After spending almost half of the last ten years pregnant and/or breastfeeding, I have decided that it is time to take my body back. I had gained nine pounds in September before I miscarried at 10 weeks (it was our last attempt at having a sixth child). It was bad enough gaining the weight but then having nothing to show for it was extra depressing. It was soon after that I had my epiphany. About four weeks ago, I moved my treadmill to my computer room... I was never going to use it in my bedroom at 5 am for fear of waking Ariel or Brynn. I was already waking up between 4:30 and 5:00am to let the dogs out and wake Chance up for school so instead of sitting on the computer til about 8am, when I was ready to start the day, I started getting on the treadmill. First, I really couldn't do more then walk at a brisk pace. Slowly though, I have worked myself up to running for 45 minutes straight! I was never able to run that much... I guess it was all the years of smoking... btw, I quit 5 years ago this month!! GO ME! I can now run 3 miles and I am working toward increasing that. I am also doing strength training which I hope will help me to burn more fat. In addition to the exercising, I am watching my portions but I am NOT dieting!
Since starting this, I feel tons better about myself. I have more energy and I don't feel like such a sloth. Plus, I am having an easier time lifting and carrying Brynn. Which is another motivator for me to get in shape since she is only getting bigger...
Instead of getting on the scale to monitor my progress I decided I would use a tape measurer and pictures. I am a very visual person and I think once I start seeing real results I will be able to stay motivated. When I take a second set of measurements I will graph them and post them.
This is my goal right now... along with cardiovascular fitness, I want a flat stomach and trimmer legs. This picture was taken right after I found out I was pregnant with my fourth, Brynn. I am pretty confident that I can acheive this again... it's not going to be easy though.
These last two pictures were taken today... I will take another set of pics in 3 or 4 weeks to see if there is any difference.
WISH ME LUCK!!!!
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