128

This is the number that made me jump for joy this morning. For a whole MONTH I was stuck on 130 I couldn't get past this huge wall. It was so frustrating and towards the end got a little depressing. I was told that when you hit a wall you should change it up, so I did. I tried so many new things and kicked up my cardio to the max and for weeks this did nothing. I was at a loss, I had no idea what to do. Well this morning I woke up and got on that scale, and as the numbers jumbled disappointment was ready to set in, when all the sudden it stop at 128.4! I was so excited! Now I know this is only 2 lbs. Whats 2 meesely pounds? Well this just means that I am no longer stuck, that I can keep going on the path to the body I want. So to date I have lost 16 lbs and only have 14 to go. I am going to shoot for 10 until im done nursing. I can't cut my calorie intake down too far just yet. The most important thing about all of this is how I feel. I feel soooo much better. I am more energized and I have a little more confidence about myself. Having babies really does a number on your confidence. Well I shouldn't say having babies, but just your body after having babies. I am so grateful and wouldn't change a single thing about my life especially my babies! I just love them and am willing to go through this 4 more times so I can enjoy the blessing of having babies and raising them. Greg only wants 4 kids so I guess we will see how many more times I will really do this again. Anyway I wanted to share my exciting news with everyone!

Whats happenin lately

Here are a few things we have been up to. I feel like I haven't really taken very many pictures lately, probably because its been cold and we are boring. Also I realized I have hardly any pictures of myself for the past year, probably because I dont really like the way I look in pictures haha. Anyway Carlie is a rolling machine, she is starting to scoot and learn to sit up. She is a happy baby and laughs often.

We went to Vegas, Greg had to go for work so we went along with him and Sydnie saw the lions at the MGM Grand Hotel.
we tried to go swimming, the water was freezing but Sydnie still loved it. Greg lasted about 5 min. and then we all went in the spa.
Two days before Vegas we went to a Jazz/Clippers game, it was family night so we got a good deal on tickets. It was a lot of fun, I enjoy going to sporting events a lot more than watching them on TV, something about the atmosphere makes me have fun. The Clippers won and the only reason we were routing for them was because our friends are Jazz fans and we went with them haha.

Stuck

Well I have been stuck on 130-131 for about 2 1/2 weeks now and its so frustrating! Every day I get on that scale and the numbers start fluctuating I repeat 129 in my head over and over and every day I am let down. I feel like I'm stuck and I don't know what to do! I'm really unsure of portion size because I am nursing and I know I need those calories to produce milk. If anyone can give me and idea of what the line is so to speak. What can I do to help me loose weight but still be able to give my baby the nutrition that is best for her. Anyway I just have to kick my butt a little harder I guess. Hopefully in a couple weeks I will have a great number to report!

10 Down!

Here it is, my fat picture for all to see. I wasn't going to post this but I am just so proud of the progress I have made so far. I am still not where I want to be but seeing this just motivates me even more. I have lost 10 lbs since I started working out about 2 months ago. If I continue to loose 10 lbs every two months I will be where I want to be by May. It seems far away but this way im not putting too much pressure on myself to hurry and loose the weight. I am so grateful for a wonderful husband who stays with my babies for two hours each day while I go to the gym. I just love him.

Sydnie Jean at 18 mons

Sydnie is 18 months old. I seriously cannot believe it! I was filling out my new calender and it just blows my mind that she will turn 2 this year. I wanted to upload a video but they take FOREVER so I will just record what she is doing in words. She says cheese for me when I take a picture, most of the time. She counts to 10 all by her self. She says the abc's up to K. If you say "you" she will finish it with "are so cute!" Love it!

Sometimes she falls asleep in funny places, the other day it was her high chair because I was making her finish her sandwich.
she climbs on anything and everything.

And of course she makes PLENTY of messes. I think once you have kids your house will never stay clean for more than 2 mins at a time
And she is so loving and gives us kisses and hugs all the time, including her favorite baby sister. She loves babies and often plays mother with her doll. I caught her trying to suck the boogers out of her dolls nose with a "nose sucker" not sure what the correct name for it is haha.

Carlie's blessing

These are really late but here is Carlie in her blessing dress. I didn't get any pictures that day because it was so crazy with everyone here so I dressed her up a week later and took a few.

I just love this little half smile she has goin.

5 Down

Well it has been a month and I'm 5 lbs lighter. Only 25 to go. I feel like this is hardly anything but I know that I am gaining muscle while burning fat. I feel so much better already and thats really what matters. I would show you the before picture of me but its a bit embarrassing so maybe when I take an after picture, once I'm smokin haha, I will put them both up. Anyway slowly but surely I'm getting there.

Working out

Yes I have started. So I have been known, in the past, to run and work out and quit after a short while due to "its too cold outside to run" or "im just too tired". Well people not this time, i made a commitment. Not just a commitment to myself but one to the Gym. I paid for 2 years at 24 hr. fitness, which will force me to use it. I also have this wonderful friend who was a personal trainer for a while that comes with me and kicks my butt. Yesterday was day two and I think if I let you all in on this it will also help me keep going to reach my goal. The following will go against what woman are known to do, which is not tell anyone your weight or lie about it. My starting weight is 144lbs, I really want to get down to 115lbs, this is my high school weight. I am 5'3 so I think its what I should be. This will not happen quickly or easily as I am already feeling throughout my whole body right now. I just hope by summer time I will be oozing with confidence in a bathing suit.

A few fun photos

here are some pictures I took recently. Why is it so hard to get good pictures of your own kids when you are a photographer? Carlie didnt cooperate very long so these are the only two good ones I got, I guess I will have to try again soon.

Sydnie being cute
Carlie's first bath, she seemed very content in the nice warm water
so cute when she is sleeping

Pumpkins and halloween

We went to the pumpkin patch, went through the corn maze and picked out a couple pumkins, then went home and carved them with some friends. We had fun and Sydnie wanted to take home all the pumpkins.

this looks really funny, I couldnt really position her very well on that hay, but I thought people would want to see her anyway haha






we have been watching all the old seasons of the office that we haven't seen so Greg had it fresh in his mind I guess
The Flintstones

She is Dino even though he is a boy, oh well haha