addict

I am addicted to running. I love my runners high!

It's been so long!

But don't think for one second I have been slackin off!

I've lost 15 pounds. I haven't had a coke (those NOT from the south, that includes all "sodas") in nearly two months. I have dessert MAYBE twice a week. Yeah, that's right. I am totally kicking trash!

I have started running. It's totally a love/hate thing with me. I am starting the couch to 5k program on Monday. I can't wait. I am going to sign up for the Provo Pioneer Memorial 10k/5k on July 24th. I can't wait!

I love the way I feel and look now!

You did what?!

I have lost about 5 inches on my waist! I love seeing the results of all my hard work! Thanks for the encouragement! The Wii and walking have really been great tools for me to use. I really do very well seeing my results whether I am seeing them on my body or on a screen. It makes me work harder. I have set up a "calorie burn" goal for everyday. I will gradually increase this goal to challenge myself more and more. I am walking everyday for about a mile and a half or more. It just feels better to be healthy. I have discovered I am NOT trying to "loose weight" I am trying to get healthy. Because it is EASY to loose health, but hard to get it back. I want mine back! :)

Being Realistic is More Like It.

I've been using the Wii Fit almost religiously (I two days, but I was sick one day and cleaned the other) My goal was to loose 3 pounds in 2 weeks. Well, guess what, it's been only a week and I only have one pound to go! I love the Wii because I can see how long I have worked out, I can see how many calories I have burned and I can add outside activities and it tells me how many points that activity is worth. Next week it is supposed to be in the 50's all week! I am so excited! I am TIRED of the winter! I need some spring!

This summer we'll be doing a lot of camping. We just bought all the gear through Nemo. Google them. I am excited because that means LOTS of hiking! I can't wait! I am feeling better about myself, and despite the fact that my body is trying to get sick, I don't feel like I have been completely knocked out on my tush. It's a great feeling to feel good about myself again!

Seeing is believing!

We got a Wii Fit. I've started using it everyday. It's only been like 3 days, but I am already feeling inspired. It's awesome because I can see everything I do. I see how much time, how many calories, the pounds I lose. It's great. I get to do things like kickboxing and step, all from the comfort of my living room. And I get a little Wii character saying "Ohhh..." every time I step on the Wii board. If that's not motivation, I donno what is.

Hopefully it's not just another way I think I'll be better.

Partner in Crime

A friend I work with here at the RMH is going to be my workout partner. We are setting a goal for each week to work out for a certain number of days. Just to exercise. Not worrying so much about how much weight we loose, just making sure we reach that goal to work out. I am really glad I have someone else to help push me who I can help push as well! It's pretty sweet!

Meanwhile, my jeans are fitting looser and looser everyday. It's a pretty great feeling. I am also starting to love the extra curves. I am still not quite a fan of the bosoms, they make my back hurt. But I do like being curvy.

By the end of next month I would have liked to lost 10 pounds. It's getting warmer outside, so I can start heading out there too! Yay!

Maybe My body likes the extra warmth?

Why do I stay at about 145? Is it because it is winter and my body likes the extra insulation? I donno? If I could just loose 15-20 pounds I'd be really happy. I've been doing my exercises and eating right. Still hoovering. Maybe it's cause I am still nursing? I have heard you keep an extra 10 pounds or so when you nurse. Is this true? Any suggestions for me? I've been thinking about resorting to running up and down the stairs here at the house.

Any advice would be wonderful!


P.S- I do realize my boobs have NOT shrunk. They are still stinking HUGE compared to before. Even though Will only nurses twice a day at MOST, they are still ginormous. And thus, if they do not shrink, I will still be about 5 pounds heavier then before I got pregnant. I need a tredmill. Or a jogging stroller.