Hey ya'll! So it's been a really long time since I last posted. Sorry....=)
Right now I don't have a plan set in place to re-start my "healthy living" attempts, but I thought I would at least post the progress since my last post.
I'm now weighing in at 125. It's been really exciting to pull on jeans that haven't fit for 2 years!
Though I'm at a happy weight, my body isn't at exactly a happy place. I would never ever trade in my boys for a perfect body, but pregnancy has really done a number on my body. I hope that a bit of exercise will help - but I know that I just need to learn to be happy with my post-pregnancy body...because it's here to stay...short of plastic surgery...which I can't afford! =)
So I'm learning that I just need to wear/buy clothes that work to my benefit - and get rid of past clothes that I love, but will never be able to wear again...because my body shape is WAY different than it used to be.
So, a brief overview of where I'm at right now: I'm happy! I really am. There is still work to do, but I'm happy.
Hopefully I can post on a more frequent schedule...but I gotta run for now...Luke is calling for me and Will just woke up screaming from his nap... =)
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Then and Now
I was looking through some pictures on my computer the other day and ran across the beginning weight loss journey pictures I had taken back in April. I thought I would take new pictures today and see if progress was being made. Though I don’t really feel like I’ve gotten very far on this “losing weight and getting in shape” journey, I guess there is a bit of a difference. I have to admit that all the weight I’ve lost is only due to illness or stress. Neither of which are preferable ways to lose weight. My body has somewhat maintained around 130ish now for quite some time…though I think my scales weigh low…I’d say a true weight would be mid130’s. Anyway, just thought I’d post some “then and now” pics. Hopefully one of these days I’ll find the motivation to start working out and eating right again…hopefully its one day soon!
Then: April 16, 2008...........Now: July 28, 2008
Then: April 16, 2008..........Now: July 28, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
My Personal Trainer...
Will is putting me to shame…
Here are his newest yoga positions…
And he’s doing push-ups too!
I guess I should take the hint from him….=)
Here are his newest yoga positions…
And he’s doing push-ups too!
I guess I should take the hint from him….=)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Wow - the saddle seems really high...
I think I’ve had better luck at changing my blogger templates lately than actually losing weight. I really like this 3-column layout though. There are a few more things I want to add to the columns, but I’ll get to that later.
Soooooo – healthy living eh? Not happening here. I’ve actually gained weight. Though it doesn’t register on my scales (they’re sketchy at working anyway…been through to many moves) it really shows in my stomach and face. My face is the first place you can see weight gain/loss – and it’s showing a gain!
So today I am posting before I go to the grocery store in hopes that it will keep me accountable to making wise food choices. The truth is – the worse I eat, the worse I feel. The less I exercise the less energy I have. I know this in my head – but actually
doing something about it is a whole other matter.
So here I go again – attempting to do better this week. I plan to make healthy food choices at the store – and maybe tonight make a reasonable exercise schedule. Even if it’s sit-ups and strength training in front of Sesame Street in the mornings. I gotta learn to work with my resources! =)
Alrighty – I wish you all a wonderful and productive week!
Soooooo – healthy living eh? Not happening here. I’ve actually gained weight. Though it doesn’t register on my scales (they’re sketchy at working anyway…been through to many moves) it really shows in my stomach and face. My face is the first place you can see weight gain/loss – and it’s showing a gain!
So today I am posting before I go to the grocery store in hopes that it will keep me accountable to making wise food choices. The truth is – the worse I eat, the worse I feel. The less I exercise the less energy I have. I know this in my head – but actually
doing something about it is a whole other matter.
So here I go again – attempting to do better this week. I plan to make healthy food choices at the store – and maybe tonight make a reasonable exercise schedule. Even if it’s sit-ups and strength training in front of Sesame Street in the mornings. I gotta learn to work with my resources! =)
Alrighty – I wish you all a wonderful and productive week!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Trying to plug the holes in my sinking ship...
Wow, I feel like I’m not getting anywhere on my plan. I just can’t seem to get back on track. There has just been so much going on – I haven’t really been able to commit to cooking healthy and getting out for some exercise these last few weeks. But – I should keep trying – though I’m tempted to push it all to the back burner for awhile. So this week I will once again attempt to get back on track. Here are my goals:
1. Walk 4 times
2. Only one small portion of dessert after supper
3. No Evening Snacks
4. More Water
About the only goal I accomplished last week was the water goal. It used to be really hard for me to drink water, but now I guzzle it. I suppose succeeding in one goal is better than none at all! Hopefully I can motivate myself to stick with these goals this week.
I’ll try to blog more frequently – maybe that will keep me a bit more accountable. =)
1. Walk 4 times
2. Only one small portion of dessert after supper
3. No Evening Snacks
4. More Water
About the only goal I accomplished last week was the water goal. It used to be really hard for me to drink water, but now I guzzle it. I suppose succeeding in one goal is better than none at all! Hopefully I can motivate myself to stick with these goals this week.
I’ll try to blog more frequently – maybe that will keep me a bit more accountable. =)
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Starting Over...
Sooooo…I’ve done really horrible on my “getting healthy” plan. It just seems like one thing after the next comes up and I just can’t get myself back on track. We’ve dealt so much with sickness the last 5 months that it’s really made it hard to stick with a plan.
Now that all of us are on the mend, it’s time to really focus. There’s a lot going on this week, so I plan to start fresh on Monday. Here are my Start Fresh Goals:
Healthy Eating Goals:
1. No Evening Snacks
2. Less Sweets
3. More Water
Exercise Goals:
1. Walk 3 times a week
2. Sit-ups 5 times a week
I’m setting next weeks goals relatively low. If I exceed them, then that’s great. I just don’t want to set myself up for failure and expect too much while I’m trying to get back in the groove of things.
I’ve got to start small again. It’s been an INCREDIBLE challenge to try to cook healthy AND exercise. I have joined Monica in walking with PWOC, so that should help keep me accountable to walking a few times a week. I think once I get into a groove – it’ll be a bit easier to stay committed.
I really miss running. I mean REALLY miss it. Back in the day, I’d run in the evenings with Riley. It was amazing cardio, a great stress reliever and it made me feel really great after accomplishing a few miles. I might be able to pick up an evening run again once I get back to the states and see if Guka and MeMe can keep an eye and ear on the boys while they sleep (the boys sleep that is.) Pretty please Guka and MeMe? With Splenda on top? =)
Alrighty, I know this post isn’t much, but it’s all I have the energy for right now. =) You ladies are doing REALLY REALLY GREAT! Keep up the amazing work!
Now that all of us are on the mend, it’s time to really focus. There’s a lot going on this week, so I plan to start fresh on Monday. Here are my Start Fresh Goals:
Healthy Eating Goals:
1. No Evening Snacks
2. Less Sweets
3. More Water
Exercise Goals:
1. Walk 3 times a week
2. Sit-ups 5 times a week
I’m setting next weeks goals relatively low. If I exceed them, then that’s great. I just don’t want to set myself up for failure and expect too much while I’m trying to get back in the groove of things.
I’ve got to start small again. It’s been an INCREDIBLE challenge to try to cook healthy AND exercise. I have joined Monica in walking with PWOC, so that should help keep me accountable to walking a few times a week. I think once I get into a groove – it’ll be a bit easier to stay committed.
I really miss running. I mean REALLY miss it. Back in the day, I’d run in the evenings with Riley. It was amazing cardio, a great stress reliever and it made me feel really great after accomplishing a few miles. I might be able to pick up an evening run again once I get back to the states and see if Guka and MeMe can keep an eye and ear on the boys while they sleep (the boys sleep that is.) Pretty please Guka and MeMe? With Splenda on top? =)
Alrighty, I know this post isn’t much, but it’s all I have the energy for right now. =) You ladies are doing REALLY REALLY GREAT! Keep up the amazing work!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
MIA
I feel like I’ve been spinning my wheels these last few weeks. So, this week is my attempt to get back on track. =) I’m sorry I’ve been MIA for so long. Sometimes life throws you some curve balls and you gotta chase them down. Ok, that didn’t really make sense – hahaha! =)
So this week I have started exercising again. Yesterday I realized how terribly out of shape I really am. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever been this out of shape in my entire life. Tuesday I did some strength training – abs and legs. Wednesday I decided I better do some cardio. So I put in my new Cardio exercise DVD and I was wore out within the first 2 minutes…and that was the warm up!!! I made myself stick with it though. It was a good workout even though I am to out of shape to give 100%. I think I’ll try to do this DVD 3-4 times a week and then do strength training or Pilates on alternate days.
As for the diet. I have been trying really hard to exercise portion control. After I was sick, I couldn’t eat much, but now that my appetite has come back I feel like a hungry bear! I am trying to eat until I feel satisfied instead of until I feel stuffed. And the hardest thing…no evening snacks. That’s a work in progress. I can usually do fairly well during the day, but once evening strikes, I want to eat everything in sight! What’s with that?! Anyway, that’s been the toughest habit I’ve been trying to break of late.
I still have to constantly remind myself to eat breakfast. It’s not that I’m not hungry in the mornings – it’s just that mornings are so busy with getting the kids up and dressed and fed – that it’s usually almost lunch time when I realize that I could eat a house and that I forgot to eat breakfast. I’ve been trying to make a conscious effort to remember to eat – even if I can only get a few bites of cereal in all the craziness of the mornings – it’s better than nothing!
Little Changes:
I decided to try out organic peanut butter. Luke loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, so we usually have that for lunch (with some fruit.) I decided since we seemed to be consuming so much of it, that we should try the natural peanut butter and see what it was like. Here is what I have learned:
When you first buy organic peanut butter, you will open the jar and find all the oil has settled on the top. Stir it and refrigerate. This will take care of that problem.
Because there are no “smoothing” ingredients in the peanut butter (and because you have to put it in the refrigerator) you will find it much harder to spread. I have started putting a dollop on the bread – letting it sit for a few minutes while I get the rest of our lunch ready and the coming back to spread it once it’s warmed up a bit. Sometimes it works better than others. =)
I personally really like the taste and will continue to use it since we do eat a lot of peanut butter. It’s not for everyone, but it works for us. =)
Alrighty – here are my exercise goals for the week:
Tuesday: Strength training – abs and legs
Wednesday: Cardio – 30 mins
Thursday: Strength training – abs, arms and legs
Friday: Cardio – 30 mins
Saturday: Pilates
Sunday: Off
So this week I have started exercising again. Yesterday I realized how terribly out of shape I really am. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever been this out of shape in my entire life. Tuesday I did some strength training – abs and legs. Wednesday I decided I better do some cardio. So I put in my new Cardio exercise DVD and I was wore out within the first 2 minutes…and that was the warm up!!! I made myself stick with it though. It was a good workout even though I am to out of shape to give 100%. I think I’ll try to do this DVD 3-4 times a week and then do strength training or Pilates on alternate days.
As for the diet. I have been trying really hard to exercise portion control. After I was sick, I couldn’t eat much, but now that my appetite has come back I feel like a hungry bear! I am trying to eat until I feel satisfied instead of until I feel stuffed. And the hardest thing…no evening snacks. That’s a work in progress. I can usually do fairly well during the day, but once evening strikes, I want to eat everything in sight! What’s with that?! Anyway, that’s been the toughest habit I’ve been trying to break of late.
I still have to constantly remind myself to eat breakfast. It’s not that I’m not hungry in the mornings – it’s just that mornings are so busy with getting the kids up and dressed and fed – that it’s usually almost lunch time when I realize that I could eat a house and that I forgot to eat breakfast. I’ve been trying to make a conscious effort to remember to eat – even if I can only get a few bites of cereal in all the craziness of the mornings – it’s better than nothing!
Little Changes:
I decided to try out organic peanut butter. Luke loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, so we usually have that for lunch (with some fruit.) I decided since we seemed to be consuming so much of it, that we should try the natural peanut butter and see what it was like. Here is what I have learned:
When you first buy organic peanut butter, you will open the jar and find all the oil has settled on the top. Stir it and refrigerate. This will take care of that problem.
Because there are no “smoothing” ingredients in the peanut butter (and because you have to put it in the refrigerator) you will find it much harder to spread. I have started putting a dollop on the bread – letting it sit for a few minutes while I get the rest of our lunch ready and the coming back to spread it once it’s warmed up a bit. Sometimes it works better than others. =)
I personally really like the taste and will continue to use it since we do eat a lot of peanut butter. It’s not for everyone, but it works for us. =)
Alrighty – here are my exercise goals for the week:
Tuesday: Strength training – abs and legs
Wednesday: Cardio – 30 mins
Thursday: Strength training – abs, arms and legs
Friday: Cardio – 30 mins
Saturday: Pilates
Sunday: Off
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