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I here somewhere! I have not been blogging much my Nike+ watch downloads everything onto the site so I feel like I am checking in, just on Facebook not here! I am going to hang out at 6 miles for probably 2 more weeks. Then I will continue to crawl up from there. I can't wait till it cools off and I don't have to wake up at 4:30am!! I thought I lost more then I did, I did not realize where I was. So I only lost .5lbs. But starting Wednesday(9/28) I have been counting calories. I joined Dr. Oz million weight loss website. I like how it is set up. So hopefully the weight will finally start coming off. I hate counting calories but I really feel like I have no choice!

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So, this month I have lost a total of 5 lbs.  Not so good on the grand scale, but I'm happy with it.  I am slowly, but surely getting back into gear.  The lack of sleep does not help.  I am taking a new prenatal and am on a vitamin B complex, which is helping my energy level and my mood.  I did attempt a little running this week.  I did pretty good except I noticed my shins were aching in the beginning.  I forgot how much we use those muscles when we run.

Minty, my primary prez, has decided I need to go walking with her.  She goes 2x/day!  My choices are 6am and 8:30pm...neither are my preference, BUT it is probably a good idea for me to start going in the morning just because getting in the extra miles might take off some extra pounds.  We're gonna talk and figure it out.

Tuesday I plan to start Zumba again.  I'm looking forward to going to Kara's class again.  Zumba on dvd is fun if you can't make it to a real class, but it doesn't compare to the energy you feel in a room full of women.

So, I officially lost 4 lbs this week.  I was hoping to take off another pound or two, but Minty's brownies and chips n salsa were just too much temptation for me.  I've been trying to only eat when I'm hungry or at least stay on a timed schedule and twice this week I veered from that schedule.  I didn't do bad, but I think it kept me from losing a little more than I should have.

Someday I will post pics.  Right now it is just so embarrasing for me. I just haven't been able to bring myself to do it.  So, maybe I'll take a pic, and post it when I have a better pic to show so that you guys can see the difference.... yeah, that sounds good! =)

Ugh, starting all over again!

WOWZA!! Do I have a lot of work to do!! I had such a goal to keep my weight gain to a minimum this pregnancy, but as always I gained, let's just say A LOT!!! So now I have a lot of work to do. I know I really can't start exercising yet. I was kinda hoping to just enjoy the next couple weeks and continue eating whatever I want, but after getting ready for church on Sunday and being very unhappy with the results, and after seeing a picture that was taken of me a month before I had Luke and I looked like I was pregnant with quadruplets, I decided I need to at least crack down a little bit. I'm not going to update my ticker yet. I'm going to wait till I can officially start really exercising. I've lost some of the weight, but still have so far to go.

Nursing and dieting don't mix. It is such a delicate balance - as I know both of you are going through the same thing. I don't want to cut the calories too much because I don't want to decrease my milk supply. So for now I'm just going to eat what I want - so long as it's healthy. That's the part I haven't done yet. And drink lots and lots of water. I don't really like the taste of the water here (I know, weird considering I'm comparing it to Vegas water) so I haven't been drinking as much as I should. I'm still recovering from the surgery, but overall I'm healing quickly and feeling good. If I continue to feel good I'm going to start walking next week. Nothing major, just a little walk around the block to start with, at a nice leisurely pace.

I'm planning to take a new month picture on Oct. 1st. I won't be at 6 weeks yet, but it'll be a good starting point to get me motivated and back into weight loss mode.

So, wanna see the damage? I shouldn't say damage, because I am so happy I was able to be pregnant and had a very healthy baby boy. And if I had to do it over again, knowing nothing would change, I'd do it in a heartbeat! But now he's here and I don't want to be using the excuse of "I just had a baby" in a year from now - which was just about how it was with Sydney. So I'm getting motivated earlier this time.

Here I am in January of this year. 4 weeks pregnant.

And here I am the day I delivered Luke - 39 weeks and 2 days pregnant.
Big journey ahead!

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No weight loss this week, but I also didn't bother trying.  Rough week, but I'm feeling better now that I'm at the tail end of mother nature's fury.  Next week is going to be a lot better!

This week is gonna be hard

Well, all the "issues" I have been having over the last few months have come to a head.  Breastfeeding is no longer birth control for me.  My body was apparently attempting to get back to normal cuz mother nature showed up.  In a way I'm happy about it because there is no more worrying that there is something wrong with me.  On the other hand it totally sucks because...well... it just does! =)  I seriously doubt I'm gonna lose weight this week with how bloated I am.  I'm gonna try anyway.  I have been on my feet for what feels like non-stop since Saturday and it isn't going to end any time soon.

I honestly wish to be like Monta someday.... exercising while sitting, constantly moving, and feeling good doing it.  She was like us for many years and got down to where she is at an "old" age... Don't tell her I said she was old. ;)  She had adult kids!  So, at our young ages, with young kids, I'm sure we all can too.  By the way, she's not old, she's younger than me because she feels younger than me. LOL.  If you're reading this I love you Monta!  You're an inspiration!

If you're wondering why I got on that rant, its because the kids at preschool think Monta is Lana's mom...what a compliment from a young one!

Anyway, Skyler and I have started increasing our walks and the route we are doing is 2.73 miles.  When I hit that 2 mile mark I usually get the sharp tingling pain in my feet that I would get when I ran, but I'm not letting it get to me, especially since I'm walking.  I know it is my weight so I'm gonna have to just work through it and drop some pounds!

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So, we have been very good about going walking this week.  Unfortunately, because of my high calorie diet I only lost 1 lb, and I'm not sure it is an actual loss considering you can fluctuate throughout the day, BUT... I'll take it.

I am afraid to reduce my calories because my body is already so sensitive when it comes to milk production.  I'm going to try an increase my water while reducing calories and start pumping at night to increase production.  Hopefully it works.  Its a little tricky right now because Riley is on food and cereal.  The thing is, he still likes to nurse when he's finished eating.

Anyway, water, water, water...that's my goal this week.

Saturday Run

Well today I realize I am quite addicted to my Nike Watch. I was could not find it this morning and part of me was thinking why even bother!! I found it, I ran! We did 6 miles. I would have to say 6 miles is hard, but it is starting to feel good. I have the confidence to know that I can run 6 miles I don't dread it. My plan is to enjoy running up to the end of this training. The last half marathon we did I HATED!! running by the time it got over I was so strict and stuck to the schedule like my life depended on it. I have decided I am going to run 2 more weeks at 6 miles. Then a 4 weeks of 8 miles. One 10 then on Thanksgiving when they hold the annual turkey trot they do a half, 10k, 5k and fun run. I will just do the half marathon that day which will make it a little easier doing it has a race. Then the following week a 6 miler and the following week will be the race!! During the week I will just run for what my time allows me to run. I also have enjoyed running because my running partners Ejona and Monta. I love Sarah, Monica and Marlo but sorry guys YOU are so much faster then me I enjoy running with people and talking it makes time go so much faster and keeps your mind off what your doing.

My foot is still killing me. I think I am going to have to go to the foot doctor and have him look at it.

Weight wise I am still maintaining. I need to change a few more things!! Then hopefully the weight will start to fall off!

A few weeks ago I volunteered at the World Championship 70.3 Iron Man. It gave me some needed motivation to see all these people from all over the world really put everything into this race. The actual race was on Sunday so I was not able to help that day but I helped with the registration it was a lot of fun! Today we had the volunteer barbecue I got 2 new workout shirts, hats, water bottles!!