Starting over

So here I am, 6 weeks after Oliver was born and 40 lbs over weight. Here's to starting over, here's to becoming the woman I want to be, here's the discovering how great life is and here's to gaining self control.

Now since I am only 6 weeks post baby and I am nursing, this will be my first stage.

First stage - nov 9 - jan 3

Goals: 1. To lose 10lbs and be at 160lbs

           2. Be able to run 3 miles without stopping

First stage diet: 

Breakfast - 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 tbs chia seeds, 1 tsp honey, banana

Snack - apple, yogurt

Lunch - 3 eggs, green onion, bell pepper, spinach, and mushrooms 

Snack -  string cheese, carrots with hummus

Dinner - what I make with lots of veggies 

Snack - 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1cup skim milk, 1tsp honey, 1 tbs chocolate chips 

Lots of vegetables, lots of protein, little sugar. 

1800 - 2000 calories a day 

First stage workouts: 

6 days a week running/ walking 30 mins on treadmill to build up endurance 

3 days a week strength training 30 mins 

I write this down so I am accountable for my goals and that I have no excuses not to do this. I want to change the way I live life not just how I look. I think the key here is patience.