So....now that I have had the babies and I've let myself go over the last nine months....I have decided it's time to lose the weight....AGAIN! I lost 25 lbs. in 3 months last time. I have 30 to lose this time. I will be updating every now and then....not sure if I will post a before picture. You wouldn't believe how much skin around your tummy can stretch! :) I call it my badge of motherhood and yet, I WANT TO GET RID OF IT!!!! From now on I will call my c-section scar my badge of motherhood. :)
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Tell me what your resolutions are going to be!
Edited to add:
For those of you who want to join my "Get your BUTT in shape" cause, here is a run-down of what I did last time:
*Drink lots of water
*Write down everything you eat and try to keep it to 1200 calories a day (this really varies depending on how much you want to weigh-my goal is 140 for my height and build) I counted it as points, though, and not calories, so 50 calories equals 1 point and that gave me 24 points a day. If you work out you can eat more than that. I also gave myself an extra 30 points a week that I could do with as I please. So if I ate out, I would use those extra points. You lose it faster if you don't use them. :)
*Eat a cereal with fiber in it! It keeps you full longer and the fiber is good for you. My favorite was Special K. It was only 3 points for breakfast which gave me more points for later. Or you can have an egg and some hashbrowns for 3 points and a piece of fruit for 1 point. The protien is good for you, too, as it helps build muscle.
* If you get hungry snack on veggies! I liked celery and bell peppers. ZERO points for veggies.
* If you find yourself having a craving, get the 100 calorie snack packs. They measure it for you and it's just enough to satisy the craving.
*EXERCISE! I did toning and aerobic excercise. Pilates is a must in my book. I used TaeBo for the aerobic and it does a good job on your abs. Aerobic helps you burn more fat and toning helps define the muscles once the fat is gone. I also lifted 5 lb weights and did push-ups to define my arm muscles. Basically do what works for you.
* Don't eat past 7PM. There goes my quiet ice-cream time to myself....sigh. However, they do make low cal ice-cream. :)
* You're gonna hate this one, but WEIGH yourself EVERY DAY! Yes, it will fluctuate, but you can see the results if you pig-out or if you have a really good day. PMS will usually put on a couple of pounds of water weight, but DON't get discouraged!!
*One last thing-Eat the suggested serving size on the package. So fishsticks and french fries and chips (or they have 100 calorie packs of chips), even candy. It's ALL about portion control.
Typical day for me:
Weigh in
breakfast
excercise
drink lots of water
lunch
water
snack (100 calorie snack or veggies)
dinner
water
sometimes another snack
I have a weight-loss journal that I write down everything I eat with the points value next to it, and I write down how much excercise I do and what type it is. I write down how much I weigh at the top of every day. I don't really keep track of the water. I just fill a gallon jug and try to finish it off during the day.
REMEMBER the first couple of weeks are the Hardest! Stick to it and you will find you don't crave the fattening stuff anymore. I actually felt sick if I ate pizza and burgers. Weird, I know.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. GOOD LUCK!
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Ok, I'm on board! What did you do last time? We'll work hard and celebrate doing something fun in three months!
Yeah! I totally need motivation! Maybe I'll do updates on my blog too. I love THE FIRM ... totally works for me, and I don't have to alter my diet too much; so, that's what I plan on using for my cardio/weights exercise. Maybe one day I'll get into running, like Melissa, but not today!
Amen to all of that Kris. Counting calories, daily exercise, lots of water and fiber, and no eating at night was key for me too! When my Dr. heard I was trying to eat just 1200 calories a day she got upset and said no one should go below 1500...especially if exercising too. But I suppose if one feels well and is taking vitamins should be okay. She also started me on calcium and vitamin D. I'm trying to be good at taking them:-)
Check out TURBO JAM and P90X workouts too...they're so fun!
And yes (Marisa:-) I do love to run now! I'm jealous of your more milder climate Kris...I'd be outside a lot more than I can be now!
So do you have a joining fee for this Get our BUTTS in Shape?
I try to eat 1200 calories a day, but I give myself an extra 1500 a week. I can divide them up every day or use them all at once, like when I eat out. Usually I end up a little over 1200. But once I lose the weight I maintain it by eating 1500 a day. Just so no one thinks I'm starving myself. :) I actually start to feel full faster.
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