Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 4 Weeks Postpartum

I've completed my first full week for the weekly weigh-in. I don't think I did as well as I had intended, but this did give me some motivation, which is good! Since I'm big on excuses, I'll place blame on cold, rainy weather and Baby G not wanting to take naps or be put down anywhere. When he is in my arms, he doesn't stay still. And he likes to scream and cry. I really think my boobs are a huge distraction for him and he just wants to suck on them whenever he's in my arms. Or maybe they're just so huge now that I'm just not a comfortable person to lay on. He's much more content to sleep on other people than me. I'm thinking I'm going to have to break out the Ergo Baby soon just so I can give my arms and back a break.

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

Starting weight: 149 (Down from 168 the day before I gave birth to Baby G.)
Goal Weight: 125
Last Week's Weight: 149 
Current Weight: 150 (Boo! Hiss!)

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 27.2
Current BMI: 27.4

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

Progress on last week's activities:
* I did do three 20 minute walks this week. I didn't think I was going to because of all the rain the forecasters were calling for, but as it turns out they weren't 100% correct (when are they ever?).

* We didn't do the 3 home cooked meals -- just 2. Things were just too hectic with Baby G and delivery was a much better option most nights.

* I ate a lot of baby carrots and nuts as they were the easiest things to grab and snack on while I nursed.

* I think I was good about the 64oz of water per day at the first half of the week. I started slacking later on.

Activities for this coming week:
I'm going to keep the same goals as last week. They'll probably stay that way for another couple of weeks until I get the all clear from the doctor to begin exercising again.

1. Twenty minute walk 3 times this week.
2. Eat a home cooked meal 3 times this week.
3. Snack on veggies and fruit instead of cookies and brownies.
4. Drink at least 64oz of water each day.

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.

Hmm, I really don't think I have anything to share this week. I'll try and post some photos next week though.