Time to Commit

I created this blog a month ago, but I needed to know that I was actually ready before I felt comfortable enough posting these.

I can now, with full confidence, say that I am ready.

Last week was very, very tough on us. We had no money for groceries, so we took $15 and bought what we could. This ended up being frozen pizzas that were 10 for $10, hot dogs, some ramen, and bananas. Any chance I had at wanting a healthy diet went right out the window. BUT I ate in moderation and I did a decent work out 3 days last week. This is a big improvement for me and my body. I still get extremely sore for what most people would consider "nothing" but I am very out of shape and am trying to get back in tune with my body after being sedentary for almost 18 months.

So, here we go:

before.

I did not take measurements because I feel like I always do them wrong and inconsistently. I am trained and educated in doing measurements correctly, but for some reason cannot perform them on myself.

Pre-Pregnancy:
weight: 168 lbs.
pants: 12
shirts: small/medium
boobs: 34A

At Delivery:
weight: 214 lbs.
pants: sweats :)
shirts: large/x-large
boobs: 38C (!!!!!)

Now:
start weight: 203 lbs.
current weight: 199.8 lbs.
pants: 17/18
shirts: large/x-large
boobs: 38B

I have been doing consistent work outs on the Wii Fit, as well as running when I can and strength training regularly. I have started Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred about 8 times, but it is so hard to do with Elly. I realize it's only 20 minutes, but with a mobile baby it is near impossible to finish one session uninterrupted, so for now I'm holding off on that.

I am hoping to post progress pics every month as well as weigh in updates every Sunday! I am trying to avoid exercise logs/schedules because right now I just squeeze in what I can, whenever I can and it seems to be working :)

Side note: I am proud of my stretch marks and they do not bother me as much as I thought they would, I do put lotion on them after I shower but am not doing anything else to actively help get them to go away. If they fade, they fade but I am proud of my body for growing my little peanut so they are like my battle wounds :) AND I can still wear my rings on my finger but I choose not to because I am terrified of scratching Elly with them while I'm changing her or holding her. :)