As of today, I have lost 19.2 pounds since mid-May!
My blog started out as a weight-loss-after-baby-keep-me-accountable blog, and it has turned into a full blown mommy blog, but I still like to write about fitness and nutrition now and then. I set goals each month, and usually there is one that is weight loss or exercise-related.
I never struggled with weight until I went to college, and even though I was about 20 pounds heavier throughout college than I was in high school, I was still a decent weight for my height (5’1″). But after having kids…things are different!
I gained 50 pounds with my first baby, managed to lose 40 of it, but then regained about 30 before getting pregnant again. I only gained 20 with her, but that brought me right back to the same weight at 9 months pregnant. After having her, I lost 10-15, but struggled with the rest.
So when I started getting serious about this in May, I had about 40-45 pounds I wanted to lose. And three months later, I’m about halfway there!
We do want to have another baby soon, so I don’t know if I will be able to reach my goal before then. But every pound that I lose now means a lower starting weight!
So what am I doing? Well, for starters I have had no sugar. It’s been almost three months since I’ve downed a delicious Coca-Cola (my #1 weakness) or eaten a candy bar. If you’re looking to lose weight, no sugar goes a long way!
Also, I am training to run a half-marathon, and I know that all miles I’ve been logging have helped a lot!
And lastly, drinking lots of water!
I did not drop a ton of “water weight” right at the beginning. I have had to fight for each and every ounce that I’ve lost so far. Over three months I’ve had maybe 2 or 3 times where all of a sudden the scale dropped over a pound at once. Every other time (every day), I would lose just ounces, or even fluctuate up a pound or two.
The good thing about the “no sugar” rule is that it leaves me a lot of options for when I do need to treat myself to something delicious. I can have all the pizza in the world, or I can drive through a fast-food restaurant for a burger. Of course, the better I eat, the faster I will lose the weight, but this way I can treat myself without cheating on my plan.
I will keep you all posted on my progress!
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That’s wonderful! Mine has dropped little by little but I’ve had a harder time dropping my daily Coke. I’m down to one can a day but it’s so hard! My hat’s off to you girl! It’s very inspiring!
that’s awesome! the my fitness pal app is a great tool for keeping up with caloric intake if you are going that route too. I notice that unless I stay at a certain caloric then I don’t lose weight.of course I’m not paying too much attention to that because I’m pregnant right now…
Wow!! That’s awesome girl. Gosh, the no sugar would be really tough for me. You are stronger than me! Ha. :) My weight loss has been super slow. The last 10 pounds has been killer to get off. I might use your tips a week here and there. Thanks for sharing! xo
What a fabulous fitness journey! 20 lbs is a lot! I’m hoping to jump on the fitness train soon (I talk about it more than I should) but I guess I’m waiting for more time to appear which clearly it’s not! Thanks for being an inspiration :)
Evani
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That is a super cute picture of you from last week. I am so happy for your awesome accomplishments. Congratulations!
Congratulations! You are setting yourself up for such a great pregnancy by getting healthy before you start trying to grow and nurture another life. That is awesome =)
19 pounds is AMAZING!! You are perfect inspiration for the rest of us!!!
Thanks you so much for linking up!!
-Kristen
Hey mama! Thanks for the comment on my blog, I’m glad to read up on yours! CONGRATULATIONS on such amazing progress..you are a beautiful lady!
Good for you in everything, that’s seriously inspiring! Best of luck in continuing the training for a half-marathon too! You go girl! <3
Good luck next week and with everything!
Congrats on the 19 pounds!
Congrats! The second babies weight came off much slower. We plan for another down the road, but I want to be in much better shape first! Found you over at naptime review!
Hi, I found you through the Monday Mingle Blog Hop and I’m so excited for you! Sounds like you’re doing awesome, I will be in your shoes again once I get this child out of me! The things we put our bodies through to be a mom huh?
Good for you. It’s got to be a lifestyle change! Found you in the moms mingle…