Today marks 5 months to my 30th birthday. This first month of my 30 by 30 has been a lot about figuring out how to get back into a good exercise routine and adjusting my caloric intake to allow slow and healthy weight loss and at the same time not effecting my milk supply. I think I'm just about there. I'm still working on the food thing. I'm mostly snacking on fruit during the day, getting in enough veggie servings and watching my portions. I've just sucked it up and bought some skim milk powder. I've really been resisting that because powdered milk is just gross to me but the only fresh milk we can get is super high in fat. Plus I haven't been getting enough calcium for sure. So now I'm left with my final two vices...chocolate and peanut butter. This is where I have to be extremely disciplined and practice moderation. I started buying my own jar of peanut butter so I can monitor exactly how much I'm eating. I know that sounds weird but by doing that I can in no way blame the empty jar on the boys. I also have a small stash of dark chocolate. If I feel that urge come over me I allow myself one little square. It's been working to keep me from bingeing. I know eventually even those things will have to be cut out way more but I'm working my way down. :)
I also finally have a good morning routine to make sure I get in a workout at least 5 days a week. Judah's schedule now has him getting up at 8 so I can get in a workout, quiet time and shower all before he is up. Sometimes Kirby and Bennett are up but I have gotten over my embarrassment of working out in front of people and just let them watch if they are up. Kirby has even done some Ab Assault right along with me. Watch out for my ripped 4 year old son! Currently I'm doing Ab Assault (from Core Secrets with Gunner Peterson) MWF and then some sort of cardio workout TThS and getting Sundays off. I'm starting out focusing on my abs mostly to help take the strain off my back which has been giving me trouble for years. After three c-sections that is a big problem area for me. I'm hoping to work up to do the 30 Day Shred with Jillian Michaels and then my big push for the last 3 months will be P90X...oh my!
So all in all I'm happy with month one. My plan is to work up slowly so as not to burn out too early. This is going to be a long process since even after I get that first 30 off there is more I want to work on. More on a healthier me to come!!!
2 comments:
Go you! I wish I was that disciplined! As a healthier alternative for the PB, can you make it yourself? You can use roasted peanuts (you can roast them yourself if you want), olive oil, and a bit of salt. I think thats healthier maybe?
Anyway, you're doing awesome! You are my hero. I have no idea how you manage to take care of so many people AND yourself. I aspire to that, lol
Yes, I think those are great plans! I know you can do it! I remember when you used to get up at 5:30 to go run! (at Method) Maybe you should do a before and after of Kirby's abs!
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