I Used to Be Hot Before I Had Kids...

But now I've had 3 kids, and I'm not hot anymore. Not even close.

Oops! My bad!

Guess I shouldn't have literally eaten for 2 each time I was pregnant, huh?

I just had a beautiful baby 6 weeks ago. In fact, today was my 6 week checkup and I got the "all clear" to start exercising again. Since I am DONE having kids, I feel incredibly motivated to get my sexy back. Somehow, it was just so easy to not worry about it when I might just ruin all of my hard work with another pregnancy. It's not logical, but it is a great excuse not to work out, right?

I am 27, 5'4" and I am now 45 lbs heavier than when I became pregnant with my first child 5 years ago. I just checked a BMI calculator and not only am I overweight - I am nearing the border of obese!!! Now I want to cry!

A Little Background:
I am 5'4" and was 130 before my first baby. A lot of that was huge knockers and big old badonkadonk, and I was plenty happy with my body. I kickboxed for years prior, so I wasn't a stranger to a good workout. I hadn't kickboxed for a while before I began having kids, but I still stayed really active and was what I would consider "fit".

After my first child I ended up at 145. I say "ended up" because I didn't try to lose any weight, that's just where I landed. I would have liked to have gotten back down to 130, but apparently not bad enough to put forth any effort.

After my second child, I wound up at 165. In addition, I opened a business shortly after having him, so weight loss was the last thing from my mind.

Now I am 6 weeks postpartum from a cesarean with my third and final baby. I am now at 175! I love my kids, and they are worth any amount of residual chub I may have.

But GOOD LORD, I can't believe that I am 45 lbs heavier than I was 5 years ago! I am so ready to get in shape again. I miss cute clothes. I miss feeling active and energetic. And I hate feeling self-conscious all of the time... wondering if something highlights my chubs. ;-)

I'm creating this blog to keep track of my progress, my ideas, and the moments when I fall off the wagon. This will be a great way for my friends and family to cheer me on, and/or verbally kick my arse if I need it.

My Plan So Far:
* Work Out - I have a nifty jogging stroller, and I should be able to walk outdoors at least 3 times a week. I also have some light dumbbells, an exercise ball, a yoga mat, and several cardio and yoga DVD's for days when I can't make it out. Oh, and there's a pool at my complex, but at this point you won't catch my festively plump self in a bathing suit in public. Maybe when I drop a few pounds I'll feel a little more confident. A gym membership is not in the budget, so I am just going to have to figure this out myself. On a related note, if anyone would like to donate a gym membership, I am not above taking handouts! (Totally kidding, not panhandling, here!)

* Watch Portions - I really need to pay attention to how much I eat. I can easily eat more than a grown man, and I usually do. I'm going to start serving my portions with more intent and sticking to that amount.

I won't be going crazy, because I am breastfeeding and I don't want to inhibit my supply in any way. This will be a matter of slow and steady!

Wish me luck! I can use all of the support and motivation I can get.