Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 27 Weeks Postpartum

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: 143
Current Weight: 142.6

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 26.2
Current BMI: 26.1

Starting Measurements (25w PP): Hips: 37.5"; Waist: 35"; Thighs: 20.5"; Arms: 11.75"

2. Progress on last week's activities:
I did everything. Except water. Again.


3. Activities for this coming week:
1. Walk down the stairs instead of using elevator after work.
2. Eat a home cooked meal 3 times this week.
3. Work out at gym 1 time this week.
4. Drink at least 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

4. My thoughts on the last week/my activities:
I've been sick with a cold and I think that has mostly contributed to the last week's weight loss. I've forced myself to eat something at every meal due to nursing, but as soon as food is placed in front of me I just feel like picking at it. I am getting better and I'm hoping that my appetite does too.

I think I'm going to do the measurements every four or five weeks. I just don't know how much change there can be with that each week.

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 25 Weeks Postpartum

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: 146
Current Weight: 145.2

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 26.7
Current BMI: 26.6

Starting Measurements (25w PP): Hips: 37.5"; Waist: 35"; Thighs: 20.5"; Arms: 11.75"
Last Week's Measurements: Hips: 37.5"; Waist: 35"; Thighs: 20.5"; Arms: 11.75"
Current Measurements: Hips: 37.5"; Waist: 35"; Thighs: 20.5"; Arms: 11.75"

2. Progress on last week's activities:
Well, I did very well with water today. I finished off 16oz before I left work. I can't remember the last time I did that! I meant to finish the other 16oz when I got home. But that hasn't happened yet.

We ate at home every weekday so far. Even had some left overs for Monday's dinner which never happens!


3. Activities for this coming week:
1. Walk down the stairs instead of using elevator after work.
2. Eat a home cooked meal 3 times this week.
3. Work out at gym 1 time this week.
4. Drink at least 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

4. My thoughts on the last week/my activities:
I am hoping I measured the correct areas on my hips, waist, thighs, and arms. My arms were tricky. I measured each of them about three times and got slightly different numbers each time. I really wish I had the time to do the measurements this morning when my stomach was empty. That's going to be the hardest measurement to look at and the hardest part to make smaller. I think.

Overall I think I did pretty well. And I'm pretty proud of myself. I worked out 3 times in the last week and have been pretty good at limiting my portions (I've said no to the second helping of spaghetti and pizza). And I've been eating a lot of salads and fruit at work.

The other night Hubby mentioned he had lost a few pounds since we moved into the apartment. He thinks it's the mini-chicken sandwhich he gets from KFC at lunch time (I think that's where they are from?). I really think it's more that we've been eating in instead of out. And since our freezer is smaller here, it's mostly loaded with breastmilk. This hasn't left much room for his ice cream!

Wednesday Weekly Weigh-In: 24 Weeks Postpartum

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: 146.8
Current Weight: 146.0

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 26.8
Current BMI: 26.7


2. Progress on last week's activities:
I'm doing everything other than the water. I really don't know how to remember to drink the amount of water I'm supposed to. I'm carrying around a 32oz water bottle wherever I go and it still doesn't seem to be a good reminder to drink up.


3. Activities for this coming week:
1. Walk down the stairs instead of using elevator after work.
2. Eat a home cooked meal 3 times this week.
3. Work out at gym 1 time this week.
4. Drink at least 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

4. My thoughts on the last week/my activities:

I didn't get a chance to measure my arms, thighs, and wasit like I wanted to, but I do plan on having that done before next week's weigh-in. I wasn't able to find my tape measure, but I think I remember where I put it now.

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 23 Weeks Postpartum

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: 147
Current Weight: 146.8

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 26.9
Current BMI: 26.8


2. Progress on last week's activities:
I'm still walking down the stairs whenever I leave work or have to use the 2nd floor bathroom.

We're back to eating at least 3 home cooked dinners a week.

I've been good about my water intake the last couple of days.

I've done my two extra work outs this week! Hubby even remembered that Tuesdays are one of the days I've asked to reserve as a workout day. Yay!


Activities for this coming week:
1. Walk down the stairs instead of using elevator after work.
2. Eat a home cooked meal 3 times this week.
3. Work out at gym 1 time this week.
4. Drink at least 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

4. My thoughts on the last week/my activities:
I decided to be honest and record that tenth of a pound today (tenth of a pound...I hope that is correct; math is not my thing!). I haven't been doing that, but I think I'm going to start.

I'm feeling better about myself after getting a few extra workouts last week. I'm really hoping I can keep at it. I'm excited about the prospect of seeing three smiley face stickers on my calendar, marking my workouts this week!

At some point this week I want to take measurements of my upper arms, thighs, and waist so I can see if I'm actually losing any body fat. I haven't done anything like that before, but I feel like my chub rub has lessened and now I'm curious!

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 22 Weeks Postpartum

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: 147
Current Weight: 147

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 26.9
Current BMI: 26.9


2. Progress on last week's activities:
I'm still walking down the stairs whenever I leave work or have to use the 2nd floor bathroom.

We're back to eating at least 3 home cooked dinners a week.

Still trying to get better at drinking water.

I go back to pole this week.


Activities for this coming week:
1. Walk down the stairs instead of using elevator after work.
2. Eat a home cooked meal 3 times this week.
3. Work out at gym 1 time this week.
4. Drink at least 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

4. My thoughts on the last week/my activities:

I took out the part about eating more fruits and veggies. I kinda do and kinda don't. I think I've turned into a coffee addict and it's honestly better with a sweet (I can't stand putting sugar in my coffee though). I replaced that with working out once a week at the gym. My real goal is to do that twice a week, but life happens and I figure I definitely should be able to do 20-30 minutes one day out of the weekend if I can't get there during the week.

I realized today that it's better to weigh myself after I nurse. I weighed myself before I did that this morning and realized I had a few extra ounces on me. I used the number I saw after I nursed. I hope that isn't cheating!

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 21 Weeks Postpartum

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: 147
Current Weight: 147

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 26.9
Current BMI: 26.9


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

Progress on last week's activities:
I'm still walking down the stairs whenever I leave work or have to use the 2nd floor bathroom.

Still trying to get better at drinking water. I took this week off of work to unpack and haven't been around a coffee maker which is helping with my caffine habit. I talked myself out of buying a cup of coffee after I dropped G at my parent's this morning -- go me!

Being home means lots of home cooked meals! I'm much more willing to be a Domestic Goddess when I have time off work. The crock pot makes things soo much easier. And because I'm using fresh stuff to make our meals, they are healthier too.

Activities for this coming week:
1. Walk down the stairs instead of using elevator after work.
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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

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.

Again, I'm a day late with this. I got caught up writing my PAIL monthly theme post during G's nap yesterday and then didn't have the chance to sit down to do this. My numbers reflect yesterday's.

I'm glad that I maintained my weight from last week. We'll see what my number is next week as I don't have class this week. I'm hoping that moving boxes and unpacking will be a work out enough! I also have a longer walk from my apartment to my car now, so I'm sure that will burn some extra calories.

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 20 Weeks Postpartum

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: 148
Current Weight: 147
Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 27.1
Current BMI: 26.9


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

Progress on last week's activities:
I'm still walking down the stairs whenever I leave work or have to use the 2nd floor bathroom.

Still trying to get better at drinking water. I think I have a caffeine addiction now. I have one cup of coffee in the morning and get so busy with my day I don't think about how thirsty I am until bedtime. No good!

Activities for this coming week:
1. Walk down the stairs instead of using elevator after work.
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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

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.


Sorry this is a day late! We just got our internet hooked up at the apartment today. Yay! My numbers are from yesterday.


I don't know how I lost a pound from last week. With the move I was eating fast food (still am since we haven't been able to go grocery shopping) and an embarrassingly large amount of food we had in the fridge and freezer. Work's monthly pot luck lunch happened and I ate an entire (large) loaf of French baguette, almost in one sitting. Maybe it was a combination of walking down stairs at work and class. I didn't do much lifting and carrying during the move; I mostly packed and cleaned.

I went to class and made sure I moved for the majority of the hour I was there. That is a challenge because I have to keep it to the basic spins we've learned in our level or below. You have no idea how bad I want to do a flying body spiral or see if I can still invert on the pole! I guess I could, but I don't want the other students thinking they can try things they aren't ready for (and if I'm honest with myself, my body isn't ready to try those things again either). I was able to register for another session (yay!) so there will be additional spins and moves I can practice during our open gym portion of class.

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 19 Weeks Postpartum

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: 147
Current Weight: 148

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 26.9
Current BMI: 27.1

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

Progress on last week's activities:
I'm still walking down the stairs whenever I leave work or have to use the 2nd floor bathroom.

I'm trying to make my luches and dinners this week so we have less food to move this weekend. Moving has been a good excuse to really go though our fridge and pantry!


Activities for this coming week:
1. Walk down the stairs instead of using elevator after work.
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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

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.

I gained a pound since last week, but I'm not very stressed about it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the last few weeks have been a decent indicator that I'll stay below 150lbs now.

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 18 Weeks Postpartum

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 (I think?)
Current Weight: 147

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 27.2
Current BMI: 26.9

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

Progress on last week's activities:
I've been walking down the stairs whenever I leave work or have to use the 2nd floor bathroom. I read somewhere that walking down stairs works your thighs (?) so that my motivation.

Home cooked meals really didn't happen as Hubby and I were apartment hunting all last week, and getting paperwork to the leasing office this week. Today we are eating our first home cooked dinner. It's only spaghetti, but I'm happy not to be eating out.


Activities for this coming week:
1. Walk down the stairs instead of using elevator after work.
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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

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.

Once again I missed last week. I think I was still 149. Because I'm OCD like this, I weigh myself almost every day. I've noticed I've been anywhere between 147-149 instead of 149/150, which is exciting!

This morning I weight myself and I was 146. I couldn't believe it so I weight myself again after my shower. I was 147 exactly that time. Sometimes my weight changes based on how I stand on the scale and I decided to stick with 147 since I've seen that number a lot in the last couple of weeks.

Last week I was on my online pregnancy group board and read an entry that said exclusively breastfeeding moms tend to see another bout of weight loss starting the 4 month mark? Is this true? It could explain why I've lost a couple pounds. I kind of wish it would shed the way it did two weeks postpartum (I lost 20 pounds in a week and a half y'all! It was crazy!), but I doubt I'll see that kind of magic happen again.

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 16 Weeks Postpartum

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: 150
Current Weight: 148

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 27.4
Current BMI: 27.1

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

Progress on last week's activities:
It was still too hot to go for any walks and because we had to try and keep our house clean, we either ate out or we got take out. I'm changing that one to taking the stairs instead of the elevator after work. I have done a little better with my water intake, especially after the middle-of-the-night feedings. I think I'm thirsiest then. And of course I went to pole class! I know how to do all the spins, but the cardio and ab work we do in class still kicks my butt.
Activities for this coming week:
1. Walk down the stairs instead of using elevator after work.
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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

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.

I missed last week! I weight myself but didn't get the chance to weigh-in. I was back down to 149. I was so surprised to see 148 on the scale this morning. I weigh myself almost everyday and this number has appeared more often lately. I think if I could walk more often I wouldn't be seeing 149/150 as much.

But even better is that I think I'm getting definition in my thighs again! I can't really see it, but I can feel it. I think it is all the squatting and baby lifting I do now.

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 14 Weeks Postpartum

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
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'm walking down the stairs when I leave for work. I'm upping my water intake again (I've been slacking). We have been eating out a lot because we have been too busy packing and now we have to be ready to vacate the condo if someone wants to come view it. I know we could tell them to come back another time, but we really want to get it sold ASAP.

Activities for this coming week:

1. Twenty minute walk 2 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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

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.

My first pole class in 11 months was last week. I remembered what to do, but realized I have to work on my sexy. And I couldn't stand looking myself in the mirror. I still had fun and am looking forward to class tonight!

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 13 Weeks Postpartum

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: 150
Current Weight: 149

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

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

Progress on last week's activities:
I did walk down the stairs more at work. It's been almost 100 degrees here this past week and it's still too icky to go for a walk when I get home. We did eat 3 dinners at home and I realized that I was eating a lot more meat, which is a good thing! It's not my most favorite thing, but since having Baby G I crave it more. Strange!

Activities for this coming week:

1. Twenty minute walk 2 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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Pole class 1 time this week.

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.

I'm going to start getting my sexy back! Pole class starts tonight!

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 11 Weeks Postpartum

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: 148
Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 27.2
Current BMI: 27.1
2. Discuss what I am going to do to achieve my goals.

Progress on last week's activities:
I did okay this week. Thanks to having Friday off, I was able to get two walks in!

Activities for this coming week:

1. Twenty minute walk 2 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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.

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.

THIS is my first official full week back at work (my summer schedule is all wonky; I'm working an hour later each day to get every other Friday off through mid-August), and let me tell you it sucks already :) I'm working on figuring out how to make things easier for me when I get home so I'm not trying to do five things at once AND still have time to play with Baby G AND take some time out for myself other than taking a shower and wondering if Baby G is crying or am I hearing things? That isn't relaxing.

Hopefully, once Hubby and I get our evening schedule worked out, I will have time to work out 2-3 times during the week.

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 10 Weeks Postpartum

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: 149

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

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

Progress on last week's activities:
I did better with my water intake and took a yoga class, but that's really all I did. It's a shame I don't feel like I have much time to do anything when I get home from work. The weather this week is amazing!

Activities for this coming week:

1. Twenty minute walk 2 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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.

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.

I didn't gain, but I didn't lose either. I keep thinking my goal weight is my pre-pregnancy weight and I have soo far to go, but that just isn't true. I really only have about 12lbs to go before I get down to my pre-Baby G weight. I hear those last 10lbs are the hardest to take off, so I am trying not to stress over it. Yet. I know I shouldn't stress over it as long as I'm breast feeding. My goal weight is where I'd ideally like to be. It's where I feel the healthiest and best physically. It's where I'd really like to be before I start trying to conceive again.

I think I've just hit a plateau. I'm okay with it at the moment as long as I don't start gaining. I have a couple of classes in mind which should help me out with those last 10-20lbs as long as I can find it in my budget take them!

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 9 Weeks Post Partum

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: 148
Current Weight: 149

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 27.1
Current BMI: 27.2

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

Progress on last week's activities:
* The weather was just so icky that I felt like I was going to melt as soon as I stepped foot outside my door, so the walks didn't happen.
* We ate three home cooked meals and because I'm back at work I am not going across the street to buy unhealthy lunches and snacks!

* Now that I'm back at work I am better about drinking water. I'm still not up to par, but I'm getting better! I also make sure I down about 8oz after Baby G's 4am feed.

* Taking the stairs...hahahahaha! I plan on walking down them at the end of the day. I just don't see myself walking up four flights with my purse, lunch, and pump right now.

Activities for this coming week:

1. Twenty minute walk 2 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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Go to 1 yoga class.

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.

Memorial Day has got me all sorts of confused. I thought yesterday was Thursday and I didn't even think about WWW until I was looking through my blogroll last night!

Exercise during the week is going to be challenging now that I'm back at work. We're able to work 9-10 hour days to get every other Friday off this summer. Since I miss spending the day with Baby G, I'm taking advantage of this. And I'm still trying to get used to going to work and getting ready for the next day almost as soon as I get home again.

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 8 Weeks Postpartum

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: 148
Current Weight: 148
Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 27.1
Current BMI: 27.1

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

Progress on last week's activities:
* I went for 3 walks.

* We ate dinner at home every day last week!
* The friends who have brought me dinner in the past week have also felt compelled to bring dessert. There have been lots of brownies, cake, and chocolate. Wonderful for my taste buds, but not so much for my energy levels.

* I've still slacked on the water. I think I just get so wrapped up in Baby G that I don't think about it.
* I went to yoga.
Activities for this coming week:

1. Twenty minute walk 2 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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Take the stairs at work 2 times this week.
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.

Today is my first day back at work. I'm armed with fairly healthy snacks and a 32oz bottle of water (which I am sipping on every time I look at it). The only thing about returning to work is that I'll have time for breakfast and lunch. I won't have an excuse to skip either of those meals now and I'm pretty excited about it.

Wednesday Weekly Weigh-In: 7 Weeks Postpartum

I had every intention of getting onto the computer to post this yesterday, but Baby G was super sleepy and I jumped on the opportunity to get a couple of naps in instead!



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: 148
Current Weight: 149

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 27.1
Current BMI: 27.2

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

Progress on last week's activities:
* I went for 3 walks.

* Thanks to a few of my friends who are bringing me meals this month, we were able to have three home cooked meals.

* I have managed to talk myself out of buying a pastry every time I walked this week. However, one of my friends dropped off a tray of brownies yesterday. So now I've had to talk myself out of having one every time I set foot in the kitchen.

* I've slacked on drinking water this week. I started off well. I'm not sure what happened there.

* I went to yoga and I'm still bendy -- Yay!

Activities for this coming week:

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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session.
5. Go to yoga 1 time this week.

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.

I am soo happy to be going to an exercise class again! I'm not sure how one will fit into my schedule when I go back to work next week, but I love that I can start doing more than walking again.

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 6 Weeks Postpartum

It's time for the Weekly Weigh-In again! I got the green light to start exercising again. I'm so excited to ease back into some kind of routine involving exercising again. Even if it means only doing it once a week.



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: 150
Current Weight: 148

Starting BMI: 27.2
Goal BMI: 22.9
Last Week's BMI: 27.4
Current BMI: 27.1

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

Progress on last week's activities:
* I did 4 walks again this week!
* Thanks to a few of my friends who are bringing me meals this month, we were able to have four home cooked meals.

* I've been snacking on healthier things than cookies. I even talked myself out of buying a chocolate pastry every time I went for a walk.

* I've probably averaged about 50oz of water a day. Not my goal amount, BUT I have been drinking some water after feeding and pumping sessions. I have noticed I feel a lot better after quenching my thirst after each session.

Activities for this coming week:

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 8oz of water each after each nursing/pumping session day.
5. Go to yoga 1 time this week.

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.

I don't know how healthy it is, but this is something I made a few nights ago:

Pop Chicken

1.5 lb chicken breasts
1 cup ketchup
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 can of your favorite soda (I used store brand Dr. Pepper)

Put everything in the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

So easy! Since it's just Hubby and I who eat "grown up" food right now, we had an extra chicken breast left over. I saved this with a little bit of the onions and sauce. The next day I shredded it, added some bar-b-que sauce, mixed it altogether, and heated it up in the microwave. It made a great bb-q chicken sandwich!

Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In: 5 Weeks Postpartum

I'm liking the accountability the Weekly Weigh-In has given me. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to stay inside and lay on the couch instead of going for a walk.



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: 150
Current Weight: still 150. Not pleased, but I'm happy I didn't gain any.

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

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

Progress on last week's activities:
* I did 4 walks this week! One more than my goal. The weather has been rainy and it's supposed to get a lot warmer this week, so I'm going to have to get my butt in gear to walk in the mornings so Baby G isn't too uncomfortable.

* We didn't do the 3 home cooked meals. I'm sad to say I think we only did one. I've been exhausted and Hubby has been sick, so it's been easier to get carry out. A few of my friends are going to be dropping off home-cooked meals this week though! I'm super excited about it.

* I've still been eating a lot of baby carrots and nuts as snacks.

* I've been better about drinking, but I'm coming closer to 32oz of water instead of 64.

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. I'm going to add drink at least 8oz of water during or after each breasfeeding/pumping session since I was told to do so at Baby G's one month check up.

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.


Last week I said I'd post pictures of myself. Well, we got pictures of Baby G taken over the weekend and the photographer took a couple of family ones. I really have no desire to post any current pictures of myself now!

I did go grocery shopping this morning to pick up some items to make a few crock pot meals. If they're good I'll share!

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.