Day 2 was a bit easier then day 1, even though I woke up sore.. I got up and got right into workout mode, turned the DVD on and got to work. I made it through more then I did the first day, but still had to take little breaks here and there. I also had to put my hand weights down, or just use one for a few minutes. I think I should have started with 2 or 3 pound weights instead of 5.
Day 2 was then deemed a total waste since we went out to eat, and I ate pizza instead of just salad [which is really what I intended on eating..]. I came home and decided I would work out, but after getting the baby to sleep I just relaxed and went to sleep.
I vowed to complete the workout twice today, to make up for the pizza.
Day 3, my weight is the same this morning as it was yesterday, 185 [down 3lbs of water weight..] and my stomach measured smaller, but for some reason my thighs measured bigger..So I guess pizza does go right to the thighs!!
Day 3 was a slow start, I was extremely tired, and still feeling heavy from the pizza. I put music on and turned Jillian down, I couldn't stand hearing her taunt me today! The music actually made the workout go by faster!! I did a little better again today, less breaks, but still had to use less weight as well. I can feel my stamina growing little by little. I guess I will make attempt 2 at the workout later today, after some power walking around the grocery store!!!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
30 day shred, day 1
Today I began the 30 day shred. I took measurements, wrote down my numbers and my weight, and took pictures for the "before/after", if I ever make it that far!
For the past few weeks I have been trying to make healthier choices food wise. Other then that, I don't do a lot of exercise...I walked a lot when the baby was smaller, but it seems like winter took it's toll. I've actually gained weight since a few months post partum.
I gained 60 pounds during pregnancy, and by 3 or 4 months post partum I was down 40. That leaves these last 20-something pesky pounds. And this is just to get to pre-pregnancy weight. My ideal weight is another 10-20 on top of that.
Let me stop beating around the bush.
160lbs - 6 weeks pregnant
220lbs - Delivery
180lbs - 4 months pp
188lbs - Today
I would love to get down to 140-150, 160 would be a good goal, but realistically, I just want to start losing pounds, at any rate! I'm tired of being at a stand still. I plateaued around 185, and since giving up on everything I put on a few more... Well at least I know the scale still works, but it's going the wrong way!!
Back to the shred: Day 1, Level 1. I cursed Jillian Michaels a few times, and had to take a couple breathers during some of the exercises, but I got through my first workout. I plan on doing the shred in exactly 30 days [I hope to get a workout in every morning], 10 days at each level, unless it becomes too easy any sooner then that.. Ha, too easy.. I doubt that will happen!!
So here goes nothin. I've read some success stories, and also a few of people who failed. Quit after a few days, were too sore to continue, yada yada.. I feel good after the first workout, energized, and maybe a bit sore. We'll see tomorrow! I think I may even do the workout again this evening, twice a day should produce twice the results right?
If my weight stays the same, but I lose some inches, including this baby belly, I will feel successful.
Please join me in this journey, I would love some workout buddies!
For the past few weeks I have been trying to make healthier choices food wise. Other then that, I don't do a lot of exercise...I walked a lot when the baby was smaller, but it seems like winter took it's toll. I've actually gained weight since a few months post partum.
I gained 60 pounds during pregnancy, and by 3 or 4 months post partum I was down 40. That leaves these last 20-something pesky pounds. And this is just to get to pre-pregnancy weight. My ideal weight is another 10-20 on top of that.
Let me stop beating around the bush.
160lbs - 6 weeks pregnant
220lbs - Delivery
180lbs - 4 months pp
188lbs - Today
I would love to get down to 140-150, 160 would be a good goal, but realistically, I just want to start losing pounds, at any rate! I'm tired of being at a stand still. I plateaued around 185, and since giving up on everything I put on a few more... Well at least I know the scale still works, but it's going the wrong way!!
Back to the shred: Day 1, Level 1. I cursed Jillian Michaels a few times, and had to take a couple breathers during some of the exercises, but I got through my first workout. I plan on doing the shred in exactly 30 days [I hope to get a workout in every morning], 10 days at each level, unless it becomes too easy any sooner then that.. Ha, too easy.. I doubt that will happen!!
So here goes nothin. I've read some success stories, and also a few of people who failed. Quit after a few days, were too sore to continue, yada yada.. I feel good after the first workout, energized, and maybe a bit sore. We'll see tomorrow! I think I may even do the workout again this evening, twice a day should produce twice the results right?
If my weight stays the same, but I lose some inches, including this baby belly, I will feel successful.
Please join me in this journey, I would love some workout buddies!
Almost a year..
Wow, I can't believe I haven't updated since June of last year. So here's the short version:
I was set to be induced August 30 due to high blood pressure and PUPPPS. On August 27 my blood pressure shot up to 160/92, and I was feeling pretty crappy. I called L&D and they told me to come in. My BP was still high when I got there, and although it dropped a bit the on-call OB told me she wanted to induce. I was at a 2, 75% effaced [or close..] and she said that there was only a 1% chance it would lead to a c-section. We were good to go.
6 hours after Pitocin my water broke. I was dilated to a 4, and after 9 hours of Pitocin I asked for an epidural. I was having back labor, and contractions were less then a minute apart so I had no time to rest. After 30 hours of back labor, an epidural that was only working on 1 side, and failing to progress past an 8 they decided to do a c-section. I was ready to push but there was still a bit of cervix in the way, and the baby had never dropped down.
The c-section was intense, especially since I refused to let them place another catheter for a spinal, so my half effective epidural had to do. I just wanted to be done!! I delivered a beautiful baby girl, almost 9 pounds!
Fast forward 8 months.. she is an amazing little girl, super smart and has a bright personality. She weighs 22 pounds now, nice and healthy! I love being a SAHM and love spending all my time with my daughter.
I hate the weight I put on during pregnancy, and have decided to update my blog with my attempt at losing weight and getting fit.... here goes nothin!
I was set to be induced August 30 due to high blood pressure and PUPPPS. On August 27 my blood pressure shot up to 160/92, and I was feeling pretty crappy. I called L&D and they told me to come in. My BP was still high when I got there, and although it dropped a bit the on-call OB told me she wanted to induce. I was at a 2, 75% effaced [or close..] and she said that there was only a 1% chance it would lead to a c-section. We were good to go.
6 hours after Pitocin my water broke. I was dilated to a 4, and after 9 hours of Pitocin I asked for an epidural. I was having back labor, and contractions were less then a minute apart so I had no time to rest. After 30 hours of back labor, an epidural that was only working on 1 side, and failing to progress past an 8 they decided to do a c-section. I was ready to push but there was still a bit of cervix in the way, and the baby had never dropped down.
The c-section was intense, especially since I refused to let them place another catheter for a spinal, so my half effective epidural had to do. I just wanted to be done!! I delivered a beautiful baby girl, almost 9 pounds!
Fast forward 8 months.. she is an amazing little girl, super smart and has a bright personality. She weighs 22 pounds now, nice and healthy! I love being a SAHM and love spending all my time with my daughter.
I hate the weight I put on during pregnancy, and have decided to update my blog with my attempt at losing weight and getting fit.... here goes nothin!
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