Wow - it's been a long time since I posted on here! A lot has been going on and I decided to kick this blog up again.
First of all let me start with my weight loss progress since I started. In my first post back in July of last year I was at 248 pounds and my goal was to weigh 180. That is a very obtainable goal. Now did I make that? Ha! Not by a long shot.
I had a few set backs. I was working really hard and losing weight then I kind of tapered off. One of the reasons was that I had gotten knee surgery and I haven't been able to be as active as I wanted to. That is an excuse really, because I know I could have eaten better to offset my inactivity.
The other reason is currently because I am almost 22 weeks pregnant! My husband and I are so excited to have our first child (a little girl!) and with that comes a whole set of reasons why I cannot diet etc.
I am currently at 234 pounds. During my weight loss journey I got down to 228 pounds (lost 20 pounds total!) I was so excited about that but I had to stop the "dieting".
Now that I am pregnant I have to adjust my goals from "weight loss" to "healthy eating and lifestyle". This may sound silly because essentially if I eat healthy and have a healthy lifestyle I should and probably still lose weight. However, weight loss cannot be my goal right now (as dieting is not good for the baby).
Instead I am focusing on making the right choices for me and our daughter so that I can be healthy when she's born and be the best mom I can try and be!
So for the next 4 months while baby Savanna continues to grow - my goal is to make better choices about what I will put in my body. For the past 5 months I have done OK so far. I can do better for sure and that's the reason I am starting this journal up again. It was nice to have commitments to myself and track my success. This time my success just won't be on the scale.
Here are my pregnancy "lifestyle" goals:
- 30 minutes of activity once a day (a walk, bike ride, etc)
- 3 times a week of light (pregnancy approved) weight training (rehab on my knee and shoulder)
- 80% or more of the time eat clean (allowing myself some splurge room here)
- Do something relaxing for me once a week! (pedicure, bath, etc)
- Track EVERYTHING! Even though I am not dieting, I can still track everything and be responsible for what I am putting into my body
I will update one a week at least on my status. Then after the baby is born, I will take a look at my goals and adjust accordingly.
