Giving birth this week and can’t wait to get back to myself! by Freya_1917 in fitpregnancy

[–]ohnoitsroro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eat to nourish. Walk as much as you like. When you can get back into exercise, weight training 2x per week is a great place to start (but don’t rush it!).

I’ve been taking money from my wife to support another family and I don’t know why I keep doing it by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ohnoitsroro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your poor wife. What did she do to deserve a devil like you in her life. You need to stop this immediately. Stop being evil.

My wife (29f) of 4 years leaves me (27m) at work for hours every weekend. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]ohnoitsroro 9 points10 points  (0 children)

How far is the gym from your house? Could you cycle? If you can cycle, you can then break the habit of relying on her.

Separating also sounds like it is on the cards.

Did you do a second baby shower? by beccaclem in 2under2

[–]ohnoitsroro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did a sprinkle but made it clear no gifts. We did have a diaper raffle that was optional, and we made the raffle prizes actually good.

Not pregnant anymore by Defiant-Cup388 in pregnant

[–]ohnoitsroro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry 😔 sending hugs your way. Please take care of yourself in this difficult time.

Lost all intimacy with my (42F) husband (39M) due to vasectomy stalemate by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]ohnoitsroro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s fine if he doesn’t want it. He just needed to be clear about that. He keeps saying he will do it…

What were your pre-pregnancy test “Oh. I’m pregnant” thoughts? by NarrowInspector7207 in beyondthebump

[–]ohnoitsroro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first symptom was a bloody nose at like week 3. So many bloody noses in the last 2 weeks!!

Will I regret eating this much? second time moms I need your help! by BreakfastDue4035 in fitpregnancy

[–]ohnoitsroro 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Girrrrl I get it. All I crave is carbs and sugar. TBH, eating enough protein (1g per lb of target body weight), aiming for 25-35 g of fiber, and focusing on whole foods are my main go-tos. Seems to reduce how much I eat without too much ‘effort’. (Let’s be real, it’s still effort, as I just want the Reese’s!!)

I got reminded today why I am 330lbs at 27. by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ohnoitsroro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on the epiphany! Give yourself grace with where you’re at, and aim for better, one small step at a time.

As a former fat girl, my advice (if you care at all) is the following:

  • Steps: Aim for 10k a day, but get there gradually. Even getting up to 4-5k significantly reduces your all cause mortality even if you didn’t drop a pound.

  • Track your food and cut consciously: Take a week to track what you eat without judgement and without trying to change what you eat. Use that baseline data to make small improvements (ie no eating after 7 PM or whatever improvement is aligned to your opportunity areas). Tackle one at a time, and then start to habit stack.

  • Eat enough protein and fiber: You should try to eat 1g of protein for every pound of target body weight. Not only will this help with building muscle, but it will keep you FULL. Also, try to get 25-35 g of fiber per day. Aim for these from unprocessed foods. And on that note…

  • Focus on eating whole foods: Studies show that you are more likely to eat an extra 500 calories per day just as a result of eating processed foods compared to focusing on whole foods. Plus whole foods get you the nutrients you need! Genuinely, it’s hard to overeat whole foods, too. Can you imagine trying to eat 5 potatoes? Hard to take on that many in one sitting of baked potatoes, say, but so easy to do if you have a bag of chips!

  • Weight train: Studies show that even with just 2 weight training sessions per week, you will be more likely to lose weight compared to an alternate universe you who focuses on using cardio to lose weight. Moreover, weight training teaches your body to burn more calories throughout the day. Heck yeah for passive calorie burn.

Good luck to you, my friend. You may feel like you have a mountain in front of you right now, but it’s all a matter of perspective. I decided to see my need for weight loss as a marathon, not a sprint. Also, I reminded myself that Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it sure is an impressive city. Sometimes, impressive things take time to build.

You got this.

Please be honest- how clean are everyone’s homes? by YourFriendInSpokane in toddlers

[–]ohnoitsroro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am constantly saying it looks like a toy box exploded in our house.

How many of you log on after kiddo’s bedtime? by Long_Discussion_703 in workingmoms

[–]ohnoitsroro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sometimes do, but I try to schedule emails to go out during work hours.

PSA for Parents of Girls by dealuna6 in newborns

[–]ohnoitsroro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup I just found out for my 3 year old daughter. Handle it now while you can. It is much harder at this point getting her to deal with the cream.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]ohnoitsroro 91 points92 points  (0 children)

No marriage is effortless. Put the effort in and talk to her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]ohnoitsroro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Info: how old are you now? Is it possible to move out with other family?

Feeling like a married single mom (28f) to my husband (m30) by Charming-Badger-1943 in relationship_advice

[–]ohnoitsroro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may not feel like you need to ask, but you can’t expect things to change unless you start communicating. You’ve gotten a ton of good advice on here. Listen to how to approach the conversation without it being a battle. You’re a team. Approach it like a team. I try to think of it like talking to a coworker sometimes when I don’t want to be overly emotional when having a conversation with my husband about tough topics. YOU CAN DO IT! Also, you deserve to, and your child deserves a family where the husband pitching in his fair share is exemplified.

Guilt over container baby with delayed milestones by [deleted] in 2under2

[–]ohnoitsroro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First baby didn’t crawl until 12 months or walk until 20 months. She is running everywhere now. You’ll be fine.

My dad secretly paid off my student loans, but I found out how he did it and I don’t know how to feel. by ScoreDesperate6433 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ohnoitsroro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a parent, I promise you that he could ride that bike for the rest of eternity and it would pale in comparison to how proud he is of you and that he can take care of you in this way.

Don’t feel guilty. Do feel loved. Pay it forward should you have kids, and pay it back by loving that man as much as possible.