5K anyone??

Evelyn is two weeks old and I’m ready to shed every last bit of baby weight.  The problem with having a c-section is that they’re pretty picky about how much activity you can do before six weeks post-op.  Annoying…and logical, if I’m  being honest.  I understand the reasons behind those guidelines and have definitely felt the pains of pushing myself too hard too soon, but I am N-O-T a patient person.  You’re not supposed to do anything other than walking and can’t lift more than 15-18 lbs (and yes, that keeps me from holding my sweet 27 lb. toddler).

The hardest thing about feeling stuck and immobile, is not being able to hold Soph, or lift the car seat with Evelyn in it.  That makes it harder to get out, which makes it difficult to do the one thing I am allowed – go for a walk pushing the stroller.

I’m not one to have a lot of self control when it comes to eating.  Well, that’s not entirely true…when I’m motivated and when I’m exercising the two easily go hand in hand for me, but simply eating right in and of itself…not so much.  I love food and love that when you’re working out you can splurge regularly without it making any difference at all.  :)  That’s not the only reason I like to work out, but it’s a big one.  Bring on the chocolate, good ol’ white pasta, the wine, and cookies….

 

I know that logically when I step on the scale, it’s not going to show a number I really want it to, but there’s always that glimmer of hope right before the number registers.  I can’t help but be optimistic. :)  Thankfully, at least, it seems that every few days, it shows that I’m a few lbs lighter – in fact today it was showed that another five are gone – Hooray!

I started off about 8 lbs lighter in this pregnancy than the last, and gained about 8 lbs less, so I’ve already got a 16 lb head start from last time.  Unfortunately, my rear and thighs must have carried more weight than I realized because my non-maternity pants don’t seem to want to let me pull them up all the way.  This leaves me stuck in maternity pants, and frankly, I’ve had it with them!  Looking through my regular clothes makes me feel like I’m waiting to wear a whole “new” wardrobe. 

Onto the 5K…

I’d like to run this 5K in December:

I’ve never done it and always wanted to. It’s December 3rd, so I know I’d have plenty of time to get into good enough shape to do it well.

So, this is my goal – to get my act together enough to run this in a time I’d be proud of, whether I had a 2-and-a-half month old or not.