December 6, 2013

Well that did not help my diet much haha! Thanksgiving really wouldn't have hurt my weight goal too much, but I stopped exercising for a whole week too. Yah, bad girl. My excuse is that it got really cold outside and I had another brief time of feeling possible pregnancy symptoms of queeziness that was probably just a sickness bug. So I gave myself a break and the last time I checked I was at 188. That was two days ago so maybe it has improved since then. I have rededicated myself to exercising in the morning and I tried out the 30 day Shred by Jillian Michael's which is a good strength training work out that lasts only 20 minutes. It left me so sore I was walking like a zombie with leg braces. Proof that this is something I need to work on. I might add that to my daily routine. Cardio in the morning, Strength during the baby's nap, and I am going back to recording the food I eat. I don't really understand why I keep slacking on that one but it is time to bump it up. I am also saying my prayers and reading my scriptures daily as well, so I am hoping that the Lord will help me stay motivated with this goal. I have still made a good step forward losing about 8lbs. Maybe this month I can get to 180, but you know I am going to shoot for better than that! I am still going to lose the baby weight before my Birthday! Let's get down to business!

November 27, 2013- Thanksgiving Eve

186 lbs! But this is also the hard part. I have 3 days to reach my goal for the month of 185, which is 1 lb away! This is going to be tough because two of those days are Thanksgiving days where I could eat just about anything and go back a pound. So the trick is not to go overboard and don't stress about it. The tough part is I haven't had sugar in a while and Thanksgiving is the one day I am allowed. I would sure like to have some, but if it ruins everything. I would hate that. Self tips: very little potatoes, all the turkey and veggies I want. Enjoy the sugar, but only one slice (assuming it's pie). Alright everyone I am 1/3 done with my goal! I can do this!

November 18, 2013

187 lbs people. That means I have almost lost 10 lbs! 20 more to go and I am pre-baby weight! Thank to Jillian Michael's Burn Fat Boost Metabolism workout that kicks my butt everyday and makes me feel like an active person. I think it's starting to show and I have been doing it for almost a month. just a reminder that my goal is to lose 30 lbs by my birthday, March 22nd. So I have about 4 months to finish 20 lbs. If I keep doing 5 every moth though...I think I can do it! *Note to self about losing weight after my next baby -If you are nursing drink TONS of water -Go easy on dinners -Go easy on sugar -Start slow then kick it in gear at 4-5 months, that's when I stopped feeling so wobbly. -Green bean spaghetti and other such alternatives are delicious! -Take time to play with the babies. It makes the rest of the day feel more fulfilling for everyone. *Note to self when I am pregnant to keep weight off -Pay attention to cravings and find out how to fulfill them with healthy things -Try some daily yoga and walking -No butter/easy on sugar -I PROMISE this will pass and you will feel in control again -Working out will make me less emotional Healthy Alternatives to Use *Spaghetti green bean spaghetti *Macaroni and cheese broccoli & cheese soup *Lasagna 1/4 mixed with salad *Ranch lemon juice *Eggs Poached or boiled *Bread Lettuce *Butter Avacado Cool huh?

November 4, 2013

Hey everyone! So I am almost at 190 right now. This is the part I really have to start pushing because that's a number I haven't seen in a while and I think that will be great to see for me to stay motivated. i think I can make it happen today. I ate a good breakfast and I have made a bet with my husband that I can't have sugar this month in exception for Thanksgiving with moderation. If I fail I have to eat a habanero pepper in his presence. That's pretty good incentive right? Ha ha! Man it's tough though. Already I am noticing again how easy it is to dip your finger into a bowl of frosting, or batter that someone is making. It's quite a challenge to get out of that habit. My husband is also very kind to me because he thinks he can make up exceptions for me like "dark chocolate is okay if you only eat one." He is so cute and I wish he were right but if you bend a little in the beginning you brake down fast of your goals. So I am staying strong. One fun snack I found on Pinterest that my sister tried is apple slices and cucumber slices with lemon juice all over. It's refreshing, zesty, and mixes things up for my curious taste buds. I love it. I also made fruit water with the same stuff as a detox and it is so nice to drink in the morning and after my workout. Keep track of me people! I'm changing! Forgot to mention that I have been doing Jillian Michael's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism circuit training workout on YouTube for going on 2 weeks every morning. It's 50 min and a bucket of sweat. I am feeling more balanced and confident. My body feels firmer and responds better when I challenge it. That sounds funny but when I was prego and postpartum my hips were all achy and elastic, and I was careful about round ligaments etc. This made me walk like an old lady. Well that's far behind me now, as least until I am ready for the next baby and it feels GOOD!

October 21, 2013

My weight has been a bit up and down these past two weeks and I realize that although I have been learning a lot of fantastic tips in my research to lose weight I am wasting my time sitting. Time that I should be spending getting my heart rate up, making healthy food. I want to be a champion. I want to be proud of myself again and I am going to need help. I am going to try hard to workout with my baby in tow and truly run for my babies. I am going to put my hair up and let the sweat drip. I am going to let the pain happen. I am not wasting time anymore. I am going to make a difference and a sacrifice and I am going to try my hardest to make the time I have with my baby and husband my reward to be earned! I want to be able to eat without fear because I am making good choices. This is my pledge. I have done it before and I will do it again. I am putting away my scale today. I am not going to step on it for a week and when I do I will have lost 5 lbs. I am serious now. I pledge it on my sweat and tears. GO!

October 7 2013

I lost five lbs last month....YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
Goal number two 5 lbs this month.

September 23, 2013

Okay there are a lot of special occasions coming up that might encourager me to lose track and splurge waaaay too much on calories. For example tonight we are going to an expensive restaurant to celebrate my best friend's anniversary. SO! I have done some research ahead of time to keep myself a little in check. So I went to Pinterest: My new favorite well on knowledge, and I found some great tips.

1. Drink before you eat (sometimes we mix up our need for liquids with our need for food)
2. Eat with your eyes. (Notice what you eat and love every bite because food is good!)
3. Chew slower (( More time to enjoy and digest)
4. Don't go all out on the appetizer (It's usually oily or bad carbs)
5. Have an apple before you go. (That way you can bring home any food you are not hungry for)
6. De stress yourself (Isn't that why you give up on your goals? Stress? Time? So calm down!)
7. For emotional eaters (Imagine something you love to do) weird tip but if all you need is a picker upper. Use your mind instead of your mouth! Cool huh?! And it works!

There is a lot more, but these ones hit me as things that would help me. Try it!