Weighting it Out.

I'm down 50 pounds since Gabe was born, and I'm back to pre-pregnancy weight. I'm certainly not shaped the same, and I have a lot more weight to lose, but I am so, so happy.

Me: 1
Evil fatness issues: 0

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And I lost it just in time for my Mom-Mom's legendary Easter Brunch, which is chock full of things that will gain me 20 pounds in 1 meal.

I'm bringing champagne cupcakes. Expect an Erin's Edibles post soon!
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I Hear Milk Donors are Hot Mamas.

***THIS IS A 200 Oz. CELEBRATION SERIES EVENT***

When I contacted Deidrea from Hot Mama Gowns about the 200 Oz. Series, she immediately tweeted about it. Can you ask for better support in le blog communite'? Not really! Then, when she told me that A Mom Writing readers would be privileged to an exclusive 15% discount coupon code during the 200 Oz. Series, I was even more impressed.
But what is a Hot Mama Gown, you ask? Only the most fashionable option for Mommies in labor, postpartum, or nursing. These organic, adjustable-sized gowns come in chic prints. And they were designed for nursing. Basically, these gowns are thee "hot mama alternative to the generic hospital gown."

So, lucky readers, to celebrate my 200 Oz. of milk hitting the trail asap, you get to enjoy this

...15% coupon code...

gotmilk

Valid during the entire series!
March 15-30, 2010

So, if you're pregnant, headed into labor (breathe!), or nursing, check out Hot Mama Gowns, and purchase yourself something swanky to wear while your baby has his or her first latte.

And please, please, please consider helping preemies in the United States, Haiti, Africa, etc. by donating your milk through the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (yes, Canadian Mommies, there are banks in Vancouver and Toronto!) That's what this event is all about.

The 30 Day Shed

No, I'm not doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I'm losing copious amounts of hair. And I have been for almost three weeks now.

Ew.

I know it's all part of that hormonal post-pregnancy crash, but it's sad when you run your fingers through your hair after a shower (a.k.a. me-time) and you see your once luscious pregnancy locks between your fingers.

So... adios pretty pregnancy hair. I surely hope to meet you again sooner than later. 2011 sounds good to me.

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In other news, my baby's Christening was yesterday, and it was beautiful. I'll post a picture soon.

My Big, Fat, (Not Greek) New Years Resolution

It's the first business day of the new year, and I suppose that means it is time to get down to my personal business for 2009 . . .

Losing Weight.

I have done the weight loss thing before-- I even lost over 50 pounds-- but a little thing called, oh, pregnancy fouled up the minus weight and packed on just about everything I lost.

I have lost just about 25 of those pregnancy pounds, and I credit that to breastfeeding and the fact that Gabe's placenta was supposedly the same size as him (Gabe was 8-7, so...).

But "it is time," as they said quite dramatically in The Lion King, to lose the rest and more. And as I sit here post Lean Cuisine lunch thinking about the left over chocolate chip oatmeal cookies in the kitchen, I know this is not going to be an easy journey.

As per my last weight loss success, I am going to be gym-happy. I need the elliptical machine-- actual running never bodes well for a girl with large breasts, and well, right now, with the nursing, I am at my wits end dealing with their giganticness. I fake-did Weight Watchers last time, but I am not sure that is going to be my plan for now. I need to just straight eat well, as in veggies, veggies, veggies. I love the color green otherwise so I should probably start loving it in my food.

My goal? To be in EXCELLENT backpacking shape by June.
What does this mean? I need to lose at least 25 pounds by June.
What is my end goal for 2009? I want to lose at least 40 pounds.
Will I do this? I have to.
Why? For my health. For my sanity. And let's just be honest, For the sake of sexual confidence!

And what is my one solace right now?? That I am not going on this quest alone. If ya'll read TheHeirToBlair, and you probably do, McFatty Mondays have started, and there are lots of post-partum Mommas taking the weight loss plunge and posting the grueling grossity of it all online for the world to read.

THIS WEEK I intend to get to that gym, put my money where my mouth is and join. I need to figure out what I am going to do about sports bras, because I very well may need to wear 7 at once in order NOT to offend other gym go-ers. And the husband and I are going to be stocking the fridge with healthy food.

I shall call this week the 'establishment' week. No weight loss expected, but the serious lifestyle swing is to get going.

So there's my entry to kick my McFat Butt into gear.
Time to shine.

The 6 Week Wait...

is over! I'm cleared and free for all physical activity. So woot woot- I am on the mini-progesterone-only pill! Now... when this mini-pill actually is used as a means of protection is a whole other story seeing as A. I AM TERRIFIED OF HAVING SEX. and B. WE ARE STILL STAYING AT MY PARENTS due to the flooding in our condo until at least Friday.