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I struggled! But now I literally put my timer for 60 mins ans walk/light jog in my backyard with music and DH out there talking to me. Its the only way I can. Im a weights girl so switching to cardio is so hard for me lol. I have this thing with being out of breath hahaha
For me it’s that while my husband is working from home during Shelter in Place he’s an executive on calls basically 7-7 and my daughter is a handful. I also have a SI injury and a herniated neck disk (I know I’m a mess) so high impact isn’t really on the table. We have a Peloton so I’m going to try out some of the low impact rides and their low impact cardio routines. I wish we’d just bought an elliptical 🙄
Thinking of whether to take folic acid or folate not sure the difference?
Could you possibly go walking after he is off work at 7pm while he stays with DD? These last couple of weeks I’ve been working until either 630 or 7pm. My DH is home from work before then so he takes care of dinner and getting the kids ready/to bed so that I can go out walking after I sign out. Some nights, by the time I finish getting ready, leave, and get to where I go walking, it’s almost 8pm! But sunset here right now is 830pm and it’s still relatively light after that, plus street lights etc (I go walking in a well lit, populated, main area, with 24hr stores etc in the route). Last weekend I also went walking around my own neighborhood from 9-1015pm, after the kids were in bed, because it was too damn hot to go during the day! Even from 9-10 it was like 75° still. Anyway, my point is, are you able to do something similar? Would DH be on board with you walking after he gets off work, so that you can get the full 60mins in? From what I understand it’s the 60min aspect that’s important ... I believe because the body stars burning stored fat after 45mins? I think that’s what I’ve read.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrshrc
Also, I’m sorry about the back issues [emoji30] I have a bulging disc at L5-S1 and was an absolute mess for a year as well to the point of not being able to walk [emoji3525] I ended up with a steroid injection finally and it was a miracle worker, thank the universe, it will be two years next month and all is well *knock on wood* [emoji23] My neurosurgeon actually told me that exercise is the best measure to prevent recurrence, funny enough! What exactly is your SI injury? Are you able to go walking? It’s pretty low impact but still good for swaying! Although I’m sure low impact on the Peloton will be good too! Jealous of the Peloton btw... [emoji28]
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I’m not entirely sure of the difference either. What I remember reading is that if you have the MTHFR gene mutation you NEED folate, but beyond that I’m not sure if it matters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Princess Mom
This is what I have, I take 3 a day for a total of 1200mcg* folic acid. It was maybe $2 at Walmart:
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Thank you I don’t have any issues going to pick some up today.
Folate is best if you can afford it and anyone with MTHFR or blood clotting disorders should ONLY take folate.Quote:
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The majority of people can handle folic acid just fine (but can still take folate if they want)
I take 1000 mcg of folic acid daily, so one tab.
Okay ladies I’m about to drop a truth bomb... I’m sorry this isn’t a positive post.
I’m very over this diet/exercise routine (but definitely more so the diet). I find that I’m moody with my three kids who are only 4 years old, 3 years old and 10 months old and I’m just tired all around of being on this picky and depriving diet. I love chocolate, snacks, treats and I’m just over it. I will have been on it for 3 weeks in a couple days. But at the same time, I’m desperate to try for a girl. But man, this is hard! I feel like I may need to do a cheat meal once a week for sure just to get me through these next 9 weeks. I’m trying so hard to enjoy the summer and this time with my kids but it’s been hard. There was a lady that recently had a successful girl sway and said she had a cheat day/meal once a week otherwise she would have never survived on the diet. That’s how I’m feeling. Yet I want to try for a girl so badly. [emoji24][emoji26]
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It’s hard being a mom to 3 little ones on this diet! It’s exhausting. I’m normally not moody (definitely not perfect) but i know it’s because of the diet and even moody with my husband sometimes. [emoji27]
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I’m sorry you’re struggling, it’s an adjustment for sure but that’s a good sign!! I promise it gets easier and you should definitely ask atomic about the cheats but she has been very supportive of my weekly cheat for the sake of the bigger picture.
Pretty: Thank you so much. I appreciate what you said! I’m looking forward to it getting easier. You did a cheat meal every Friday now when you did your girl sway and got your girl right? I was thinking fries and gravy and a warmed stuffed chocolate chip cookie with ice cream again tomorrow night for supper. [emoji1786] just to get my sugar fix and I figure leaving meat out and keeping it vegetarian isn’t horribly bad. I might be a bit too OCD as well thinking one cheat meal a week isn’t good. But if it helps me stay on this girl diet then it hopefully is okay. I’m very good all the other days... a lot of times I’m a bit under in fat and protein. Usually around 45g for each one and about 1700 calories or so a day. But like, just sooo starving it feels like. Likely because I’m breastfeeding too.
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Yes I had a cheat during my last sway too. I’ve kept it vegetarian both times to help balance it out. I also try to be better for the meals surrounding the cheat too (Friday and Saturday lunches are pretty light). Once you get into a rhythm it becomes second nature, just a new normal!
You may want to ask atomic about your totals while breastfeeding, they may just be too low (which could be contributing to you feeling so icky)
So weird I can’t find any folic acid or folate near me will check again tomorrow
I go for a follow up in two more weeks to check levels and have an exam. I hate worrying! I’m sure I will be fine and conceive soon. I just want a healthy baby a girl would be a plus just because I have everything for a girl saved from my DD. My oldest daughter is like no I rather have a brother my sister is annoying haha she loves her though she wanted a sister for so long.
Sorry what does DD mean? I'm new here hahahQuote:
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Dear daughter :)
thank you!
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If you are breastfeeding you need to be on 50-60 g protein and fat and 1800-2000 cals MINIMUM anyway(plus being that low in fat and protein is not allowed on the alternate diet because you need to be eating that much fat and protein to ensure you are not eating too many carbs) That is why you're hungry and feeling unpleasant most likely.
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Atomic: okay I will aim for that. I’m sure the diet will feel so much better and attainable with 1800-2000 cal and 50-60g of protein and fat. I think I am carb heavy with the diet too (whole grains and gluten free pasta only) as I eat mostly whole grains with just small portions of fruit and veggies and dairy (cheese). Too much while grains is not good? I’m going to add hard boiled eggs this week something else I can get fat from. I ate a lot of natural peanut butter last week and can get a lot of fat from that. I really enjoy peanut butter and the natural stuff is really low in sugar.
Last night I had my weekly cheat meal and had fries and gravy and a warmed stuffed cookie with ice cream again. It’s my go to cheat meal if I need one. I had a light lunch to prepare for it and the awesome thing is I stayed within the limits even with the cheat meal [emoji846]
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Babygirl what about adding some more cheese? You said “small portions of cheese” so I’m thinking maybe you’re having less than a serving size? Two of my dinner staples that I have on rotation are pasta/sauce/cheese and refried beans & cheese in a soft tortilla. I have a bunch of different kind of shredded cheese at home, a serving size of each is always 1/4 cup and they have a decent amount of fat. Depending on my fat total for the day sometimes I do 1.5 servings of cheese if I need more, or half a serving if I need less. Same thing with the protein too, cheese is another good source [emoji4]
Just a suggestion of course!
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As long as you are eating enough protein and fat, you can't be too carb heavy (unless you had severe PCOS). When you eat more protein and fat you are cutting carbs by default since you're getting more cals from protein and fat and fewer carbs.Quote:
Originally Posted by babygirl1
:agree: eggs and peanut butter can be good ways to get fat and protein.
Most of the time you DO keep in the limits with cheat meals! Taht's one of the biggest reasons not to fear them!! You end up having what you're craving and have stayed in the limits too!
Hi ladies how is everyone doing? I just can’t bring myself to restart the diet, I’ve been eating normal which is already girl friendly, I think I want to keep taking my prenatals. I took them 3x week when I conceived my DD. I’m in a huge depression where I can’t even focus on my kids. I’m so upset I am trying to make myself happy but it isn’t working. I just want to be pregnant again. Only time I feel somewhat at peace is when my kids and I take a bike ride. I attach my daughter to her toddler seat and that’s when my mind is free. The nights are bad.
I’m so sorry, that much be so tough!i wish there was something I could do or say to make you feel better.
I’ve stuck to being vegetarian but I’m either way above or way Below limits. I’m debating whether or not to exercise since work when my cycles will return.
Pretty- exercise does have good results I’ve been doing veggie as much as possible
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Why can’t I find folic acid or folate near me so weird anyone recommend a cheap brand on amazon of folate?
I use Life Extension Optimized Folate (l-methylfolate), 1000 Mcg, Vegetarian Tablets, 100-Count
I use jamieson folic acid and take 1mg (1 tab) daily. I got it from Walmart though.
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Thanks ladies going to order a bottle
Thanks hotlikemexico for the suggestion! I agree cheese is a great source of fat. I will add that or natural peanut if I need a little more. Yesterday I did better and had 56g of protein and 48g of fat and still 1700 calories. So I just need to bump up my fat a little. I honestly felt so much better just bumping them both up a bit. I will continue to aim between 50-60g of fat though! Even peanut butter on a whole grain rice cake would do the trick or a little cheese and crackers.
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Yay babygirl! Glad you’re feeling better!
Day one of using the treadmill is officially under my belt!!
Thanks Pretty!!
And good for you of getting Day one of using the treadmill complete! Awesome job well done! [emoji846][emoji1316]
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I haven’t been eating much not really in the mood to hoping my cycle returns in July
Thank you!! Anyone else start breaking out after starting exercise? I’m starting to and panicking about hormones levels etc. I really hate doing things differently from my last successful sway... I’m definitely swaycessing
Breaking out? are you sweating a lot? Maybe that’s why? I’m not sure
Anyone here have four kiddos already? I would love six but five is my limit lol