So spring time is approaching and I am newly motivated. I want to be a good example to my son so I decided that I am going to stop making excuses and just do what needs to be done. I am doing Weight Watchers on my own now; I may join the "At Work" meetings in March. I am also going to squeeze in 30-40 minutes of gym time at least 4 times a week. We have to work hard for what we want and with a wedding coming up, summer vacation and possibly re-entry into the dance company, I need to get a grip. I know I will never be model thin, but I want to get back to my comfortable weight. I was dancing around the other day and it was evident that I am still out of shape. I am snacking on grapes right now. I decided to cut out the processed snacks, even if they are vegetarian, low-fat and/or low cal. I am focusing on fresh veggies and fruits. My godsister worked on a "look book" for me because I mentioned to her over the winter holiday that I wanted to revamp and make myself over postpartum. I REFUSE to buy any clothes for my new look until I have lost like 10 pounds. That would put me back in a definite size 8. I have decided that size 6 is probably not a natural size for me. When I got down to a size 6 when I was training for a 10k road race, I was working out 5-6 times a week, running and spinning. I was also on a raw food vegan diet. Although I was very healthy at that time, I just can't see myself going raw vegan again. I became very obsessed with food and the diet and I think it was messing with my mind. So I rather do something like Weight Watchers where I can eat what I want within my points and exercise the weight off. I mean maybe one day I will get back down to a 6 but it will be slower and more gradual than the last time.
On another note, my little peanut will be 4 months at the end of next week! I have started reading different books about vegetarian babies and baby's first meals. I plan on making his food whenever I can and sending organic jar baby food when I have to. I figure if I am leaving him with my parents on a weekend, I could send the homemade stuff along with some jars just in case. There are so many different theories about when and how to start babies on solids. Outside of the US, many cultures start babies on solids at 3 months. From what I've heard, it's pretty standard to start babies in the US at 6 months. I plan on starting my little one of solids at the end of April. It's going to be so interesting seeing him take his first taste of real food. I am thinking avocado, banana and sweet potato may be his first foods. I need to do more research though. He will definitely be purely vegetarian for awhile. I may eventually add fish with scales to his diet, but not until he is maybe 3 or 4 years old.
Monday, February 16, 2009
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