They found my blog (actually, my old blog) based on my desire to lose weight after my pregnancy. On the old blog there was a link that updated every week with my current weight and how I was doing at losing my baby weight. I didn’t transfer this to the new blog as I didn’t figure people in my real life really wanted to see a scale with my weight posted every week but weight loss and being healthy are still primary goals.
As I previously posted, I have managed to make it back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Now, I’m tackling those IVF pounds. Heaven knows how much I love weight gain from injecting myself with Chinese hamster urine! I’ve hit a bit of a plateau and I know it is time to start working out and really get with the program. It is vital that I lose the weight before re-starting IVF — rumor has it the weight is harder to shed after a second pregnancy.
First, I have to admit, I’m not a big music buff. Most of the music I listen to is music from when I was in high school or random songs that the yearbook girls have introduced me to. Most of the time, I like quiet. During the school year I’m use to 30 chattering voices all day long so when I’m in the car or at home I usually just want quiet or to have a peaceful conversation with Mike and Bo.
On that same note, I have found music to be very inspiring when I’m working out. Back in the day (2000-2004) when I exercised daily, I really enjoyed the various music that was played at the local gym and I found myself working harder during my workout and singing along with the songs later in the day. Mike bought me an iPod for Christmas just for this purpose — to have something to listen to while I exercise. Bo and I are planning to take lots of walks once it is a bit warmer out. Unfortunately, we will probably be walking to children’s tunes since there are speakers on my stroller for us both to listen to the music — but maybe a few Skinny Songs will be thrown into the playlist.
Overall, I really like the songs on the Skinny Songs cd. The songs are catchy, fun, and motivating. Sometimes I know I need that extra motivation to get moving!! While it probably isn’t a cd I would buy myself (I really don’t buy cds) I might download a few of the songs to throw into my workout mix! Check it out and let me know what you think — my favorite song is the first one — Skinny Jeans.
Mike pushing Bo during our first walk as a family.
Bo and Tony are geared up for the walk!
Jamie pushing Bo during our first family walk. Bo slept through the whole thing!!
I lost your blog when I didn’t return to work, I’m glad I found it again.
I am jealous that you are back to your pre-pregnancy weight! I think Bo is about a week or 2 older than my LG and I still have 13 pounds to go. It is like torture trying to get it off, but it is well worth it. With the nicer weather going for walks should help a lot.
Wow. I’m still recovering from the fact that your stroller has speakers….
Um, anyway, I don’t know if this is good or bad but after the first few fews of Chicka being home we kinda stopped playing lullabies and stuff. She listens to our music now.
However, I figure that children’s music will be making a comeback once she figures out what she’s listening to.