Planning pink sway Q's: gradual vs. sudden changes, moderate exercise, easing into sway

[atomic sagebrush]

I think I will do the one attempt at pos OPK- I did some research into shettles and personally can't see much scientific evidence that convinces me it works. I think there are some great essays on this site about timing and Atomic has a lot of great info about it. I know for some people that's a big thing to include in their sway, just for me I'll probably focus on the one attempt I got both my boys (not swaying) having many attempts within the fertile window and I know lots of people who also conceived boys while bd very frequently so antecdotally at least, makes sense to me!

Anyone who wants to read the full case against timing, it's here! http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gend...le-timing.html

[3rd times a charm]

I answer all the questions asked, just that it takes me a little longer to get back to you in the free forums. If it's been more than like 5 days or so, do bump your post since occasionally I'll open a post to reply and get interrupted and then it looks to me like I answered when I didn't.

This is my job, though, and so I do always appreciate anyone who can get a plan or a Dream Membership since it enables me to do this as my full time job - answering q's, doing research, writing articles - rather than working outside the home in which case I'd probably be unable to do much with the site!

Im so new to here I haven't quite got my bearings! Can I just ask, how often should u do the 60mins exercise? What's the minimum? Wud once a week make any difference? Thanx

Sent from my HUAWEI LYO-L01 using Tapatalk

[gwynn18]

KBird- I would really try to cut snacking and only eat at designated times. You sound like me before my sway, with high protein and lots of healthy fats, the girl sway diet is not that! And it was hard to not eat “healthy.” But the diet overall still meets health requirements. And you’re body will change, you’ll lose muscle, just warning you, but I think that’s the point. I ate a lot of veggie soup and would add white rice to fill up, definitely not my typical meal. But from what I understand, diet is important.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Kbird]

Thank you so much for the advice Atomic! That all makes sense and I can see how the slow changes over time could have an effect, especially with all the hormones involved- I think it's so interesting how complex the hormones in our bodies are and how powerful hormones are, yet we still don't understand them very well!

I am willing to put a little effort into my sway right now before I really start in April, so I think I can start doing some 60 min cardio sessions. Would it still benefit my sway if I'm starting out with just a few 60min sessions a week? I'm not sure I'll be able to do the 4-6 days per week already and keep it up until late summer. Also, I am assuming that if I switch from treadmill to biking during the 60 minutes without stopping, that is ok- I get bored easily haha.
If I am willing to put in a little effort diet-wise, it sounds like trying to not snack between meals would be more helpful than skipping breakfast at this point?

That makes sense that the cardio needs to be in one block, the reason why I've always kept my cardio sessions under 45 min at a time is to avoid the release of stress hormones like cortisol that some studies have shown are released by your body after 45 ish minutes of cardio. Just always thought that was interesting!

[Kbird]

Thanks Gwynn! Yes cutting out the protein and healthy fats will be super hard, I think veggie soup is a great idea because I love soups. I was thinking salad would be a nice option too to help me feel "healthier" (by my normal standards lol). I have kinda been starting to limit my snacking between meals, that seems like a good place to start! I will probably go mostly vegetarian when I fully start the diet in April, so I'll definitely need to add in more grains like rice, which aren't really things I'd normally eat much of either.
Are you still swaying currently?

[3rd times a charm]

Thanks Gwynn! Yes cutting out the protein and healthy fats will be super hard, I think veggie soup is a great idea because I love soups. I was thinking salad would be a nice option too to help me feel "healthier" (by my normal standards lol). I have kinda been starting to limit my snacking between meals, that seems like a good place to start! I will probably go mostly vegetarian when I fully start the diet in April, so I'll definitely need to add in more grains like rice, which aren't really things I'd normally eat much of either.
Are you still swaying currently?

Since I last commented ive seen some stats on diet and have started today! Im presuming I won't get pregnant for the first month r 2 so hopefully by time it happens ill have been doing diet for sufficient time. Can I ask what do u put in your veg soup? I don't want to make a soup and put in some blue sway ingredients by accident!

Sent from my HUAWEI LYO-L01 using Tapatalk

[atomic sagebrush]

Im so new to here I haven't quite got my bearings! Can I just ask, how often should u do the 60mins exercise? What's the minimum? Wud once a week make any difference? Thanx

Sent from my HUAWEI LYO-L01 using Tapatalk

Full exercise essay is here: http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gend...-both-genders=

You need to do a minimum of 4 days a week exercise and more like 6-7 is best.

[atomic sagebrush]

Since I last commented ive seen some stats on diet and have started today! Im presuming I won't get pregnant for the first month r 2 so hopefully by time it happens ill have been doing diet for sufficient time. Can I ask what do u put in your veg soup? I don't want to make a soup and put in some blue sway ingredients by accident!

Sent from my HUAWEI LYO-L01 using Tapatalk

Foods in and of themselves don't sway, it's your diet as a whole that matters, particularly calories, protein, and fat.

All vegetables are allowed on LE Diet.

[atomic sagebrush]

Thank you so much for the advice Atomic! That all makes sense and I can see how the slow changes over time could have an effect, especially with all the hormones involved- I think it's so interesting how complex the hormones in our bodies are and how powerful hormones are, yet we still don't understand them very well!

I am willing to put a little effort into my sway right now before I really start in April, so I think I can start doing some 60 min cardio sessions. Would it still benefit my sway if I'm starting out with just a few 60min sessions a week? I'm not sure I'll be able to do the 4-6 days per week already and keep it up until late summer. Also, I am assuming that if I switch from treadmill to biking during the 60 minutes without stopping, that is ok- I get bored easily haha.
If I am willing to put in a little effort diet-wise, it sounds like trying to not snack between meals would be more helpful than skipping breakfast at this point?

That makes sense that the cardio needs to be in one block, the reason why I've always kept my cardio sessions under 45 min at a time is to avoid the release of stress hormones like cortisol that some studies have shown are released by your body after 45 ish minutes of cardio. Just always thought that was interesting!

Yes it's fine to start with less exercise and work up to it.

Yes, also fine to change types of exercise as long as it's all contiguous.

I can't say what is "best" just don't have that kind of data, but stopping snacks will def. help.

[gwynn18]

KBird-
I did SO many veggies then would add filler like white rice, some noodles, or in a tortilla. Salads would be great too, as long as it’s enough calories. For swaying, I did the low fat or fat free dressings or sauces which is something I never did. I also switched to vegetable oil for cooking instead of the olive or coconut oil I usually used. For the soup, i would just find store bought, usually just a veggie or veggie and bean then add my own rice or noodle. Campbell’s Well Yes have a nice variety that all tasted good, if that’s available. The only things I avoided were breakfast cereal and oatmeal. And I am no longer swaying because I’m pregnant with a baby girl!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk