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Xenozoa425 posted...

Awesome, good luck with your goals. But even then, on the Mediterranean diet, as long as you are eating primarily whole foods, especially a variety of fruits and vegetables, while keeping fat and protein intake on the lower end while increasing fiber, you will have almost guaranteed success without having to worry about calories or portion control.

Sugar addiction in and of itself isn't that bad of an issue, it's when you pair it with fat and/or sodium (i.e. french fries, ice cream, chocolate, cookies, cake, etc) that it becomes a problem.

Yes when I mean sugar addiction Im specifically meaning refined sugars. I have a major sweet tooth. Ive been craving these frosted cookies from this gourmet place so badly. My diet went out the window in pregnancy because I was nauseous for most of it and only craved sweets. On the Mediterranean diet I would typically have a green smoothie every day, fish or lean protein with veggies, berries/apples/bananas for fruits, whole grains, brown rice and some extra virgin olive oil or almond butter for healthy fats. But I have so little time and energy to meal prep these days. I may be getting a nanny soon so that will free up time.

bsp77 posted...

Running, pushups and pullups mostly. It is amazing how toned you can get from a couple body weight exercises if done frequently enough

And congrats to you too! I know how hard it is shortly after having a baby. I mean, I didn't ever have one, but my ex-wife had 4 :)

Yeah its tough. Luckily walking with her helps a lot. My husband is home to watch her when I do my workouts. I know Im very fortunate with that and just having one baby. I couldnt imagine finding the time with 4. My friend is a full time SAHM with 4 kids and somehow managed it but I think its insane.

Xenozoa425 posted...

I would honestly advise to stop doing keto and switch to a more low-fat, high-fiber plant-oriented diet, that way you will both control your blood glucose and lose fat while not having to worry about what you eat, how many net carbs, potential blood sugar spikes, any potential supplements like BhB or electrolytes, how many calories, etc.

Ideally with this diet, fruits and vegetables are your best friends, the weight falls off effortlessly, your energy level and focus improves, inflammation lowers all over, recovery time for workouts speeds up, and you still get to eat many of your favorite foods like fruits, pasta, breads, potatoes, beans, etc.

Doing keto, you miss out on many of the healthiest foods that have lots of complex carbs, fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Any diet that tells you to skip fruit, of all things, should be immediately ignored. Fruit is one of the healthiest things a type 2 diabetic can eat. I did keto for a couple years, but I lost more weight, my mind is faster and more focused, I have no chronic inflammation or pain, I have more strength, flexibility, endurance and speed by switching to a whole food vegan diet.

My plan is to do keto for a month and then switch to the Mediterranean diet. I like keto for helping me get over my sugar addiction. I fully recognize its not sustainable long term.

bsp77 posted...

Oooh, just saw this topic.

Height: 510
Current weight: 173 lbs
Ideal weight: 170 lbs?

Unsure about what my goal is now. At the beginning of 2020, I was about 200 lbs and have gotten myself down to 173. I don't know what my goal weight is, I have been flat for about 3 months now, but I have been slowly switching out some fat for muscle.

My running goal is 1000 miles for the year, and I am more than on pace at 587 miles after my 7.25 mile run this morning. I also want to raise the number of pushups I can do at once, as I am at 50 right now.

Congrats on the weight loss! My husband has been 200 lbs but now down to 195 ever since I started cooking healthier and ordering out less. Do you mostly just run or do other workouts?

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Thank you! 13 more to go lol

CyricZ posted...

Yesterday was my typical workout day but I was at family's then, so today is workout. *nod*

Nice! Still on RFA?

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Oh gotcha! I had read about losing bodyfat and didnt get it at first. But I do now, Ive always been slim but not toned. Never had the discipline to really get myself there. Always had some flab on me even though I was thin

I do wake up around 6-6:30 but by the time baby eats, poops, gets dressed then I get dressed and get her things ready Im out by 8

Also couldnt help but weigh myself this morning and Im down to 128 lbs. 3
lbs in 3 days since starting keto. Im sure its all water weight from retaining a crap ton of it after pregnancy. But it made me happy to see anyway.

Took my girl for a 45 min stroll. It got to 82 by the time we got back and it was only 9 am. I had a swaddle to keep her shaded but I was soaked in sweat. Im going to need to try to get out earlier. Its hard. Then I did 30 min on legs. Im going to drop IF I dont really see a benefit for me. I just end up so hungry that I want to binge by the time I can eat. Ive always been someone who just eats a little every few hours and Im counting my calories.

CosmicShadows posted...

I felt guilty af last night cheating lol.

I think cheat days are important and its not healthy to feel so guilty. I have a cheat day scheduled on Thursday. Will just work out more on Friday

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Will eating more carbs on my workout days break me out of ketosis? I have fish oil in my daily supplements but I do need to eat more fish. My husband hates salmon so I rarely buy it but he agrees that I should just focus on my own diet and he will eat wtv

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106 lbs?? I hope you meant 160 lol

Simp posted...

9 days until I get my power cage. Gonna get in great shape and be attractive, and not quit this time!

Get it!

CHM_Punk posted...

Hydroxycitrate and Niacin for fasting days. :p

Ill look into those, thanks!

Zodd3224 posted...

Are you sure you should be fasting if you are exercising?

Im doing intermittent fasting so I just eat between 12-8pm. I do wonder if I should move my window earlier though since Im more active in the mornings.

Taking a rest day today so I can focus on chores. Have a crap ton of laundry to do. Too hot to take my girl out for a stroll, maybe in the evening.

I do also have a terrible headache and generally feel crappy. Its my third day on keto and second fasting. I wonder if its just me adjusting to it.

CyricZ posted...

Burned more than usual today on my RFA journey (according to the kcal counter, which I'm sure is not all that accurate). Entered the final "world", but I want to go back and clean up the side mishes.

At this point I think the motivation to be one of the few people on this planet who have actually completed RFA's story mode is a strong one.

Lol I gave up real fast but I got the game right before I got pregnant and then I was too nauseous to do any of it. Maybe Ill try it again here and there.

Today I did a 20 minute low impact cardio workout and a 30 minute stroll with my girl. It was too hot to do more and I worried for her. According to my Apple Watch I burned 300 calories. I love how all the apps integrate together. Im using FitOn, MyFitnessPal and the health app along with my Apple Watch to track everything. FitOn also streams to my Apple TV.

I started intermittent fasting. My eating window will be 12-8pm. Just had lunch, thai coconut chicken on top of a bed of zucchini spirals. For dinner Im making ribeyes with broccoli.

CosmicShadows posted...

.i just had some sugar free cookies as part of my cheat day.

Sugar free cookies for a cheat day?? Thats discipline lol. Im proud of myself, my husband offered to pick up my favorite fried chicken sliders from this one place I love and I said no.

Not really

CosmicShadows posted...

Just about done with my gym exercises. Feeling great this morning.

Thats awesome! I love how good Ive been feeling and its just been maybe a week since Ive started. I already feel like I have more energy. Before it was hard to get off the couch with how drained I was feeling.

Zodd3224 posted...

I have a protein and milk drink after every morning workout. And I drink a homemade smoothie containing Greek yogurt, veggies, frozen berries, banana, chia seeds, etc. Usually around mid day.

But this is for me trying to gain muscle. Won't do much good for weight loss.

I used to make similar smoothies, theyre so good! Ill probably go back to them after I complete my 30 days of keto. I only stopped because they made me nauseous during pregnancy.

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Oh yeah thats all too much for me lol. Im glad it works for you. Right now its hard to remember to brush my teeth some days with so much time spent with my baby lol

I even signed up to a keto meal delivery service. Ready made and mircrowaveable. Just very little time to do much cooking or meal prepping

CHM_Punk posted...

Have you considered getting supplements? I have a morning stack, evening stack, stuff I only take with high fat meals, and stuff I only take on fasting periods.

What kind of supplements? I just plan on taking a multivitamin and probiotic

Zodd3224 posted...

I'm glad you like it. I've been using it for about 23 weeks myself. Longest I've ever stuck with a workout routine.

This all sounds like a good plan. It's realistic, won't burn you out, but good enough to get results.

Wow thats great. I hope I can stick to it. I always get really into working out then quit a few weeks in. I really want to push myself though.

Thats good feedback. Im hoping to stay realistic with what I can do.

CyricZ posted...

I'm nearly done with the Ring Fit Adventure story mode. :)

Nice! I have it too. I should incorporate some of it.

Jiek_Fafn posted...

On the upside, youre still pretty small so good job on not just blowing up during pregnancy. Good luck!

I'm currently on like week 7 of a cut. I let myself get a bit out of control on my last bulk. Down a bit over 20lbs. Want to get down like another 15 to make my abs pop and stuff but that's probably like another two months at least. Mostly just calorie counting and watching my macros while I do my normal lifting routine.

Yes my weight was all belly. Even now its all mostly in my stomach. I probably just look a couple of months pregnant now. But I want to be able to fit in my clothes again and feel comfortable in a bikini.

And good luck with your workout goals!

Im so sorry your parents are such shitheads

Mostly creating this to keep myself motivated but all are welcome to post and encourage each other. My two big goals are to lose the baby weight and strengthen my core to alleviate my postpartum back pain.

Height: 52
Current weight: 131 lbs
Ideal weight: 115 lbs

My plan is to go out every morning to take my girl for a 45 minute stroll around the neighborhood. I live in a very hilly area with inclines/declines. Every other day I will do an additional workout. At least 30-45 min. I am also going to eat keto and do intermittent fasting for a month, just to jumpstart things.

Today I went for a stroll. Then did a 20 minute ab workout followed by a 25 min arms/back workout. Started keto.

Props to @Zodd3224 for recommending the FitOn app, I really like it!

Im not going to get my babybux until September when I can update having a dependent. I want my babybux now

What is the Kickstarter for? I want some swag too damn

The Trent posted...

it's the same at my house
but this way i get to feel like i did something too instead of just dick her down in the mouth
it's a win-win-win

Huh I never thought of it that way but it makes sense. Now thats love

None because its a crime to eat steak well done

NOM posted...

Man, I can't imagine bringing a baby into this fucked up world. With climate change, the political climate, and tons of other stuff I can't even think of rn.... we're in for some really rough years ahead of us.

Just seems irresponsible to bring a child into the world at this time.

Lol people have been saying that every generation. But no lets all get ourselves sterile and let humanity die out instead!

thronedfire2 posted...

lol idk why some people are giving you shit about this

back when I raided people had to go afk for wife/baby aggro all the time

Cause CE and mah vidya games

The Trent posted...

me and my wife made a deal that if i take her car to get an inspection tomorrow, she'll give me a 10/10 blowjob
joke's on her because it'll only take like 15 minutes to do the inspection!

Sounds like a great trade. I traded a BJ for a cupcake craving while pregnant. Husband was more than happy to oblige and its just a 10 min drive away. Its funny because we have plenty of sex and I never turn him down anyway so jokes on him he could have had it for free if he wanted

PatrickMahomes posted...

what would be topic-worthy about a husband taking over a child's care for a while after his wife asked him to?

Cause it was funny

I found myself working more from home than in the office. Less time spent chatting around with folks in the office. And I would have a hard time clocking off. Id find myself responding to shit at 7-8 pm

PatrickMahomes posted...

Doesn't matter, could've been 89 minutes into the 90 minute session. You had an agreement in advance and it was violated. How is he supposed to make any more similar agreements in good faith going forward?

Then don't make the agreement in advance. You know you've been up since 330, tell him in advance "hey i'm not going to be able to make this agreement work tonight, can you be around to help?" or something of that nature.

Lol bruh I did warn him before. Told him I was tired but I would try my best. Had asked for his help earlier in the day too and told him I would need more help if he wanted to raid that night. He knew what was up when I handed him a screaming baby and walked away. Get off your high horse, this is a light topic

The Trent posted...

i tell my wife she ain't gettin any dick until she takes care of the kids

Ive traded sexual favors to get out of my night shift

My husband is a weak weak man

radical rhino posted...

Get that baby some formula so that she stays full longer and isnt always hungry.

She is on formula. That girl likes to noms and during a growth spurt its like an endless bottomless pit in her belly. Cue the most epic poops

I wonder how many are actually paid minimum wage though. My understanding is that SF companies pay more than typical due to the higher cost of living. Also most dont live in the city but commute to it. Though its a shitty commute for sure.

ssj3vegeta2 posted...

I want to experience dis one day but instead of WOW I'm playing fifa ultimate team and its the last game of da season to get gold 1 for da first time ever and I'm 1 goal ahead in da 60th minute only for me to throw it all away for my lil baby cause dats all da matters tbh

It will be glorious

PatrickMahomes posted...

...So you had a pre-arranged agreement wherein you gave him permission in advance to have some free time for his hobby, only to violate the agreement like 20 minutes in?

More like 60 minutes into the 90 minute session. After I was awake from 3:30 am and had her the entire day where she was experiencing a growth spurt and crying for most of it. So yes by 7 pm I was beyond exhausted and I dont feel bad.

I got a permanent fully remote job offer. Lol at going back to the office

Why spend hours of your life commuting and dealing with shit traffic if you work a job that you can do at home. Im sorry not every job allows that

The Trent posted...

i bet the dude was seething that he couldn't raid his little heart out

Lol nah I asked him after if he was seriously mad and he said Of course not

g980 posted...

Idk if you have kids or not but you are making some big unfounded judgments there

My wife and i take turns being on call for the baby
If i am not on call and baby is crying, i will let her handle it

If she asks for help/sanity break while im playing videogames obviously ill drop whatever i am doing

But a crying baby is rarely a 2 person job and parents should find some alone time too

Yup, he took on baby last night while I got to go out with my girlfriends. The difference is I made sure to take care of her throughout the day. The day he raided I was running on little sleep and had her the entire day too so by evening I was spent.

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Yeah hes already questioning if he should raid at all since he cant do much content to gear up. But our guild is pretty casual with a lot of bads anyway. I was one of their top DPS before I stopped playing near the end of my pregnancy lol

Umbreon posted...

In 2021, if you're still playing WoW I imagine people are well familiar with the possibility of someone having to drop everything for a crying baby. Some of those players could be MY parents, and I'm in my 30s.

But when you think about it, babies really are just training for dealing with idiots in MMOs.

They cry a lot.

They need to be taken care of.

They tend to head straight towards danger without any regard for their own safety(At least you can physically make sure a baby doesn't walk in/stay in 'The Bad')

The difference is that most babies are capable of learning basic concepts.

Bwahaha as a healer on my alt, cant disagree

Do you need to do anything to sign up? I want my babybux

Pizza Hut

Retail is terrible right now. As mentioned, both the last expansions have been really bad. Shadowlands is so bad I didnt even stick around long enough to get the ahead of the curve achievement for the first raid. They add content around what will make it most interesting for streamers and not the player base. And all the time gating is to create a story for investors to believe in. Play FF14 instead. Or classic

ExtremeLuchador posted...

This wasn't about her in particular. I've been in relationships where I've basically been told to shut up, pay bills in so many words. So I'd look for a little respect there from my partner.

Maybe find someone who will both respect you and contribute as an equal.

ROOTFayth posted...

6 figures in SoCal is like 50k everwhere else though, cost of living is ridic

Good thing I make much more than 100k. Take your SoCal hate boner elsewhere. Not everyone wants to live in bum fuck no where like yourself.

But I dun wanna

Ill support my child no matter what. I dont see why it would matter what they want to identify as.

I ended up getting some mango/passion fruit martini thing and a margarita. It was so nice to have a girls night and time away from home!

The Trent posted...

she's trying to give CE what it wants, jeez

lol right why is that so bad?

wufei8706 posted...

Pics

me before I left


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I didnt pay attention to what was in the drinks but I recently got a bottle of Kahlua and Malibu for my house so I got you bro

ExtremeLuchador posted...

If my wife complained online about me the internet and cell phone would be cut off real quick.

Lol bruh you know I can set up all that on my own right?

Besides, I didnt complain about him. Was trying to let him have a good night but failed

brestugo posted...

Raw Oyster, dash of cocktail sauce (optional, could be wasabi or nothing), top shelf vodka, soju or sake in a shot glass.

Don't chew.

IIRC, you're in Los Angeles. Try Koreatown or West L.A. (Little Osaka).

Im in OC not LA. Lots of great Asian restaurant here but not where were going tonight. Ill keep that in mind for next time!

R1masher posted...

You dont breast feed pump and dump?

I dont breast feed

Im going full Cali girl and busting out my lash extensions that I have no idea how to put on

brestugo posted...

Seriously, Oyster shooter.

Basically an L.A., Honolulu, Tokyo, Seoul thing. Some places in Bangkok & Tijuana too.

Any place serving them has good food.

I recommend an Uber to get home.

Is that like just an oyster or is it in a shot? I love oysters and would totally try it but I dunno if they have it there

dj1200 posted...

mai tai
cosmo
long island

I love Mai Tais

Alteres posted...

Just try a bunch of different martinis.

They do have a decent martini list and I can look all fancy and shit

MedeaLysistrata posted...

Double gin and tonic to start

This used to be my go to drink for so long

nothanks1 posted...

If they're women, please post pics
If they're not women, please post pics

And order Irish Whiskey.

Theyre women and no

Eww I hate whiskey

What drink should I order?

Nah I work for a tech company. Ive seen people in shorts and flip flops and others look like they just go out of bed

But I have the perfect role for you. You just need to move to Saudi Arabia and work 120 hours a week for a fraction of what you make now and they require experience that you dont even have.

About freaking time

Not 2021 but we did have a babymoon planned for Kauai last December but the island decided not to stick to Hawaiis quarantine exemption. So now we are going in September, its going to be a babymoon with the baby instead.

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Thats terrible. Raids are not easy to form and are scheduled with the guild. With the new content being out you need to get in them ASAP.

Bad wife. Bad.

But the new content sucks so I dont feel bad.

Now Im in bed for my night of uninterrupted sleep. My body is ready

TetsuoS2 posted...

My 2yo niece's always latched to my sister, I feel so bad for her, she starts throwing tantrums for milk like 20mins after being on her own.

It must be so tiring for you parents, wish we could skip some of that time away.

Its exhausting and there are times where I really just want to curl up in a ball and cry lol but then she gives me the sweetest little toothless smiles and I just melt.

pikachupwnage posted...

I think people usually say it about toddlers who generally can communicate somewhat.

Or they arent parents. Had a friend say the same thing a couple of weeks ago. She doesnt have children. Its just something people hear from others. It really doesnt apply to infants. Its more to do with sleep training.

Hexenherz posted...

My wife is like half way along herself... I'll have to make sure she never sees this topic ever because this all sounds like torture.

Oh wow congrats! So excited for you! Its hard for sure. Some days are better than others. I just keep telling myself this is rough but once she learns to interact with her surroundings then things will be better. I hope

Drpooplol posted...

Last week he took a 2 hour nap for the first time and yesterday he slept for 10 straight hours. It was glorious. You can do it!

Nice! Shes at 8 hours straight. Wakes up once. Then has another 3 hour stretch. Then up most of the day but she hates to be set down anywhere. Hates her rocker, her bouncer, tolerates her play mat at most 20 min. Wants you to hold her and bounce her, take her out for a stroll, generally just be on the move. Cant just hold her and chill or she will scream at that too. Getting so tired.