Spandex & cut offs

FINALLY FORCED myself back into the gym today after lecture. I never take time to work out (or do ANYTHING for myself because I feel guilty for taking time away that I could be spending with Monk) but today I woke up wanting to love my body again.

Weights been a constant issue for me since I have birth to Monk five years ago. I was SO fit before getting pregnant. Cheer leading was my life, so I had no choice but to be fit. I weighed 115 pounds when I got pregnant with my son. I only gained 20 pounds throughout my pregnancy (another post about that) so the day before Monk arrived I was 135 & nothing but belly. My current weight is 144 pounds & I'm only 5 feet 5 inches.

I'm seeing all my friends work hard toward their goals of being fit & it's inspiring me to push harder. My problem is I have NO time. I know I can't work out every day. I say work out but I honestly mean run or some sort of cardio. I am in no means interested in lifting weights, but I do plan on FORCING myself to do cardio at least 3 times a week! I am currently doing the Body by Vi shakes but I'm not going to fully start them until Monday. I will post updates here, weigh in every Tuesday to keep myself held accountable.

Thankful I have a sweet friend from school who is going to be my running partner, we're using the c25k app that a friend suggested. We did the first day today.


Walked (4.0) 1 mile
Jogged (6.0) 1 mile

& of course no blog would be complete without a few pictures :)