HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!
It's been 2 months since my last progress report and lots have happened:
1- I have lost 6 pounds and now weight 135.5 lbs
2- I am much stronger
3- I look fitter, my muscle mass vs fat has increased
4- I am feeling fantastic: so much more energy then before!!
What I have been doing:
1- I am following my cousin in law's (Mr foundation CEO of Regiment bartendaz Canada) advice: I have been doing my 15 mins a day!!! Less is really best !!! To tell you guys the truth I kind had no choice. The month of December was extremely hectic for me and I could not always make it to the gym. So I worked out at home doing my basic 50 squats, 100 lunges ( 50 each leg), 50 calf lifts, 3 set of 30 sec plank and I work out my arms lifting my 25lbs baby in various position. I fit in these exercises at any point in my day where ever the day takes me and try variations of each exercise to keep things interesting.
For example:
Here are 3 exercises I do with my baby:
The lunge -- Holding your baby across your arms, close to your chest, take one-step forward and bend your knee (a lunge). Return your leg and repeat with the opposite leg. I repeat 15 times.
The squat -- Assuming the same position as in the previous exercise, take your one step out to the side (instead of in front) and attempt to squat. I repeat 15 times.
The squats and curls -- Stand with your legs a shoulders width apart. Holding your baby tight and close to your chest, squat down allowing your baby's feet to touch the floor. As you rise up, bring the baby back closer to your chest. This should not be done until your baby is at least 10 to 12 weeks old. I repeat 15 times.
My goal is to do this routine at least once a day in addition to my other exercises
2- I am eating healthy. I eat lots of vegetable, fruits and add fibre and probiotic where ever I can. I try to get my protein in the morning and drink lots of water.
Here are some of my meals during the last 2 months, keep in mind that I love food and do my best to keep it healthy:
3- I am sleeping well. Luckily my baby boy sleeps through the night and wakes up at 9:30am so mama gets lots of sleep.
All in all, I am very happy with my progress. I am not quite there yet but I am on the right track. 2013 is going to a great year!!!
