Let the losing of my pregnancy weight begin. *cue Biggest Loser music*
Today was Day 1 of going to the gym & it was awesome. Once I actually get my ass to the gym I develop a new attitude, almost instantly. It’s just getting to the gym that is the problem.
I actually had to re-join the gym & did that yesterday. The trainer that was signing me up was totally trying to get me to pay for some training sessions too. I, very matter of factly, told him that I didn’t need a trainer. It’s true – I don’t. I’ve worked out my whole life & I’ve had trainers in the past. I know how to use the equipment & my focus right now is to lose this pregnancy weight & get back down to my normal weight.
I told him, “Even though it may not seem like I know what I’m doing in the gym, I do. I just haven’t been in a while & had a baby.” He said, “Oh, I’m not judging you, but when I was in high school I ran track, blah blah blah, & after I met with a trainer last year I’m more efficient.”
Good for you, I said. I have issues with some of these trainers that don’t know what they are doing out there. If we were talking Jillian or Bob from the Biggest Loser, I’m game. I know they would kick my ass in a good way. But regardless, I know that I can do it on my own & if I struggle then I’ll re-evaluate if I want a trainer… & that’s just what I told Mr. Personal Trainer himself. I don’t think he liked me very much after that.
Anyways, today was my first day back & I was stoked to go. I just had to wait for Monkey to go down for his first nap of the day. After he was sleeping, I threw on my clothes & left in a heartbeat. So excited.
I ended up doing the elliptical for 45 minutes, treadmill (walking 1 minute & running 1 running) for 10 minutes, & the bike for 5 minutes. My goal was to get in an hour of cardio, so I was successful! After cardio I worked on strength training for my arms & shoulders. It was a good workout & I was gone for 1.5 hours.
I purposely did not bring in my cell so that I could have this time alone & it was nice. I had the music on my iPod turned up really loudly & I just enjoyed my gym time. I know it’s something I’m going to look forward to daily.
OK, here’s where I’m thrilled this is an anonymous blog… I weighed myself today & the numbers are high. I mean, really high. I know numbers are just numbers, but it was painful to see 187.2 on the scale. Yuck. I’ve never weighed this much in my entire life.
And the reason that I’m sharing that large number with you is for accountability & motivation. I want to happily report that I’m back to my normal weight as soon as I can. Oh, and I tried on normal (read: non-maternity) pants the other day… Um, size 12. A freakin’ size 12. Good grief.
So yeah, I have a ways to go, but today was the start of that journey. & most surprisingly, I’m not letting that huge number get to me. It’s not like I’m obese at all – I guess I can be thankful that I’m over 5’6″. Ha, ha.
So if you want to join me on this accountability thing, feel free! I need all the motivation I can get. I’ll leave you with my current short-term goals.
My goals right now:
1. No more Dr. Pepper
2. No more fast food, even Chick-Fil-A
3. Go to the gym at least 4 times a week
4. Drink lots of water
You might also want to read:
- Secrets on how to lose weight and belly after pregnancy: Tarzan interviews Jane about weight loss after your baby
- A story about a sandwich & pregnancy weight
- Day 2 of losing pregnancy weight: What does an orgasm have to do with the gym?
- Postpartum weight loss update… if you want to even call it an update
- You can just call me “Fat Cousin Itt” (pregnancy weight related)
When you are physically fit and active, you will observe an increase in your energy levels and as a result, you will become more energetic. This will not only help you to complete your routine tasks at a faster pace, but will also enable you to handle the stresses easily that arise each day.
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