Back to the Basics

It happens every time. We get comfortable. Lazy. Lose momentum and lack motivation. I lost 50 pounds...yes, I said FIFTY! (That's about the weight of my 5 year old son.) While I realize that is a huge accomplishment, I also realize its not enough.

When I was hit that big milestone, I'd look at myself in the mirror and think wow- I look great! For 3 kids, and being just 6 months postpartum, I look better than great! Then everything settled into its new place. Yeah, not looking so great anymore. I mean, I know I don't look like an elephant, but I can do much better.

So this morning I decided to set goals in smaller intervals that are easier to reach. First goal is to get to 148lbs.. That's easy enough, and will put me a measly 10 pounds from the goal weight. Losing 5 pounds is easy peasy...so I give myself 2 weeks to get there. Chances are, I will hit that in less than 2 weeks, so that will be a nice bonus!

Then I will be in the home stretch. 10 pounds until goal weight. As I settle into my new figure, I realize that I may need to lose more on top of that and definitely work on toning some trouble spots. But, if I hit 138, I will have accomplished my goal. To be back to prepregnancy weight!

I'm posting this because I lacked motivation in the last couple of months. I don't want to be comfortable! I want to count my calories, burn some fat, and look forward to my morning weigh-ins! Its the basic fundamentals of weight loss. If you are reading this, chances are you've battled a weight loss at some point in your life too. Will you help me to reach my goal? Please?

Today's Weight: 153.2 lbs.

50 pounds lost

I hit the first major milestone!! 50 pounds lost!!! 16 pounds to go til my goal weight...

Today's Weight: 154.4

Is there an app for that?

I recently learned the answer to that question 99% of the time is YES!

About a week ago I gave into the world of smartphones and got the iPhone 4s...what a great purchase! Not only can I check Facebook, email, twitter, search the web, manage my banking, and update my blog... but I have a food diary and weight loss management software at my fingertips! The app is called MyFitnessPal and it's incredible! I'm still working on a way to integrate the app to this blog so you all can see how I am really doing! I programmed my goal weight at 138 pounds. I'm shooting for 2 pounds a week lost so that in 10 weeks I will be there!

Today's Weight: 158.6 lbs.

Motivation

Its coming up on 5 months since I had baby #3 and I am closing in on 50 pounds lost...not too shabby if I don't say so myself. It's time for me to get that motivation back to lose the last 20 pounds. Any suggestions?

February 20: 158.6 lbs.

10 Pounds Down

Don't worry...I didn't fall off the wagon again. Life has just been crazy busy. The kids, Dan and I have all been sick for going on 2 weeks. The baby has been to the Dr. twice and a third time if you count today's 4 month old checkup.

I've been eating well and limiting my sweets and snacks. Now that I've about kicked this cold, I am ready to start my Zumba again. It's pretty much impossible for me to do cardio when I have sinus trouble. On a fun note, Calvin (my 4 month old) started eating solid foods. He hasn't met a food he doesn't like. While still not too sure about avocado, he is a big fan of sweet potatoes, apples, and pears. Tomorrow we might try avocado again and if it's a no-go maybe kale.

It was a great feeling to hit 10 pounds lost this week! My work has paid off and I am excited to continue on my journey to pre-pregnancy weight. My next big goal is 155. That is 5 more pounds. I'd like to see it in 2 weeks or less. After that, a measly 17 pounds more and I will have hit my target weight! It doesn't seem so far out of reach now!

DAY THIRTY-EIGHT: 160.0 lbs.

No more 'mom jeans'

You and I both know these aren't cute.

photo courtesy kohls.com

They are the jeans I have been rocking for the last 4 months....until now! I can't tell you how good it feels to pass these size 14M jeans along to another post-partum friend....never to be seen again! I've never been happier to slip into a pair of size 12 American Eagle jeans! Next stop on my weight loss train...the 150's and a size 10! I'm starting to build up momentum again and it feels so good.

DAY THIRTY-TWO: 162.0 lbs. 

This is when I knew I was fat

Over 2 years ago, I decided it was time to lose weight. I dug up an excerpt from an old blog post from January 2010:

"So I decided one day that it was time to lose weight. I wasn't "fat" - so I told myself. Then I calculated my BMI - guess who was in the red, overweight category? Yep - that was me. My weight was shocking. Okay, I'm gonna brave it...are you ready...sure about that? I'm, 5'6". I tipped the scales at 163.4. Ew. Not bad for a married mother of 2 right? Uhhhh - no! Glad that our wonderful society made me believe I wasn't fat. I was. If you are that height and you weigh that much, you are fat too. Sorry to break it to ya."

I've been waiting to hit this weight for a month now...and I finally did! Just in time to round out January. I have a  long road ahead of me seeing as how I just hit the weight that made me realize two years ago I needed to drop some serious pounds. I have the momentum and confidence to keep it going now!

DAY THIRTY-ONE: 163.4 lbs.