Face the facts (Edited and revised)

One cool thing I think about diet and exercise is that when you start...that is the day you start to control your life! At least that's how I feel about it. When I am not exercising I just always feel "Fat" and out of control. But, as soon as I start exercising and eating well, I know that if nothing else I will at least maintain my current weight....because I am the one in control of what I do with my body and also what I put into it.

So, today I am taking my measurments. My intentions with sharing my measurements with you, are:
A. To show off. Hahahaha, no just kidding.
it is...

1. For me to keep track of my progress and make sure what I am doing is working
2. To help motivate you to keep going in your exercise persuits.

AS for the measurements. I dont mind sharing them (though to be honest it is slightly embarassing)...but I am taking control of my life and the facts are the facts. They shouldn't scare me, cause I am looking forward to seeing these numbers fall and like I said "I am in control" . (Except for the fact that I ate a Cadburry cream egg during my daughters naptime...I'm human. Oh well, each moment of our lives is a moment to make a new choice. Hopefully I make some better ones this afternoon.)

Hope my blog isn't boring or preechy...It's just my thoughts.

Setting Goals

Ok, part one of losing weight is having a plan. Right now my plan is to start simple and set an achievable daily goal.

So...what's your goal? What can you commit to this week? Is it just changing into work out clothes? Walking to your mail-box every day? Think of something that will push you out of your usual work out routine a little...but don't get crazy. We are just on week one.

My goal is to run 1 mile a day and do my "Postnatal Rescue" workout video every other day. It's just a 15 minute routine. Perfect for getting those muscles to recover from pregnancy. Especially your abs. My abs tore apart with Eden. I don't remember the medical term. But there is now a distinct valley between my two abdominal muscles. So, it is very important that I train my stomach muscles slowly and correctly. This video seems to do the trick! If you would like to borrow it...just let me know. Or you can look it up online. It's by Erin O'Brien.

My long term goal is to run 50 miles in 50 days. I'll put a ticker in my side-bar so you can see where I am at.

That reminds me of one more thing. Write down your goal! Put it somewhere that you are going to see. At the end of the week, we are going to grade ourselves on a 1-10. At least I am going to! ;-)

6 weeks ago today....

6 weeks ago today my little guy was born. Oh how I thought the next 6 weeks would never go by (and now how I wish I still had 6 weeks left of eating whatever I want and not feeling bad about it). 6 weeks ago, I couldn't wait to start working out again, and get this extra 40 lbs off asap. I can't believe that today is the end of my resting period and time to get back to work!

So now that my initial motivation has left me, I suppose I will post a few photos of what I hope will soon return! And if you are a Mamma who wants to lose it too, I hope you will join me in this quest!