Determined to lose this pregnancy weight

I’m on a mission to lose my pregnancy weight.  I wish it would just roll off but it’s not. I have to admit I am really uncomfortable in my skin right now.  It’s bothering me so much but things will get better.  The first thing I did to make myself feel “normal” again was to get out of the maternity clothes.  The pregnant look was cute for me when I was pregnant; not so much anymore.

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How much weight am I trying to lose?  I’m trying to lose the 15 pounds left over from the baby and then I’ll work on the 10 pounds I was trying to lose before I found out I was pregnant.  The main goal is to get back to where I started on the day I found out I was preggers.

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I have to understand that this is a process.  I should have better prepared myself for the post-pregnancy reality.  I have been pretty much fat deficient for a long while so when I got pregnant I was told I needed to make a change which I had already started to change pre-pregnancy.  I had to introduce more fat into my diet which means I have a little more meat on my bones.  This is really hard for me to deal with, but I’m still pushing through.

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The good news is I was cleared for exercise so I’ve been making a go at it.  The bad news is that c-section that I really didn’t want to have has KILLED all my ab strength.  This post c-section life is going to be a little rougher than I thought.  I didn’t have the strongest core strength to start with so I’m really starting all over here.  I will be doing lots of different workouts while I’m still in this recovery period. Yesterday, Baby G cried the entire time I was working out at home and when it was done, she was settled.

I did a Tone It Up workout and will continue to do those because I can do them in my living room.  I’m not sure if I can handle lifting serious weights so these workouts are good for building my strength to previous levels.

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I took Baby G on a little jog/walk on my first day out.  It was like I was learning how to run again because those feet didn’t know how to come off the ground.  But I got into it eventually.  Good thing I was pushing that jogging stroller because it forces me to take things slow.  I knew if I was just going out there on my own, I would probably try to push too much.

Trying to fit in actual gym time is going to be hard. I can’t wait until I can get back to teaching my class in the morning, but I’m not prepared to go back until she sleeps a little better at night. This morning I was able to hit the gym for an incline workout. It feels good to sweat again.

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My major challenges in losing the weight: getting enough sleep and getting my water consumption in throughout the day. It’s those easy things that are going to give me the hardest time but I know without them this isn’t going to be an easy road. I will sleep when I can but the water thing might give me a run for my money. Especially because I’m not really hungry, therefore, I’m not really going to stop to drink either. The more I workout, though, I see the water thing is coming back to me.

This is going to be a journey to get back to where I was but I will be patient.  I’m just so happy to be able to get back to this stuff.  Plus, my mental health will be so much better since I’m able to work out.  I’ve been extremely overwhelmed and frustrated and I know that’s due to not having an outlet for my stress.  It’s amazing how 45 minutes can my attitude.  It is what works for me.

What are some challenges you face in getting your workout in?

Fitness Friday: Resistance Band Exercises

Fitness Friday: Resistance Band Exercises

I got some cool stuff at Fitbloggin’ in the form of resistance bands and I thought that I should give them a try.  I never really did much with resistance bands in the past so I had no idea what to do with them.  My biggest motivation in using these bands is because I can’t really lift since I’m pregnant but this is a great way to get some strength work into my exercise routine.  I know I got a really great workout at the conference and that is something I want to duplicate at home.  I had no idea…

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Can I workout from home?

Can I workout from home?

Workout out at home is a great and convenient. There are perks to having a gym membership like equipment and the possibilities of group fitness, but sometimes the budget just won’t allow for a gym membership. Or maybe you’re just uncomfortable being around a lot of people when you workout? That doesn’t mean you can’t be active. If you do decide to work out at home there are some things you need to take into consideration like equipment. You might need to invest in some weights/dumbbells/kettle bells, a exercise mat and maybe a treadmill (if that’s what you like to…

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Bringing back the two-a-days and other things

Bringing back the two-a-days and other things

Willie is on a mission to remind me I’m just a few days done from the 50K! I have some aches and pains and he’s on my butt about giving it time. You know what I say to that? Yep! That’s right. It’s the time of year when it’s getting hotter outside and the nearby races are coming to an end. That means one of two things. 1. I need to start traveling or 2. I’m going to have to hit the streets and run. I’m going to Kentucky in two weeks though and then California at the end of…

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Workout Wednesday: Strength Training At Home

Workout Wednesday: Strength Training At Home

It’s no secret that I love Tone It Up workouts! I love these ladies because they have these kick butt workouts and provide a lot of stuff for free. Hello! These a great workouts you can watch on YouTube! On the days I don’t feel like hitting the gym, I do their workouts. I purchased the DVD at the beginning of the summer and I love it. It was seriously the best $50 I spent because I have noticed a difference. I know you always see me posting the pictures and talking about beach barre, sunkissed abs or my hula…

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Happy Friday and thank you! How are you …

Happy Friday and thank you!  How are you getting active this weekend?

Good mid-morning my readers.  I hope everyone is having a great day because it’s FRIDAY.  The weekend has arrived!  I was supposed to be in San Jose for Blogher but I had a little incident last weekend.  I thought it would be better on my pocket book if I stayed home this weekend.  It’s a bummer but I’ll be there next year. This morning I totally decided to sleep in because I felt tired so I missed my 5am workout, but I just finished a HIIT Tone It Up workout.  I’m going to take it easy on my workout today…

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