here's the skinny

Of course I am going to write a post baby weight post, with TC it seems I was obsessed with my weight and it took forever to lose.  This time I am aware of it but it's not the center of my world and, don't hate me, but it's coming off much faster.

I am around 159 right now, that is 2lbs more than were I spent a majority of TC's first year but about 7lbs higher than my prepregnancy weight.  What I want is to be 140, at 5'7" that's a happy bikini weight.  I have no idea why it's easier this time, I know I've been eating better but that's just because I'm on a restricted diet for breastfeeding and I can't run out for fast food without committing to an hour on the road.  I don't really get bored with 2 kids so eating just to eat isn't happening.  I've only worked out 3 times but the best news is that I've been cleared to do whatever I want.

I hope to start running soon but not before I order this bad boys.

Zensah Calf/Shin Splint Compression Sleeve I have no idea they will work to keep my shin splints from returning but I will try anything, I want to run!  I've read good reviews for these so here's hoping.  (I haven't been compensated for talking about these things but if someone wants to send me some for free shoot me an email and I'll give you my address. ha!)  I can't wait to start running, even the short distances I go leaves me feeling accomplished and I have never had a better workout. 

As far as clothes fitting, it's hit or miss.  I still have a pretty nice pooch and there is a fat filled spare tire hanging out on my hips and belly but I can wear my jeans I just need a baggy top to hide that hot mess.  I've also been wearing a lot of skirts, the warm Arizona winter allows for that but I have to tell you, it feels weird to have bare legs and flip flops in January.  Today I did something nice for myself, which I never do, I bought a new pair of jeans.

The sizing is way off, talk about a blow to the ego!  I took off a pair of old navy size 8 jeans and had to buy these in a size 12.  But they fit (well the spare tire is still there but I'm not planning on buying new jeans with every pound I lose) so it doesn't matter what the tag says.  But if you do buy these at Old Navy just know that you're not a porker these just run really small.  Doc thinks they are ridiculous, he asked me who I was taking to homecoming.  I always said I wouldn't buy holy jeans but what can you do?  I really wanted them because they are lose fitting and that will be nice on hot afternoons.

This is all just a bunch of random crap, but thanks for making it to the end.  I guess the bottom line is that I'm glad that I am not self hating like I was after I had TC.  I hope that I'm able keep losing, 19lbs sounds like a lot but it's just the goal - there is no drop dead date.