My Progress Lately

I did do have a post entitled "My Workouts Lately," but since I forgot my notebook with all of my workouts I've written in it, I'll just include a short post about my progress!

Several weeks ago I found myself in a major rut. I had gained a few pounds back and was feeling lazy and sluggish. Six or seven pounds isn't much, but I could definitely feel it! About three weeks ago though, I kicked my butt into gear and have stuck to a clean eating/exercising routine pretty well since then. Sometimes I think we need to regress a little bit just so we can get a tiny taste of what we were before. A few weeks of feeling tired and sloppy were all I needed to get my act together!

Weight gained during pregnancy: 29 pounds

Weight lost since delivery: 49

Highest weight lost: 52

I'm currently sitting at a 49 pound loss. I was hoping to be at 60 by June, but I'm okay with 49! I've made a lot of progress, but there is definitely more to be made, and I'm excited to keep going!

I'm following a new program that I will share with you all soon. I'm loving my workouts because they're short but effective, and I feel myself getting stronger with each week. I love that my husband is a powerlifter; he is a never-faltering source of encouragement for me. After dinner Monday I was talking about how tired I was, and he said, "Don't even think about it; you've got squats to do." My max Monday  night was 155 pounds for three reps; I was one proud mama!

One morning this week I could definitely see and feel the lean!

Treats are a thing! Don't be fooled by the healthy meals I post to my Fitstagram account; I definitely have to indulge a couple of times a week! It's usually in the form of a frappucino from Starbucks, but I had a strange hankering for a Sonic Coke and mozzarella sticks yesterday. I fit that treat into my calories for the day and had dinner according to my goals. Regardless of your journey, balance is key! Enjoy the ride and treat yourself when you need it :) 

Again, thank you all for following me and encouraging me on this journey! I feel stronger and better than I have in years. Healthy and happy is the goal!