Refocusing

OK! Ever since making the transition from preggo to full-time mommy, the aim and original purpose of this blog is well, outdated. I've blogged a bit here and there the past 3 1/2 months but I'm looking to pick it back up with a different focus.

Two weeks ago, I officially started my fitness regimen. I'm finally committing myself to losing all this weight I put on over the course of Gavin's residence inside my womb.

It isn't easy to get started with something like this. However, after spending weeks inside taking care of the little one, still looking pregnant, hating my reflection, I know any misery that comes with pushing myself will be so worth it. I waited so long to get started for a couple reasons. Of course, the recommended 6 weeks to make sure I'm healed and capable of exercise. Second, I was just. SO. TIRED. It took a long time to get Gavin sleeping at least semi-decently, and there was just no way I could get into a gym. I HATED sitting at home all day, but I would ask myself, "If I had to get up and get to the gym in the next hour, could I?" and the answer was always a big fat resounding NO. I was exhausted. One day around 13 weeks postpartum, I decided enough being fat. Enough of hating every picture of myself and just ENOUGH of sitting around with all these extra pounds I don't need.

I texted my friend Nancy, and met her at the gym the next day to get myself signed up and started into a routine. I chose the Y for a few reasons, and am so completely happy. The biggest thing is they have child care, which was a big concern of mine. I can drop off Gav and get my sweat on with no worries. Also, they have so much to offer in terms of activities, classes and support. I think once Nick deploys I'm going to start their 6-week "Y Change" program. It'll force me to have so much accountability so I won't fall off the wagon.

So far, I'm doing pretty well. I started with 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical on a low resistance. My endurance and starting point were pretty damn low, and I know I don't need to be pushing myself too hard in the beginning. After 2 weeks, I already have extended my cardio time to 45 minutes, and moved up the resistance from wimpy 1 to a respectable 5. I'm not seeing results yet, but I am off to a good start. My endurance has improved, which will be great for my metabolism.

I'm also excited to transition to a healthy diet. Last night I found one of the best resources I could imagine, a blog by a very inspiring lady called Undressed Skeleton. She has a great story, and even sample menus, grocery lists and all kinds of great tips. I feel so motivated after cruising around her blog for a couple hours last night. 

So here it goes. Before I ever stepped into a gym, I was down about 20 pounds from my peak pregnancy weight. I have more to go, so let's see what I'm capable of! yay!