Lately I have been walking 5 miles a day to get my exercise. So far, I believe I have walked a total of 50 miles within the last 3 weeks (wow, that sounds like a lot when I sum it up). I started out walking just a few miles a day, which then increased to 5 miles last week. Let me tell you something, I love walking! I have really bad knees, especially when I’m overweight so it’s a great option for me. So far I’ve lost about 7 lbs, (within a 2 month period of time). That number may not sound like much, but I know I’m losing fat instead of muscle and water weight. I also know I will be able to keep this weight off over time.
My overall goal is to lose about 35 more lbs, which will bring me down to what I weighed when I got married. I plan to give myself a year to lose that weight. I need to take weight loss slowly because I’m nursing and I want to make sure I don’t lose my milk supply. I’m trying not to focus on a number so much as getting to an optimum health with my new “mommy” body. I feel like I’m off to a good start. I just need to be patient and stay motivated, which are both very tricky. Wish me luck!
I took this picture on one of my walks, it was a gorgeous day.
3 comments:
You go girl! I know you'll be successful! And way to do something good for yourself!
You're awesome! I've been very impressed that you're able to find a way to work out with the kids. Keep it up!
Go Megs! You are awesome! I need you to help inspire me to get exercise too and be healthy. :) Do you think that it has helped lots to have the jogging stroller? Should I try to get one?...it would have to be an inexpensive used one though because I know they can be pricey. What do you think? I wish we lived a little closer because I would love to be walking buddies! Maybe we should plan a weekly "walk" for the rest of this summer. I can drive to you or you to me or whatever. What do you think? :)
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