Fitness Fridays

I had this realization that more than a year after giving birth to N is not too early to start trying (really trying) to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. I actually ran my first 10k right before getting pregnant with N. It was amazing. The feeling of accomplishment, not my time. I set a goal then to run the Hood to Coast in 2013. There is no way I can do this if I don't start working out and training again soon.

8 months pregnant with N

I had this thought that if I lay my weight loss journey all on the line for everyone to see, I might keep my motivation to actually do what I need to do. And maybe I can find a support system within this online community. So please feel free to share tips, advice, encouragement, as well as stories of exercise/weight loss trials & tribulations!

24 hours before N was born

And here it is: I know we shouldn't focus on numbers when it comes to weight loss (unless you're a contestant on The Biggest Loser), but it's a tangible way for me to track my progress on this blog. And for reference, I'm about 5'4" with small "bone structure."

Current Weight (based on my bathroom scale): 169lbs
Current Clothing Size: 12-14 (if I can squeeze into them!)
# to goal: 34lbs

Each week, I hope to post about anything from healthy recipes, to exercise regimes, and (of course) weight loss updates. So please check back regularly and cheer me on!

July 5, 2011