My new journey

I've started a new blog. It's exclusively dedicated to my new journey - losing weight! It's over here. If you want to support me.. come on over!

This site is wonderful!

I just found a new site the other day called The Shape of a Mother. It is a site that definitely empowers women and makes you feel good about the way you look post-child. I know I have my fair share of days where I can't stand the way I look or what has happened to my body since having Graycen, not that it was anything near perfect beforehand, but still... I have to remember what my body did and when I see Graycen and the things that she does and things that she knows, I can't help but to forget about my issues. If you have the time, you should check it out. I do warn you, there is nudity on here - sometimes a little more than necessary, but the stories some of these women write are great to read!
To every mom that has issues with how her body looks/feels/jiggles/sags/droops or hangs - you are beautiful and you should feel great about knowing you grew a life within you!

My First Workout!

Yesterday I finally had my first, instructional, workout. Now I can go whenever I want to and don't have to make an appointment to go in. I am super excited to finally get this ball rolling. The woman that helped me get through all of my paperwork and showed me the ropes was really nice. She was a lot older than I would have expected, but nonetheless, helpful! I think I am really going to like it there. It feels familiar because I used to work at Curves and they are almost the same.

One step in the right direction.

I just joined Ladies Workout Express! I have a benefit through my medical insurance that gives me a membership at a super discounted rate. I made the decision today, after my Old Navy melt down, that I needed to do something about my health. The only person that can change it is me. I have struggled with my weight for a long time anyways, but then after I had a baby, I have felt worse about it. Now, I just feel unhealthy. I am always tired, low on energy, headaches - daily, hot and sweaty....just BLAH. I know a lot of these things come from being a mom, a new one at that. But I don't feel like me anymore. I am going to do something. I joined online through my health insurance and my membership will start and be valid in one business day, which will bring me to Monday. Monday is my first day1 Wish me luck.

My baby is growing up - or so it seems. And other stuff!

I have really noticed, as of late, that Graycen is changing so much! It seems like everyday she is doing something different. Over the past few days she has done nothing but "talk" Boy, does she love to talk! She is grabbing everything in sight and reaching for everything else. I remember when she was a tiny baby and the only thing she would do was lay there and look at us. Now she is moving all around, squirming and squiggling off of my lap, sitting so well for about 30 minutes at a time, grabbing toys from all around her, eating fruits and veggies (which I make myself!) drinking water or watered down juice from her sippy cup. Oh! She also tries to take off her diaper. When did she grow up?!

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Graycen is getting her pictures taken today! I am so excited!

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Graycen and I are attending a bridal shower this weekend. It will be Graycen's first shower (yes, she was invited too) We went to a baby shower last weekend and she was VERY well behaved!

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We have been invited to Sarah's* wedding in May. We have the option of staying overnight in a hotel. The big debate is if we should have an overnight baby sitter so we can go.... I don't know if I can bear to be away from my baby that long!

*Sarah is a friend from Best Buy. She was also my old supervisor/manager. She is also the bride of the shower we are going to!

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I am getting a new elliptical machine tomorrow!! It was my grandparents' and they are getting rid of it. They have NEVER even used it. So I was the lucky one to receive it. This should make losing some of that baby weight a little easier.
In addition to the elliptical machine, I am starting Weight Watchers again this weekend. We're going to give it another go!