26 Weeks Postpartum

Well, I am at a stand still at the moment. This is what I did this week:

Weight: 7 lbs. above prepreg. weight (lost 0 lbs still... but didn't gain any!)

Weekly Activity:

1- Ran 3 Miles
2- Ran 4 Miles
3- Spin Class 30 Minutes
4- Kickboxing

Here we go! 21 Weeks Postpartum

Okay, so it's been interesting. I have LOVED being a mom. It has been the most amazing and rewarding experience. However, with mommy stresses, a wild baby who always wants to be held and doesnt want to sleep, and my brother leaving on a mission, I have had some setbacks. My emotions have not quite been in my favor and I have experienced sympoms of Anxiety Disorder. It has been so hard, with being fatigued, weak, and nautious. So, I have taken a break from exercise. With that being said, I am still only 7 lbs. above my prepreg. weight! I am starting working out again today. I will report again next week. Thanks for everyone's support!!! We can do it!

Ooops

I have been slacking on my blogging. I am now 8 lbs. over my prepreg. weight. We just got back from a trip to Ohio where we went to Cedar Point, the Rollercoaster Capital! It was amazing. So, today I restart my weightloss. :) It amazes me, though, how fast I have been able to get close to my regular weight. I am so EXTREMELY grateful!!! I will be back with an update this Thursday when I am 19 weeks postpartum.

17 Weeks Postpartum

Weight: 9.5 lbs. over prepreg. weight (Lost .5 lbs.! Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!)
Weekly Activity:

1- 6 mile run with dad and Maples
2- Kickboxing with Sarah
3- 3 mile run and yoga
4- Cycling Class

16 Weeks Postpartum

Weight: 10 lbs. over prepreg weight
Weekly Activity:

1- Half Marathon
2- Swam 1 Mile
3- Yoga and Ran 3 Miles
4- Pilates and 20 Minutes on stairmaster

Half Marathon!

Cammie, Scootch, and me doing our annual grape faces!

We ran the Music City Half Marathon this weekend in memory of Whitney Nelson. It was an incredible experience! I got my best time ever, 2 hours 11 minutes! I ran with Cammie and Blake, and it was an amazing experience! GO UPHILLS!

15 Weeks Postpartum

Weight: 10.5 lbs. over prepreg. weight (I lost 1.5 lbs. this week!!!)

Weekly Activity:

1- Ran 3 Miles with my dada

2- Swam 1 Mile

3- Kickboxing

4- 1 Hour on the Jogging Tramp

5- Swam 1 Mile

Diet: I have actually changed my diet plan. Before, I was eating what I wanted while eliminating fried foods and sweets. Now, I still eliminate those two but I keep to a low-fat, low salt food plan. I think it's really helping me lose the weight. My daily diet is something like this:

Breakfast: 1 packet of oatmeal with maple and brown sugar, a ham/cheese omlet made with Egg Beaters, and a banana

AM Snack: Light Yoplait

Lunch: 2 whole weat tortillas with ham, lettuce, and light mayo, and a boiled egg

PM Snack: Pretzels

Dinner: Chicken breast with low fat sour cream and salsa, brown rice, and broccoli

Night Snack: Grapes

I cannot go without mentioning how much Heavenly Father has helped me, as well. Today I fit into my white shorts that I bought at the very beginning of my pregnancy. I bought them a little loose for comfort, but today I fit back into them! I have been praying so much for help and I know that God cares for me. I am so grateful to Him.

14 Weeks Postpartum

Weight: 12 lbs. over prepreg. weight (I am just glad I didn't gain weight this week! I didn't get to work out much and I did not eat as well as usual.)
Weekly Activity:

1- Spin class and abs
2- 12 mile run
3- Walked Disney World for 3 days
4- Ran 30 mins. and did Yoga

3 Months, or 13 Weeks, Postpartum

Weight: 12 lbs. over prepreg. weight (I lost 1.5 lbs. this week!!!)

Weekly Activity:

1- Kickboxing

2- Yoga with my dad

3- Ran 7 Miles

4- Ran 6.5 Miles

5- Kickboxing

12 Weeks Postpartum

So I have been working out for 6 weeks now! It has been awesome, and I am officially addicted. This week I got a "Fitness Profile" done to see how I am so I can compare these results later! It was on a rating of "Needs Work, Fair, Fit, and Excellent."

Body Fat: 18.9%, Excellent Condition
Biceps Strength: 54 lbs, Excellent Condition
Back Flexibility: 54 cm, Fit Condition
Blood Pressure: 98/66, Excellent Condition (my bp is back to normal, baby!)
Resting Heart Rate: 49 bpm, Excellent Condition
Aerobic Fitness: 45.7, Excellent Condition

Total Fitness Score: 83 out of 100, which is considered Excellent Condition! I was so surprised. It must really have paid off to have worked out all of my pregnancy. And I have really kicked my butt these last 6 weeks.

Weight: 13.5 lbs. over prepreg weight, I lost 0 lbs. this week
Weekly Activity:

1- Kickboxing (of course! Brutal!)
2- 1 Mile or 1600 yard swim with my dad
3- abs, cardio, and weight lifting with Karli
4- 8 mile run with Blake!
5- Kickboxing class that was so hard that I almost passed out, then 20 mins abs
6- 45 minute Pilates class, 15 minutes stair climber, and weight lifting with Karli