Well I am a little late in posting this but as I do want to be accountable I thought I better get this posted. I am afraid that I didn't do all that well with my goals last week. We made pizza last weekend and I ate a ton of pizza and drank coke. We had lot's leftover so the next day I continued to eat pizza and drink coke. So I was not suprised when I steppped on the scale today to find out that I had not lost any weight. If I want to reach my goal I am going to have to get serious about this. I also did not do as much activity as I would have liked. However it is a new week and I am recommitting to my goals. I want to drink only one coke this week and focus on drinking water. Also I want to fit in a workout every day. I know I can lose weight faster by focusing on diet and cutting calories but as a nursing mom I don't want to cut calories too drastically . Also I find that exercises helps me to feel better about myself which in turn leads to me making healthier choices in what I eat. So exercise will be my main focus. I have already worked out three days this week so I hope I can keep it up. My favourite way to exercise (as it is most convient for me) is to use exercise DVDs. This week I have done Kathy Smith's Power Walk for Weight Loss, the Upper Body portion of Kathy Smith's Lift Weights to Lose Weight 2, and part of Leslie Sansone's Walk Slim 4 Fast Miles.
However, I wanted to talk a little about this book I have Baby Boot Camp. If you are new mom who wants to workout at your own pace and incorporate your baby into some of your moves this is a great book. It has excellent pictures showing every exercise. It is broken down into chapters by your baby's age (0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, and 9-12 months). Each chapter has two nine minute total body strength workouts: one using your baby and your body weight, and the other using dumbells. It also has cardio workout guidelines, tips for walking with your baby, and a chapter on stretching. I have done a number of the workouts in this book and enjoyed them. I like the tips on using your baby so I can play with my baby while I get some activity in.This book would be a great gift for any new mom in your life. I still like doing DVDs when I can but this book has great workout tips for when I have to workout when my baby is awake.This post is linked to Watch My Weight Wednesday's at Angie's Healthy Living Blog.
Keep up the good work! I know how hard it is to change unhealthy habits. You are doing great!
ReplyDeleteYou'll do it my new friend, I know you will. I am going to see what new DVD's are out there to work out too. I don't have many, just two to be exact but will look at the ones you like. I am following you on this great journey and will be there to praise you all the way along.
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a blessed afternoon.
Angie, Julie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement. It is great to have support.