Weight Loss (or lack thereof) after Baby number 2

So hows that going?  Not that great.  I gained 50 pounds this time around lost about 25 of it, and then have held steady in the same place for about the last 4-5 months.  My baby is 11 months old.  The numbers are discouraging.

To be fair, my kids are pretty close together in age (20 months) so that means I was pregnant for the better majority of 3 years.   I managed to take the weight off after having my first,  but this time around it is just....harder.    I have less time,  I am more tired,  and the weight is just more stubborn.  

There have been efforts made.  I joined a CrossFit gym, which didn't last that long.  I hurt my back! I just was not fit enough to start it I think. After throwing my back out twice to the point of not being able to lift my kids,  I decided maybe it wasn't for me.  Also, the time commitment.  It's hard to leave the house in the evenings 3-4 times a week for almost 2 hours.  It was stressing everyone out .(Me mostly, if I am being honest) I would like to attempt it again one day.  CrossFit was REALLY fun.  I am just not at a point in my life where it is feasible.

Then I kind of gave up.  Not working out, my back doesn't hurt, feeling good but in my heart knowing that I am not happy at my current weight.

So here I am.  11 months out....heavier then I have ever been non-pregnant...trying to figure out what to do.

Not to fret,  I have a plan!

First, I am using My Fitness Pal. to track my eating.  Which is awesome, because I have to account for every single thing I eat. It is eye opening and also very annoying.  Like sometimes I just want to eat 3-5 Tim Bits without tracking it.     But I guess that is why I am where I am currently.  Truth hurts!

Second,  I am doing workout videos every night before bed, and they are hard!  For example, tonight this is one of the ones I did. It was SOOOO hard, but also awesome.

Third, I am going to try and ride my bike or walk at least 3 times a week during the day.  This one is the trickiest to get done.  I am not sure why.

Fourth, I am going to try to be kind to myself and also grateful that I am even in this position.  Those kids are the best thing that ever happened to me, and I know I am so fortunate to have them in my life.  It's worth fighting that stubborn 25 pounds!

So, that is the plan.  I am going to track my eating, do workout videos before bed, try to get my cardio in, and think positively . It's good to have a plan!