Body after baby challenge, week 1

What have I done since last week to realize my goal of shedding enough pounds so I can quit sucking in my gut? Let’s count the ways:

1. I picked up Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred DVD and two 2-pound weights.
2. I dug out my old sports bras and tried to find one that wasn’t so raggedy and that would do something to keep these jugs from bouncing so much.
3. I worked out THREE TIMES in the past few weeks. This isn’t that impressive to most people, but I haven’t worked out since 2007. For real. This is progress at its finest!
4. I haven’t been doing as well with eating better, but that’s because working out tricks me into thinking I can afford to eat that extra piece of cake because hey, those crunches I did had to burn off some calories, right?
5. I’m sore all over. I can’t walk up the stairs. I can’t pick up the kids. I can’t lift a gallon of orange juice without hollering in pain. But Jillian tells me that my muscles are adjusting to being worked out. That this is normal. And since I haven’t worked out since 2007 (sad, yes I know) my muscles are especially tired.

So there you have it. I’m a work in progress and by the end of the month, I should definitely see some changes! I promise I’ll post some pictures so you can see my progress.