Much needed motivation!

Well I am now down 8 pounds since I stopped nursing. Talk about an awesome feeling after months of trying to lose just one pound. I lost 8 in 2 weeks! My highest weight was 194. I was stuck at 184-186 for what felt like forever. I am now rocking 177 and fitting back into some size 8 clothes. Something I never thought was possible. All my jeans are falling off me but my hips don't quite fit into my pre pregnancy pants yet so it looks like I get to go shopping.

My chest has also gotten smaller since I stopped nursing which I actually like. Going from a B to a DD (too much information? Oh well haha) was really hard! None of my shirts fit me right. Now that they have gone down a little I can start wearing more of my closet again instead of the same five shirts over and over.

I even put on a skirt I haven't worn over a year and was able to zip and snap it over my hips! Talk about a big confidence boost. It really helped me to stop being in a slump and want to work hard so I can rock that skirt to church in a few weeks.

Overall I am loving being able to feel my body getting stronger. I couldn't even do high knees when I started working out in October and now I can do them for a minute plus and still do the rest of my workout. Wahoo!

And now a picture of my cute baby since I keep posting pictureless posts and those are boringggggg

She is the reason I live and breath. This little girl has changed my whole life and I want to be healthy for her. It's not about being skinny and having a hot body (although achieving that is a plus). It's about showing her that being healthy and active is important and so she will know that her mom will be around for a very long time because she is choosing to live a healthy lifestyle!