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!
1 comment:
Okay, so my biggest suggestion - seriously - is yoga!!! It's quiet and calming and you would feel so relaxed and peaceful while you build your strength and flexibility. You would not believe how much toned my arms have gotten just from yoga alone. (No weights and loud music to wake the baby!!)
Cardio is still a must, but sounds like you already have the weight loss under control if you have gotten down to 126!! Girl, you rock!!! That's what, 26 lbs!!! oh my gosh!!!!=)
Sounds like what you really need is just some strengthening and toning and with the stress in your life, yoga is definitely the way to go!!!
Thanks for posting, it makes me feel like I"m not the only one out there! =) Faithfulness is the key to it all.....The key to healthy mind and body is being faithful to yourself and your needs! =)
Oh, and I want to see pictures!! =)
On a sad note, although it should make me feel good, my bridesmaid's dress for the wedding is huge!!! I'm bummed because it doesn't fit, and yet it makes me feel good to know it's not too small! We never can be happy right? haha.....
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