Okay...so I don't think I'm considered postpartum anymore! My baby had her 3 month birthday on the 12th, so I'm officially out of the third trimester, and thankful to be so!
This month I have released about 7 pounds! Woo hoo! I know the early on weight loss is fast, but I'm still excited!!!
My current weight is 213.8
I've worked out 4 times this month, cut out anything white and have seriously increased my protein intake! I will also be giving myself a cheat day once a week starting this Saturday, we'll see how that goes!
I haven't measured in awhile so I'm also going to update my measurements and add a few extra.
(note to self: I do suck it in!)
Upper left arm: 14.5
Upper right arm: 15
Waist at bend: 37.625
Waist at navel: 42.75
Hips at fullest part: 46.75
as you can see, I've become an apple. I need to lose inches, so that's more my focus than my weight. Looking forward to the hot bod!
Also, I've been learning how to do kettlebell swings; about 75 reps; 3 times a week. I've heard really good things.
Another helpful thing for me: fajitas without the tortilla. Marinate chicken, peppers, and onions in a fajita spiced chicken broth (healthy broths are made at home). Some good things to add: hickory liquid smoke, cumin, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt (if homemade) pepper, tomatoes, Mexican oregano, lime... I marinated then cooked it still in the marinade. Stored leftovers in the marinade. I may use he remaining marinade for a soup. If you use lime in your marinade, only marinate for 2 hours, any longer than that the citrus will cook your chicken and the chicken will end up a little drier. Not as delicious!
We did this, added half an avocado on each of ours, salsa, and spinach. Skipping the cheese, since I've been cutting out dairy.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Day 90 postpartum
New weight: 216.2
So so so glad to be out of the 220's!!! SO GLAD! I've been cutting out a ton of sugar and it's been helping immensely. So glad to have Truvia! I have to say that my new pants are also starting to fit better! We're not there yet, but we're close. By we I mean, my pants and me...
I had 2 days where I didn't eat only what I was supposed to. On one day I was sitting with my friend in the hospital who couldn't handle eating. So I ate her chicken quesadilla! It was a little too much. So I decided that would be a cheat day for me! So my husband and I went out for pizza that night. And I didn't weigh myself the next day. Really glad I didn't...I already felt guilty for eating poorly the day before. I decided it wasn't a good way to start the next day. Being discouraged from the get go will not help you get to your goal that day. So I skipped and weighed myself the ndxt day, and I had gone back down to the previous low! Nothing to feel bad about!
The other cheat was that my cousin offered to buy us shakes at Dairy Queen. I asked for the very smallest shake they had...turns out that still isn't very small! I still was within my calorie range and I went down still this morning! Woo hoo!
I want to get better at working out more. I worked out twice last week and haven't worked out this week. I feel the momentum so I really want to jump in with both feet! The hug and I went for a nice long walk today, but nothing that would cause sweat.. I gotta sweat.
Still feeling good and totally ready to be at my pre-pregnancy weight! Less than 10 pounds to go! Oh baby, feels good!
I'll have a smoking' hot bad and a tight ass in no time!
So so so glad to be out of the 220's!!! SO GLAD! I've been cutting out a ton of sugar and it's been helping immensely. So glad to have Truvia! I have to say that my new pants are also starting to fit better! We're not there yet, but we're close. By we I mean, my pants and me...
I had 2 days where I didn't eat only what I was supposed to. On one day I was sitting with my friend in the hospital who couldn't handle eating. So I ate her chicken quesadilla! It was a little too much. So I decided that would be a cheat day for me! So my husband and I went out for pizza that night. And I didn't weigh myself the next day. Really glad I didn't...I already felt guilty for eating poorly the day before. I decided it wasn't a good way to start the next day. Being discouraged from the get go will not help you get to your goal that day. So I skipped and weighed myself the ndxt day, and I had gone back down to the previous low! Nothing to feel bad about!
The other cheat was that my cousin offered to buy us shakes at Dairy Queen. I asked for the very smallest shake they had...turns out that still isn't very small! I still was within my calorie range and I went down still this morning! Woo hoo!
I want to get better at working out more. I worked out twice last week and haven't worked out this week. I feel the momentum so I really want to jump in with both feet! The hug and I went for a nice long walk today, but nothing that would cause sweat.. I gotta sweat.
Still feeling good and totally ready to be at my pre-pregnancy weight! Less than 10 pounds to go! Oh baby, feels good!
I'll have a smoking' hot bad and a tight ass in no time!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Chicken...mmmmm....
One of my favorite recipes is a double roasted chicken recipe from Martha Stewart. I love how much chicken we get and money we save and easy lunches. Not only that, I brown the bones and make homemade broth. So delist and SOOOO good for you. Broth has a ton of healthy nutrients and minerals good that are über health for you.
Another great way to cook a whole chicken is in the crockpot. Just cook on low for 7 hours with some olive oil on it and your favorite spices.
Then, brown the bones in the crockpot overnight, and fill with 5 cups of water in the morning. Add carrots, an onion, a few celery stocks and a can of stewed tomatoes. Cook in crockpot all day, at least 12 hours; up to 24 hours . Drain the liquid from the bones, chicken left on bones and veggies, and discard solids...those veggies have no more flavor at hat point. You can refrigerate and use within 7 days or freeze up to 6 months. Skim the fat off the top & save as well. This is great for savory pie crusts or instead of butter or oil in cooking. I believe you can also make gelatin with it, but that will require more research...
This week I'm gonna try to smoke the chicken... Oh boy. I'll tell you how that goes! Mmmm..
Worked out at curves today and it felt great. I was pretty tired before I went, so I really had to commit to going. I'm very glad I did. I ate all my fruits and veggies today and drank about 9 glasses of water so far. I want to drink 3 more before heading up bed. Got to give my metabolism all the help it can get...
Another great way to cook a whole chicken is in the crockpot. Just cook on low for 7 hours with some olive oil on it and your favorite spices.
Then, brown the bones in the crockpot overnight, and fill with 5 cups of water in the morning. Add carrots, an onion, a few celery stocks and a can of stewed tomatoes. Cook in crockpot all day, at least 12 hours; up to 24 hours . Drain the liquid from the bones, chicken left on bones and veggies, and discard solids...those veggies have no more flavor at hat point. You can refrigerate and use within 7 days or freeze up to 6 months. Skim the fat off the top & save as well. This is great for savory pie crusts or instead of butter or oil in cooking. I believe you can also make gelatin with it, but that will require more research...
This week I'm gonna try to smoke the chicken... Oh boy. I'll tell you how that goes! Mmmm..
Worked out at curves today and it felt great. I was pretty tired before I went, so I really had to commit to going. I'm very glad I did. I ate all my fruits and veggies today and drank about 9 glasses of water so far. I want to drink 3 more before heading up bed. Got to give my metabolism all the help it can get...
Delicious South beach style treat
Soooo...I made myself a little treat this midnight feeding session...
This is one I learned awhile ago when doing South Beach style eating. It's yummers!
There's a chocolate version and a lemon version; of course I had chocolate tonight.
Chocolate Ricotta treat
1/4 cup Ricotta
.5-1 TBS unsweetened cocoa
1 packet Truvia
1 TBS nonfat milk
1 TBS semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mix it all up. Eat!!!
This is one I learned awhile ago when doing South Beach style eating. It's yummers!
There's a chocolate version and a lemon version; of course I had chocolate tonight.
Chocolate Ricotta treat
1/4 cup Ricotta
.5-1 TBS unsweetened cocoa
1 packet Truvia
1 TBS nonfat milk
1 TBS semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mix it all up. Eat!!!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Postpartum Day 83
My little munchkin is the sweetest thing I've ever seen! I adore her! She coos and gags every chance she gets...and when she's sad she has the saddest face in the world. Bottom lip goes out, crocodile tears fill her big brown eyes, then the heartbreaking newborn cry follows...It's so sad! Lately she have these quick bursts of sadness while she's sleeping. They only last a few short seconds, but I tell you, they sure make me want to cry!
I love my little munchkin, what I don't love is my current out of control tummy! While my larger breasts and oh so soft middle help my munchkin find a cozy place to fall asleep, I'm still wearing my maternity clothes.. I bought a pair of jeans that sorta fit (I couldn't bear to buy the size that actually fits...), I refuse to buy a full wardrobe in a size that no one wants to admit to.
Soooo...I'm going to admit where I'm starting to an empty room, that may eventually encourage a few strangers, that can be my confidants and friends from afar... I won't be posting any Biggest loser style photos in spandex...that's just not healthy...but I will post my numbers. So if you'd like to recreate my current physique you are more than welcome to, just don't show me...I don't want to know my size.
Current weight: 221 (I can't believe I just told the truth...)
Waist: 38.5"
Hips:48"
Bust: 46"
Actual size: lane Bryant 18-20, Gap barely a 20, probably would be too tight...
What I'm wearing: 18 plus muffin top
Okay...so obviously I don't love my current size. But I do love me, so I promise to talk nice to myself and give myself encouragement and affection. I will not be my own bully. I love being a mama and a wife and so many other things. I want to be healthy to have the energy to be whoever I truly am...and to look effin' hot in a swimsuit...that's right...effin' hot
I love my little munchkin, what I don't love is my current out of control tummy! While my larger breasts and oh so soft middle help my munchkin find a cozy place to fall asleep, I'm still wearing my maternity clothes.. I bought a pair of jeans that sorta fit (I couldn't bear to buy the size that actually fits...), I refuse to buy a full wardrobe in a size that no one wants to admit to.
Soooo...I'm going to admit where I'm starting to an empty room, that may eventually encourage a few strangers, that can be my confidants and friends from afar... I won't be posting any Biggest loser style photos in spandex...that's just not healthy...but I will post my numbers. So if you'd like to recreate my current physique you are more than welcome to, just don't show me...I don't want to know my size.
Current weight: 221 (I can't believe I just told the truth...)
Waist: 38.5"
Hips:48"
Bust: 46"
Actual size: lane Bryant 18-20, Gap barely a 20, probably would be too tight...
What I'm wearing: 18 plus muffin top
Okay...so obviously I don't love my current size. But I do love me, so I promise to talk nice to myself and give myself encouragement and affection. I will not be my own bully. I love being a mama and a wife and so many other things. I want to be healthy to have the energy to be whoever I truly am...and to look effin' hot in a swimsuit...that's right...effin' hot
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