When I was THIN??
because most of you who read my blog have only known me the past couple of years in which I have either been "large with child" or large from child. And honestly I hope you all don't get the wrong impression with this post, its main purpose is to give me the motivation I need to get active, eat well, and have some more self discipline.I know, kind of a weird post, but what do you expect from a post pardom lady? It doesn't help that I was recently organizing old pictures and honestly, I had NO IDEA I used to be so small. I knew I was in good shape, but really I was tiny! I don't know why I had such a misconception of myself, I would have never considered my self skinny at the time, but I can say it with certainty now . . . I WAS SKINNY!
It all started going down hill when Jeff and I went on a cruise 2 summers ago. We ate like there was no tomorrow! Next I got pregnant with the P-man and just shy of 50lbs later her was born. I lost 25 really fast (like within 2 weeks) and despite my best efforts of exercising I did not lose another pound after that. (I don't know why I didn't believe people when they said it was hard to loose the extra baby weight, but it is!!) Then still 25 lbs up from Parker's pre-pregnancy weight we found out about Emily (I'm not gonna lie, that is one of the many reasons I had a hard time with it at first.) I did really well at not gaining as much weight this time around and gained exactly 25. And now one month post pregnancy I'm only 2 lbs away from her pre-pregnancy weight, so now it is time to tackle Parker's extra baby weight.
Now to the real question . . . HOW! I've just been doing some moderate exercising until I get the go-ahead from the doctor at my follow-up appointment this week. Once he gives me the OK Jeff and I are doing P90X! It should be intense!
We will be doing the "lean" program since neither Jeff or I are dying to be "Ripped" as they say. We should be able to get in a good 60 days before we head back to CA. I'm excited!!
My ultimate goal is to loose 30 lbs which is still 10 lbs heavier then I was when we got married, but I know that I have to be at least semi realistic. I have had too kids and lets be honest, I'll never look like I used to again, and that's OK. But I am kinda done being a thick lady and not fitting into any of my clothes. So my first goal is to lose 20 lbs and if I can do that, I would be totally happy and satisfied! That extra 10 is just a bonus. :)
Please wish me luck and feel free to ask how it is going. I need to be accountable to someone other than myself. :)
And can you please do me a HUGE favor and tell my husband that it is not necessary to have dessert every single night? THANKS! I think that in and of itself would help me loose 20 lbs!
Here I go!
Comments
Let me know what you think of p90x
I think you did awesome in your last pregnancy though. Only 25 pound weight gain is awesome!!!!