Get This Butt In Gear

If you follow me on instagram, you already know that I just recently had my first post-baby workout. Check out this gem here:

Now before all of my friends start calling me, telling me to take it easy, rest assured I did. I mean, I just had a baby five weeks ago. I walked on the treadmill and did some triceps exercises for this first workout. Once I get the all clear from my doctor to return to more rigorous activity I will up the activity level. And I CANNOT WAIT!

Before I even knew I was pregnant I already hated my body and wanted to lose weight, the same thoughts I have had my entire life. Then at the end of November 2012, two lines appeared on a little stick and all of my weight loss thoughts halted – and I was kind of bummed. Not bummed I was pregnant, but bummed because my battle with the bulge had to be put on hiatus, but for an AMAZING and WONDERFUL reason. Now that my amazing and wonderful gift is here, I am realizing even more how important it is for me to get in shape and be happy with my body. I read this incredible article about Moms thinking they are fat and realized that EVERYTHING I do from here on out will be observed by my sweet daughter. And I do not want her to grow up hating her body and developing a bad body image. I want to be a great role model for her and encourage healthy living (seriously read that article, it’s so true!). Wanting to lead a healthy life for Baby K will be my main focus.

So Tolar and I joined the gym to get our butts in gear!!! And I am going to use this little blog to hold myself accountable. I plan to talk about my journey to weight loss here on Pursuit of Pink occasionally. I feel like if I write down my progress for all of you to see, I will be more inclined to stick with it. And I want you to hold me to it!

I’m sticking with the tried and true calories in, calories out method. I’ve binge dieted before in the past and yes it worked for a few months, but here I am back trying to lose weight again. So this time, I really want to make weight loss a lifestyle. I have my fabulous uncle to thank for inspiring me! And also, Beth over at Hang On, Honey.  Both of these people are committed to working out and maintaining a healthy life and I can use their inspiration to propel me forward.

Now wish me luck! I desperately want to be healthy so I can enjoy a very full life raising my daughter, right alongside Tolar. And I want to love my body so I can teach Baby K to love hers. If you have any favorite exercise/workouts, feel free to leave those in the comments section below.