Time to weigh in on the subject

It's time to weigh in. It has been 1 week since I posted my weight and measurements. Keeping in mind that I didn't weigh myself or take measurements until the 3rd week I started working out this is what I have so far. Two of the three weeks I only worked out for 3 and 4 times a week instead of 5 because I caught the cold that's been going around from my boys. I generally like to take it easy for a day or two but then I come back strong. 

I am happy with any progress so let's begin.

	Starting 9/15/15	Current 9/22/15	Difference
Weight (lbs)	226.8	223	-3.8
Measurements (inches)
Hips	49 1/2	49 1/2	0
Waist	38	37 1/2	-1/2
Left Thigh	30 1/2	29 3/4	-3/4
Right Thigh	30	29 1/2	-1/2
Left Arm	13 1/2	13 1/4	-1/4
Right Arm	13 1/4	13	-1/4
Bust	41 1/2	41 1/4	-1/4
Total Inches			-2 1/2

The scared and insecure Jen is the one in the way of my happiness. 

I was in the way of taking charge of my life. Well not anymore. 

I am good enough. 

I can do it. 

I don't care how many times I try to talk myself out of doing what is best for my body, mind and spirit. I will conquer the unknown with my head held high and I will be strong for myself. I have learned to be strong on my own. I have learned to nourish my body properly on my own. I am teaching myself a better way to live on my own. I am 100% responsible for what happens to me. 

I will show myself over and over again that I can and I will break down the barrier between the old me and the new me. 

Love,

Jen

Flabby? More like Fabulous!

Hey guys!

Life has been so hectic the last few months and I know we have a lot of catching up to do. First off two months ago I had a baby! Yay!

Seriously how awesome is my body? I grew a human. Gave birth. Took a little while to recover but now I'm feeling great. Now I am about to start my fitness journey back up. Again.

If you know me you know that I had gained way too much with my first pregnancy then it took 18 months to work it off. I changed my eating to include more nutritious foods, drank more water, moved my body and made an effort to be more happy. That last one is key because first off you need to love yourself. You're not punishing yourself by putting good things in your body. You are giving your body and yourself what it needs. Good food = good mood I like to think.

Anyway first pregnancy I gained just over 90 lbs (let's be real here. I had no self control and no idea what to expect) and my second pregnancy I gained 65 lbs (I did a little better this time but still more than I would like). So far 15 has come off since baby's birth day and I have 50 lbs left to work off. We are averaging here because weight fluctuates. Also I try not to get hung up with the number on the scale. That doesn't show the whole story because muscle is more dense than fat. I am going to focus more on my measurements. I haven't done them yet, yes I'm a slacker, but I'm doing them now. Two and half weeks into my fitness journey.

Hips 49 1/2
Waist 38
Left Thigh 30 1/2
Right Thigh 30
Left Arm 13 1/2
Right Arm 13 1/4
Bust 41 1/2

This comparison is a week after baby was born on left and then a few days ago on the right. Don't judge this picture is very scary for me to show but I want to 100% real with you guys.

I am following bitesizedfitness.com's 12 week workout plans. Alyse Scaffidi is amazing and so motivating. I also follow her on instagram @bitesizedfitness. She has so many components to her site. Fitness. Nutrition. Challenges and a blog. She also has videos on Youtube that show you how to do certain workouts so you don't feel completely lost in the weight section at the gym.

You all know I HATE calorie counting. It stresses me out more than it's worth and not all calories are created equal. A 500 calorie burger is not the same as a 500 calorie salad. So what I do that worked really well for me after I had my first son is to eat clean!

Clean eating is eating foods as close to possible to their natural state. I eat when I'm hungry and often. Every 2 hours about. I limit my processed foods. My goal is 80/20 and I do the best I can and don't worry. No guilt. These past few months I have slowly transitioned myself to cleaner foods and drinking more water.

That does it for my fitness start off post. If you have any questions please comment. I am not an expert but I have learned a lot working off over 90 lbs after my first son was born. Thank you for reading friends!

Love,

jen