Well, I was debating about posting this, but decided, "why not?" I mean, if this is our family journal, I ought to document things that are happening. Mostly I am worried about posting this and then completely failing. Here is what is going on... Daniel and I have each lost about 20 pounds! This is a pretty big deal for us since we haven't dieted at all since we were married. Mostly because I feel like I am much happier when I am eating. But, it's time to lose some weight.
Daniel decided that he needs to get it in gear because he is starting to get a little older and his metabolism is really fighting against him now so if he doesn't lose it now, it is going to be much harder later on.
As for me, this is the first real break I am having from bearing children (well, at least we hope), so I need to lose some serious weight before we even think about having more kids. Now, I am not a person who thinks people who are skinnier are better, happier, necessarily healthier or whatever, but I do think that my losing weight will help with future pregnancies. This last pregnancy was really really tough and I do believe that losing some extra weight will help out next time.
Here's what we are doing.... basically starving. :) Well, not starving, but sometimes it feels that way. We use http://www.sparkpeople.com/ to track our calories and we take in about 1200-1300 calories a day. I usually do more like 1400-1500 because I am nursing and I feel really bad if I don't eat enough. I am trying to workout most mornings and have been active with the kids since I had Maggie. It is mostly diet though. When it comes down to it, you really just have to eat a lot less to lose weight. We are trying to lose it a little quicker so our intake is on the lower side of the calorie intake range.
When we get back to Austin I am looking into joining a gym. Not sure if I will actually do it or not since I am not sure if it is in the budget, but I do have a treadmill at home and can do walks with the kids (well, 2 out of the 3). I would like to join a gym and make it part of our day where I can take the kids and they can have fun at the gym's kids' club. 24 hour fitness doesn't allow kids under 6 mos, so I am looking into Gold's gym since they allow babies 4 weeks and up. We will see...
I will keep you posted, but for the record, I hate calorie counting. I find it annoying to do and when others do it. I would much rather just eat a balanced meal and not have to worry about each little calorie, but that's not how I am going to lose the weight. So, if you are wondering why I am walking around so grumpy, it's because I'm hungry.
Daniel decided that he needs to get it in gear because he is starting to get a little older and his metabolism is really fighting against him now so if he doesn't lose it now, it is going to be much harder later on.
As for me, this is the first real break I am having from bearing children (well, at least we hope), so I need to lose some serious weight before we even think about having more kids. Now, I am not a person who thinks people who are skinnier are better, happier, necessarily healthier or whatever, but I do think that my losing weight will help with future pregnancies. This last pregnancy was really really tough and I do believe that losing some extra weight will help out next time.
Here's what we are doing.... basically starving. :) Well, not starving, but sometimes it feels that way. We use http://www.sparkpeople.com/ to track our calories and we take in about 1200-1300 calories a day. I usually do more like 1400-1500 because I am nursing and I feel really bad if I don't eat enough. I am trying to workout most mornings and have been active with the kids since I had Maggie. It is mostly diet though. When it comes down to it, you really just have to eat a lot less to lose weight. We are trying to lose it a little quicker so our intake is on the lower side of the calorie intake range.
When we get back to Austin I am looking into joining a gym. Not sure if I will actually do it or not since I am not sure if it is in the budget, but I do have a treadmill at home and can do walks with the kids (well, 2 out of the 3). I would like to join a gym and make it part of our day where I can take the kids and they can have fun at the gym's kids' club. 24 hour fitness doesn't allow kids under 6 mos, so I am looking into Gold's gym since they allow babies 4 weeks and up. We will see...I will keep you posted, but for the record, I hate calorie counting. I find it annoying to do and when others do it. I would much rather just eat a balanced meal and not have to worry about each little calorie, but that's not how I am going to lose the weight. So, if you are wondering why I am walking around so grumpy, it's because I'm hungry.
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Erin! When I say that you are a super mom it's really not enough. You are more like super woman! You'll lose weight in no time! And Daniel will too!
I am in the same boat sistah! I have been working out and eating healthy and I feel skinnier but haven't lost weight! I know it's not about the numbers on the scale, but it would be nice to see them going down! Twenty pounds is awesome! Maybe I'll try that webstie out...
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