tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35983809.post702244080458635688..comments2023-06-01T11:23:44.998-03:00Comments on soulbliss: where i am at...bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467701792949981337noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35983809.post-61149821216879544922007-09-08T20:45:00.000-03:002007-09-08T20:45:00.000-03:00Losing 4 lbs already is a great start. I've got t...Losing 4 lbs already is a great start. I've got that awful, pesky insulin-resistance PCOS problem (just one of the many causes of my IF) and although I am on the thin side as soon as I start cutting carbs I drop weight, even if I'm eating nuts & cheese. It's weird, the same thing just does not work for everyone. You are right on track though, it all comes down to calorie consumption so indulging a little is fine as long as the total calories are capped. You know what, you should try to enjoy yourself a little! Good luck on your insemination :)lady in waitinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806507660932901609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35983809.post-35383315459935292972007-09-07T19:44:00.000-03:002007-09-07T19:44:00.000-03:00Hey there,Not sure if you know that I stalk you he...Hey there,<BR/><BR/>Not sure if you know that I stalk you here from time to time, so I'm officially coming out. :-) I couldn't think of a better time for 2 reasons: <BR/><BR/>(1) I relate 110% to your post. I don't want make this whole comment about me so I'll spare you the details of my own journeys in those areas, and I also know that I can't tell you anything you don't already know. I <I>will</I> tell you that just yesterday, a very good friend of mine offered me the best support phrase I've ever heard. She asked me to please be as patient and kind with myself as I would be with her if our roles were reversed. I am always impressed by the depth of your compassion - be sure to show yourself some too, okay?<BR/><BR/>(2) I'm insemming this weekend too. :-) We're cycle buddies again! Please, please, please let this be the one for both of us.<BR/><BR/>*hugs*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35983809.post-84963685454869099062007-09-07T00:21:00.000-03:002007-09-07T00:21:00.000-03:00I could have written your post myself. I'm sure th...I could have written your post myself. I'm sure that a lot of us can relate to stress eating and such but the part about being all or nothing, I'm that way 100%! Whether its food or cleaning or smoking or drinking...all or nothing. Unfortunately I don't have any advice on how to find the balance. My life seems to revolve around finding the balance these days. If you find the secret before I do, let me know! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35983809.post-68566301863664272402007-09-06T14:25:00.000-03:002007-09-06T14:25:00.000-03:00I can relate to the stress-eating too. It sounds ...I can relate to the stress-eating too. It sounds like you are doing lots of good work to take care of yourself and bliss. Lots of hope for success this time!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541457131291401237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35983809.post-30384547049138301222007-09-06T10:56:00.000-03:002007-09-06T10:56:00.000-03:00Yes. I hear this. And as I wait for doom news I ju...Yes. I hear this. And as I wait for doom news I just keep eating because, well, I'm on progesterone and also cuz you know, it's a coping mechanism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35983809.post-81712817622787261102007-09-06T02:35:00.000-03:002007-09-06T02:35:00.000-03:00I understand completely... hoped to be slimmer bef...I understand completely... hoped to be slimmer before starting IVF, yet here I am above what I want to be my max weight.<BR/><BR/>I'm one of those people who's kept off weight for years. Weighed around 225 for many years, now am down to 155 (prefer to be around 150; I'm about 5'4" 1/2). I am having a very hard time trying to diet while being on the Pill (for IVF) and generally being very stressed, so I've put on weight. My thoughts:<BR/><BR/>1. Generally it's considered a bad idea to try TTC while dieting. That might be a good reason to give yourself a break.<BR/><BR/>2. It's unlikely that being heavier will prevent you from getting pregnant. If that were the case, several of my friends would not have children. Maybe losing weight helped you get pregnant before, but maybe that's just when you got lucky. I understand wanting to be slimmer before you get pregnant, but that may not be practical.<BR/><BR/>3. Everyone has their own method of losing weight or keeping it off. My approach involved a lot of exercise, watching my carbs, and reducing my portions. There are some foods, like ice cream, that I just can't have in the house. I try to eat vegetables and protein at lunch and dinner. I don't care enough about juices and sodas to drink them, and that's a good way to cut back on calories.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I'd say the most important thing is to try to get your nutrients from your food, as opposed to a vitamin. If you try that, you'll end up eating pretty healthily. <BR/><BR/>4. Overall - and this is much easier to write here than to practice myself, let me tell ya, I think it's crucial during this time to treat yourself and your body kindly and with love. Sometimes that means an extra yoga class, sometimes that means an extra donut. The reality is that virtually <B><I>nothing you eat will have any bearing on whether you get pregnant.</B></I> I have followed the crazy acupuncture diet, and I have eaten what I wanted, and it hasn't made any difference. <BR/><BR/>I say, take the time to be kind to yourself, whatever that means to you, and don't be hard on yourself when you have a cookie. <BR/><BR/>Take care and good luck.aspiring bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05509278424414780644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35983809.post-46287806147539461602007-09-06T02:15:00.000-03:002007-09-06T02:15:00.000-03:00i can relate to just about everything in your post...i can relate to just about everything in your post. i too am turning into a monster trying to make a sibling for our little girl! I too eat and eat and eat when i worry about food. i spend money when we don't have it.<BR/>the food thing i haven't conquered and i don't know if i ever will. I can diet with the best, lose 30kg in 4-5 months and if i smoke i can lose even more. but since my baby was born i can't stop eating and it looks like eating is here to stay. money i fixed by getting rid of credit cards etc. i quickly learnt that when they money is gone its gone and there is nothing left to spend-that made me and my partner change our spending!<BR/><BR/>I hope your insem this weekend goes fabulously and i am sending you lots of good thoughts and wishes.<BR/>as for the other stuff-you seem to have a much better handle on it that me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35983809.post-52726725739622883142007-09-05T23:56:00.000-03:002007-09-05T23:56:00.000-03:00Hi Bleu, I completely relate to the overeating in ...Hi Bleu, <BR/>I completely relate to the overeating in extremes when stressed. It is something i am currently dealing with...and have done my whole life....<BR/>I have taken a break from TTC as we have just moved house....a very stressful experience for me.We are also living in limbo with friends for a few months which i am finding quite daunting....<BR/>The last 2 weeks i have gone on an eating frenzy....previously i had managed to eat healthily and do a good amount of exercise and just these past few weeks it's all gone out the window to the mad hungry, frightened demon that lives in me...aaahhh I sigh, the battle with my extremes....<BR/>Especially when you are TTC,i was healthy and doing well...now we've decided to have a much needed break and I am indulging in alcohol a bit and smoking a joint every now and then and eating lots of junk food...Things i havn't done for months and years...<BR/>The attitude i seem to be taking with myself at the moment is to allow it to be for now....not to give myself a hard time...to realise that it will only last for a while and I will be back on track...<BR/>I am feeling particularly vulnerable at the moment and that's when it's hard....to allow oneself to be vulnerable...an interesting thought.<BR/>Anyway, i really wish you all the best with this next cycle and don't be too hard on yourself with the emotional, hormonal madness.Your son is gorgeous and mostly you have given him so much love...so a few slip ups are normal...<BR/>hang in there...<BR/>Mandy xMandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078613057504021238noreply@blogger.com