Distractions, Distractions

I almost made it two weeks not updating this blog, shame on me. I took a short family vacay to Disneyland Paris! <3 It was awesome and my kids really enjoyed themselves. Apparently, my walking around the giant parks each day made up for the fact that I had to eat out while there and I saw a 2 pound weight loss when I returned home! I was ecstatic, because I was certain I was going to see a gain! 

With that said, that was the motivation I needed to get back into the groove of things since being home. Workouts and diet efforts have been choppy to say the least. Between the vacation and having some money to spend (taxes), I haven't made it a priority and that sucks! I went to buy an elliptical and the one that was within my budget of the best quality was unavailable!!! Soooo, I am still stuck with home workouts for now. I did discover that with some magazine subscriptions on my Nook, interactive workouts are included!!! I am definitely one for constant change otherwise I will get bored. (I've probably mentioned that before) 

Today is Valentine's Day, so happy VDay to all you lovers out there! My husband has never been big on the holiday and honestly neither have I. So no report of a huge bouquet of flowers or nice jewelry...no, I brought the holiday up to mention how hard it is has been to stay away from the kids' overabundance of candy! lol Not to mention the aisles of Valentine's treats at every store. Outside of buying a bag of Milano cookies, I have been fairly good. I am not a sweet tooth to begin with but when it's in your face......'nuff said. 

I find it crucial to mention, since this is intended to be a weight loss blog, that over the past 6 months (pregnancy included, my son will be 6 months on the 23rd :)), I have cut out soda (and I was a HUGE soda addict), cut down fast food intake greatly and I breastfeed. With all of these things combined, I have not lost one pound (in relation to). I find that incredibly disheartening. Well, both disheartening and motivating because what that is telling me is that I am going to have to work my ass off in order to achieve the results I am seeking. In which case, anything worth having is worth working for! 

So back to my pinterest motivation, my two-a-day workouts from home until I get my elliptical machine, and my transition into naked eating. OH! I got a new stroller so as soon as the snow stops coming down and the temps start creeping up, Roman and I are off to the races! 

Conclusively, it is my intention here on out to update you all daily, or even myself if I am the only one reading what I am writing, to my day to day ins and outs of this weight loss journey. February 18th marks 30 days into this voyage, with a fluctuating 7 to 8 pound weight loss, I hope to come on here on the 18th and report at least an even 10! Wish me luck! Until next time...