So…I’ve been trying to figure out how to lose the last 10 pounds of pregnancy weight. I know. 10 pounds doesn’t sound like much, but let me give you a visual.
Take a pound of butter. You know – the rectangular blocks you buy. Now take 9 more. Then stuff your clothes with them. That’s what’s lingering on this here body of mine. I may not be as lumpy as I would be with actual blocks of butter under my clothes, but it’s strikingly similar.
My original strategy of eating Christmas baking “in moderation†didn’t appear to work. I think my definition of “in moderation†was a little, ahem, liberal. I’m working on moderating myself.
I have also been trying to be more vigilant about doing my workout videos. At least more than once a year. Part of the problem was not lack of motivation, or TV’s for that matter. The problem was the furniture that happens to be in the vicinity of the TV. You know, so you have someplace to sit (and place your bevies) while watching quality programming such as Access Hollywood. Hey – it’s better than The Wonder Pets. Or Four Square. Barely, but still.
My wise husband helped me with my quandary. He suggested that I put the DVD in my laptop…which is now back in it’s home; my corner workstation. It is in the back end of the new family room.
Note the added bonus: Graham’s new floor mat. It now doubles as my yoga mat. Can you tell I’m a mom?
Speaking of Graham, he’s my new workout buddy. The first time I worked out, he and Nathan sat and watched me. For the entire 30 minutes. I think they even brought snacks. Now he “works out” with me. Lunges, kicks, you name it. It’s a wonder I can actually get a workout done, because his running commentary kills me.
He says things like:
“Good job, Mommy!”
(When doing kicks) “We’re fighting, right? Like the Incredibles, right?”
(When I ran up to fill my water glass) “Hurry up, Mommy! We need to keep exercising!”
“Phew, I’m hot. I need some water” He takes a water break. “That’s better. I’m not hot anymore.”
And my all time favourite:
“Mommy, what’s that move called?”
“These are called squats, sweetie.”
“Oh. That’s for taking a dump, right?”
Awesome.
That last one’s hilarious. I like your yoga mat.
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LOL!!!
I am about ready to head to bed thanks for the laugh before I drift off into la la land.
I am sure you’ll loose the weight, it hasn’t even been 3 months yet!
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Christmas Goodies put a huge speed bump in my weight loss plans too. Sounds like you’ve got great support from your boys to help motivate you and at the same time keep you laughing.
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He is too funny. I hope you all had a great New Year and I will call you soon.
Love Ya
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Ya I have three workout “buddies” dodging them adds more to the work out.
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I’ve got 10lbs too…. unfortunately mine is ALL Christmas baking….
Graham is hiliarious – what a ham!
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WOW! That made me laugh out loud…mom just asked from the other room what I’m laughing about…and I had to share – too funny!
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Love it! I need Graham to come stay with me. I have about twice as much as you to lose, so take heart. Be careful though, I hear its easy to lose your milk supply if you try to lose too fast. Glad you have the discipline. I need to work on that. Love YOU – TANYA – fellow “butter lumps” carrier
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LOL! Graham sounds like a great personal trainer!! Good luck with your new exercise regimen!
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Too funny : )
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LOL! That is just hilarious!!
And it’s healthy for Graham to be excercising with you! Double bonus!
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wonder pets.
i know!
its the show that i get them all psyched up to watch.
it used to work, but now the three year old is starting to fight back, with his 2 year old echo in tow,
“julie, we don’t LIKE wonderpets. we like BACKYARDIGANS.”
but they still get thrilled for me when it comes on.
“julie! wonderpets is on! are you so excited?”
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Too funny! Your boy is such a smart and funny little guy!
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I love Graham!! He’s so funny! Love you!
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