Grant-d’s BodyBlog

But that’s a good thing!  I have a massively steep hill near my house, a really long hill (walking up takes 10min), and many little ones.  My goal is to do a 2 mile jog up that really steep incline.  This morning I had a great jog/walk.  I can complete about a mile without walking, but those hills can kill me.  But it feels so good to make it up a little farther and a little farther each week!  I absolutely love that adrenaline rush after the jog is over and you can finally stop and feel so worn, but so exhilitrated!  I completely understand the runner’s high now.  And even though I don’t ‘look’ that fit or how I want to be just yet, accomplishing this really gives the ego a boast - even if no one else understands why! lol

I finally made a weight loss goal!  I don’t really know how I did it, but after many half hearted attempts things seem to finally be working in my favor!  I just turned 31, and I wanted to see 165lb by my bday - as a goal I made last month.  I really did not think it would be this difficult to see weight loss after baby#2- because I KNOW what I am supposed to do this time!  But the whole summer went by with barely any improvement.  HOWEVER!! this fall seems to be my season.  I am having trouble determining my next realistic goal.  I tend to be loosing .5 or 1lb a week, I would love to up that but my body really doesn’t want to let go of that extra fat!  And the Holidays are nearly here….

I am not a good dieter, don’t really believe in dieting, but eating for better life as a continuing goal. And I do need a better weight training schedule.  Had to quit my gym for finanical reasons and since then I can’t be consistent.

BUT to end on a positive note- I did make a goal

I finally made a weight loss goal!  I don’t really know how I did it, but after many half hearted attempts things seem to finally be working in my favor!  I just turned 31, and I wanted to see 165lb by my bday - as a goal I made last month.  I really did not think it would be this difficult to see weight loss after baby#2- because I KNOW what I am supposed to do this time!  But the whole summer went by with barely any improvement.  HOWEVER!! this fall seems to be my season.  I am having trouble determining my next realistic goal.  I tend to be loosing .5 or 1lb a week, I would love to up that but my body really doesn’t want to let go of that extra fat!  And the Holidays are nearly here….

I am not a good dieter, don’t really believe in dieting, but eating for better life as a continuing goal. And I do need a better weight training schedule.  Had to quit my gym for finanical reasons and since then I can’t be consistent.

BUT to end on a positive note- I did make a goal

I finally made a weight loss goal!  I don’t really know how I did it, but after many half hearted attempts things seem to finally be working in my favor!  I just turned 31, and I wanted to see 165lb by my bday - as a goal I made last month.  I really did not think it would be this difficult to see weight loss after baby#2- because I KNOW what I am supposed to do this time!  But the whole summer went by with barely any improvement.  HOWEVER!! this fall seems to be my season.  I am having trouble determining my next realistic goal.  I tend to be loosing .5 or 1lb a week, I would love to up that but my body really doesn’t want to let go of that extra fat!  And the Holidays are nearly here….

I am not a good dieter, don’t really believe in dieting, but eating for better life as a continuing goal. And I do need a better weight training schedule.  Had to quit my gym for finanical reasons and since then I can’t be consistent.

BUT to end on a positive note- I did make a goal

I finally made a weight loss goal!  I don’t really know how I did it, but after many half hearted attempts things seem to finally be working in my favor!  I just turned 31, and I wanted to see 165lb by my bday - as a goal I made last month.  I really did not think it would be this difficult to see weight loss after baby#2- because I KNOW what I am supposed to do this time!  But the whole summer went by with barely any improvement.  HOWEVER!! this fall seems to be my season.  I am having trouble determining my next realistic goal.  I tend to be loosing .5 or 1lb a week, I would love to up that but my body really doesn’t want to let go of that extra fat!  And the Holidays are nearly here….

I am not a good dieter, don’t really believe in dieting, but eating for better life as a continuing goal. And I do need a better weight training schedule.  Had to quit my gym for finanical reasons and since then I can’t be consistent.

BUT to end on a positive note- I did make a goal

I know that I am not doing EVERYTHING that I could.  I have an attitude about eating too clean- the wrong attitude obviously.  But I have cut back on the junk with 1 treat a day and getting some fruit and veggies at lunch and dinner.  I’ve been working out at least 5 days a week with 2 days of strength training.  I’ve been set up with some difficult circumstances (had to quit the gym for money, broke my toe-and still can’t wear shoes for very long!, have 2 demanding children, breastfeeding every 3 hours)  But I made solutions to work with (pilates/cardio videos, recumbant bike, free weights, and ball all barefoot!)  I just kept getting higher numbers on the scale- although the pant size never did change?  Saturday I finally saw a 2lb loss, but I need to see the number again so I know its not a fluke.  However, I have at least gained some strength.  I am trying to focus on this postive, but I really want to get into the clothes in my closet!!  BUT- when I started working out again after baby I was barely able to knock out 1 pushup.  Last week I was able to get 3, and then Saturday I was up to 5.  I feel my form is a little shaky but I’m proud that I am seeing some kind of result.  All this jazz is a lot of really hard work and focus- and that would be why not everyone is fit.

At the grocery store last week I was nearly done with the run around and saw a female bodybuilder pushing her cart around.  She was maybe 5′5′’ and had the broad stocky form that is easier to build.  It was a great mood lifter for some inspiration, as you rarely see female builders out there, even if I don’t want to get quite as large as she was I can admire her hard work.  Although she was on her cheat day cause she grabbed quite a few candy bars on her way to checkout!

Logically I know that I have been more serious with my workouts (finally) and last week began lifting again- but it really kills to see the scale move up instead of down!  I KNOW I still need to adjust my eating- far too much junk calories in there, but I’m not eating more to account for the weight gain.

Lifted twice last week, twice this week focusing on major muscle groups with high reps and only 2 sets.  Figured I needed to ‘remind’ my body what it once did and start slow so I don’t suffer the next day!  My small success is that I’ve made it to the gym 4 times since my medical release 4-7.  And with two small kids- that’s pretty good.  Cardio has been easier to fit in as I can stick in a video or go for a walk easier and faster than a gym session.

It will get easier and the numbers will start moving- soon!  (little affirmation there…)

Literally!  I feed my kids and when I’m done I eat, someone is eating in this house nearly every minute of the day! And I am afraid I am vastly exceeded the amount of calories someone twice my size would need!  Need to reign myself in!  Or at least exchange the chips and M&M’s for something green!

Next week I am ‘allowed’ back at the gym.  Now I am trying to figure out how and when I can go (childcare?)  I am totally NOT a morning person, however, it seems that would be the most convenient for everyone else….blast!  But I NEED to figure it out as I really do not want to keep the body I got right now.  If it were easy, everyone would have it, right?

Can’t hide from the numbers now that I know them!  Finally got the measuring tape out and found out the truth.  I am 3 weeks postpartem, but I think the immediate loss is over and its time for me to actually start the work!  The hardest part for me usually is the diet.  However, since I am SO out of practice with my workouts, I am curious how that will work.  The body remembers what it used to do, right? It’s been 3 months since regular workouts, but  9 months since I really challeneged myself with strength.  I am very worried about how much I’ve really lost.  Last year at this time I was able to do 10 pushups.  Right now doing 1 on my knees is really hard!

To end on a more postive note: Yesterday I started a pilates workout for that flabby core, and I intend to do it 3 times/week!

I have not begun my workouts yet!  This week I will put together my new jogger stroller and should not have a good excuse any more!  At least I am not gaining anything!  But I have totally been done in by easter candy.  M&M’s and twix oh and the beloved cadbury egg!  Those are my weak spots. I shudder to think how many calories I have consumed by chocolate!  My poor baby girl is surely jacked up on caffiene because of me!