Comments on Mama Notes: Body After Baby: Do You Snack?

I love baked tortilla chips and salsa!

2010-01-31T08:02:46.076-09:00

I love baked tortilla chips and salsa!

I do believe some of us have a more difficult time...

2010-01-28T08:25:31.059-09:00

I do believe some of us have a more difficult time losing weight, gain it more easily and are more sensitive to the good feelings of dopamine that food can give.

And some of it is family culture and habit.

But being fit is available to everyone -- no matter the genes

It really bugs me when people say they can't l...

2010-01-27T23:01:35.448-09:00

It really bugs me when people say they can't lose weight because of their family genetics! Sure, sometimes we are "cursed" genetically with something we do not like. It could be low metabolism, big boobs, small butt, or anything. It is all about not giving up and working with what you have.

I love cucumbers, carrots and hummus. Light strin...

2010-01-27T18:39:59.129-09:00

I love cucumbers, carrots and hummus. Light string cheese and almonds too!

I am doing terrible this time around on Body after...

2010-01-27T14:37:38.833-09:00

I am doing terrible this time around on Body after Baby... but I won't give up :)

oh and a comment on good genes vs bad genes... you're right, you are not a lost cause if you have "bad genes" - however, coming from a "bad gene" background, I can say with certainty that you are a decided DISadvantage when you have a family history of being overweight or some other issue (such as the thyroid disease that my father, brother, and I all struggle with). It's definitely discouraging to see people who are able to just "melt the weight off" quickly when you work your butt off but have not just diet and exercise, but NATURE fighting against you.

I try to do the 5 meals and drink a glass of water...

2010-01-27T07:36:24.798-09:00

I try to do the 5 meals and drink a glass of water with each! But my snack craving only comes at night after 9 pm! So either I try to go to sleep early (or else I'll eat anything I can find) or eat Kashi crackers with cheese slices and apples. It always hits the spot and still tastes good. Much better than my old habit of eating spaghetti around 11pm and having a stomach ache all night :)

I like pan-popped popcorn. I just use a little oil...

2010-01-27T06:32:35.983-09:00

I like pan-popped popcorn. I just use a little oil, no butter, and add a bit of salt for flavor. Fave snack!

Great job getting to the gym! I didn't know Pl...

2010-01-27T06:17:38.743-09:00

Great job getting to the gym! I didn't know Planet Fitness was that cheap!

To answer your question - I do lift weights! I lov...

2010-01-27T05:59:55.610-09:00

To answer your question - I do lift weights! I love to lift weights. We have a whole set of free weights here at our house! And the end result of having those cuts in the arms is awesome!!!

Can't wait to see how everyone else did this week!

I do a lot better on 5-6 small meals or meals/snac...

2010-01-27T03:55:22.500-09:00

I do a lot better on 5-6 small meals or meals/snacks than on 3. I don't get that blood sugar dip.

Dr. Sears highly recommends raising "grazers&...

2010-01-27T02:58:16.344-09:00

Dr. Sears highly recommends raising "grazers". That we should eat 5-6 small meals as opposed to 3 large meals, like you said you do. I've been trying to do this more. One of my favorite snacks is a few slices of local cheese with wheat crackers and either grapes or an apple. Chips and salsa are always good too :)