Little Green Dress Project

My 2016 goal to lose the baby weight and fit into the green dress I haven't worn since before the wedding. Lifestyle change about to begin!

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86 days to go!

Only 86 days left to reach my goal! Today I had a great workout, and wrote up a workout plan for each day of the week so I'm not winging it each day. I don't have access to weights, so the workouts are ones I can do in the living room without trouble, plus cardio on Saturdays. The workout plans aren't all inclusive- as in, I'll feel successful if I get them done each day, but I'm not limiting myself to just the listed exercises. Today for example, I did 50 calf raises and 20 "leg levers" (is that what they're called?) in addition to my Monday workout. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to find some time for some cardio to go along with my Tuesday workout, but I'm not going to feel like a failure if I don't. My goal is entirely reachable!

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Day 75

Today's exercises: three sets each of 20 high-knees, 10 lunges, 10 seconds of planks, and 5 push-ups. Today's downfall: my husband brought home yummy double dark chocolate gelato, all for me. But I still feel like my workout was pretty effective, considering how out of shape I am.

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Breakfast! Turns out I'm incapable of scooping out small portions of sour cream, but other than that it's not completely unhealthy, right? One fried egg with a pinch of cheese, a little salsa, and sour cream, a cup of ice water, and a cup of "tea" made with honey, lemon, and cinnamon.

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Day IDontKnowWhat

I've been really sucky at exercising these past few weeks, but I'm trying to get back on the right track. Yesterday I did three sets each of 20 jumping jacks, 10 squats, 10 crunches, and 5 push-ups. I had every intention of using the front porch steps to do cardio but we got the forest big thunderstorm of the year and called it quits early. As for this morning, It's only 7:30am and I've already started my day with 5 squats!

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Day 11

Full body workout Saturday, plus cardio, and the fact that I've already done 15 squats and it's not even 7:30am (the fact that I'm even up this early is revolutionary)? I'm thinking this week is going to be a good one :) Now if someone would please get rid of the last of the Christmas candy I received, then that would be nice...

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Day 6

As I'm finally over my cold, I did some cardio today, and worked my abs. Leg levers are such a challenge! More exercises tomorrow! I've got a lot to catch up on since I've been sick.

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Day 4

I tried, I really did. I went outside, and climbed up and down the stairs for less than four minutes before I was lightheaded and had to rest. Then I came inside, brought a chair into the living room to use as a support for a few exercises, and ended up just sitting in it for a few minutes trying to find the willpower to move when all I wanted to do was lay down. Apparently having a cold and exercise don't go together very well. Which is sad; I didn't exercise yesterday, since it was a Sunday, and I hate the idea of going two days without working out. But when it comes down to it, I needed the rest. Scratch that- I NEED the rest, even now. I hope I'm well enough my tomorrow to get something done. The soreness from my past workouts are wearing off and I don't like it. Sorry if this doesn't make much sense, my head is still foggy.

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Day 2

We started our Saturday by making a batch of fudge for a going away party we’re attending tomorrow for the senior missionaries in the ward. We experimented with marshmallows instead of marshmallow fluff like we usually use, and it took so long for them to melt that the fudge got grainy. Definitely not party quality, but it’s too late to make more and we promised to bring some.
While the fudge cooled my husband and I found a babysitter and took a much needed trip to the temple. It was so nice to go with just him, and so peaceful. I love going to the temple, and never regret my time spent there.
Now that we’re home I’ve got laundry in the wash and it’s time to exercise! Since it’s so late I’m just going to do the stairclimber (aka just go up and down the front porch steps at a brisk pace) for 5 to 10 minutes. Wish me luck!

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Day 1

I started today off right, with a full 25 minutes of exercising with help from my wonderfully supportive husband, followed by a day of manual labor replanting a tree with the in-laws. I even weighed myself, and am starting at about 150lbs (give or take- the scale is a bit off). All in all, I'm feeling pretty good, and might even do a few more exercises later, to really feel the burn!

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Obligatory First Post

Hello new potential friends! Just me here, starting my new blog! It has been about a year since my best little guy was born, and as I have only gained weight since then, I think it's time for a lifestyle change. The point of this blog is to track my progress as I work towards my goal of fitting into an elusive green dress I haven't fit into since right before I got married when I was still going to the gym fairly regularly and eating decently. Expect my progress to start a bit slow, as it's a little difficult to make healthy eating choices when you're not in charge of buying groceries. However, with my lovely readers to hold me accountable, I know I can do it. I'll let nothing stop me!