This blog is not a New Year's Resolution...

I repeat: THIS BLOG IS NOT A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION! If it was, I'd fail. No one ever sticks to their resolution - I'd put money on it that I wouldn't either. Yep. I'd bet against myself.

So here is the deal. If you are reading this, I am sure you know me somehow. You know that I am a mom to 3 kids. 3 wonderful, fun, energetic, ripped my belly and hips to shreds, great kids. I don't want to be a blogger. I really don't think my life is that interesting and you probably wouldn't either.

This blog is for me. For me and my health. For me and my motivation. For me and me alone. I am making that clear because if I ever come off as being selfish here, I am. The whole idea behind this was to keep me motivated to lose weight and stay fit.

I can't promise daily posts - I did mention I have 3 kids - but I will post as often as I am able. I am going to journal my way through 30, 35, maybe more pounds lost. I am asking each and every one of you to help be my support group. If I don't post for a couple days, call me out on it. I probably fell off the wagon and indulged myself or skipped my workouts.

So here goes.

DAY 1: 170.0 lbs

EEK! I am 5'6" and should not weigh 170 pounds. A little over 3 months ago, I gave birth via C-Section to my third (and final) baby. The day I went into the hospital I weighed 204 pounds. (I know, I know...) As you can see, I've lost 34 pounds in 3 months. I exclusively breastfeed so the calories that expends is a major contributor.

Today, I ate pretty healthfully. I didn't plan ahead so I really had to stop and think before I put something in my mouth. My dirty little secret today was 2 small chocolate-caramel cups after dinner. 200 calories total. I should have only had one. I kept it under 1,400 calories today total which is perfect for my metabolism. After dinner settled, I did my workout - Zumba, of course - and am feeling good.

Here is hoping to see the 160's on the scale in the morning!!