This is a good news/bad news blog update. =) The bad news...I'm UP three pounds. It's amazing how quick and easy it is to gain...and how long and tedious it is to lose...then keep those pounds off! I'm not surprised I've gained though. Since Chris has left, my motivation has plummeted...probably because I'm just too tired to care. Being sick while he was home in addition to getting used to having his extra hands to help with the boys made me all the more exhausted trying to readjust after he left. Not sure that made any sense... Anyway, the other factor is that Will is nursing less during the day. And last but not least, I haven't eaten well and I still haven't figured out how in the world to start an exercise routine.
This is where the good news comes in. Back in my days on Marlatt St in Manhattan, I used an elliptical. After moving to Fort Riley, we didn't have a good set-up for it...and it made this persistent clicking noise that just about drove me up the walls. I digress though. When I had it in my little blue house on Marlatt, I used it all the time - it was perfect! I'd turn on the nightly news and exercise away.
It finally occurred to me that this might help me get my cardio. I still want to try Pilates for isometrics and toning - but I was searching for the balance of cardio and strength training. So I started researching what would be the best fit for me. I finally found one that wouldn't break the bank, had a smaller stride (I feel like I'm going to do the splits on some of the ellipticals out there!) and was very compact. The reviews were great - so I took the plunge and ordered it a few days ago. It won't be in for a few weeks, but I'm super excited! I'll post pictures once I get it set up.
The other change I've made is that I'm finally taking my vitamins again. I've also added an herbal supplement called Olive Leaf to my daily routine.
I'm beginning to feel much more motivated to take off these added pounds...probably because my jeans are tight...=) and with this warm weather tease we just got - it makes me want to exercise again. So hopefully I can take this new boost and go with it! =)
1 comment:
I cannot wait to hear about your new machine! That's very exciting and will be very motivating when you first get it!! Yeah!!! I am so proud of all that you do and all you have accomplished and if I were you I wouldn't even think twice about the extra pounds. You are doing SOOOO amazing to juggle all that you do and I couldn't even begin to imagine what my life would be like if I had as much to do as you do!! You inspire me and I just think you are amazing so keep up the good work and don't look back. It's really about how you feel that counts so hopefully those vitamins and stuff will really help give you the energy you need. I think you look amazing and have really done just awesome with loosing the baby weight!
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