"Losing it With Jillian"

Okay, so maybe I stole the title from one of her TV shows, but that title is exactly what has been going on in this household the past week. Although I LOVE being a mommy and adore my sweet baby boy; there was much more added to our lives than just a baby...yep, you guessed it- weight.

Although I tried to keep myself under control when I was pregnant with Connor, and tried to eat healthfully, but nevertheless, pregnancy hunger and cravings are rough and honestly, sometimes I just caved in..which I don't necessarily regret, but it just means that now I have to work extra hard. I'm not sure how this worked out, but Christopher has also gained some weight since the pregnancy. Of course, he's a guy and he is far from being obese, our goal has become more than just losing weight but rather to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Now, to make this even more difficult, I had a c-section, so I really am just now feeling completely back to normal. During my last month of pregnancy (partly because of a lot of water retention), I hit a number on the scale that I really don't want to ever see again..

SO- it was time for a change- I always worked out when I was in high school and I really liked doing it, but when we got married, I just got out of the habit. Chris was a runner and a swimmer, but of course, also got out of that habit when we were married. We started a week ago doing a workout called the 30 day Shred. It is only 20 minutes long, but it is a consistent workout that combines cardio, strength, and Abs. It is very HARD work, but it is kind of fun having a workout routine every day. We charted weight and measurements the day we started and are going to do it again November 12th. (30 days from when we started) I'm excited to see the results.

Again, my goal is not to be something that is not me. I am a mommy, and I know my body will never be the same as before I was, nor do I want it to be. My goal is simply to get in shape, increase my energy, and remain healthy. If I can do it, anyone can!