Sunday Goal Check

Weight Update

Sunday could not come quickly enough this week. I really wanted to check my weight earlier in the week, but resisted. The Sunday weigh in helps me stay focused through the weekend. I SO desperately wanted a glass of wine last night, but I didn't think it was worth it.
Today's weigh: 181.3
I met my goal of being under 182! Next week I want to be out of the 180s and into the 170s.
Last week's weight: 182.9
Week loss: -1.6
Beginning weight: 185.6
Total loss:-4.3
Here are this week's pictures:

Belly Bulge has gotta go!

Like the braids? I need a haircut soooo badly!

Fitness
I've worked out everyday since Thursday. I told my husband that I need to commit to exercising everyday until I'm down near my goal weight. Right now I'm just doing 30 minute workouts. Eventually I'll boost it up to 45 minutes or more. Small change, right?!
Thursday: walk 1 mile / run 1 mile
Friday: NTC+ 10 min. elliptical
Saturday: walk 1 mile/ run 1 mile
Sunday: NTC

Other than Friday, I've been exercising after putting BigO to sleep. I'm up late with the baby anyways. The only problem with this is that I have to go to sleep with wet hair. I HAVE to take a shower after I workout. This is not out of vanity. My husband honestly would not let me into bed reeking the way I do after a workout. For now, I don't need to worry too much about the wet hair, but in the winter it would be a big problem.

Family
I tried to do something with BigO every day this week except today. Today was my day to focus on Baby E. She is not feeling well, not sure if it's just gas or constipation, but she cries out in pain and toots a lot. There was a lot of this today.

Imagine ear piercing screams.

Poor thing.
I spent most of the day holding her and trying to keep her happy. I really need to plan something for the 4th of July. We are so lazy about that kind of thing. I want to start thinking of some traditions for our family.

Excited for another week of losing weight, getting back in shape and loving my family!

Super Saturday

It's finally Saturday. You'd think it wouldn't matter since I'm on maternity leave. But it does. It's been a long week. Made it to the gym yesterday. Was a bit worried about leaving Big O at the day care center. He's having huge attachment issues. He cried when I left. I made it through a 45 minute workout. When I got back he was sitting on the lap of one of the daycare ladies. Apparently he sat there the whole time :(.
I did one of the Nike Training Club workouts and followed up with 10 minutes on the elliptical.

Took Big O swimming today. He did SO MUCH better. We took it slow getting in the water and I just let him hold on. Here's the happy guy afterwards.

Came back home and got a little cuddle time and napping with my babes.

Did another workout tonight alternating between walking and running. My legs were sore from yesterday. It's been so long since I had that kind of pain. I weigh in tomorrow. Really hoping the number has gone down a bit more.

Thankful Thursday

I'm officially cleared for exercise. No more excuses for staying flabby. Today I followed my plan and ran a mile. It was painful. I made it .6 of a mile and then had to walk a bit before I finished the rest. I walked before and after to get in a full two miles. I've been reading all these blogs about amazing mamas doing marathons, triathlons, etc. and I'm feeling pretty crummy. But, I did take almost 6 months off. My last race was The 12Ks of Christmas. I think I officially stopped running in January. I walked until about March and then I just stopped exercising altogether.

Today is Thankful Thursday.

#1. My husband. He does more than his fair share of taking care of the kids do that I can work on job applications, exercise, or nap. He's a pretty amazing guy.

#2. Not seeing 100 degree weather in over 7 years. I moved to Seattle from Sacramento where summers were blazing hot. I've been reading lots of blog posts complaining about the heat across the nation. By, here in Seattle when we do have sunny days it's generally in the 70s.

#3. My Fitness Pal. Not sue why this one seems so much easier than sparkpeople, but I've been really successful at tracking calories and staying under my limits.

#4. Summers with my babes. I got to go to the library then take a long walk to the play field on this beautiful afternoon. Baby E slept the whole time, but Big O was super excited to be out
And about. I just love having the time to spend with them this summer.

Here are some pictures from the workout Yes, my forehead really is that big! Thinking I should get bangs again...

Before and after workout pics

First Post Pregnancy Workout

Measure Up Wednesday

Oh jeez,  it's time to take a look at the numbers.  Before we get into the ugly stuff, let's look at the most important number: Baby E turned one month old yesterday!!

One month birthday jam!

 Now the ugly numbers...

Thighs: 27

Hips: 46

Belly: 43

Arms were 13".  I'm not quite talented enough to know how to take a picture of myself while measuring my arms.  I know you can't really see the numbers, but hopefully in the next few months you will see the body shrinking!

Tomorrow I see my doctor and hopefully get cleared for working out again.  I'm excited to have the rest of the summer to squeeze in a workout a day (my goal) before the school year starts.  I'm so inspired by all the mamas whose blogs I read who are able to prioritize exercise.  My problem is that I prioritize sleep.  Ah, sweet sleep, how I miss you. 

In non fitness news, I FINALLY got Season 4 of True Blood from Netflix.  We're poor - can't afford HBO, but I love my True Blood.  The fourth book was my favorite of the Sookie Stackhouse series, so I am super excited. 

Vampire Eric.... so dreamy.

I already watched the two episodes on the first disc.  Gotta send it back ASAP to get the next one in the series.  I wish I could watch this while I hopped on the treadmill. But chances are, I'll be squeezing in workouts while Big O is watching Cars for the billionth time.

Fitting it All Together

Today I ventured back into the office.  I needed to get some planning done for a summer school class I'm teaching and also work on some job applications.  I was only there for 4 hours, but I left feeling physically and mentally exhausted.   I don't know how I'm going to fit all of this in once I go back to work full time - being a good mom, eating healthy, and exercising.  Hell, I'm not even exercising yet!  I came home and was lucky enough to crash for about an hour while hubby did the grocery shopping and both kids napped. 

After my nap I was motivated to get rid of my old stress: the dissertation.  You know, to make room for all the new stresses.   I boxed everything up and had my husband take it down to the garage.  Good riddance!!

Buh Bye Dissertation!!

I was pretty bummed about how little I lost last week and I got online to read a bit about weight loss while pumping/breastfeeding.  I had been eating only 1500-1600 calories a day and everything I read suggested that I really need to increase it to around 1800.  But, I'm in this weird in between situation.  I don't produce much milk - I didn't with my first and I didn't with this one either.  AND my baby had some serious latching problems.  I went to the lactation consultant and she hooked me up with syringes to feed the baby formula while she was nursing at the breast using a nipple shield.  It was really hard, messy, and everyone was miserable...  It lasted about 2 days.  So, I've been pumping and giving baby all the breast milk I produce and supplementing with formula.  With the small amount I produce, it's actually more like I'm supplementing her formula with breastmilk.  

So, I worry when I read things that say breastfeeding women should be consuming 2000 calories a day or more because I really am not breastfeeding.  Those women can pump out 6 to 8 ounces at a feeding.  The most I ever get is 2 ounces.  So, I really don't know what to do.  But, this week I'll increase my calories to 1800 and see what shows up on the scale on Sunday.

Here's my end of the evening picture - hanging out with Baby E in the baby bjorn.

Sunday Check In

Weight
 Last week I weighed in at 186.3. This week I'm at 182.9.  I met my gol of 184, but I gotta say I was hoping for a smaller number.  I gotta remember that I'm not 20 anymore and my metabolism ain't what it used to be.  My week weight loss was 3.1, but remember last week I had gained 0.7 pounds.  Updated pics below

Gotta work on that posture!

Keepin it real. Photos don't lie.

Beginning Weight: (6.10.12)  185.6

Today's Weight (6.17.12)     182.9

Total Change                         -2.7

Goal for Next Week: under 182

In other weight related news, I joined the lose a mathon challenge over at Run with Jess.
The challenge ends Monday September 17th.  26.2 pounds is pretty huge! I'll do my best to get there.

Lose a marathon (26.2 pounds)

Exercise
No exercise yet.  I'm seeing my doctor on Thursday - hoping to be cleared for take off.  Then, you'll get to see all my fun excuses for not exercising! 

Here's my plan for the week, considering I gotta get moving to get these pounds off.

Thursday: Run 1 mile, Pinterest Thursday Workout
Friday: Run 2 miles (in 1/2 mile chunks), Pinterest Friday workout
Saturday: Run 1 mile
Sunday: Run 2 miles (in 1/2 mile chunks), NTC workout

I'll share more on the pinterest workouts in a later post.  Or you can check out my pinterest babyweight board: http://pinterest.com/furzilla/baby-weight/

Small Change Updates

Small Change #1
Yes Days 17  No Days 1
Doing really good at not snacking during the day!  Sometimes I'll have a little something while I'm getting a meal ready - because I'm STARVING! But, I just include that in my meal calorie totals.

Small Change #2
Yes Days 11  No Days 1
Yep, this one is going really well also.  We ran out of watermelon and I had to settle for some other fruits and veggies.

Family Goals:   My goals were
1. Take Big O out at least 4 times - did this, despite his increasing social anxiety
2. Shopping / meal list - yep.  I didn't eat out once this week cuz I had everything I needed at home
3. REALLY CLEAN one room in the house each day - NOPE.  I made it through the bathroom upstairs one day and that was it.  I've kept up on the daily cleaning but haven't committed myself to the deep cleaning.

Family goals for next week:
1.  Taking Big O out at least 3 times
2.  Cleaning out all my dissertation junk from the living room.

Super Saturday

Saturday is my day to spend with my favorite little guy. Before Baby E came around we would always go out together on Saturday just the two of us.  I'm trying to keep Saturday focused on Big O, but I can't just leave Baby E with my husband all day.  I woke up and had breakfast with Big O. Check out that smirk on his face.  Damn, it's like looking in the mirror! 

 

 After breakfast I took him to the gym for his first swimming lesson.  I didn't really know what to expect after his meltdown from yesterday.  Here are two pictures.  In the first one he was so dang excited that he couldn't stand still for the picture.  The second one was 20 minutes later, after about 15 minutes in the pool and a few tears on his cheeks.  He actually did pretty well. He didn't love it, but he wasn't screaming bloody murder the whole time. 

Let's go!

I'm over it

After a long nap, we woke up to find Aunt Jenny here.  It's been a decent evening with a peek of sunshine.  Hubby ordered a ton of Thai food for dinner.  Good thing I'm not a huge Thai fan otherwise I might have been tempted.  But, I ate a pretty small dinner and think I was around my calorie goal.  Tomorrow is my weigh in day.  I'm nervous.  Part of me is thinking I've lost 4 or 5 pounds.  I don't want to be too disappointed if I'm only down 1 or 2 or even worse that I've gained a pound.  I had a really good week of eating and I'm really hoping the scale will show it.