team down lol jk

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Beau82 - well done on the cardio! I'm doing mine this evening before work. The hitt followed by bike for 30mins would work, I've often "topped up" my exercise when doing classes.

My stomach is still feeling unsettled today :s sicky feeling and going to the loo lots, not sure what's going on/what's caused it. Doesn't help with exercise though but I will carry on regardless.x

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Are you eating lots of fruit and veg I find I need the loo more the more I eat!