I think my first week went pretty well! My jeans are fitting much better again - thankfully!! =)
This week I want to make it a big priority to find an exercise routine that will work. I'm very interested in starting a Pilates workout maybe every other day - and then do some light calisthenics/ light strength training the other days. And then completely rest on Sunday's.
My weekly goals are about the same as last week. I've been eating Special K for breakfast and lunch. Then trying to hold fairly close to South Beach for snacks, sweets and suppers.
Last week we had a really yummy pork chop meal - I'll have to post that recipe this week...maybe it was so yummy because we were all starving though...hmmmm...=) =)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The Exercise Challenge
Well, it's mid-week to this New Start! I weighed in on Monday at exactly 126 pounds. I'm still up 4 from my Christmas Holiday eating. Whoops! It's amazing that 4 pounds can make squeezing into your jeans almost impossible! What's with that?! Oh well!
Although I'd like to see 122 again, I'm going to focus more on toning and maintaining a healthy diet. I already know once I stop nursing, my weight will probably go back up to the 130's again. Nursing is good for burning some calories, but with Will nearing his first birthday, I know he'll start weaning himself soon. So I'm already bracing myself to see the scales go up and not down.
I still haven't figured out when to exercise. Will still co-sleeps, so getting up uber early won't work...since I can't leave him in my bed alone. And, if I wake him up and put him in his crib, he'd just scream all morning...especially since I'd be exercising right next to his crib! And, if he screams all morning, then he'll be a mess all day! No thank you.
Nap time brings the same issue...exercising right next to Will's crib while he's trying to sleep...and most days I work over nap time anyway.
Evenings bring the same challenge....exercising by Will's crib (if you haven't already figured out - Will's crib is in my room) and this is when I do most of my work.
Exercising when the boys are awake is nearly impossible. Will has to be watched constantly because he is always finding his way to the things he isn't supposed to have...and he puts everything in his mouth. And believe me...when I say he has to be watched constantly, that is no exaggeration.
So those are my challenges - any suggestions on how to make the exercise portion of my healthy living happen? Once the weather is nice, I can start taking walks with the boys...but right now, it's not an option. They have far too many colds as it is! =)
As far as healthy eating, I've been very pleased with how this week has gone so far. I've been having cereal for breakfast and lunch - and then eating in accordance to the South Beach Diet for supper. I've cut down the snacks and the sweets as well.
So far so good! Yay! =)
Alrighty, Will is awake and not happy! Must run!
Although I'd like to see 122 again, I'm going to focus more on toning and maintaining a healthy diet. I already know once I stop nursing, my weight will probably go back up to the 130's again. Nursing is good for burning some calories, but with Will nearing his first birthday, I know he'll start weaning himself soon. So I'm already bracing myself to see the scales go up and not down.
I still haven't figured out when to exercise. Will still co-sleeps, so getting up uber early won't work...since I can't leave him in my bed alone. And, if I wake him up and put him in his crib, he'd just scream all morning...especially since I'd be exercising right next to his crib! And, if he screams all morning, then he'll be a mess all day! No thank you.
Nap time brings the same issue...exercising right next to Will's crib while he's trying to sleep...and most days I work over nap time anyway.
Evenings bring the same challenge....exercising by Will's crib (if you haven't already figured out - Will's crib is in my room) and this is when I do most of my work.
Exercising when the boys are awake is nearly impossible. Will has to be watched constantly because he is always finding his way to the things he isn't supposed to have...and he puts everything in his mouth. And believe me...when I say he has to be watched constantly, that is no exaggeration.
So those are my challenges - any suggestions on how to make the exercise portion of my healthy living happen? Once the weather is nice, I can start taking walks with the boys...but right now, it's not an option. They have far too many colds as it is! =)
As far as healthy eating, I've been very pleased with how this week has gone so far. I've been having cereal for breakfast and lunch - and then eating in accordance to the South Beach Diet for supper. I've cut down the snacks and the sweets as well.
So far so good! Yay! =)
Alrighty, Will is awake and not happy! Must run!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Here we go!
Tomorrow is my big re-start! I will weigh in and if I remember, I'll take pictures. I'm sure I'll forget to do both since mornings are all about getting the boys ready for the day...diapers changed, clothes changed, breakfast, sippys, etc. But I will try to remember! =)
I'm actually really excited. My in-laws are going on the South Beach diet - one they've had tremendous success with in the past. I plan to incorporate this largely into my new plan as well. I will still have the usual breakfast(toast or cereal) and lunches (PB&J or other type of sandwich with a fruit and yogurt) I normally make for the boys - but all my snacks, desserts and evening meals will be based on the South Beach Diet.
I've already planned out the evening meal menu for the week. I'll post any really good recipes I come across. This week we'll have salmon with mixed veggies, grilled tuna with balsamic tomato and mozzarella salad, grilled chicken with grilled veggies, white chicken chili and lastly, center cut boneless pork loin with roasted veggies. Doesn't it all sound so yummy! I'm really excited to try these new recipes. It's a good thing I don't have a lot of edits to do for my job this week...a lighter work load will give me a bit more time to find the kitchen again!
More than the idea of a diet, I'm just really really excited about eating healthy foods again. I really miss the energy and health I feel from eating fresh and natural foods. I really aim to cut WAY down on snacks and sweets. I am still nursing quite a bit, so I know that some healthy snacks will be a must between meals - otherwise I get light headed and feel quite queasy - but I hope to make wiser snack choices.
The one thing I will not be cutting down yet is my coffee. I know I should cut down my caffeine intake - but I drink so much of it - a sudden cut would only result in a horrible headache and exhaustion. Two things that make handling the boys quite a challenge! I will consider gradually dropping my "dosage", but for now, I'm going to focus more on cutting out the sweets and unhealthy snacks.
In terms of exercise...I still haven't come up with a great plan. This will take a bit more organizing. I will dedicate a post on that soon.
So, here are my goals for the week:
Week 1 Goals:
Weigh in and take beginning pics
Eat breakfast - toast or healthy cereal
Eat reasonable lunch - sandwich, fruit and yogurt
Eat only healthy, very small snacks when needed
Cut sweets - only allowing myself sugar free gelatin this first week
Drink more water
Figure out an exercise regiment
Alrighty! More later!!
I'm actually really excited. My in-laws are going on the South Beach diet - one they've had tremendous success with in the past. I plan to incorporate this largely into my new plan as well. I will still have the usual breakfast(toast or cereal) and lunches (PB&J or other type of sandwich with a fruit and yogurt) I normally make for the boys - but all my snacks, desserts and evening meals will be based on the South Beach Diet.
I've already planned out the evening meal menu for the week. I'll post any really good recipes I come across. This week we'll have salmon with mixed veggies, grilled tuna with balsamic tomato and mozzarella salad, grilled chicken with grilled veggies, white chicken chili and lastly, center cut boneless pork loin with roasted veggies. Doesn't it all sound so yummy! I'm really excited to try these new recipes. It's a good thing I don't have a lot of edits to do for my job this week...a lighter work load will give me a bit more time to find the kitchen again!
More than the idea of a diet, I'm just really really excited about eating healthy foods again. I really miss the energy and health I feel from eating fresh and natural foods. I really aim to cut WAY down on snacks and sweets. I am still nursing quite a bit, so I know that some healthy snacks will be a must between meals - otherwise I get light headed and feel quite queasy - but I hope to make wiser snack choices.
The one thing I will not be cutting down yet is my coffee. I know I should cut down my caffeine intake - but I drink so much of it - a sudden cut would only result in a horrible headache and exhaustion. Two things that make handling the boys quite a challenge! I will consider gradually dropping my "dosage", but for now, I'm going to focus more on cutting out the sweets and unhealthy snacks.
In terms of exercise...I still haven't come up with a great plan. This will take a bit more organizing. I will dedicate a post on that soon.
So, here are my goals for the week:
Week 1 Goals:
Weigh in and take beginning pics
Eat breakfast - toast or healthy cereal
Eat reasonable lunch - sandwich, fruit and yogurt
Eat only healthy, very small snacks when needed
Cut sweets - only allowing myself sugar free gelatin this first week
Drink more water
Figure out an exercise regiment
Alrighty! More later!!
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