OK, so I have to admit that I was a little reluctant to get that initial push-up count. I have never been that strong in my arms, but I think I did OK.
Initial Push-Up Count: 15
Initial Sit-Up Count: 50 (I could have gone further, but it has only been 3 weeks since I had the baby and I don't want to push it too hard...yet.)
WEEK 1: Push-Ups, Sit-Ups
I actually feel pretty good about this right now.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Down 2 more pounds!
Yippee! I got on the scale this morning and I am now down 27 pounds! This is incredible!
Happy Dance!
Happy Dance!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Thanks to Aaron from over at Aaron Runs Again for this suggestion!
I am taking on the 100 push-up and 200 sit-up challenges!
Week One is starting today. I will let you know how I do!
I am taking on the 100 push-up and 200 sit-up challenges!
Week One is starting today. I will let you know how I do!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
I'm back!
Wow! It has been a while since I have posted to this blog. I have been a little busy - we had our forth child on January 1st. He is adorable and a very sweet baby! To see pictures, click here.
While I am not ready to get back into my excercising routine quite yet, I am happy to report some weight loss! While I would not recommend this route to anyone, being diagnosed with gestational diabetes turned out to be a blessing in disguise. When I got the diagnosis, I had only gained two pounds during this pregnancy. I was quite pleased with myself at the time. After my (bleep) first OB scared me half to death listing everything that could possibly go wrong with a baby who has a gestational diabetic mother without giving me any direction for a week and a half, I lost 8 pounds. I didn't end up gaining any of that weight back. I stuck to the diabetic diet, checking my blood sugars regularly, and we had a happy, healthy 7 pound 7 ounce baby boy out of the deal.
Well, according to the pediatrician last Monday, he is healthy now. He had a bit of a rough start, but not because of the gestational diabetes. His white blood cell count was elevated after he was born, so he spent the first week and a day of his life in the NICU. I was thrilled that the hospital let me stay with him. they called it "Nesting" and allowed me to stay in a maternity room while it was not needed. Luckily our baby picked a nice and quiet time of the year to be born. I was able to stay the entire time with him in the hospital.
Well, I got home, jumped on the scale and low and behold, I was down 22pounds from the time I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, my pregnancy high. This Saturday when I hopped on the scale again, I was down three more pounds for a total of 25 pounds down!
My goal from here on out is to keep with the gestational diabetes diet and lose as much weight as I can before April 4th when my brother-in-law and my future sister-in-law get married. I am Matron of Honor and cannot wait to put that dress on now. This is good motivation for me. I will let you know how it goes!!
While I am not ready to get back into my excercising routine quite yet, I am happy to report some weight loss! While I would not recommend this route to anyone, being diagnosed with gestational diabetes turned out to be a blessing in disguise. When I got the diagnosis, I had only gained two pounds during this pregnancy. I was quite pleased with myself at the time. After my (bleep) first OB scared me half to death listing everything that could possibly go wrong with a baby who has a gestational diabetic mother without giving me any direction for a week and a half, I lost 8 pounds. I didn't end up gaining any of that weight back. I stuck to the diabetic diet, checking my blood sugars regularly, and we had a happy, healthy 7 pound 7 ounce baby boy out of the deal.
Well, according to the pediatrician last Monday, he is healthy now. He had a bit of a rough start, but not because of the gestational diabetes. His white blood cell count was elevated after he was born, so he spent the first week and a day of his life in the NICU. I was thrilled that the hospital let me stay with him. they called it "Nesting" and allowed me to stay in a maternity room while it was not needed. Luckily our baby picked a nice and quiet time of the year to be born. I was able to stay the entire time with him in the hospital.
Well, I got home, jumped on the scale and low and behold, I was down 22pounds from the time I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, my pregnancy high. This Saturday when I hopped on the scale again, I was down three more pounds for a total of 25 pounds down!
My goal from here on out is to keep with the gestational diabetes diet and lose as much weight as I can before April 4th when my brother-in-law and my future sister-in-law get married. I am Matron of Honor and cannot wait to put that dress on now. This is good motivation for me. I will let you know how it goes!!
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