Goal: Lose baby weight + 30 lbs
Achieved so far: Baby weight is gone!
Pre-pregnancy weight: 221.0
Weight last week: 209.6
Current weight: 211.6
Weight loss/gain since last week: +2.0
TOTAL WEIGHT LOST (not including baby weight): -9.4
WOOOOPSIE! Guess I didn't behave as well as I thought I did :)
Actually, I behaved very well. I did not overindulge. I was not a glutton. I was pretty active.
My routine was shaken up a bit and I know that had a lot to do with it. I didn't really eat breakfast. I didn't sit down and eat lunch either. My dinners were pretty consistent though. I went to bed pretty late each night and although it was a good stress, there was some stress.
Also, not only did family come to visit but my old friend came to visit as well. Haven't seen her in about 10 months. I did not miss her either, but she's back in my life again. For the first time in a long time, maybe ever, I actually felt bloated (thanks a lot friend).
Funny thing, I was always bloated before so I didn't really know that it felt different to be bloated :)
I did good in the food control department. I did have some cake and ice cream to celebrate Ori's birthday, but not too much. I did not overeat and I really didn't snack either. How could you resist such a yummy looking cake?
I overcame a huge obstacle this week...CREAM CHEESE. My dad made a cream cheese dip with a fabulous raspberry chipotle sauce. Cream cheese ranks up there with cereal on my "foods I can't control myself around" list. I told myself I could have a little and I stuck to it. It was divine!
As far as exercise, I haven't actually ran since Thursday and we missed two days of the resistance band training. We got back on the wagon last night with the bands and I will get out to run today when the hubby gets home.
Although I didn't set aside time just for exercising, I was very active over the holiday.
On Friday morning the kids and I played "Aunt Shell's/Mom's Spring Olympics" which ended up being "Aunt Shell/Mom gets chased and captured, freed, chased and captured again, freed, chased and captured again, etc".
Friday night was the first annual "Boys vs Girls Kickball Classic". The girls ripped and clawed their was to an 11-8 victory. I literally ripped and clawed Octavio's shirt off :)
Instead of a hike Saturday, we ended up having a boxing tournament. My parents brought their Wii and my arms still hurt. It was great. Somehow my mom won that one...we are still trying to figure that out :) Kidding mom!
Yesterday was church, lunch, sending off the fam, and cleaning house. We got to relax in the evening and watch I am Legend. Ori got Enchanted for Easter and while downstairs watching that she managed to swallow the shoe to her mini Ariel doll. We should have an exciting day treasure hunting in the toilet.
Check this out...
Me at Easter 2006 -VS- Me at Easter 2008
Challenge:
Stretch for real!
I know I've had you bend over and touch your toes, now do a little more.
*Side note* I just found out the site above, http://www.sparkpeople.com/ has streamline workout videos! That is great for those who don't want to do the same ol' same ol' but are running out of ideas. I think I am going to try the 10 minute jump rope cardio tomorrow!
6 comments:
Your pictures tell the tale of what you have accomplished. Wow...I'm impressed. Michelle you truly inspire me. I wasn't just running off at the mouth Sunday. I'm so proud of how you've handled your +2. As we both know, it can be water, your friend, or the normal up and down we have. Time will tell the true story and you're so up beat and positive because you know this! I've struggled and struggled. I know what I should do, know how to do it..but just don't always. I'm up 7lbs this moment from when I lost my 40. Part of it is that it's time for my friend (even if it doesn't come anymore, I still have all the side effects..yay!...not). Part is I just need to stay consistent!!! Hopefully, your inspiration will help me stay focused. I'm at least writing the numbers down now. That is ugly for me!
Whoa... hot mama alert! You are smoking!
Can I sign up to be a Streeter? What fun weekend! You guys are always doing such fun stuff!
Michelle, you look stunning! Congrats. I wish I could accomplish what you accomplish. I feel so darn lazy lately. It sounds like you had a great Easter. Tell Ori I said Happy Birthday. Don't let that 2lbs bother you, you had a great weekend, and you enjoyed yourself. Your human and that just means you'll have a better loss next week
Heather
Your encouragement Sunday was really nice to hear LaVonda! Sorry I didn't have more time to chat!
Get out there and run girl! Those 7 lbs will melt away! Can't wait for the Shamrock n Run in April!
Thanks Leigh and Heather for your continued support!
Michelle!! I meant to tell you you looked great on Sunday. I love the brown on you. Keep it up girl!!
kim :)
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