Update

Man, it sure is tough to keep any of my blogs updated! However, I had a brief moment so I thought I'd write a quick update. =)

Chris and I did pretty good at the Power 90 Boot Camp for the first 3-4 weeks. Then we went on vacation and haven't been able to get back into the habit of exercising again. Ugh. We are both ready to recommit to an exercise program, but I'm not sure we'll go right back to the Power 90 Boot Camp. I don't know if it's because this program is so repetitive or if I just don't like it - but my motivation to restart this program is VERY low. So, we have talked about doing a different workout program for now and then possibly revisiting the Power 90 Boot Camp at a later date.

Something I noticed in the first few weeks though is that I have to work hard to balance exercise with calorie intake while breast feeding.  If I don't take in enough calories I don't lose any weight at all (I guess my body is holding on to it because it knows it has to produce milk on a regular basis) - so I have to make sure I'm taking in enough calories and protein so I can still breastfeed AND lose weight at the same time.

My weight has been up and down since beginning this, but when I weighed in today I've lost a total of 6 pounds. This is so exciting!! I still have about 20 more to lose, but this is definitely a start! Now if I could just lose another 6-10 pounds over the next few months I might actually fit into my bigger summer clothes. There is nothing more defeating then standing in your closet and looking at all the clothes you can't wear.

Hopefully when I update again I'll be a little closer to my goal! 

I'm baaaaack!!

The day before I found out I was pregnant with Owen, I was typing out a new workout/eating plan to restart my healthy lifestyle goals to post to this blog. Needless to say, with pregnancy comes extreme morning (i.e. all day and night) sickness. So, the blog post was never finished or posted. But now, almost 10 weeks after giving birth and hitting a plateau on postpartum weight loss, I am ready to get back in the saddle.

Chris and I have had many discussions about getting on a workout program, but talking about it and finding time to do it are two different things. Finally, though we ordered Power 90 Boot Camp and start tonight.

I know it's not going to be easy to find time to exercise on a daily basis...but we are both committed to making this workout program work. We have taken our "before" measurements and weights...and in 90 days will retake them and celebrate our success. Of course the goal has always been (and will always be) to have and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

We don't plan to go on a diet. We are just going to eat the foods that are good for you, with an occasional treat. I am in the process of planting a garden and look forward to reaping the benefits of healthy veggies right outside our back door!

I am hoping to blog about our progress...especially over the next 90 days! Wish us luck!!=)