Two things...

Just had to share two things real quick:

1. I was able to fit into a pair of size 10 capris today! Waahoooo! =) Granted, they’re baggy capris, but they were tight on me just 2 weeks ago. I still think I’m a size 12, but I’m slowly moving back down to the size 10 range.

2. Luke and Will both napped at the same time today so I took advantage and did some housework. As I was cleaning I was getting hot, so I put on a pair of shorts. When Luke came out from his nap he came over to me, pointed to my legs and with a frown on his face said….”cwows” (clothes.) I guess he thinks I need to keep these pale legs covered up! LOL! Too bad for him! We have no air conditioning here, so I’m gonna be wearing shorts regardless of what these legs look like! =)

Alrighty, Will is yelling, so I must run!

Yoga Mat

I finally got the yoga mat I ordered ages ago in the mail the other day. I used to be able to do all kinds of exercise on the floor without much pain – but boy howdy do I feel it now-a-days. I don’t know if it’s the extra weight I’m carrying or that I’m getting older, but whatever the case, I needed some padding for my poor back and hips. So this is what I ordered. I’ll let you know what I think…Luke likes it already as you can see!


Luke is attempting a sit-up here...this is proof that I've actaully done them - if he knows how!


Also, Amber has started an Accountability Blog (yay Amber!) (http://banishingbabyweight.blogspot.com/) I’ve also linked to it on the left side.

I love all of the blogs – it’s a great way to support, encourage and motivate one another. I also really value the comments and advice everyone who reads this blog leaves. You all rock!

Alrighty – I should check on the boys…=)

New Blog!

Barb has started a blog too! Yay Barb! =) Here’s the link: http://fabfitfocus.blogspot.com/.

It’s been a rough few days in the Scott household, so I don’t have much to update as far as my diet and exercise plan. Right now I’m just trying to survive the roller coaster of continuous sickness in this house. I pray next week brings some health - then I should be able to get back on track.

Keep up the awesome work ladies – you’re doing fabulous!

7th Weigh-in...

Luke was sick with a nasty case of the stomach flu yesterday, so this is late. I did manage to weigh-in yesterday morning, so here are the stats. I haven’t really done anything towards exercise or dieting the last few weeks – but I haven’t gained any weight, so that’s good. =) I’ll write more later, but for now, here is my 7th weigh-in:

Sunday, May 25, 2008:142 lbs
Pounds Lost this week: 0 lbs
Pounds Lost to Date: 5 lbs

Unofficial Weigh-in…

Just a really quick update. The kids and I have been sick…again! This time it was enough to warrant a trip to the local Krankenhaus (German hospital) on two separate occasions. We’re on the mend now thankfully. I praise God that Chris’s mom was here!

Needless to say – there was no exercising or dieting. There was one day between Luke being sick and Will and I being sick that we went to Bad Kreuznach and walked around the whole day…I would say that counted for one day of exercise! =)

I’m not going to plan out a schedule this week. Mom Judy is here for another week (Yay!=) ), so we’ll probably just go with the flow exercise and diet wise.

I don’t really want to count this weigh-in as “official”…I lost a lot of fluids when I was sick, so it’s registering on the scales. When I regain the fluids, my weight will be back up. So I’m not counting this week’s loss in my total weight loss. If it’s still off in a few days, then I might.

I’ll attempt to update my regular blog in the near future…though we will probably be staying busy this week. Maybe next week?

Alrigihty, gotta go!

Sunday, May 18, 2008:142 lbs
Pounds Lost this week: 3
Pounds Lost to Date:

5th Weigh-in

Just a very quick update:

Here’s the tally on the rest of my exercise from this week:

Thursday: crunches, leg exercises and 2 mile walk
Friday: crunches and arms
Saturday and Sunday: took off for Mother’s Day weekend

I didn’t do good with the dieting aspect, but I was very happy with the exercise routine we’ve established. Like I've said in my previous posts, I’m taking baby steps...very small baby steps! =) hehehe!

Luke got a fever yesterday. =( So it doesn’t look like we’ll make it to the track today. I still need to make myself do my crunches and leg exercises. Maybe I can get in an exercise tape?

MeMe is here!!! It’s SOOOO wonderful! She’s on the weight watchers point program, so we’ll be making a menu for the next week’s meals off that. That should help with the dieting part of the plan this week.

Alright, I gotta run, but here the stats…not very pretty. =( Oh well!

Sunday, May 11th, 2008 - 145 lbs
Pounds Lost this week: 1
Pounds Lost to Date: 2

At this rate, I won’t make it to my goal until right before Chris get’s home!!! LOL!

Mid-week check in...

Just a quick update. The boys and I have been at the track every morning. Yay! Here is a quick recap of our exercise so far this week:

Monday: crunches and 1 ¼ mile walk
Tuesday: crunches, leg exercises and 1 ½ mile walk
Wednesday: crunches, arm exercise and 1 ¾ mile walk

I’m finding that the mornings are the only times I can manage to squeeze anything in. Luke is usually content to watch Blue’s Clues or Sesame Street and Will is content in his Jumperoo – so I can take the few minutes then to do my strength training.

Though we’ve only been going to the track a few days, Luke is already getting restless in the stroller. I let him walk with me on my cool down (though it can take forever to get anywhere when he decides he wants to say “hi” to and pick up every rock and flower along the way!) =) As long as I remember a pacifier (forgot one on Tuesday) Will is usually fairly content. I just hope they won’t kick up too much of a fuss in the future– I really think this routine works…at least for me! =)

Alright, that’s all I have time to write for now. Chris’s mom is flying in tomorrow and I have tons to do before then.

Keep up the good work ladies! We can do it! We CAN do it!

First track attempt

This morning (after the normal morning routine with the boys) I started getting ready for our first track walk. I got the double stroller in the trunk, got Will bundled up, got Luke’s shoes and jacket on, got Will in the car seat…and was just about ready to leave when I realized Will would need to eat in a few minutes. So – out of the car seat came Will to nurse. After checking all the diapers, I put Will back in the car seat, put Luke’s gloves on, got his sippy cup and out the door we went. We drove to the outside track only to see that they were still using it for PT! Eeeeek! So back home we drove to wait until PT would (hopefully)be over. While waiting (Will fell asleep on the way back – yes!) I ate breakfast (Luke had already eaten earlier) and did some crunches. Then it was back to the track. When I arrived (again) there were some ladies walking with their strollers – whooohoo! So I walked 5 laps (1 ¼ miles I think – (Chris do you know if it’s a ¼ or ½ mile track?)) It was great! Will fussed a bit – but eventually fell asleep. Luke got restless at the end, so on my cool down, I let him walk with me – he loved it! I know it wasn’t a rigorous workout or anything, but I’m really proud that we got out there and did it – yay me (and Luke and Will)! LOL!

Alright, the boys are awake, so off I go!

4th Weigh-in and strollers

Alrighty – I’m back on track with my weigh-in. I haven’t lost anything since my last weigh-in – but since that was Wednesday, I’m not sweating it. Since I've only lost but 1 pound so far, I’m not really sweating enough all around I guess! =)

I was able to get out and walk on Friday. I put the boys in the double stroller and off to the post office we went. The walk there is the hardest since its all uphill. You would laugh if you could see me huffing that huge double stroller up these hills. Sometimes I feel like I’m not even moving even though I’m pushing and walking with all my might!

On our way to playgroup on Friday morning, I caught sight of some women walking on the outside track with their strollers – YES! I was really afraid that I’d get kicked off the track if I brought the stroller in – but apparently it’s ok to do. So I’m hoping that I can start walking the track with the stroller. I just hope the sun stays out and the weather stays warm!

So here is what I’ll be working on this week:

1. Eating Breakfast
2. Cutting down on the sweets
3. No pop (soda for those of you who know it by no other name =) )
4. Walking or Cardio 3 times this week
5. Strength training 2-3 times this week – 10 minute sessions

I’ve been very excited to find fresh garden green beans at the commissary the last two weeks. I’m trying to get away from canned veggies and fruits and go with the fresh. It’s not always easy to find fresh produce at the commissary, but we’ve been making do. As I was snapping green beans the other day, I was trying to remember how long it had been since I had snapped fresh beans…I think it was like 15 years ago!

Alrighty – both boys are sleeping…at least for this minute, so I’m signing off to do as many sit-ups as I can fit in before Will or Luke...or both wake up screaming! =)

Sunday, May 4th, 2008 - 146 lbs

Pounds Lost this week: 0

Pounds Lost to Date: 1

Man - Luke just woke up screaming! This is why I don't get anything accomplished...

3rd Weigh-in

I must say that I’ve been totally encouraged and motivated by all of your comments and e-mails. Thanks guys! =) I’ve gotten really fantastic advise and insight from you all – keep it coming– it’s so appreciated and very helpful!

So this week didn’t go as planned…at all. We all got sick – and the weather was touch and go. Though, wouldn’t you know that the days the boys were way too sick to go outside, the sun shone ever so brightly! Maybe it just looked brighter because we were all stuck inside. =)

I weighed myself today and I haven’t gained anything but I haven’t lost anything either…but I really didn’t expect too. One of the things I’ve come to realize is that breakfast is essential. I find myself so caught up in the morning busyness that I totally neglect my own need to eat. I don’t know how I fell out of the habit of eating breakfast…when I was pregnant I HAD to eat or I’d throw up…and this was all 9 months. So how did I so quickly fall out of eating breakfast? Whatever the case, I have decided that no matter what – I need to make sure I eat. Not only will this help with weight loss, it’ll give me the energy I need to make it to lunch!

I'm trying to eat on small salad plates...sometimes...=)


Secondly, I tried to cut out all the sweets – but it was just too much too fast. I don’t know if it has anything to do with breastfeeding, but I crave chocolate like you wouldn’t believe. I was the exact same way with Luke too. So I’ve decided instead of dropping it cold turkey – I just need to moderate myself…though this can be easier said than done. =)

We managed one walk this week. I strapped Will in the Moby, put Luke in the stroller and off to the post office we went. I’m so out of shape that the little walk plumb wore me out! =) I do think I need to make my exercise schedule a little more realistic for our circumstances. Finding that much time to exercise is just impossible. Then when I fail to meet my goals within the first few days, I just give up because I know I can’t even begin to catch up.

So – my plan is to walk again today. Maybe even get some sit-ups in! And here’s the plan for next week:

Monday: Either a walk or 20 mins cardio
Tuesday: crunches and arm exercises (10 mins)
Wednesday: Either a walk or 20 mins cardio
Thursday: crunches and leg exercises (10 mins)
Friday: Mom Scott arrives – YAY!!!!
Saturday: Walk?
Sunday: Off

I think that seems better…though looking at it – it still seems like a lot to cram in. If the weather cooperates – the walks are the easiest to do since the boys do it with me. So let’s hope for sunny skies!

Once again – thanks so much for all of your support, encouragement and insight! You all rock! =)
I’ll weigh-in again in a few days…gotta get back on schedule!

Wednesday, May 1st, 2008 - 146 lbs

Pounds Lost this week: 0

Pounds Lost to Date: 1