The difference 5 pounds makes..

So when I initially started gaining weight back I realized how oddly weight is distributed on my body. First it goes to my love handles, then to my stomach, then it goes to my arms. I've lost just over 5 pounds at this point, since dieting again, and I really didn't think it would make such a difference. My favorite jeans fit again, without squeezing. My hoodie is loose in my arms, even though I just washed it. My wedding rings are even loose, they keep flipping over on my finger. 

It isn't a large weight loss, but it made some pretty huge differences. Now if I lose the other 12 pounds I want to lose, will that mean that I need an entire new wardrobe? AGAIN? For the 4th time since I first started dieting last year? I went from a size 15 to a size 7. I'm still steadly at a 7, and my favorite jeans that I'm talking about above are a 7 as well, but a different cut. I do not want to go smaller than a 5, I feel like I would look like I was sick if I was any smaller than that. I've heard 10 pounds = one jean size, and so far its kind of stuck true to me. I was just about to not fit into the 7's anymore when I gained the 8 pounds back.

Now its time to start really toning up. I got my 30 day shred DVD waiting for me, and I will be starting that soon. I was waiting until after my root canal, and it's over and I'm ALMOST pain free. So after all the house work and painting is done, I'll be starting that. Probably the first week of March. I'll make the month of March my hell month to work out, haha!

New Exercise DVD.. but first? a root canal.

Tomorrow morning I'm getting a bunch of dental work done, so I'm not sure if I'll post at all this weekend. 

However, I got the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred DVD I've been waiting for in the mail. So once my mouth is all healed up I'll be starting this. I've been googling before and after pictures of people who used this DVD, and let me tell you, some of these results are amazing. IF (and I mean a big IF), I feel comfortable enough, I will post my before and after pictures.... Either way, I can't wait to start this! Then I'll take a month or so off and go back to Pilates, and then maybe do another round of this DVD.

Weight update! 

I've dropped 4.5lbs since I started counting calories again (throws mini dance party in my chair!). I'm finally back under 140!

Only 12.5 more to go for my last & final weight goal! Although, I would much rather be toned and gain some more muscle, than be TOO skinny.  I've decided, during this DVD, I won't pay too much attention to the scale. I know I'll be gaining more muscle mass, so it may level out. I want to go down one more jeans size, and feel confident in a two piece bathing suit by summer. My biggest feat will be toning up my stomach. I can thank my pregnancy for the sheer hatred I have towards how my stomach looks.

Welp.. goals are set and in motion, now I just need to get through tomorrow morning =/

I'm thinking Pilates is my new love..

Last night I tried out two DVDs, a Yoga DVD and a Pilates DVD.

My immediate thought? Yoga is no joke, and Pilates is amazing! There's definitely nothing like a beginners Yoga dvd to remind you how out of shape you actually are. It definitely helped me stretch out enough to move on to the Pilates dvd. At one point during the Yoga set, I definitely laid down on the floor laughing at myself about how hard it was to hold my arms in the same position for 10 minutes straight. My dog thinks I'm crazy, I'm sure. I'm not going to lie, I stopped the Yoga dvd before it was over. I'm not sure if it was just the dvd itself that just made me not so interested, so I'll be trying out an alternate dvd for Yoga at some point. But for now, full blown Pilates!

I absolutely love the Pilates dvd. It was fun, and quick 10 minute work outs for each section. Mix and match the sessions, or focus on one part at a time. I did the abs, arms, and full body sessions last night. This dvd really focused on using a resistance band, and it definitely helps. I hadn't used a band before now, but its so versatile, and theres so many exercises that you can do with it. I am definitely feeling it in my abs and shoulders today, and I love it! When I can feel the burn the following day, I know I did something right. I can't wait to do it again tonight. I think I'll start with a warm up short Yoga session, and then on to abs, legs, and full body for Pilates.

Yoga, Pilates, and Abs!

Tonight I start my new workout DVD's. I bought a "Yoga for Weightloss" and a "Pilates for Weightloss and Toning" DVD. I figure that the Yoga will help out not only with toning up, but as far as I hear it'll also help the evil stomach to somewhat regulate itself a bit better. I think I need some calming Yoga in my life anyway, haha. I'll post an update about how it goes! Should be interesting. On top of it I was on Pinterest (my lovely newest obsession) and found a "Fab Ab February Challenge", right in time for February! So, I'm jumping on it. Whoever wants to do it with me feel free, and post your progress as well! So long as I'm blogging about it, I'm hoping I actually stay motivated to continue working out. I've always had a problem keeping up with work outs, I lose interest way too fast when results don't come in quick enough for me. This time, I'm forcing myself to keep on top of it. Whats better for me? Sitting on a couch watching TV once the little one goes to bed? Or working out for an hour? I'll vote working out, thank you. 

Here the February Challenge for anyone interested!