We're Pregnant!!

Yes, we were successful in conceiving Baby Freddy #3. We tried for two months unsuccessfully then to our surprise month three we got lucky.

I found out the morning of April 1st. Took a digital test first thing and didn't check it till naptime same day. To my surprise it read pregnant. Immediately I took another which also read pregnant. I thought for sure it was an April fools day joke. Lol so I waited another day and it was still positive.

I decided to wait till that Sunday " Easter" to tell hubby.

I planned on hiding an Easter basket for him to find with the positve test and this paper:

I decided to give him it on Saturday instead. The kids wore their new shirts I made for them also.

5 weeks- Chia seed

How far along? 5 weeks ,
Total weight gain/loss: 180 lbs
Maternity clothes: none yet, thankfully
Have you told family and friends? No, waiting till after our first appt.
Have you started to show yet? Don't think so
Sleep: horrible! Hot, then turning over contantly. 
Exercise: I was able to go to spin class once this week and did well.
Best moment this week: being able to stay awake during nap time to watch my shows..
Miss Anything? Wine.
Movement: none yet.
Food cravings: fruit, peanut butter and eggs,
Anything making you queasy or sick? The fridge, and garlic, meat
Gender prediction: girl
Labor Signs: nope
Symptoms: fatigued, queasy, tired,
Major purchases this week?  none.

Still in shock that we are going to have another child. I am hoping to continue to go to spin, add some yoga classes and walking each week. I am really struggling with not telling people. But since we had such great pregnancies before I am also super worried we are due for a terrible one.

Back from the cruise

We did a good job enjoying our food and drinks on the cruise we earned our celebrity 10.. :/ despite my effort of working out 3x and walking our butts off all over the Mediterranean! 

Ugh well that's just motivation to get back to it! Lol

I want to get back in shape before starting to try for baby #3 I know it's much easier to lose weight before so I am pretty motivated. 

I was hoping my weight was mostly water.. But it's been a week.. Haha still here. 

Back to PIYO and spin I go! 

Final weigh in before our cruise

We did our final weigh in the day we left for our cruise. Amanda was 6 lbs away from her 40# goal. Dan was 3 lbs away from his 50# goal. 

We both rewarded ourselves with new clothes shoes & and swimwear for the trip. 

You would have thought we would have taken pictures.. Nope totally forgot! But we got plenty of us on our trip. 

Thanks again for all the encouragement from friends and family and neighbors for helping us get to our goals! 

32 lbs down 8 to go!

Yea I am super excited! This past weekend we went shopping for new clothes because wearing clothes that are too big is just depressing. Every week seems to get harder to get to our goals. In the beginning I said I wanted to lose 40 pounds. I am seriously 8 lbs away in 7 months!! That does sound like a lot but in reality it sucked a lot in the process due to plateaus and constant battle with eating the right food and the right amount. Lol But the great part is I have continued to lose weight and still allowed myself to have fun and let loose here and there. So that's awesome I guess. 

 Yes I'm terrible at "selfies" yes my bathroom mirror is fifthy! 

Diet: I am having trouble with this one still. I need to crack down on carbs and portions and weeknight drinking lol.. But that is life man.. Ugh I also think I need to start eating eggs for breakfast this is something I never do.. Maybe some real protein will help. 

Exercise: I have fallen in love with PIYO which is a class I take at the gym that is a mix of Pilates and yoga. 2x a week. I am also continuing to take spin with Dan 1-2x a week. And outside of that I am running 1-2x a week and doing crossfit training 3x a week. 

Crossfit 6 week workout printables:

http://www.kristendukephotography.com/workout-checklist-free-printable/

I am now more motivated than ever because I need to fit into 2 dresses I ordered for our cruise that are one size too small. I didn't do this on purpose but actually by mistake. But one dress size.. That is doable I think. It's really 1 inch around hips and waist. 

But my real motivation is this: my before pictures.. 

7 months later: 

Last month: 

Goals: 

35 lbs lost: get hair and nails done. 

40# : Go on a cruise, wear a bikini, wear clothes that fit, and have the energy to have a great vacation! 

Thanks again for all the continued support and positive encouragement from friends family and neighbors!! 

Special thanks to my neighbor Becky for keeping me on my toes and getting me up at the crack of dawn to exercise. 

Finally thanks to my hubby who is 100% in this with me and who is doing so awesome as well! I am proud of us both for not giving up and saying it is what it is. Nope we will be better, if not for ourselves, for our kids. 

29 pounds GONE! 11 to go!

Fa real! When I stepped on the wii fit scale to weigh in this past week I was so excited! Had I not endulged so much this month on booze and yummy food at pour.. I would have made it to the 30 lbs.. But you know what? That is that hardest part about trying to lose weight. Going all out and never giving yourself a break you most likely would lose it much faster, but in return you have to pass on so many of life's joys and if your not doing what makes you happy then that makes no sence, as soon as you get to a happy weight and you start to endulge again your going to be in trouble. For me it's just finding that balance. ... I haven't found it yet. But I'm going to keep trying. Sure it's discouraging when it's slow going but honestly at least I'm happy and sane.. 

Diet: just trying to focus on eating smaller portions, not over eating. I am doing a Juice Plus complete shake after exercising in the morning. A turkey wrap & veggies& dip for lunch. Dinner something low carb

Exercise: I have been running with my neighbor Becky, 2-3 times a week for 2-4 miles each day. I have a bunch of infit credits about to expire so I am trying to get to the gym this week for some cardio classes. But what I really need to to us start focusing on my arms & lower abs they are stubborn lol blah.. 

Hoping to get Dan to spinning class at least once this month. :) He has also been doing good I think up to 40# lost!  

Thanks for all the encouragement from friends! 

Progress: this months pictures: 

Still not bikini ready.. Lol 

Last months pictures: 

23 lbs down 17 to go!

Yay I got out of my plateau! I am still chugging along on this weight loss/ better me journey. I have noticed since the weather has gotten nicer it is so hard to go to the gym I would much rather be outside. So I get there when I can for spin class. I am still trying to walk/ run at least once a week. I am also doing my Pilates wii game and one other during the day when the kids are napping. 

Diet wise I am still trying to do one shake a day and as much fruits and veggies I can for snacks and meals. I need to get better at meal planning so I stop running out of food and start getting drive thru food! Ugh! Lol 

Well I am going to update my goals again: 

30# loss: getting a tattoo

40# loss: $250 new clothes! 

I really need to stay motivated so I know I really have been wanting a new tattoo so I think that will help push me. 

Here's my progress 

This month: