We officially broke the news about our pregnancy on Friday. So, now I can keep my blog up to date like I was doing before. We have received a lot of support and everyone seems very excited for us. That in itself is very reassuring, because in the past we have received negativity from some people. All I know is that these are our babies, they are blessings. We believe God picked us to be their parents for some special reason. Yes, there have been struggles, but we are in a better place than what we have ever been in now. We know what we're doing! If anyone can do this....WE CAN! We love our babies more than anything, and do not take for granted how very blessed we are.
Now on to what my blogs are actually about...lol. So, I titled this one March Madness, because that is what it has been. I have been so mad at myself because I have not gotten my butt on that treadmill not once this month! This pregnancy fatigue has really kicked my butt, not to mention the insomnia on top of that. I know I am burning calories doing stuff around the house, taking the kids to the park...ect. But, I want to do better than that. This week I will be in my 12th week of pregnancy...closing in on the 2nd trimester. I am praying that with it comes a new wind of energy. I feel that I have still been eating pretty well. I am craving the things that are good for my body. So, I do have that working for me.
I have not gained any more weight, but I have not lost either. I have still been weighing myself every week, just to see how things are going.
Beautiful Spring is here and I am looking forward to getting out and about more, and getting exercise along with the fresh air. I am particularly looking forward to summer... the swimming pool should open in May. That will be wonderful exercise, and will get me out of the house.
So, for now, until then, I am just focusing on getting my much needed energy back. There is so much to do around here, before my kids come home for summer. I want to make this summer as easy as possible for me and them. I don't want to spend days on end cleaning, so we will all work together and get things done. This way we have loads of time to be an active family. I want to go to the park, go on walks, go to the pool together...just be active. What could be better...nothing! So I have got to turn this March Madness into April Activeness...lol!
Happy Spring Everyone!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Surprise, Surprise
Well here we are already into the third month of this new year. Time is flying by so fast. If you read my last two posts you will know that February, for me, was rough. I struggled a lot, even gained three pounds back of what I had lost. I have a feeling I am gonna get my groove back in March. I am defintely gonna have to change things up though!
See we recently found out why I had such a crappy time last month. Much to our surprise, we are expecting baby #6. Yes, I am serious! We were in complete shock because I have been on birth control since our last baby was born three years ago. This explains my exhaustion and nausea and being much more hungry than usual. I am still trying to wrap my head around all of this...lol. This has to be Gods plan, because it definitely wasn't in ours!
I am so glad I started this journey before we found out we were pregnant. I think this is going to set me up for a healthy pregnancy, and hopefully a much smoother birth than the ones in the past. I am gonna continue on my journey, but like I said, there will be some things I have to change. I will continue to eat healthy and do my treadmill. Jillian's 30 Day Shred, however, will have to wait til after baby! I would like to start doing some prenatal pilates. I am also gonna continue with my light strength training.
With most of my pregnancies I have lost weight, especially in my last one. I am hoping for the same thing this time. Since I am a big woman, it doesn't hurt for me to lose some weight while I'm pregnant. I am hoping if I continue this healthy lifestyle throughout my pregnancy, it will be even easier once I have the baby. I do realize that my goal of getting under 200 pounds by my 30th birthday may not be in the cards right now. I have lost 2 of those 3 pounds I had gained back. So, I still have 47 pounds to go, to get under 200. That's a lot of weight to lose being pregnant. My focus isn't to purposely lose weight while I am carrying this baby. My plan is just to keep living this healthy lifestyle and if I lose....I lose! I just want to be as healthy as possible for myself and this baby, extra weight loss will just be an added bonus!!
See we recently found out why I had such a crappy time last month. Much to our surprise, we are expecting baby #6. Yes, I am serious! We were in complete shock because I have been on birth control since our last baby was born three years ago. This explains my exhaustion and nausea and being much more hungry than usual. I am still trying to wrap my head around all of this...lol. This has to be Gods plan, because it definitely wasn't in ours!
I am so glad I started this journey before we found out we were pregnant. I think this is going to set me up for a healthy pregnancy, and hopefully a much smoother birth than the ones in the past. I am gonna continue on my journey, but like I said, there will be some things I have to change. I will continue to eat healthy and do my treadmill. Jillian's 30 Day Shred, however, will have to wait til after baby! I would like to start doing some prenatal pilates. I am also gonna continue with my light strength training.
With most of my pregnancies I have lost weight, especially in my last one. I am hoping for the same thing this time. Since I am a big woman, it doesn't hurt for me to lose some weight while I'm pregnant. I am hoping if I continue this healthy lifestyle throughout my pregnancy, it will be even easier once I have the baby. I do realize that my goal of getting under 200 pounds by my 30th birthday may not be in the cards right now. I have lost 2 of those 3 pounds I had gained back. So, I still have 47 pounds to go, to get under 200. That's a lot of weight to lose being pregnant. My focus isn't to purposely lose weight while I am carrying this baby. My plan is just to keep living this healthy lifestyle and if I lose....I lose! I just want to be as healthy as possible for myself and this baby, extra weight loss will just be an added bonus!!
Monday, February 20, 2012
A Fresh Start
I am just gonna go ahead and put it out in the open and be honest. I had a horrible week last week! There were only a handful of good food choices that I made, and I did not exercise at all last week. Not one single day! I was so disappointed in myself. I did do a ton of walking with us being gone so much, but it wasn't my regular workout routine.
I have come to realize that I am not very good at being outside of my normal everday routine. That is what happened this week. We would be gone an entire day, so we either ate out or I would not eat at all until dinner. Neither one of those are good decisions. I have also realized that I beat myself up...A LOT! I did not come into this thinking it would be easy, or that I would be perfect at it. This journey has been far from that. But, I guess I expected perfect and swift results. This journey does not include that either.
I have to learn that this journey is the same as my walk with God. I am only human. There will be good days, and there will be plenty of bad. Things will not happen in my timing, but I have to keep going in the right direction to get the results I want. Just as Gods Grace is new every morning, so is my chance to start this journey anew, with better choices!
I proclaim a fresh start today!
I got on the scale this morning to see what the damage was. It was not pretty! From what the scale says, I have gained back 3 pounds. It was very upsetting to see that, but I know I have the power to change it. The good news...I bought a new pair of jeans in one size smaller this week. So, those three pounds must not have affected my body that much. I could have possibly lost inches from all of the walking I did!
Yes, I steered off of the beaten path for a bit, but now I am back on my way to Wonderland!
I have come to realize that I am not very good at being outside of my normal everday routine. That is what happened this week. We would be gone an entire day, so we either ate out or I would not eat at all until dinner. Neither one of those are good decisions. I have also realized that I beat myself up...A LOT! I did not come into this thinking it would be easy, or that I would be perfect at it. This journey has been far from that. But, I guess I expected perfect and swift results. This journey does not include that either.
I have to learn that this journey is the same as my walk with God. I am only human. There will be good days, and there will be plenty of bad. Things will not happen in my timing, but I have to keep going in the right direction to get the results I want. Just as Gods Grace is new every morning, so is my chance to start this journey anew, with better choices!
I proclaim a fresh start today!
I got on the scale this morning to see what the damage was. It was not pretty! From what the scale says, I have gained back 3 pounds. It was very upsetting to see that, but I know I have the power to change it. The good news...I bought a new pair of jeans in one size smaller this week. So, those three pounds must not have affected my body that much. I could have possibly lost inches from all of the walking I did!
Yes, I steered off of the beaten path for a bit, but now I am back on my way to Wonderland!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
At a Stand Still
I feel like such a slacker! The past week and a half has been very chaotic. Everyone was sick last week, Joshua multiple times. This week has just been go, go, go. With being gone so much, we have had to eat out, which means not as many healthy choices as when I'm at home. I have been super stressed with the kids. I am at a complete stand still with my weight loss. I was supposed to weigh in today, but think I will just wait to do it next week. I haven't exercised in 5 days, so I don't think the number is gonna be good. I have done a lot of walking since we have been out and about all week, but not my regular routine workouts.
We bought a treadmill last night, which I was very excited about. I thought, this is really gonna help me kick things back into gear. I get on it today, and I really don't like it. I don't feel comfortable walking more than a 2 on it. The belt jerks and slides around. I was so upset, considering how much money we had to pay for it. I will see what Adam thinks about it, and we will make a decision on what to do. I was so looking forward to having a treadmill in our home. I am so limited in my time without it. I can only go on Adam's lunchbreak, which is 30 minutes. I do get a good walk in that 30 minutes, but having one in my home will allow me to do it whenever I want, however long I want, and however many times I want.
I am definitely not giving up. Just gotta keep pushing through. I really hope the last two weeks of this month are better than the first two!
We bought a treadmill last night, which I was very excited about. I thought, this is really gonna help me kick things back into gear. I get on it today, and I really don't like it. I don't feel comfortable walking more than a 2 on it. The belt jerks and slides around. I was so upset, considering how much money we had to pay for it. I will see what Adam thinks about it, and we will make a decision on what to do. I was so looking forward to having a treadmill in our home. I am so limited in my time without it. I can only go on Adam's lunchbreak, which is 30 minutes. I do get a good walk in that 30 minutes, but having one in my home will allow me to do it whenever I want, however long I want, and however many times I want.
I am definitely not giving up. Just gotta keep pushing through. I really hope the last two weeks of this month are better than the first two!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Progressing Everyday!
Thought I would take a minute and write a bit. Wanted to give everyone an update on how it's going. So far, so good! I ran into another roadblock this past week...a nasty stomach virus. It kept me from working out for two days, and from doing the 30 Day Shred for 3 days straight. I was really bummed, and tried to beat myself up about it. But, I knew that my body needed rest. If I didn't take that time to get better, I may have been much worse off this week.
I started the 30 Day Shred last Wedensday. You do a 20 minute workout everyday, for 30 days. Jillian Michaels claims you can lose 20 pounds in one month with this video. That's not really got me to buy the video, it was the amazing results I have seen from my friends on myfitnesspal. Plus it only being a 20 minutes workout is a big bonus..lol! My goal for the month is to lose 10 pounds, so as long as I reach that I will be happy. It is a great workout. I break a good sweat and on occasion want to cry...lol! I think my results will be great.
I had another non scale victory this week. I was able to walk a whole 2 miles on the treadmill today. I am so proud that each week I am able to push myself further, and harder. They aren't just words I speak and don't stick to. I have done really well at putting my plan into action thus far. I have lost a total of 10 pounds so far, and I'm feeling good. I really look forward to working out everyday. It brings me joy, and it's hilarious, because I never thought exercising would make me feel "JOY"! I feel so sluggish, not to mention lazy if I take a day off. So, I try to workout every single day, even if all I do is get on the treadmill. On grocery shopping days, I usually don't have time to do that, so I speed walk in the store, and make sure I do some vigorous cleaning to burn off some of those calories.
My progress so far since Jan. 1st, 2012:
Starting Weight: 256.4
Current Weight: 246.6
Starting Inches: (I didn't measure til 2 weeks into it)
Waist: 44.5
Hips: 51.5
Arms: 18
Thighs: 27.5
Calves: 18
Current Inches: (Measured Today)
Waist: 40 (4.5 inches lost)
Hips: 49 (2.5 inches lost)
Arms: 18 (Boo...but I'm doing strength training now!)
Thighs: 25.5 (2 inches lost)
Calves: 16 (2 inches lost)
I started the 30 Day Shred last Wedensday. You do a 20 minute workout everyday, for 30 days. Jillian Michaels claims you can lose 20 pounds in one month with this video. That's not really got me to buy the video, it was the amazing results I have seen from my friends on myfitnesspal. Plus it only being a 20 minutes workout is a big bonus..lol! My goal for the month is to lose 10 pounds, so as long as I reach that I will be happy. It is a great workout. I break a good sweat and on occasion want to cry...lol! I think my results will be great.
I had another non scale victory this week. I was able to walk a whole 2 miles on the treadmill today. I am so proud that each week I am able to push myself further, and harder. They aren't just words I speak and don't stick to. I have done really well at putting my plan into action thus far. I have lost a total of 10 pounds so far, and I'm feeling good. I really look forward to working out everyday. It brings me joy, and it's hilarious, because I never thought exercising would make me feel "JOY"! I feel so sluggish, not to mention lazy if I take a day off. So, I try to workout every single day, even if all I do is get on the treadmill. On grocery shopping days, I usually don't have time to do that, so I speed walk in the store, and make sure I do some vigorous cleaning to burn off some of those calories.
My progress so far since Jan. 1st, 2012:
Starting Weight: 256.4
Current Weight: 246.6
Starting Inches: (I didn't measure til 2 weeks into it)
Waist: 44.5
Hips: 51.5
Arms: 18
Thighs: 27.5
Calves: 18
Current Inches: (Measured Today)
Waist: 40 (4.5 inches lost)
Hips: 49 (2.5 inches lost)
Arms: 18 (Boo...but I'm doing strength training now!)
Thighs: 25.5 (2 inches lost)
Calves: 16 (2 inches lost)
Monday, January 30, 2012
New Goal for February
We are about to enter the month of February. This year is already flying by. I can't believe I have already been on this journey for a month now! I am really looking forward to this next month. I can't wait to see how I change, and how much further I can push myself. It's just another step closer to my Wonderland. I reached my January goal, so now I have to set up a hair appointment. Very excited about that.
I am gonna kick it up a little for February and add some weight training to my normal routine. I want to see these flabby arms of mine start to whittle away. Toning is going to be a big thing for me too. I would love some toning advice if anyone has anything. After 5 children and this much weight loss, I have got to tone this mess up...lol!
Now to set my goals for February. I decided to set my weight loss goal to 10 pounds for this month. I entered a challenge on myfitnesspal, and that is what we are all trying to lose. So, I'm gonna go for it. A double digit number, it's a little scary. I can't let it intimidate me though. Let's do this people!!
Goal Start Date: February 1st, 2012
Goal End Date: February 29th, 2012
Goal Weight Loss: 10 Pounds
Reward: Pedicure
Since I can't really tell much of a difference in the way I look, I'm gonna hold off on pics until this next month. We'll see what happens. Wish me luck!
I am gonna kick it up a little for February and add some weight training to my normal routine. I want to see these flabby arms of mine start to whittle away. Toning is going to be a big thing for me too. I would love some toning advice if anyone has anything. After 5 children and this much weight loss, I have got to tone this mess up...lol!
Now to set my goals for February. I decided to set my weight loss goal to 10 pounds for this month. I entered a challenge on myfitnesspal, and that is what we are all trying to lose. So, I'm gonna go for it. A double digit number, it's a little scary. I can't let it intimidate me though. Let's do this people!!
Goal Start Date: February 1st, 2012
Goal End Date: February 29th, 2012
Goal Weight Loss: 10 Pounds
Reward: Pedicure
Since I can't really tell much of a difference in the way I look, I'm gonna hold off on pics until this next month. We'll see what happens. Wish me luck!
Scale Time
My weigh in last week went rather well, with a 2.2 pound weight loss. That left me with only 1.6 pounds left to lose to reach my monthly goal. I felt like I could definitely do this. However, I did not get my hopes up for the scale because of what happened the week before. I figured I would just be surprised! :) I jogged a little over 5 miles this past week. I felt like I did really good. The only thing I did not get to do was my Biggest Loser workout, and I was praying that didn't set me back. I anxiously climbed up on the scale this morning, and it read....248.0. WOO-HOO!!! I lost 2 pounds this week. That brings my total weight loss for the month of January to 8.4 pounds. I am very proud of myself!
I am officially under 250 pounds. I don't remember the last time I was under that weight. It feels amazing!!! I can't wait to start really noticing a difference in the way my body looks. I can tell small things are starting to change, but nothing too noticeable yet. I do notice a huge change in the way I feel though. I have more energy, way more energy. Each week it seems I am able to push myself further and faster. This past week I was able to jog at a 5.0mph on the treadmill. Granted I could not do it for long periods of time, but I did it. That was a huge success for me. Can't wait to see what my body can do in this next week. I am super stoked. Stay tuned folks!!
I am officially under 250 pounds. I don't remember the last time I was under that weight. It feels amazing!!! I can't wait to start really noticing a difference in the way my body looks. I can tell small things are starting to change, but nothing too noticeable yet. I do notice a huge change in the way I feel though. I have more energy, way more energy. Each week it seems I am able to push myself further and faster. This past week I was able to jog at a 5.0mph on the treadmill. Granted I could not do it for long periods of time, but I did it. That was a huge success for me. Can't wait to see what my body can do in this next week. I am super stoked. Stay tuned folks!!
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