Thursday, December 2, 2010

I'm serious this time!

Remember a while back, well, a long while back, when I was pregnant with Jett and I wrote this post?  I didn't exactly keep up with it after Jett came along.  I've tried coming up with a good reason as to why I haven't done anything to lose weight, but I can't.  The only thing that has slowed the weight loss process down is my Jett's dwindling milk supply when I eat less...well, that and my lack of motivation.  I thought about just starting the whole thing after Christmas...a New Year's resolution or whatever, but I can't wait.  I need this weight off.  Like now!  Yesterday, even! 

I started doing Jillian Michael's 30 day shred.  It totally kicked my butt the first day.  Like, I felt like I was gonna throw up and pass out...within the first 10 minutes. oy.  It hurt.  But I'm on day 4 now, and although it still burns and I feel like dying half-way through it, I feel so much better afterwards!  Can I just ask why no one has thought about big-chested women when they make work out dvd's?  Have you ever tried doing a jumping jack with 2 bowling balls hanging off you?  My bra cuts into my shoulders so bad, I'm surprised they didn't bleed!  I now have to hold my girls while doing the jumping jacks.  sorry if that's tmi, but there it is. 

As for my eating plan, I don't really plan on changing too much, other than just eating more fruits and veggies.  I honestly don't eat all day long (as the shape of my body would suggest otherwise).  I usually have a big iced coffee (with splenda and a little skim milk) in the morning with maybe a granola bar, if anything (I'm not a big breakfast eater) and for lunch, it's usually chicken noodle soup or a sandwich with pretzels.  For dinner, I eat okay (not great, not horrible), but I never get seconds.  The big thing for me is nighttime snacking.  After the kids go to bed, I just want to sit down and watch a movie with Mike, and it makes me wanna snack, so I'll have a bowl of ice cream, or chips.  Never carrot sticks or celery, for some reason.  ;)  I figure if I cut out the evening snacks, and drink only water and eat nothing after 6pm, it will help drastically!  Oh, we cut out pop about 3 months ago, so that's been hard, but at least I don't have the cravings for it anymore.  We'll have it every once in a while if we go out to eat or something, but we never buy it for our house anymore.  I usually drink tea with splenda.  I must start drinking more water, too. 

So that's it.  Please, please pray for me as I continue this.  I have a long way to go, and I'm just starting.  Gotta start somewhere, right?  :)   

3 comments:

Sheila said...

You can do it!! I believe in you! It's so very hard, I'm still trying, and miserable some days and frustrating, but keep it up! I'm proud of you!! Feel free to text me when you get down and we can encourage eachother! Love ya!

Miss said...

I want to encourage you (and I will pray for you too) as you are changing your eating habits a bit and working out to focus more on doing it b.c it makes you HEALTHY and not to lose weight.
I have a big old post going on in my head that I haven't been able to put into words yet...but its all about this!

I am praying that you can be CONFIDENT In how you look...period =)

Neha said...

I am with you on this. And yes, I am on Day 4 of my diet also! Nope, I am not doing anything special, but just my diet and routine. With erratic work hours, I hardly get time to exercise, but I try to walk as much as possible.

Have small meals and don't have carbs after 8 pm, no breads, chips, pasta etc. Try having low-fat milk if you feel hungry at late hours. It's filling and helps lose weight also. And have fruits and salads and chuck the breads. Lots of water and 3 cups of green tea help too. I have just started doing all this and I feel better every morning. :)

All the best :)

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