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I have definitely gotten sidetracked in my eating and exercise. I fortunately haven’t gained any weight back - YET!!!

 I’m setting a small goal to workout on my ellipticaly for at least half hour per day, and get back to getting in my 64 oz of water per day.

I’ll check back in a few days…

I woke up to 122.6 today. So I’m .6 over my goal weight. I am very happy about that. My smart alek sister said to me yesterday that she’s planning my intervention for anorexia. LOL…I so do NOT have an ED, lol I don’t have the willpower, lol. That’s her way of telling me she’s noticed my weight loss I guess. She is pregnant right now, so I’m sure she’s feeling a little sensitive about her weight. Ah well…

So, I’ve decided that I would like to get down to an even 115 and have a maintenance range between 115 and 120. I think I can definitely maintain that comfortably. At least I hope I can! Here is my game plan:

Step up my workouts: I want to do my elliptical 3x per week on the level 4 program - it’s only 30 minutes long, but it’s so intense! I burn 426 calories on it! Then do my Yoga Booty Ballet workouts on the alterate days. I wish I could do my Turbo Jam, however I hurt my foot a few weeks ago, and I need to let it heal better.

Try harder with my eating. This is a toughie. My nearly 12 month old son, nurses like a 3 month old, and so my body is still in high lactation mode. This coupled with intense workouts = HUNGER!!! So I need to be better at finding filling yet low cal healthy foods. Any suggestions? I’ve also got to do better at drinking my water and taking my supplements. I take a prenatal and I want to add in my fish oil and calcium. However, too many pills can be a little overwhelming.

Okay, so I’ve rambled on enough. Now I’ve made my plan - it’s time to WORK IT!!!!!

That is, I’m losing more weight!!! Yahoo!!! Sunday and Monday I woke up to 129.4 on the scale. Today, I woke up to 128.8!!! Yeeesssss!!!! I’m thrilled!!! I’m phyched! Whenever I lose a couple of pounds, it just makes me want to do better and work even harder! Nothing motivates you more to lose weight, than actually losing weight! Weight loss begets more weight loss, I guess.

So this week I’m working on:

1. Keeping up with my water - this has been so crucial for me. I don’t know exactly why but, it really works. I’ve been aiming at 64 oz per day.

2. Do my Turbo Sculpt DVD 2x this week. Building lean muscle mass increases your metabolic rate, so more muscle, more burn baby!!! I don’t want to be skinny and flabby, I want to be lean, tight and toned.

3. Eat in moderation. Be sure to include at least 2 fruit servings per day. No eating 3 hours before bed.

4. Continue with cardio workouts. I actually look forward to these now and miss them when I don’t do them.

I’m looking to be at 125 by the end of next week. We’ll see!!!

I haven’t updated in a bit, but I’m still fighting the good fight of weight loss. Unfortunately, I don’t have any loss to report however, since Aunt Flow showed her ugly face yesterday morning it explains my lack of a loss, despite my best efforts. At least I haven’t gained. I’ve been trying to keep my calories in check, exercising as much as feasible, and chugging back water like never before. I’m hoping to come out on the other end of my period with some good news and at least 2 pounds lighter. Here’s hoping…

My mom was over yesterday and she said to me that I look like I don’t need to lose any more weight. Well, she was shocked when I told her I wanted to lose at least 8 more, but would love to lose up to 15 more. She asked me why would I want to be so skinny. I just remember looking and feeling my best around the 115-118 range but will settle for 120-122. We’ll see how I look when I get to my ticker goal, and then I’ll re-assess.

I’m enjoying a nice lunch today. I’m eating a salad with: romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, english cucumber, avocado, topped with tuna and sundried tomato dressing drizzled on top (not too much!) Yummy!!! Who knew being healthy could taste soooo good!

Have a good one!

Nadine

I am still fighting the fight though! I’ve just been going through a lengthy plateau. I am sorry to say this, but I blame breastfeeding for my plateau. My little man is almost 9 months old and while I’ve lost most of the pregnancy weight, I just can’t get below 132.4!!! Oh well, at least I’m not gaining…

I’m really starting to seriously consider weaning, though it breaks my heart, I’m anxious to get on with progress already. I just want to lose 10 more pounds!!!

I promise to update again tomorrow. Maybe I can get some good tips and motivation from some buddies.