Despite what the scales say, I'm apparently in great shape.
I went to the doctor late last week for a pre-prenatal checkup. I asked a ton of questions, including what the doctor thought would be a healthy weight for me to set as a goal before trying to get pregnant.
Yes, I may be 30 pounds heavier than my "ideal" weight, but everything else is just peachy. My blood pressure is great (114/68). I had my cholesterol checked last year and it's great, too. I'll find out how my glucose, potassium and sodium levels are in June when my lab work comes back.
The iVillage Web site is a great tool to help me on my way. Because it's daily nutrition plans are just suggestions, what actually makes it to the food journal is very flexible. I actually eat a lot - it's just more fruit and veggies and less breads and junk.
I'm down two pounds in a week, and I'm 18 pounds away from my goal (which would put me at a BMI healthy by most standards for babies).
Monday, May 19, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
iVillage's plan
There are a zillion different weight loss plans and diets, theories and books. To add to the list of ones I'm trying (or have tried), here's an online tool I found.
iVillage's Healthy Living Online
So far I'm a big fan. You put in your current weight, height and other health indicators (if you know them - things like blood pressure and cholesterol). Then you can take a mental health survey and exercise gauge.
Depending on whether you chose to lose weight, maintain or gain weight, the site spits out day-by-day plans, including grocery lists. Don't like cauliflower or red meat? That's OK - It lets you substitute for other foods that would give you the same benefits.
What sold me is four letters: F R E E.
I'll keep you updated on the progress. My goal is 15 pounds. When I do it I'll be at "baby weight" and one step closer to starting our family.
Today's plan:
Breakfast:
9 grapes
1 cup Cheerios with slivered almonds
1/2 cup skim milk
Midmorning snack:
1 small orange
Lunch:
Tuna salad (lettuce, cucumbers, green beans, pecans, mayo and tuna)
1/2 banana
six whole wheat crackers
Midafternoon snack:
1/2 banana
10 animal crackers
Strength training: 40 minutes with 5 minute warm-up and 5 minute cool-down
Dinner:
mini hamburger with lettuce and mushrooms on whole wheat roll
10 peanuts
1.5 cups green beans
Sleepy time:
1/2 cup skim milk
iVillage's Healthy Living Online
So far I'm a big fan. You put in your current weight, height and other health indicators (if you know them - things like blood pressure and cholesterol). Then you can take a mental health survey and exercise gauge.
Depending on whether you chose to lose weight, maintain or gain weight, the site spits out day-by-day plans, including grocery lists. Don't like cauliflower or red meat? That's OK - It lets you substitute for other foods that would give you the same benefits.
What sold me is four letters: F R E E.
I'll keep you updated on the progress. My goal is 15 pounds. When I do it I'll be at "baby weight" and one step closer to starting our family.
Today's plan:
Breakfast:
9 grapes
1 cup Cheerios with slivered almonds
1/2 cup skim milk
Midmorning snack:
1 small orange
Lunch:
Tuna salad (lettuce, cucumbers, green beans, pecans, mayo and tuna)
1/2 banana
six whole wheat crackers
Midafternoon snack:
1/2 banana
10 animal crackers
Strength training: 40 minutes with 5 minute warm-up and 5 minute cool-down
Dinner:
mini hamburger with lettuce and mushrooms on whole wheat roll
10 peanuts
1.5 cups green beans
Sleepy time:
1/2 cup skim milk
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