The Exercise Enigma - both genders

[Scurlys]

I'd avoid kickboxing just because of the "testosterone" idea, that your body thinks it's fighting and may raise T levels accordingly.

I think it's fine to do your normal exercise at first and then stop and go to cardio. I don't KNOW that as fact, that is just my gut instinct.


Step can build some muscle but the thing is as long s you're losing a bit of weight, you can't be building muscle. I know some people did stepping and got girls, others got boys, so no real vibe for how it sways.

Hmmm I don't want to do anything that is a maybe or controversial haha. I want to make sure I do my best. So besides walking and running outside with or without a stroller what cardio workout can I do at home on a DVD when I need to do it because of bad weather or cause I can't get outside? We might also buy an elliptical - is an elliptical girl safe?

I think since we won't be trying for a year I'll do my usual workouts until at least 12 weeks before with the sway, maybe even further out to have some cushion, but once I sway I'll drop ALL weights, Pilates and yoga. Is that pretty safe?

[atomic sagebrush]

Well, it's all maybes. Sorry, I know it sucks, but it's the truth. :/ I just don't have the info to tell you because unless I'd been able to run experiments with lots of different people doing lots of different things, I'd just be making it up.

A lot of people did Zumba or other dancy-type things like that. They have some dancy workouts on Youtube, Blogilates has some that are more dance ones and less musclebuilding.

If you get an elliptical and set it on lowest setting so you aren't building muscle.

I think that's fine, I can't say about what is "best" since I just don't have the data to say.

[plasticserenity]

Hopefully this is the right place to ask this!

I started LE diet and loooads of exercise at the beginning of March and I did 3 weeks of doing awesome! I did 60 mins of cardio for 20 out of 21 days, went full veggie and stuck to the low protein and fat, and honestly I felt pretty good (it's kind of a great diet even without the swaying aspect!).

But on Friday I fell off the wagon hard. It's now Wednesday and I haven't done any exercise for almost a week (and the diet flew out of the window too, I mean it really hasn't been pretty!). I'm not even sure why - I didn't feel too deprived and was quite enjoying it!

Anyway - I planned to do 12 weeks of LE diet and loads of exercise before we thought about TTC. And I know that a day off here and there wouldn't have hurt TOO much. But with it being 5 days off the wagon, have I completely undone the hard work I did for those 3 great weeks?

I have thought about swapping from loads of exercise to zero exercise, but I would still inevitably do a little (I love some of the classes and walks I do!) and I would probably end up swaying blue anyway by moderate exercise.

According to the scales my weight didn't change much (might have gone up by half a pound ish) but I don't know if I'm better off saying my 12 weeks starts now, or just counting this past week as a bit of a blip.

I suspect the answer is going to be "the longer the better" and I know shorter times on the LE lifestyle still get okay results. But even if somebody just throws me a "hang in there" then I could use the internet-support from you awesome folks <3

[atomic sagebrush]

NO, you haven't undone it, just pick it up and start again. Do just hang in there, you are doing better than you think.

Question - are you in your LP by any chance?? Many of us find a sudden waning in willpower during this time period and it is totally normal for that to happen. Scientists have tested it and found that we even do things like spend more money during our LP!! Progesterone makes your willpower lessen! Weird, huh?

[plasticserenity]

Thanks for the boost Atomic, I know I can get back on the wagon. Just frustrating that I sabotage myself when I actually WANT to do it, you know?

That is so interesting about willpower and LP! You have some awesome knowledge I wish I actually knew if I was in my LP - I have the Mirena and so no AF for over a year now (not having it taken out until we're ready to TTC around June time). I've been using OPKs but unfortunately missed a few days when I was "off the wagon" so not sure if I have missed ovulation. Just started temping so will soon have more data there and trying to take notice of CM more. From what I've read, most women who have Mirena will still ovulate but without AF I'm finding it really difficult to identify my cycle!

It does sound like a very plausible reason for my willpower issue though, it did seem to come from nowhere!

[blessedmama2]

I have a somewhat complicated question...

I've always been a big exerciser. I was in really good shape when I conceived DS1, and had not worked out for about 9 mos when I conceived DS2(DS1 was 6 mo old.) I had finally gotten back to the shape I was in before my first one. Well I have had to stop working out this month due to pelvic/IT band issues. I'm planning on TTC in June. Should I continue couch potato now that I'm out of shape (already[emoji57]), or should I try again when I get better, knowing I might have to stop again (this is a recurring issue)? Would the starting/stopping sway blue?


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[atomic sagebrush]

I'm sorry, this is one of those things that I really just don't have an answer to. I wish I did.

My gut instinct, because exercise has gotten such stellar and consistent results for us, is to have you pick it back up again. It's just been so much better than couch potato that I think it's worth it to try and include even when it doesn't work out quite according to plan.

[blessedmama2]

I'm sorry, this is one of those things that I really just don't have an answer to. I wish I did.

My gut instinct, because exercise has gotten such stellar and consistent results for us, is to have you pick it back up again. It's just been so much better than couch potato that I think it's worth it to try and include even when it doesn't work out quite according to plan.

Thank you so much...I think it's amazing that you take the time to answer everyone's question!!


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[atomic sagebrush]

You're welcome! I really want you guys to get your dream babies!

[Happy Mom]

Hi ladies,

I have been creeping a lot of these chats and I have to say that you are all such amazing people. The support and encouragement has made me come out of my shell and decide to buy the diet plan and jump on the pink sway.

Now, a quick question. I am planning on conceiving starting in August. I have started over the past 2 weeks the LE diet (getting my plan soon) and doing 60-70 min a day on the treadmill. I wear my fit bit when running and in 60 min or so I tend to burn 450-500 calories, get 4.5-5 miles in and my heart rate ranges from 125-155 (i have to take some fast pace walking breaks because I am not at the run for 60 min a day yet... I may never get there. Lol)

So do you think that is enough or should I push a little harder. I am very use to doing a 'blue' style workout.. about 45 min with weighs And cardio mixed. So I just want to make sure this is more on the pink scale.

Also, the calories that you burn, should you be adding that much extra food to your day. (To reach the 1,500-1,800) or do you eat that required calories and not add the burned calories?

Thanks again everyone for all the encouragement! I'm excited to try this pink sway thing! [emoji5]


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