Setting the Example

Life gets so busy.  You forget the most important things.  I find I do not have the time to pick up the phone and call people.  Trying to balance everything out.  Being a Mom is not easy.  Learning to adjust is still a struggle.  The biggest thing that I have a hard time with and it is the most important thing in my life.  My devotion time and Prayer time with Jesus.  When I was a teenager it was so easy to include that in my life.  As time went on, work, social life, church activities and family life.  It is so frustrating trying to get that area back on track.  Now as a Mom and desires Joy to want to seek God, live for Him I must set the example for her.  How do you Mom's do it?

Anna

Been Awhile

It has been a while since my last post.  I have been really busy.  Trying to think of things to do to keep Joy busy.  August 19 she turned 3 months old.  So hard to believe it has been 3 months since I gave birth.  Honestly, she really brings joy to our life.  The most wonderful thing is first thing in the morning she gives this big huge smile.  She loves it when I sing to her.  

Joy is feeding a lot better now and she also is starting to sleep longer at night. I only get up once these days for a feeding.  I still wake up though, waiting for her to wake up.  

On Wednesday August 22, Will and I took her swimming for the first time.  Her Auntie Jenny and her cousin Dean came along to join us.  At first she cried but she got used to it.  I even got some laughs out of her.

Lately I have been struggling with the weight loss.  Really struggling with saying no to junk food.  The good thing is that we got our gym membership back up.  I have gone twice this week so far.  I heading out soon to go today.

Have a great day!

Anna

Anna

Sugar

Well things have progressed with me in the sugar issue.  I have now cut it out of my coffee.  I did not think I could ever do it.  I do not even use sweetener.  There is something I do notice, I will have a muffin, or a little donut hole I find myself wanting more and more sweets and sometimes even chips.  This battle against sugar is not an easy one but I will overcome.  The one thing I really make the effort to have in the house is fruit.  The better choice.  Yes, it does have natural sugar but the human body can handle that kind of sugar.  So my total weight loss since having the baby is 42lbs!

Anna

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Music

It was a frustrating night, up every 2 hours for feedings.  This morning, it was all worth it.  When she finally was ready to get up around 8:30am.  We have music going in her room constantly.  We notice that she loves music and it relaxes her.  As I was changing her diaper I was singing along to the music and she was just smiling away.  Instead of bringing her down to the living room we sat in the chair in her room.  As I was singing along it sounded like she was trying to sing along with me.  I love these moments with Joy.  You know she is happy and excited because those hiccups came.  The best thing that happened to me since I got married was being a Mom.  I would not trade anything for her.  Joy is doing what her name is, she has brought joy to our life.

Anna

Sugar

The hardest obstacle for me in this weight loss is sugar.  I have such a sweet tooth.  When I make coffee I have to have sugar but I have been using sweetener but I know they are not that good for you either.  So I try to avoid having coffee too often.  Using the flavored coffee helps.  Most of them are 5 calories and 1g of carbohydrates.  So I am able to get away with not adding sugar.


Another way is I try to go for fruit instead of chocolate bars and other candy or cake.  As long as I have fruit in the house it helps.  When I am out that is where I mess up.  I will end up getting a chocolate bar.  The good thing is that I have been staying away from pop, and when I do have that urge I will have a diet pop.  Maybe I should try that nestle carbonated water as a substitute.


Gotta run! Joy is awake.


Anna

Pizza

Last night was a struggle.  I was hungry and the temptation was so strong to just order a pizza.  The good news is that I did not give in.


Anna

Weight loss

Well since I have had the baby it has been a struggle to get back on track with my healthy eating.  I am a big stress/emotional eater.  Adjusting to life with a newborn has not been very easy.  So thankful for the help from my Mom.  I considered being a part of a new show on weight loss but there was an issue and that was because I could not get a registered dietitian.  Honestly with the increasing issue of obesity that should be covered under OHIP.  The positive end is that I do get some assistance from my hubby's work and they do all over the phone.  


Yesterday I officially started tracking my food on My Fitness Pal.  It was so hard yesterday.  I was naughty. Today I was better.  I went to MacDonald's and had a Chicken Caesar Salad and a diet coke.  Normally I would get a double quarter pounder meal with large fries and large coke. It is a start.  Next time I think I should just stick with water.  I do crave the carbonation a lot.  So I will opt for the diet pop.


The weight loss so far since I had the baby is 38lbs.  Pretty much the pregnancy weight is gone.


Anna

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