Operation lose the baby weight, BEGINS!

I am a mother, a wife and a women in those orders. I pride myself that my husband and kids need's always have and always will come before my own. To go along with the happy marriage and the privilege of carrying two of the most beautiful children this world has ever seen, I also have gained quite a bit of weight. I like many women chose to indulge myself in my pregnancy’s (especially with my daughter as she had a sweet tooth upon conception) and the pounds liked me so much they chose to stick around. Since my husband and I have made the decision that we will no longer be having kids it’s time to nip this baby weight in the butt (literally!). So today’s project is a quick and easy one. To help spark visual motivation I have created two jars to show pounds lost vs pounds left to lose.

Many people know I LOVE a good deal, when you have 7 mouths to feed (fur babies included) its hard not to like a little money savings. So to do my jars I went to the dollar store, as I often do before starting a craft project and purchased two jars I liked. Next I used some scrapbook letter stickers I happen to have on hand. This is my final product.

We are going out later today to find some marbles that will help give me visual motivation to see what I have accomplished and what I have left to do.

My current plan for weight loss is as follows:

·         (1) Fewer Calories (1200-1800 depending on activity level)

·         (2) More Water!!!! 6-8 glasses NO EXCUSES!

·         (3) Less Sodas ( this will be no soda’s but for now less is more)

·         (4)Less Sweet ( one sweet a day less than 200 calories)

·         (5) Be more ACTIVE!!!

I know it’s not much but it’s a start. It’s time to become the role model my kids deserve!