Diva Mommy's Weight Loss Diary

[Diva Mommy]

Hello Everyone,

I am a Newbie to this forum and have the same diary posted in New Moms! I didn't see this forum until now! Anyway, I am 26 years old, married 3.5 years to my best friend and the mommy to my first child - a WONDERFUL baby boy (he will be 7 months in September). Now that we have crossed that 6 month mark - I feel that I am closer to his 1 year birthday and further away from saying "I just had a baby" !! I don't want his birth to be an excuse for my weight !

It's funny I felt the sexiest, most beautiful, truly DIVA while I was pregnant. I gained weight after I got married (don't want that to be an excuse either!! LOL ) and weighed 155 at my first prenatal visit. I weighed less than 170 lbs at my heaviest during my pregnancy and I currently weigh 163 lbs (5'1.5" tall). I have NEVER been this big in my life. I wear it well - if I do say so myself (LOL) !!

I hope that this diary will be the catalyst to supercharge my weight loss and get me closer to my goal! I eat 5-6 mini meals a day - lots of fresh veggies, fruit, no fried foods, no fast food. My only beverage is water (LOTS of it - still nursing) and an occasional cup of tea. I run/walk 30-45 minutes a day (6 days a week) and do a Pilates DVD or do a strength training WO with resistance bands 3-4 times a week. I still breastfeed - but my son mostly eats the baby food that I puree and nurses in the morning, once in the afternoon and before bed.

I have started to get more sleep - as my son now sleeps from 8:30 pm - 6:30 am ~ HALLELUJAH !

I will post my daily WO regimen, food diary and overall thoughts each day. Your encouragement, advice and comments are welcome as I move forward on my weight loss journey!!!

 

[niapage]

Hey there DIVA

Good luck to ya sounds like you have a very good plan!
I am glad you felt sexy preggers I felt bloated constpated
fattttt (which I was lol) swollen acne just plain yucky
from about 6 months on up but then again this was my 4th
(and lastt) but never got sick with Hayden like I did with the
other 3 day and night I hugged the toilet!!He also goes to bed
around 11-mid and sleeeps till 8 or 9 we stay up late lol!
Well good luck and keep updating diary it does help!
Tammy

 

[Diva Mommy]

Thanks for the support!

Thanks for the support! It is wonderful to sleep at night and see my husband again without delirious fatigue! I walk/ran last night before bed - felt GREAT!

I use a heart rate monitor and walk for 2 minutes at a 1% incline at 3.5 mph and then run for 2 minutes at a 3% incline at 6.0 mph - all for 30 minutes or until I hit 300 calories. Hey - gotta start somewhere right?!

Because my son sleeps longer at night - that seems to be the best time for me to do my cardio - around 9 pm. I slept like a baby and dreamt A LOT!

Hmmm? I guess that why kids sleep so great! They wear themselves OUT!

I had a peach, 5 almonds and a cup of tea with honey and soy milk before my shower and laying down to sleep ~ 200 calories. I need to lower that!!

So far so good this morning will write more later! Have a SPECTACULAR DAY!!

 

[dariqueen]

I love your name! I've got a little one too, he's 2 months; a 4 year old too. It's tough to get in my exercise some day, as they go to sleep at different times!

You're off to an awesome start! Have a great day

 

[jelly belly88]

Good Morning!!!!!! You are off to a GREAT start. Hold on to that attitude. I am the same height as you,Swear!!! It'snt that awesome to have that
.5 Well, Have a GREAT Day and Don't forget to drink your WATER

 

[Diva Mommy]

So far so good....

Today has been a GREAT DAY! I feel really great after my run/walk last night and all of the awesome encouragement! Believe me I am careful to return it, b/c I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my diary!

Here are my goals:

1. Cardio 6 days a week - min. 300 cals
2. Strength train or Pilates: 3 days a week
3. Stay close to 1400 cals per day until I stop breastfeeding.
4. Drink minimum 96 oz H2O a day
5. Find 30 minutes of Me time to maintain my Divaness ROFLOL

Food so far today (will post complete day tomorrow a.m.) -
Meal 1 - 6:30 a- 1 EAS LCarb Stwby Cream - 100

Meal 2 - 9 a- Low Fat Miga Quesadilla (315)
1 t Smart Bal Butter;1 egg; 1 T Hormel Real Bacon Bits;1 slice 2% milk Amer chse; 2 extra thin corn tortillas; 1 T onion; 1 T salsa; 5 strawberries; 1/2 SF caramel pudd; 1 pkt Splenda

Meal 3 - 12 p- Thai Tofu Stirfry (435) WOW - It was soooo good too!
1/2 Ramen block (no seasoning pkt); 1 T Thai sweet chili sauce; 1 c stir fry veggies; 1.75 oz extra firm tofu; 2 t crunchy p bttr; 5 shrimp; 1 t lime juice

Meal 4 - 3 pm - Southwestern Chkn Salad (300)
2 c green leaf lettuce; 1/4 c blk beans; 1/4 c tomato; 1/8 c reduced fat colby/mont cheese; 1/4 c corn; 3 oz grilled chkn; 2 T salsa; 1 T Lgt Dn Rght 1000 Isl Drssing

Total so far: 1150
My goal is to eat really light my final two meals - I'm talking fruit! Wish me the best!!

 

[maleficent]

sounds like you're having a good day... however, me, being me, and I'm not finding fault just letting you know.. don't rely on those ramen noodles too much as a food source... the dried noodles, those instant ones... are deep fried before they make their way to you... the seasoning packet is all sodium, but the noodles aren't all that healthy either... some brands even have transfat in them...

but otherwise, your plan is terrific... you will be so successful!!

 

[Diva Mommy]

Thanks for the constructive criticism!

I would have been irritated had you not ended on a positive note

Don't you hate it when someone points out a problem and then leaves you hanging with no solution or encouragement! However, your comments I CAN APPRECIATE!!

You are right - I didn't use the seasoning packet though. I thought about brown rice instead - but I LOVE Pad Thai and this was a somewhat healthy substitute

Thanks for the comments - keep 'em comin'!!

 

[maleficent]

but I LOVE Pad Thai and this was a somewhat healthy substitute

one of these days I am going to perfect a healthy - pad thai... that stuff is just addictive...

 

[Diva Mommy]

I made it!!

I am sooo sleepy FINALLY! I was so charged after my workout that I couldn't sleep! Thought I might as well right about my day before I head to bed.

I almost didn't workout - I felt exhausted! Hey playing with a 6 month old all day can wear you out LOL - I love my life! Anyway, I started thinking about my wonderful cheering section here at fitness.com and decided to get myself on the treadmill! ~ Don't get me wrong - I appreciate each and every one of you ladies, but seeing myself naked wasn't a bad motivation either !!

I didn't hit my goal of increasing my WO time - but I realized I need to stick to my current run/walk program - 2 min 3.5 mph 3% & 2 min 6.0 mph at 1% = 30 min / 300 cals - for a little longer. I feel great though - 2nd WO day this week and no soreness..yet !

Today's Meals:
Meal 1 - 6:30 a- 1 EAS LCarb Stwby Cream (100)

Meal 2 - 9 a- Low Fat Miga Quesadilla (315)
1 t Smart Bal Butter;1 egg; 1 T Hormel Real Bacon Bits;1 slice 2% milk Amer chse; 2 extra thin corn tortillas; 1 T onion; 1 T salsa; 5 strawberries; 1/2 SF caramel pudd; 1 pkt Splenda

Meal 3 - 12 p- Thai Tofu Stir fry (435) WOW - It was soooo good too!
1/2 Ramen block (no seasoning pkt); 1 T Thai sweet chili sauce; 1 c stir fry veggies; 1.75 oz extra firm tofu; 2 t crunchy p bttr; 5 shrimp; 1 t lime juice

Meal 4 - 3 pm - Southwestern Chkn Salad (300)
2 c green leaf lettuce; 1/4 c blk beans; 1/4 c tomato; 1/8 c reduced fat colby/mont cheese; 1/4 c corn; 3 oz grilled chkn; 2 T salsa; 1 T Lgt Dn Rght 1000 Isl Drssing

Meal 5 - 6 pm - Chocolate Mousse w/ caramelized banana (150)
1/4 c ff cottage cheese blended with 1/2 Sfree chocolate pudd; 1/2 banana; 1/2 sheet cin graham cracker, 1/2 T dulce de leche
I was trying to be creative here - turned out to be DELICIOUS - but I definitely watch WAY TOO MUCH Food Network!!

Meal 6 - 9 pm - 2 fresh peaches, 5 almonds (135)

Total cals: 1435 - within my target! YEAH!!
Total exercise cals: 300
A note with Jelly Belly 88 in mind : 128 oz of water!!

 

[jelly belly88]

YAY!!!!!! 128 OZ I'm so proud Your food looks great!!! Pass some down to me. You are doing Awesome. More power to you. You don't need it cuase yoou got alot anyways.LOL!!! Have a Fantastic Day and.....Yes, I have to sya it, Don't forget to drink that WATER

 

[newmom34]

Hi Diva Mommy,
I am new to the site and wanted to say hello. I am also a new mom. my daughter is almost 10 months and I am getting to the point where i can't use the excuse that i just had a baby either. It is so tough.

i am stuck at 170--i was 150 when i got pregnant--was 200 at 9 months pregnant---

i would like to get to 145 -----sooon.

then, my husband and i would like to have another baby !!HAHAHA

 

[Diva Mommy]

Thanks!

Thanks for the post! I can use all the support I can get! Welcome to the site! Just you being here is a start! I am sure that you will reach your goals - it's one day and one pound at a time! It would be nice if a pound came off with each day LOL!!

Anyway, welcome aboard!

 

[Diva Mommy]

Today was a good day....

Today was a good day! I am tired though! Went to story time at the library with my son and husband! We had a lot of fun! He's so little but thinks he is SO big - I am talking about my little boy - for those of you with funny bones!! LOL

I realize that some days are "I want to eat everything in sight" days and you do! Thank God today was not that day for me - almost but not quite!! i found a cool website on Zig Zag dieting in spelin01's diary! Thanks spelin01 - Check it out!! I think I might try zig-zagging it next week!!

Obviously you would adjust calories on this calculator each time you lost weight as your calorie needs would change. Heres the website if anyone was interested . Alot of interesting info here to. Also tells you how many cals you are burning for you weight and time you did an activity.

7:30 am Eas Low Carb Double Choc Fudge shake (100)

9 am Peanut Butter Banana Toast (345) 2 sl light wheat bread; 2 T crunchy p butter; 1/2 banana; 1 t honey

12 noon Goat Cheese & Mushroom stuffed Chicken w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes (300)
1 oz goat cheese; 3 oz chicken breast; 1/4 t garlic; 1/3 c mashed flakes; 1/4 c chicken broth;
1/8 c plain soy milk; 1/2 T Smart Bal light; 1 mushroom; fresh parsley

2 pm 1 Chocolate Almond Breyers Light Bar (170)- this was so rich and creamy - but I could have waited as saved the cals for fruit at night!!

3 pm Spinach, Mushroom & Cheese Pizza (291)
1/2 7" pizza crust; 1/4 c baby spinach; 1/4 c sl mushrooms; 1/4 c veggie marinara; 1 sl Swiss; 1/2 oz Parm; 2 T onion

6 pm Greek Salad & 2 Breadsticks (270)
2 c green leaf; 5 green olives; 1 oz red fat feta; 1/4 c cucumber; 1/4 tomato; 2 breadsticks (could have had only one- but they were nice and hot, crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy inside!! Can you tell that I like to eat and LOVE to cook!

Total: 1476 - Higher than I would have liked but not bad - I will just work out a little longer tomorrow ! Oh, no the fat woman's mantra!!

WO cals - 100 run 6 mph 3% 10 min - gotta work on that tomorrow!!
128 oz water - just for my Jelly Belly !!!

 

[Diva Mommy]

I little insight...

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. I think I will stop acting crazy - weight loss is more challenging that weight gain (No duh?) BUT it doesn't have to be rocket science!

Here are my goals:

1. Cardio 6 days a week - min. 300 cals
2. Strength train or Pilates: 3 days a week
3. Stay close to 1400 cals per day until I stop breastfeeding.
4. Drink minimum 96 oz H2O a day
5. Find 30 minutes of Me time to maintain my Divaness ROFLOL

Well, I feel great about my food. I have no problem sticking around 1400. Crept up yesterday, but I will eat more veggies, tofu, etc today. I don't really like fast food, I don't buy junk so that I won't feel tempted, but I do enjoy eating out on occasion - so I may face challenges there. The WONDERFUL thing is - I LOVE TO COOK! I feel great when I eat well and that is enough motivation to continue everyday!

WWHHHYYYY is the same principal NOT true when it comes to exercising! I LOVE IT...while I'm doing it and immediately after. BUT all the time leading up to it I moan and groan!

I have learned a few things about my thought process toward exercise:

1. First, I think I set my bar too high to begin w/ 6 days a week - I will set a new goal of 4 days a week to allow myself a sense of accomplishment and increase from that point.
   
2. Saying "I don't feel like exercising" all day will most assuredly lead to me NOT EXERCISING!!! (GENIUS) -Instead I will self talk about how great I feel after WO and (most importantly - LOL) how great I will look at my goal wt at my son's 1st b-day party - you're laughing? I'm dead serious - I'm going to be drop dead SEXXXY LOL

Have a great day!

 

[jelly belly88]

GOOD MORNING!!!!

I just love your Attitude!!!! They don't call you DIVA MOMMY for nothing!!
You are realalistic with your goals and all around basic choices. I hope taht makes sence. You are going to get to your goal by or before your son's B-day!!!!!

Have a AWESOME Day... Drink your H2O !!!!! As you always do

 

[jelly belly88]

Oh yeh, I was watching Extreme Makeover the other day and they had mentionesd for someone who drinks a large amount of WATER They should eat Aspargus throughout the day. It really Helps you FLUSH out the WATER. So you don't hold on to it.

I love them Aspargus. It is so darn delious

 

[Diva Mommy]

Asparagus?

Really? - I wonder why asparagus?

I like it - don't know about eating it all day though ! I am going to check on you over in your diary...someone has to watch and make sure you are drinking your water

PS- Thanks for taking the time to check on me - it means so much!!

 

[Diva Mommy]

Something funny happened today....

I had to share something HILARIOUS (to me at least)

My little boy had become disinterested in his mashed potatoes and peas so I stepped into the kitchen to make myself a snack (Caramelized Banana - delicious...anyway). Mind you - I literally stepped into the kitchen I am within arms reach of him and SUDDENLY I hear my 6 month old son CRACKING UP LAUGHING (this is funny in and of itself! ) - I look up and to my horror there are PEAS EVERYWHERE!!

On the chair, his highchair, the floor, the wall, the table. He decided to reach for the peas and missed and thought that his beautiful Picasso Pea Work of Art was absolutely hilarious. He laughed even harder at the sight of my head bobbing up and down as I hurriedly scrubbed until there was no trace of PEA! Lest my husband gloat - I teased him after I returned home to find mashed sweet potatoes everywhere and our son sitting in his high chair with a look of accomplishment. Is this a trend? I called my mom on the phone so that she could hear his delighted laughter - I figured she wouldn't believe me otherwise! I wonder how many calories I burned today scrubbing up peas? LOL Moral of the story - DO NOT multi task with a 6 month old!

P.S. This is my final post in the New Mom's forum. I have an identical diary under Weight Loss Diary - no point in posting the same thing twice. So please visit me there: http://weight-loss.fitness.com/showthread.php?t=5172

Keep it DIVA - Divinely Inspired, Victoriously Awesome!

 

[Donna23]

Don't you just love baby laughter??? I could listen to that all day long. When my baby (who is now 6.5) was little I caught him going thru one of his laughing spells on the video camera. He loves watching it now - it cracks him up all over again
The reason for asparagus is it works as a natural diuretic. It's a great thing to eat when you have PMS because it's helps with the bloating and water retention.