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I weighed myself this morning.   It’s not an every morning thing, but maybe a three times a week thing just to make sure I am still headed in the right direction–if ya know what I mean.  I got really excited when I saw the number 144.3…and then I got slightly UNexcited.  Here’s why:

Way back in March, not even a month after I had Greta-girl, I decided it was time to stop eating for 2.  The first 25 pounds had already melted off and I was stuck at 161.8.  Trust me, I was THRILLED that I went from 187ish to 161 in less than a month–but I knew it wasn’t going to keep going that fast by stuffing my face.  My goal of 140-145 was a lofty one.  I have never been less than 140 in my adult life.  I am tall.  Like, about 6 feet tall, and 140 seems to be the minimum my butt can go (literally).  Back in 2006-2007, I was living happily at 144.

 

When I made that goal 8 months ago…I imagined myself looking like the circa 2006 version of me.  And now that I am at that same weight 4 years later, post-adorable-baby, I don’t look like that.  Nope.  I can fit into those Von Dutch jeans I am sporting on the left (victory!!), but my still-soft belly needs a much more billowy blouse to sport on top (meh).

Looks like I need a new magic number and a new plan.  I eat right  when I remember, and when I do remember it is pretty healthy.  That’s a non-issue.  I am still nursing like crazy (the girl is showing no signs of slowing down) so the calorie burn is there EVERY day.  I think I need to focus on toning up, because let’s face it:  A toned, 144 lb, 6′ glass of water, looks a whole lot different than a post-baby-bod, 144 lb, 6′ glass of milk.  Realization is the first step, right?

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  1. vicks27 says:

    Oh, shut up. You’re gorgeous. Nice shoes, by the way ;)

  2. Jules. You look great. I’m at 161.8. Weird. Maybe that’s the after baby plateau. I was up to 208 when I had Kole, though. My goal is 150. I need to… quit eating junk all the time and try exercising. It’s so much easier to just look in the mirror and say, “You look great, Patty, keep on going.”

  3. Steph says:

    First off I have to say you are a brave soul! And I am proud of you! I don’t even tell Brandon what I weigh (it makes him upset). I just am not comfortable with the number so I don’t like anyone to know. So go Jules!

    Next, I am already “soft.” What is the deal with having a baby/ being pregnant with a baby that makes you go soft?! I have lived my life at the gym toning up. And all of a sudden, all of it is gone. I am in a lot of trouble if I am already like this now. Great.

  4. HAHAHAHA Chris…that word…”desirable…” oooo baby! Get it girl!

    Ryan says that too. I am back at my norm pre-prego weight too, but I’m just….”soft.” That is the best word. my hips are wider, and my stomach just is…soft. I hate that. But Ryan loves me the way I am, and lets be honest, the whole p90x thing last for like 3 weeks and I got so burnt out. I think I’m ready to get back up and do it again, but I need to make up my own schedule so I don’t feel overwhelmed again ya know? That Tony ;-)

    I HATE that the day I get my “bod” back, I’ll be reading that stupid white stick with two pink lines. Preeeeeetty sure I’ll cry. Cry because I am SO happy to be pregs, but SO sad that the process starts ALL over again….booooo

  5. Chris says:

    Going on the record- I find you more desirable today than I did when we were first married. And I totally desired you when we were first married. So there it is.

    Love you babe. :)

  6. kbclogger says:

    let me know what you figure out that works, becuase since I lost 40lbs with Weight Watchers, I have been stuck, and can not get toned to save me! :-(
    KB

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