Busy Bee

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I have found my new obsession in life, exercise!  Since joining the gym, I have been dedicated to working out 6 days a week. I am so excited for my Wednesday weigh-in because I think there is a big number coming.

Home life is going great, MIL just left :(  We were sad to see her go but SIL is due about a month after Ant’s birthday, so she had to go.  This week a friend is watching Ant and my Mom flies in this weekend!!  I haven’t seen my mom since our summer visit.

Also, I am currently planning Ant’s second birthday!  I can’t believe he is going to be 2 in less then 2 weeks.  I am debating on weather to create a fire truck cake or have one made.  The frugal mom wants to do it herself but the busy mom wants to just have someone else make it.  If I end up making it I will take LOTS of pictures.

To top off the this past weekend Ant was sick (I had to take Friday off) and DH had/has a stomach bug.  DH is finally starting to feel better but he still isn’t eating very much.  I feel very lucky that I haven’t gotten sick being around sicky 1 and 2.

Can’t wait to share my WWW with you!!!

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-in: Week 7

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This has been a very interesting process for me.  I wonder at times if I am going to be lose anymore weight because I am hitting so many plateau weight my weight loss.  My Fitness Pal has helped but after realizing my calorie intake was to low, I was back to the drawing board. At least I am down a little this week and I hope it continues.

1. Reiterate my goal and where I stand in reference to this goal. (BMI info from this website)

Starting BMI: 24.7
Starting weight: 158

Last Week’s Weight: 156
Current Weight:155.8 (since I started down 2.2lbs)
Goal Weight : 143

Last Week’s BMI: 24.4
Current BMI:24.4
Goal BMI: 22.4

2. Discuss what I am going to do to achieve my goals.

I am using My Fitness Pal to track my calories and exercise. If you would to join me.  My username is horn5378. Friend me please!  I need more MFP buddies!

This weeks plan:

Thursday: Run (Couch to 5K)
Friday: Swim and Weight training (lower body)
Saturday: Bike and Weight training (Core)
Sunday: Run
Monday: Swim and Upper body
Tuesday: Run

This week make sure to stay under my allotted calories and lower the amount of refined sugar I am eating.  This means I will have to give up my greek yogurt.  My yogurt is almost the entire recommended sugar intake for MFP.  Also, start the process of weaning myself off of caffeine.  Last, eat dinner at home at least 5 nights this week.

3. Try to motivate others to join in on trying to lose weight 

DH and MIL are on board too!

Bloggers I follow that are participating:
If you want to join in just leave me a comment, so I can follow your progress too!

Josey (of course) @ My Cheap Version of Therapy who is post partum
Michele @ Greetings from Nowhere, NM
KS @ Inconceivable!?!?!  who is post partum
Cornfed Feminist Who is TTC #1
dspence @ Donating Hope
Jenn @ Adventures of a Nomadic Housewife 

I feel like I am forgetting someone, let me know if I need to add you to the list.

4. Post a (reasonably healthy) recipe that I’ve tried, a cooking tip, a new idea for working out for people to try, a photo update of my weight loss, or anything else I feel like sharing. 

Green Smoothies!  My DH makes amazing fruit and veggie smoothies.

2 Bananas
Flaxseeds
1/4 Pineapple
Strawberries
2 cups Spinach
Add ice or water if needed

Great easy way to get your greens and tastes great!!

 

I am Here

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When it comes to talking about infertility right now, I don’t have much to say.  After a lot of soul searching I have found a place of peace and acceptance for our situation.  The desire for a second child is still there but it is in check.  The energy that I would focus on another child is now put towards exercise.  This is a great distraction.

While at the gym for my free training session, the trainer asked what I did for fun?  What do I do for fun?  This shouldn’t be such a hard question.  Well, apparently I need to have more fun.  I do have a few things in the works but for now my world revolves around Ant.

I recently wrote about the constant questioning about a second child.  Today was another one of those days.  While sharpening pencils in the Art room today the Art teacher asked me, “How old is Ant?”
Me, “Almost two.”
Art teacher,” Are you ready for second.”
Me (caught off guard), “no.”

As soon as you say your child is almost two people assume it is time for another child.  It is so unfair because TTC was the last thing on my mind and now it has been brought back to the front again.  UGH!  I know she meant nothing by it but these questions just unnerve me.

Update on Night Weaning: We have been night weaning Ant with the hope he will start sleeping through the night. I am happy to report he is for the most part and I haven’t nursed him at night of over a week now. I still have mixed emotions about this because if Ant wakes up DH is on duty which is great for daddy bonding but I want to be there too(it is easier to say no if I am not in the room).  I hope in a month or so that this won’t be an issue and I can go soothe him without wanting to nurse him at night.  He is transitioning well. and if he does wake before 6am. daddy can get him back down in less  then 5mins. Go Daddy!  We are in a good place.

Weekly Weigh-In: Week 6

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1. Reiterate my goal and where I stand in reference to this goal. (BMI info from this website)

Starting BMI: 24.7
Starting weight: 158

Last Week’s Weight: 156
Current Weight:156
Goal Weight : 143

Last Week’s BMI: 24.4
Current BMI:24.4
Goal BMI: 22.4

This week was rough for me.  After counting calories, I realized that my calorie counter was to low for me.  This week was a balancing act between eating enough calories but not  to many.  This week even though I didn’t lose weight but I maintained. Now I have a better idea of what I need to do to continue my weight loss journey next week.
Use My Fitness Pal to track my calories and exercise. If you would to join me.  My username is horn5378.

2. Discuss what I am going to do to achieve my goals.

I joined the gym!!!

I will continue working on balancing the correct amount of calories by eating several small meals through out the day.  Continue with my couch to 5K, I will be finishing week 3 tomorrow.  Yesterday I had my first run outside!  My friend sold me her BOB stroller (LOVE IT)!  Hopefully, there will be another beautiful day next week for Ant and I to run outside.

This week I am adding gym workouts 3 days a week.  This will mean I will be working out 6 days a week.

3. Try to motivate others to join in on trying to lose weight 

DH and MIL are on board too!

Bloggers I follow that are participating:
If you want to join in just leave me a comment, so I can follow your progress too!

Josey (of course) @ My Cheap Version of Therapy who is post partum
Michele @ Greetings from Nowhere, NM
KS @ Inconceivable!?!?!  who is post partum
Cornfed Feminist Who is TTC #1
Jenn @ Adventures of a Nomadic Housewife 


Night Weaning: Night 3

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I was hoping to skip today because I figured Ant was going to sleep through the night..HAHA!  One must never assume that their child will sleep through the night after one successful night. Ant woke up at 1:10am and DH got him back to sleep quickly. To my surprise he woke up again at 5:10am. When I glanced at my clock, I thought it was 5:30 so I was planning to just fi in and nurse him.

When I walked into Ant’s room I discovered that it was barely 5am. I was all set to nurse him but I didn’t want this to become a normal habit.  Yes, Ant was upset at first that I didn’t nurse him but he didn’t fuss very long. After about 10 mins he was back in bed and on his way back to sleep. SUCCESS!  Well almost…now he just needs to stop waking up.
I am happy that DH and I are able to get Ant back to sleep without nursing him. Ant is on the path to night weaning and hopefully to many more nights of 10-12hrs straight without waking up.

Daytime nursing is going great and we are officially down to just 3 nurses a day.  I am happy to be at this point. No rush to wean daytime nursing.