Gearing Up

I am gearing up to restart my "get healthy" lifestyle. I've unfortunately put some weight back on over the holidays - and even though it's only about 4 -5 pounds...I can feel it everywhere! My clothes are tight and I feel less energetic. I'm amazed at how much of a difference 4-5 pounds can make in how you feel.

Though I'm not organized and ready to start this week - the beginning of next month will be a prime opportunity to get back on the horse and start riding again...which is actually only a week away.

I feel like my biggest challenge is going to be finding time to work out. The boys keep me busy all day - and evenings are tough since Will and I share a room. Turning on a work out video and bouncing around our room might interfere with his sleep. =) Not to mention, I put in most of my work hours after the boys go to bed...which really makes evenings near impossible for exercise. So - I've got to do some brainstorming in that department.

Anyway, I just wanted to start getting back into the habit of blogging. I'll repost starting pictures and such when I officially begin. I'm hoping my official re-launch will be January 5th.

Here's for trying again! =)

When was the last time I ate something healthy?....

I know I've been terrible about blogging here. It's probably because I've been doing a terrible job with my healthy living quest. I have a gazillion excuses...and some of them actually sound pretty good! Hahaha!

Regardless, I really do want to get back on board with learning how to live a healthier and more active (by active I mean exercise- the boys keep me plenty active!) lifestyle. There's no way I can put any more pressure on myself right now so I don't feel like this would be a good time to restart. However, I am thinking to start next month.

So - that's my tentative plan. I really do hope to start blogging a bit more regularly again then. In the mean time, I do continue to check your healthy living blogs! I hope all is going well for everyone!

I'm back...I think! =)

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... =)

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

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….=)

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!

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. =)