Bahama Mamas Bikini Challenge

[jeepifer]

Originally Posted by alove4candles

I hope that I (my body) can handle my decision. I have decided to stop taking my BC...NO not because I want to have kids! It is because the meds are causing me to have what is called "pregnancy or BC mask" which is the cause of the hugh dark markings on my face. The lady at the Medspa who was doing the Laser Facial told me that BC is the cause of these hugh dark spots. So of course I blamed DH who won't get the snip snip done so I can get off the damn pill! So I told DH that I was stopping the BC because I don't want to have to go through the pain of the Laser Facials and/or get anymore dark spots. So I told DH he will now be incharge of making sure our family doesn't grow....LOL! The problem is that I am not regular and cramp more when not on the pill. I am hoping that my body has adjusted with age and this transition will be okay. So why this long story you may be asking is to let you guys know if I become to *****y please let me know. and I'm sorry in advance

Have you considered an IUD? My OB switched me off BC to an IUD, and it's been a year and it's GREAT! My periods completely stopped after the first couple of months (normal) and I don't have any of the complications related to BC pills.

Just a thought.

[FatFatnomore]

Originally Posted by jeepifer

Thanks, guys.

Two questions... What do you do if you have a lunch event scheduled? One of them I can skip, but the other I would need to eat something. Do I just adjust the window for that day and hop right back to my normal schedule?

Also, what do you do about skipping a "meal" in regards to calorie consumption? I have a hard time hitting approx 1800 calories as it is, and I don't want to be eating too little. My most calorie-heavy meal was breakfast (bacon, eggs, cheese, etc) so now I'm worried I need to eat more during my window.

It's perfectly fine to adjust your window to fit your needs for the day. I do it all the time. Also, in order to get in all my calories when I'm doing IF, I use coconut oil. I either cook with it, or I make some coconut bark and get my calories in that way.

[alove4candles]

Originally Posted by jeepifer

Have you considered an IUD? My OB switched me off BC to an IUD, and it's been a year and it's GREAT! My periods completely stopped after the first couple of months (normal) and I don't have any of the complications related to BC pills.

Just a thought.

Thanks Jeep! I'll ask my OB about it.

[jeepifer]

Originally Posted by FatFatnomore

It's perfectly fine to adjust your window to fit your needs for the day. I do it all the time. Also, in order to get in all my calories when I'm doing IF, I use coconut oil. I either cook with it, or I make some coconut bark and get my calories in that way.

How do you make bark? I tried something like it once and it was terrible.

[RiotGirl08]

Things are looking up as of this afternoon. That's not to say that tomorrow my life wont be back in the toilet, but hey- at least I can rest a little easier tonight!

I imagine by Monday I'll get back to having a menu and all that. Right now I'm not really planning menus or anything. Flying by the (big huge giant) seat of my pants!

So I just wanted to say hi- I'm off to do more catching up.

[RiotGirl08]

Um...... I'm ready to play now!!! Hell-oooooo!!! Come entertain me, people!!

[zraikmom]

hey guys. i made through day 2 of IF. it seems to really be working. i'm not starving all the time. which is nice.

riot-it's good to hear from you.

candles-my motto was" three and vasectomy" my husband refused, and then i refused(you know what I Mean) for a whole 2 months. poor guy. i knew he would give in sooner or later. they can't hold out as long as us.

jeep-i ran today . it was so much easier than before. today i actually wanted to go longer but i told myself not to give in to the temptation. i do not want to injure myself. it was amazing to feel that accomplished.

oh yeah- i have a question, too. can i drink my dp while out of my window?

[RiotGirl08]

zraik- is it diet Dr P? If so, you can drink it outside of your window

[zraikmom]

yeah riot. thank you. thank you. thank you. i'm going to have one right now. yipee!!

[onederlandbound]

Hi Ladies!!

I've missed you guys!!! Riot - I hope everything is okay. I'm doing okay but my woe is a hot mess!!!

I have got to get back on track!!! Things have been so crazy here. I've got a cousin visit from europe. My kids have been in and out. Work has been insane!!! We're doing our mid-year reviews. Running back and forth to doctors with DH!! Crazy!! I don't have time to breathe -- let alone plan menus!!

I think I need to take a mental health day from work and just relax and prepare my menu for the week and get back on track.

I hope everybody else is doing great. IF seems to be working for so many of you!! I can't wait to try it.

[jeepifer]

Riot! Yay for the respite. Hope it lasts for you!

Zraik -- glad the running is going so well. I hope to get there someday. My w2d2 went well. Two miles and avg16:05/mi :shocked:

Oneder, good to see you again!

Better pick up the kiddos and head home for dinner. My window closes at 8 and I'm hungry after my workout.

[zraikmom]

Jeep- that is great!!! KUTGW.

Oneder- hope you can get that mental day. we all need one now and again. I KNOW I DO. ( i'm actually spoiling myself with a hair cut tomorrow)

i drank my ddp and loved every sip of it.

i ate frozen hamburgers for dinner. they were so gross looking. made them on the broiler. i will never buy them again. yuck!!

still not hungry and so happy with this woe.

[alove4candles]

Originally Posted by zraikmom

candles-my motto was" three and vasectomy" my husband refused, and then i refused(you know what I Mean) for a whole 2 months. poor guy. i knew he would give in sooner or later. they can't hold out as long as us.

I tried that one already!! He held out longer then me!! He can be a very stubborn man LOL He told me today that if the going off the BC doesn't affect me badly with cramps and such for 6 months then he'll get one.

[RiotGirl08]

Originally Posted by alove4candles

I tried that one already!! He held out longer then me!! He can be a very stubborn man LOL He told me today that if the going off the BC doesn't affect me badly with cramps and such for 6 months then he'll get one.

uh.. so what are you gonna do for the next 6 months my dear?

[alove4candles]

Originally Posted by RiotGirl08

uh.. so what are you gonna do for the next 6 months my dear?

I told him that was now his responsibility

[alove4candles]

Glad to have you back Riot!!

[RiotGirl08]

yeah, I know. I'm enjoying tonight, cause I'm not stressed! Plus I probably wont be able to chat much during the day anymore, so y'all better become night owls!

So everyone's doing IF... I feel left out! Well, not really I like being able to eat whenever the hell I want to!

[alove4candles]

With our time zone differences I'll be here with ya.....Well not Tomorrow thru Sat. I'll be at my GC retreat

[alove4candles]

Glad your not stressin anymore and things are lookin up for you

[RiotGirl08]

so just out of curiousity, are you closing your daycare while you go out of town, or do you have someone filling in?

[alove4candles]

Originally Posted by RiotGirl08

so just out of curiousity, are you closing your daycare while you go out of town, or do you have someone filling in?

My DH will be watching the kiddos. He gets "floater" days at his work so he's using them to cover for me.

[RiotGirl08]

Originally Posted by alove4candles

My DH will be watching the kiddos. He gets "floater" days so he's using them to cover for me.

HA! OMG, how on earth did you swing that? My DH would n e v e r do something like that! Hell, I can barely get him to watch his own damn kids!

[jeepifer]

Made choc whipped cream for dessert, as I ate my cheesecake before my workout. DH and the girls ate most of it! I made another batch to share. I figured that was an easy way to get in my calories and fat.

Have a good night!

[alove4candles]

Originally Posted by RiotGirl08

HA! OMG, how on earth did you swing that? My DH would n e v e r do something like that! Hell, I can barely get him to watch his own damn kids!

I must say I'm quit spoiled . My DH has always been a great help and support. DD isn't his but you'd never know it by how he is with her.

[RiotGirl08]

has anyone tried the oopsie doughnuts?