I just took a shower after laying Eli down for a nap.
This is different from my routine, typically I wake up and give the kids breakfast, throw Eli in the exersaucer which has taken permanent residence in my bathroom and I jump in the shower. I get in, do a half ass job at shaving (if I shave at all), wash my hair get out and run around trying to get ready while also getting Anna and Noah ready for school. (wash their faces, fix their hair, test their breath, make sure their morning chores are done…)
We barely make it out the door without me screaming at someone out of pure frustration. I just wish they would plan better. I even say that “Anna, I wish you would plan better!”
Which is funny because LOOK AT HER MOTHER. The grown woman racing around in her around, trying to throw on some mascara, etc, etc.
So, today, I skipped my shower and took it later. This morning was much more pleasant, if I do say so myself.
Since I had a little bit of extra time, however, I was able to uh…look at the current situation of my body which was frightening, to say the least. I suppose it was something that needed to happen sooner or later. The chips ahoy and the double cheeseburgers were landing a little too easily in my hands, normally when I eat like crap I’m totally aware of it and I try to not over do it.
You see, I’m a planner with my greasy food but not so much with anything else. (God, I wish I were kidding.)
Lately, though…food has been extra delicious and totally tempting which was quite obvious by the looks of things today.
I mean, seriously…WOW.
What’s interesting and almost confusing is that lately, I have felt sexier than I have in a long time, so basically, I like me with my clothes on, which is good because well, they’re usually on. (You’re welcome.) And I am down to my pre-pregnancy weight (which wasn’t necessarily great to begin with) but I’m much, let’s see, I’m much “less firm” nowadays.
So, I’m thinking I need to exercise on a more regular basis and by regular basis I mean, exercise for the first time since Eli was born.
Nine months ago.
Here’s my plan and it’s your job to hold me accountable. Which means if I don’t firm up, it’s not my fault. (this is also important because I’ll be in Florida in a few months where it’s not acceptable to wear jeans in a pool, which I will do, if necessary.)
I’m going to start doing yoga. Either at home or in a class.
I’m going to start sharing outfits with you guys on a more regular basis, they inspire me, a lot.
and I’m going to stop eating cookies. COLD TURKEY. See? I mean business.
So, here’s the outfit I put together that inspires me. And those pink flowers? Those are for me, too.
Here’s a picture of Eli and I just few minutes ago…maybe we’ll see some shrinkage in weeks to come.
(this photo makes me look much thinner than I actually am.)
(which is why I posted it.)
this post is too funny to me because its like reading something i wrote!! i actually just did my first Yoga DVD today, I think it was Body by Bethanny and it was hard and I wobbled around and looked stupid but I loved it!! I hope to by the end of the year (and the help of groupon having a special) join a yoga program.
Your bottom does look great and I am sure you are that skinny silly!
You can do it! I started WW on January 2nd, and went COLD TURKEY from chocolate. I’ve barely craved it since then, which is an incredibly good thing. Exercise and have fun with it!
Ho ho I love it! Good for you! I teach yoga and now many people from work are coming to my class too. It’s wonderful for you body and frankly for your mind as well:)
Are you this hilarious in person? B/c if so I think we should be friends. I like to laugh. You make me laugh.
Good luck with the yoga, and the no jeans in the pool, and most of all the “No cookies – Cold turkey”. Just have to look at my twitter feed today to see how many cookies I’ve eaten in the last 8 hours. Pitiful.
Love the shoes! I can relate to being down to a certain weight but not feeling right. I say I am squishy in all the wrong places. I’m working on it though. I can’t quit cookies, so I’m exercising every single day, even if it is only doing step on Wii Fit. And I do feel great, most of the time. I think it is good that you are starting from a place where you feel sexy because I think that will make you more likely to stay on track.
Oh Beth you are way too hard on yourself. I’ve seen you in real life and I think you are beautiful! It is good that you are trying to exercise though, just for general wellness and health. Good luck!
one of my favorite things about you is your honesty.
I love ‘say it like it is’ people…you know, the ones who don’t pretend that they don’t eat cookies.
Rock on with your bad self, sister. Ya got this.
Love this post! Found myself nodding in agreement and laughing out loud. My baby just turned 1 and like you, I’m to my pre-pregnant weight (which is about 7lbs too much) and need to firm up as well! I’m going to break out my work out DVD’s right along with ya. I too, dream to be firm in Florida. (Whenever that trip may be…)
No cookies? I refuse to hold anyone accountable to such madness.
(which is why I posted it.)
HA!
Love you for exactly this reason. 
I love you! You’re gorgeous!
Bri
I seriously could’ve written this myself. Usually I’m really good with balancing my JUNK diet with a real diet, only lately my junk diet has taken over and uhh, a Big Mac and two pizzas later, hey, I’ve gained four pounds!
Remember how when I was pregnant, I exercised every single day? I was probably healthier at nine months pregnant than I am now and so I should probably join you on the exercise bandwagon. But the no cookies bandwagon? You’re alone on that one.
Your hair looks great!
I admire your motivation, way to go! Go for the gold!!
AND, that outfit is hot!
i love your posts, this one is hilarious. I guess the quick shower every morning is probably the reason i am still eating way too many cookies. I only stop in front of the mirror when i’m holding my baby, it’s a good distraction.
L~
Oooh! Yoga! I probably need to do this. I weigh about 15lbs less than my pre-pregnancy weight but I’m still over weight. blah. It’s a never ending battle! I workout but I love eating junk food – for some reason this doesnt help.me lose weight.
You can do this!
Also, you are super cute and every time I see eli, I can’t get over thr fact that he isn’t a newborn baby! So adorable!
Just pretend like I’m whispering this okay?? {low-carb, low sugar, I’m down almost 30 pounds and after a little while you can have some cookies again}. Okay, I’m done.
Oh and I still think you are gorgeous, no matter what. xo
My baby weigh is…oh…almost 14 years old. I got a Wii Fit, it has dust on it. I have no will power! Its clear that you do. Oh, and you are so pretty. Eli is pretty cute too
my baby #2 is almost 3. I worked out today. finally.
Im a little above pre pregnancy weight- but holy cow are things in different places!
You look hot. Also, I have the same iPhone case (only mine is much grubbier). Copy cat.
xoxoxoxox
From one (weight) loser to another, congrats on starting with yoga. You will feel strong, firm, relaxed.
The only problem I see with your strategy is the starting photo – you’re supposed to use a seriously unflattering fat picture for the first, so you can gloat extra later (when you use the photo that makes you look thinner than you may be)
Looking forward to updates!
I am thinking that a class would be good…it would hold you accountable even more. Plus, you could pick out cute yoga outfits.
Maybe we could get a yoga group together….
you are gorgeous. and sexy
and hardcore.
no cookies cold turkey? seriously hard. core.
I love group fitness classes, such as Zumba and BodyJam. They make me sweat like crazy, but being a dancer, they’re so much fun for me! The group atmosphere keeps me accountable, too — no slacking or else everyone will notice! There’s a slight competitive edge to them, too: how long can I hold out against everyone else; how easily am I learning these moves compared to the others, etc. Perhaps not the best way to look at them, but they do work for me, so I stick with ‘em. I’ve yet to try yoga, though! Best of luck to you on that. I’m sure you’ll do great!
My scale is somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean right now, but the day it arrives will be the day of reckoning for me: how has my body been affected by eating Thai food non-stop for two months? Also, exercise has been severely lacking too. I should get back on the yoga wagon too.
But no cookies at all? Wow. You’re hardcore.
If I can offer a suggestion about the yoga, I’d say definitely do a class rather than at home. One, self-discipline is really hard in yoga, and having a teacher to keep you from being too easy on yourself helps big time. Not that I would know from personal experience. Nope. Not at all. Two, one very important aspect about yoga is being *totally* present in the practice…not thinking about what you need to do, or what the kids are up to, or about what happened earlier that day. Meditate on the moment. Be present. I find that is much easier when I leave the home and go to a neutral space (like class) because the home provides far too many distractions.
Cute outfit!! And good luck!
Beth. You look fantastic!
I am nearly 5 months pregnant and the first trimester I convinced myself the baby (all of what half a centimetre long) needed to eat and eat and eat and eat!
So now I sit – 5 months and ROUND and wobbly
Anyway good luck on your journey
Yoga is GREAT – I do it and its honestly one of the best forms of excercise around!!
My cookies are sweets so as soon as baby pops out – its cold turkey on those for me
But you honestly do look good in that pic!!
I think you look great!! But I do recommend doing some form of exercise! It will make your energy levels go up and make you feel so much better!!
Nobody says it like you, Beth! You’re hilarious and I love you
(((Hugs for Mr. Eli)))
I love this post. Too funny! Its me all over…running around in the mornings getting the kids out the door…sounds all very familiar. Oh and are you sure you can’t wear jeans in the pool? Damn shame, it’d make my life easier!! You look gorgeous so I’m not sure you need to worry too much about losing weight, but I know how it feels and it’s all about how we feel about ourselves, right – I’m sure the yoga will make you feel 100%. Best wishes. Alison (Oh and I’ll be using you as inspiration for my own ‘firm up’ plans for 2011…no cookies for me today either).
you are a hoot. i love the way you write, i feel like i’m sitting down having a convo with you. (which i was i was.)
totally get this too- my body is, let’s say, a tad bit more floppy nowadays. so i’m right here with you, i am going to try to exercise too. and maybe post outfits. (or not. because i practically wear the same thing everyday. ha.)
Miss Beth, I understand where you’re coming from exactly. I lost a ton of weight and I look great with the clothes on, but everything is soft. I am working on stepping up my activity level as well. Good luck on your goals. Just remember that you ARE beautiful.
Beth, you are too funny!! I feel the same way – I think it’s just this cold, sunless month of January. Good luck with the yoga!! Hmmm, maybe I will try that.
Oh, and that picture of you and Eli is beautiful. (You look so pretty!!!) He will treasure that picture when he is all grown up.
My drug of choice: oreos. And I can’t put them down once I start inhaling them. Which is why they DO NOT belong in my house. But when they have made their sneaky way in (through hubby’s shopping cart) it is usually in the winter. You know, when I don’t have to wear skin tight clothes.
SO I totally feel you… Even though in your “this is why I posted it” shot you look fabulous… I know that exercise is a must!
Work it, mama!!!!!!!
I think you are precious and I LOVE the outfit you picked out. (I have to stay away from the polyvore because I will sink HOURS there.)
So yeah. I feel you on this. I’ve lost some weight recently by cutting out bad carbs and thought it was hard at first, I can honestly say the sugar cravings are gone.
I need to firm up, too, though. I’m going to try T-Tapp. I think. I bought myself the program for Christmas anyway. So there’s that.
Love the outfit.
Yoga does wonders for me, both body wise and mentally. Enjoy it!
Goody for you! You definitely deserve those pink flowers.
I actually popped in a Pilates DVD yesterday for the first time in ——um years. And I can’t believe how I was groaning and puffing. It’s Pilates, for crying out loud – Not Zumba!!! I’m pathetic.
So good luck to you! I hope you have more stick-to-it-iveness than I!
GOOD LUCK! we’ll all be here, cheering you on! today was my 3rd day running since major back surgery last summer. it hasnt been fun but i’m already feeling better!
ps- how do you make your little outfit collage?
Love that Dress! Could you please let me know where it is from?
It would be perfect for my very casual wedding!
I had a baby 8 months ago, and I am right there with you on needing to firm up.. a lot. So sick of my stomach hanging over my pants
Good luck! It is going to be so worth it (please tell me this when I am in your same boat a year from now, 9 months post baby)!