tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34652816456354583972024-03-13T17:39:54.605-05:00HAVE YOU SEEN MY WEIGHT?BECAUSE I KEEP LOSING IT... ?!!Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-43226586700713977442011-05-09T13:23:00.001-05:002011-05-09T13:23:13.464-05:00Weigh Day<p><a href='http://lh5.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/TcgxDWufqZI/AAAAAAAAAWc/mGVOon7F8vQ/2011-05-09_07-14-27_715.jpg'><img src='http://lh5.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/TcgxDWufqZI/AAAAAAAAAWc/mGVOon7F8vQ/s400/2011-05-09_07-14-27_715.jpg' /></a></p><div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8</div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-59491788709821880592011-05-08T20:02:00.000-05:002011-05-08T20:02:54.101-05:00A Weekend of Firsts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Last Saturday was my & the BF's 3 year anniversary ♥. We ended up waiting to really celebrate it until yesterday. It was our "first" date since Baby was born, and - despite the fact that I cried as we were driving away from dropping him off at his grandma's - it was a lot of fun! We ate at Cheddar's and I had my first legal drink (I turned 21 in September but was pregnant!). </span><br />
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</div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sooooo good! Other than that, we've just been veggin out and I've been getting spoiled. Heh :) Tomorrow is weigh day and the start to FINALS week. I'm going to school this summer so my break is only like a week, but I'll take it!</span></div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div align="left"><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Happy Mother's Day!</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">-Carissa</span></div></div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-68609806339010004542011-05-04T21:28:00.001-05:002011-05-04T21:28:00.947-05:00Down a size!I meant to wait until 159 to try on a size 12, but today i had to buy a blazer (ended up getting a size 10 stretch) for a scholarship banquet i'm going to tomorrow, and i found a super cute leopard print pencil skirt on sale in a size 12, so i had to try it on. It fit! <br/> <br/> Unfortunately my eating has been a little (okay, a LOT) out of control this past week so its kinda put a rain cloud over my smaller-size celebration. I guess its always going to be a struggle. <br/> <br/> -Carissa<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8</div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-20498329048701283732011-05-02T09:28:00.002-05:002011-05-08T11:11:09.473-05:00Weigh Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/Tb6_i2_E4oI/AAAAAAAAAWI/d7qNYhMjmFw/2011-05-02_06-36-23_298.jpg"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/Tb6_i2_E4oI/AAAAAAAAAWI/d7qNYhMjmFw/s400/2011-05-02_06-36-23_298.jpg" /></a><br />
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Goodbye 170s, hello 160s!!! I have never been this small (6th grade maybe?). 20 more pounds until goal- hooooray! Now if only i can convince myself that i don't want any leftover Easter/birthday (bf just turned 23!) goodies......<br />
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I fully expect to be out of the 170s by next week!!! <br />
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Hope you guys are staying healthy and enjoying some wonderful spring weather!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have to eat enough calories to produce milk, but that's not an <span style="font-size: x-large;">excuse</span> to eat more than I should. It also means I can't over-resctrict. Throughout my journey I've realized that I am either very strict about what I eat and how much of it (I felt good if I didn't go over 1000 calories - that's not healthy for ANYONE) or I abandon my goals altogether and eat everything I can think of (also completely unhealthy). I have to find some kind of happy <span style="font-size: x-large;">balance</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Chips, crackers, trail mix, and other things of the like that can be had in large quantities are dangerous around me. Even the healthy versions are bad in mass amounts. I'm just going to have to settle for <span style="font-size: x-large;">substituting</span> them with things like grapes, carrots (don't love em, but I can deal), etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm lazy</span>. I planplanplan and never actactact. I need to make a conscious effort to change this part of my life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weight loss means being uncomfortable sometimes</span>. Whether it's during a tough workout or resisting that new yogurt shop you pass on the way home, sometimes there will be things that you wont like doing and you just have to suck it up and do it anyway. I'm not a very happy camper when I don't get what I want - particularly with food. It's sad, but I get very jealous when I see other people eating things that I "can't" have because I know how unhealthy it is. Like I said, I'm gonna have to get rid of my pouty-pants and deal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">These are my self truths... what are yours?</span></div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-63002652545444542092011-03-21T15:45:00.000-05:002011-03-21T15:45:52.648-05:00Back to school, baby shots, and weight watchin'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ahhhh, what a wonderful week Spring Break was. I got a tiny glimpse of what<span style="font-size: x-large;"> life-after-college</span> is going to be like... I can't wait until I don't have to worry about homework or exams anymore! But for now, it's back to <strike>studying, writing papers, and taking tests</strike> trying not to procrastinate (HA).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Bentley had his second doctor's appointment today, during which he received three <span style="font-size: x-large;">shots</span> in his legs and one oral vaccine. Poor thing :( He's so tough though! He only cried for a few seconds and then he was fine! My sister said he has been a little fussy today... and if I touch his legs he gets upset :(. His cry isn't really like an "I'm hungry" scream or an "I'm poopy" wail... it's just like... <span style="font-size: x-large;">"Ouch :("</span><span style="font-size: small;">. He finally fell asleep; I'm typing this while he rests... soon he'll be eating and then we'll be on our way to the gym.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I still haven't lost any weight. Right now, I'm only thinking about right now. What can I do to make myself healthier today, <span style="font-size: x-large;"> in this moment?</span> My eating's been a little crazy and I haven't worked out as much as I'd hoped to, but I'm working hard at making improvements, even if they're small ones.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I feel so bad taking LittleButt out while he doesn't feel good... but his grandma is going to be with him at the gym so if he starts feeling too crummy, I'll only be a few seconds away. Let's hope this week brings <span style="font-size: x-large;">big</span> pound losses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Carissa, a wishinIcouldmakeitbettermomma</span></div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-88970259902020162622011-03-20T13:47:00.000-05:002011-03-20T13:47:27.106-05:00PHOTO SUNDAY!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-H4a_k84IyJiQw8ArhHq8NgMMTRZ-81K9-yt-scxJ28oiKFVYIG7AwjXLfBq5raborqKsR690aoeL_9_a0Djp_2sGYeE3keoEDn3vR9yLqqKw6tnSur_ZSypDqrejRVACIqE_O6bXoU/s1600/CIMG4042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-H4a_k84IyJiQw8ArhHq8NgMMTRZ-81K9-yt-scxJ28oiKFVYIG7AwjXLfBq5raborqKsR690aoeL_9_a0Djp_2sGYeE3keoEDn3vR9yLqqKw6tnSur_ZSypDqrejRVACIqE_O6bXoU/s320/CIMG4042.JPG" width="100" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkVNSvKhQE7BbIQ9alRwlNyKaHX2PJ3h1U6O1rfIwwIa6IEGJJM95TMZDQHhA4E-YRHgcwrqm5nxPBJLn0CbqzLaTzs9S3Li-fD6mhMzA8gIa0Jnt5efJzbKgzKoRRBKUvkcRrJLkAd8/s1600/CIMG4043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkVNSvKhQE7BbIQ9alRwlNyKaHX2PJ3h1U6O1rfIwwIa6IEGJJM95TMZDQHhA4E-YRHgcwrqm5nxPBJLn0CbqzLaTzs9S3Li-fD6mhMzA8gIa0Jnt5efJzbKgzKoRRBKUvkcRrJLkAd8/s320/CIMG4043.JPG" width="89" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">current weight: 177 lbs</span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">First pictures after baby!</span></div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-36825121997306197252011-03-17T19:55:00.000-05:002011-03-17T19:55:28.093-05:00If you're craving...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Something Italian, eat this:</span><br />
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</span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Fazolis Kids Meal Meat Lasagna + 1 Breadstick</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">[<em>410 calories, 20 g fat</em>]</span></div><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Something quick, eat this:</span><br />
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</span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">McDonald's Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">+ Snack size Fruit and Walnut Salad</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">[<em>470 calories, 17 g fat</em>]</span></div><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Something hearty, eat this:</span><br />
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</span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">McAlister's bowl of Country Potato Soup, in a bread bowl</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">[<em>313 calories, 9 g fat</em>]</span></div><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;">Something sweet, eat this:</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">Sonic Jr. Oreo Sundae</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia;">[<em>180 calories, 9 g fat</em>]</span></div><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;">Something grilled, eat this:</span><br />
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<div align="center"><img height="141" id="il_fi" src="http://supernaturalbotanicals.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/grilled-shrimp-and-spinach-salad.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="200" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Applebee's Grilled Shrimp & Spinach Salad</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">[<em>250 calories, 14 g fat</em>]</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Sonic: </span></em><a href="http://fast-food-nutrition.findthebest.com/compare/98-1327/Vanilla-Reduced-Fat-Ice-Cream-Cone-vs-Jr-Oreo-Sundae"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://fast-food-nutrition.findthebest.com/compare/98-1327/Vanilla-Reduced-Fat-Ice-Cream-Cone-vs-Jr-Oreo-Sundae</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></em></div><div style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">McDonalds: </span></em><a href="http://keepittightfitness.com/2010/12/dine-out-dish-mcdonalds-2/"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://keepittightfitness.com/2010/12/dine-out-dish-mcdonalds-2/</span></em></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Applebees: </span></em><a href="http://supernaturalbotanicals.com/blog/applebees"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://supernaturalbotanicals.com/blog/applebees</span></em></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">McAlister's: </span></em><a href="http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSSE/WesternCarolina/Locations/McAlistersDeli.htm"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSSE/WesternCarolina/Locations/McAlistersDeli.htm</span></em></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Fazoli's: </span></em><a href="http://mojosavings.com/2011/02/24/fazolis-free-spaghetti-entree-2/"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://mojosavings.com/2011/02/24/fazolis-free-spaghetti-entree-2/</span></em></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div></div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-4373946708452680982011-03-16T22:13:00.001-05:002011-03-16T22:13:21.543-05:00Well crap.Today... i ate... way. too. much. Im so miserable! An entire pint of ice cream, and that was AFTER my unreasonably portioned supper. Siiiiigh. Tomorrows a new day. <br/> <br/> I HAVE exercised the past three days! 30 day shred yesterday and Monday, and today my boyfriend and i went walking at the gym. Hes so great! It was really nice to spend that time with him : ). Tomorrow my mom and i have plans to go to zumba again, so that should be fun. <br/> <br/> Just a quick update while my sweet baby sleeps on my chest :). Im planning on getting into my photo friday routine again, either every friday or maybe just the first friday of each month- i haven't decided yet. Either way, ill be posting pictures this friday, so be sure to check back! <br/> <br/> Have a great night! <br/> ~Carissa <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> PS-the high for tomorrow is 89 here!!!! Its not even officially spring yet!!!!!!<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-26739934769520532982011-03-14T15:17:00.001-05:002011-03-14T15:17:27.923-05:00Weigh DayWoke up late so I forgt to take a picture, but im at 177. <br/> <br/> Its spring break, so hopefully i can get some good exercise time in. <br/> <br/> Ahhhhh.<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-29120479729233733772011-03-11T20:52:00.000-06:002011-03-11T20:52:48.056-06:00Did you know?<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Working out - to the point of sweating - increases</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">the size of the basal ganglia, a part of the brain </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">that</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">controls attention and the ability to </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">coordinate</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">actions </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and thoughts.</span></span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Just another benefit to getting active!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Source: Family Circle magazine, April 1, 2011 Issue, pg. 90</em></span>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-21298777574451691162011-03-11T15:22:00.000-06:002011-03-11T15:22:24.242-06:00Zumba Zumba!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Who's tried it? That sexy, sweaty, aerobic dance/exercise class... my mom and I tried it for the first time yesterday... whew! Talk about hard! It's very fast paced, but not impossible. And it's a great workout! The hour seemed to go by so fast! We had a lot of fun :) I think I'll go again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">That class being ony the second workout I've done since Baby was born, I'm not sure how this week's weigh in will go. I'm doing fairly well food-wise, still not counting every calorie though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">What are your favorite workout classes?</span>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-88064233206043330512011-03-07T20:01:00.001-06:002011-03-07T20:01:01.882-06:00If love burned calories....<p><a href='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/TXWN2l6aePI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/jSnFhN8-d6g/2011-03-07_19-28-45_330.jpg'><img src='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/TXWN2l6aePI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/jSnFhN8-d6g/s400/2011-03-07_19-28-45_330.jpg' /></a></p>I'd have lost a trillion pounds by now! I am seriously so crazy about this little boy :))))))) <br/> <br/> No workouts since monday... its hard to get there before 5 since i get home at 230. My boyfriends mom works at the gym but leaves at 5 so i have to get there well before that and most days it just ain't ha'nin. Ha ha. I also think im suffering from separation anxiety or something.... i hate it when hes not close. I feel like after being at work for 6 hours, the last thing i should do is spend ANOTHER hour away from him, even if it is to work out... it makes me feel like a bad mom :(. Not saying that moms who workout are bad mothers at all-its just how it makes me feel. I don't want to miss a single breath, smile, cry, coo, or second that i don't have to. Has anyone else felt this way? :( <br/> <br/> Anyway, did you guys see the weigh in this morning? I believe that's 2 lbs down... pretty good for no gym! I've been trying really hard to watch what i eat. Now, time to put in another week of honest effort... and hopefully some exercise. <br/> <br/> xo <br/> Carissa<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-79965815873973058342011-03-07T07:01:00.002-06:002011-03-17T19:57:34.109-05:00Weigh in<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/TXTXPVONEcI/AAAAAAAAAVM/Bs2rKVQKnkg/2011-03-07_06-18-16_270.jpg"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/TXTXPVONEcI/AAAAAAAAAVM/Bs2rKVQKnkg/s400/2011-03-07_06-18-16_270.jpg" /></a><br />
<div style="clear: both; font-size: xx-small; text-align: center;">Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div></div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-37023826526417412252011-02-28T19:50:00.002-06:002011-03-17T19:58:05.090-05:00This is the last thing I expected to feel after working out.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Guilt. Guilty for leaving him with his grandma (she works at the gym) while i walked for 30 mins..... after being away from him all day, i just wanted to hug and kiss and snuggle my little boy. I also know that its time to get in shape (that walk taught me a lesson today!). I know, i know- being healthy is one of the best things i can do for myself and my family, but i just cant help wishing that i would've spent that time with him instead :(. <br />
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It was so hard to leave this morning. Work went by fairly quickly though, and it wad SOOO good to see him when i got home. My sister answered the door with Bentley in her arms and i almost cried tears of joy at the sight of his sweet little self! <br />
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Anyway... weighed 177.8 this morning. So there's that. <br />
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Im off to finish feeding and spending time with baby! Oh, and homework.... ugh. <br />
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-Carissa, a jugglin mama<br />
<div style="clear: both; font-size: xx-small; text-align: center;">Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div></div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-37912366284338943372011-02-27T22:01:00.001-06:002011-02-27T22:01:43.257-06:00What size am I?!<p><a href='http://lh3.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/TWseGjwhdDI/AAAAAAAAAVE/TdOGPdb0w-o/2011-02-26_23-02-30_703.jpg'><img src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/TWseGjwhdDI/AAAAAAAAAVE/TdOGPdb0w-o/s400/2011-02-26_23-02-30_703.jpg' /></a></p><p><a href='http://lh5.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/TWseJEO1HYI/AAAAAAAAAVI/mY1slMMuuw0/2011-02-26_23-01-12_593.jpg'><img src='http://lh5.ggpht.com/_aUcj3jMDX24/TWseJEO1HYI/AAAAAAAAAVI/mY1slMMuuw0/s400/2011-02-26_23-01-12_593.jpg' /></a></p>Went shopping for some back-to-work outfits... I was pregnant when I started this job, so everything I had to wear was maternity! I can prob still wear a good majority of it, but it was nice to get some pants with no elastic in the waist and some new shirts :). <br/> <br/> I walked into the first store and just kinda stood there, staring at all the different aisles, clueless as to where to even start. I had no idea what size of ANYTHING that i would fit into. I finally just went to an area i was familiar with-plus size. I picked out some shirts in 1X and went to try them on.... and wouldn't ya know it, they were all too big! I had no idea where the "regular" sizes were so i just got a cardigan and tshirt in XL that i'd found & we headed to old navy. There, i tried on larges and had much better luck. I also got my pants there.... tried 16s, too big! :O. 14s are a little snug around the waist, but i figure my body is still changing from a home for two to room for one! <br/> <br/> So im ready for tomorrow as far as wardrobe goes... just not in any other way. I've been so sad today because i don't want to leave my little baby boy :((. On the bright side, at least i can work out tomorrow. <br/> <br/> <br/> *sigh* .... see you at tomorrow morning's weigh in. <br/> <br/> ~Carissa <br/> <br/> PS-follow me on twitter (@kuhrisuh) to get the weigh in results first each week!<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-46435250833277590342011-02-23T22:28:00.001-06:002011-02-23T23:11:58.047-06:00Goals of the aggressive varietyAgain, posting from my phone in the middle of the night. You'll prob get lots of these, ha ha! <br/> <br/> Ive got some goals that require announcing for accountability's sake. I'm cleared to exercise starting Monday, and im ready to get after it! Hopefully this enthusiasm lasts. I remember when i first started this journey, i wanted to lose 100 lbs in one year. Pregnancy put a (very worthwhile) hold on that, and now my 2 yr anniversary is approaching in July. Id like to make my dream a reality and finally reach that 100 lbs lost mark this July. That's 30 lbs in 4 months. A hair over 7 lbs a month, which makes just about 2 lbs a week. I realize that those last pounds are often thrmost difficult to drop, but im gonna keep at it until i get there. Who's with me? What are your goals for summer? <br/> <br/> I also need to say this: another goal is to complete ALL my assignments for ALL of my classes. Im so close to finishing, and i've gotta finish strong. Stay on my case about this!! <br/> <br/> Here's to a busy, positive, goal gettin future! <br/> xo, <br/> -Carissa<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-13051294139223657772011-02-21T09:12:00.005-06:002011-03-17T19:58:37.091-05:00Baby weight & Breastfeeding<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Okay, let's just get right to it. When I found out I was pregnant, I weighed <span style="font-size: x-large;">174</span>. Thanks to morning sickness (more like all day sickness), I was 170 at one point. But that didn't last long! At my last doctor appt before King Bent arrived I weighed in at <span style="font-size: x-large;">211</span>. So I gained right around 40 lbs - half of what I'd lost! Boy was it rough seeing that "2" on the scale again.... <br />
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Fast forward 5 wks, and I'm sitting right around <span style="font-size: x-large;">180</span>. You can't imagine my relief when I saw that number. I was really scared that it was going to take me another 5 months to lose that weight again. I haven't been counting calories or dieting really.... baby has honestly been my number one focus. Funny how your <span style="font-size: x-large;">priorites</span> can change in an instant! <br />
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I have been attempting to make a conscious effort to make healthy choices, though they often have to be very <span style="font-size: x-large;">quick</span> to both cook and eat. Im sure lots of you moms understand. Doctor released me to work out starting <span style="font-size: x-large;">Feb 28th</span>... I'm really excited! It's gonna take effort to fit school, baby, work, home, and the gym in, but I have to be determined to make the time for it. <br />
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One thing that has helped me drop the "baby weight" so quickly is definitely <span style="font-size: x-large;">breast feeding</span>. I've read that you can burn anywhere from <span style="font-size: x-large;">300-500 calories</span> per day producing milk - now THAT'S what I call a workout! ;) It's one of the hardest things I've ever done, but I love breastfeeding for many reasons: <br />
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•Gives me a really unique bonding time w/baby. Being able to provide for your child so fully & naturally is one of the most beautiful things a woman's body was designed to do. <br />
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•Health benefits for baby. I've read and heard that one of the many health benefits your baby receives from bf'ing is in his brain development. <a href="http://www.breastfeeding.com/all_about/all_about_more.html">CLICK HERE</a> for a complete list of all that breast feeding goodness!<br />
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•Health benefits for mommy, including but not limited to that awesome calorie burn! <br />
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I know this post is all over the place... bear with me. Im running on minimal amounts of sleep here! Ha ha <br />
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Hope you're having a great start to your week! <br />
-Caaaarissa</div>Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10475564368239857134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465281645635458397.post-79702548992039063772011-02-19T18:52:00.007-06:002011-02-21T13:40:19.522-06:00Introducing... Baby Bentley!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Hello, from a brand new momma & her sweet baby BOY! Thank you for all your comments - you are all so sweet! I had such an incredible pregnancy and delivery (though I might not have described them in such kind terms at the time, ha ha), and I really want to share it all with you! So, here goes...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pregnancy was, well, pregnancy. I was sick, hungry (mostly for potatoes), tired, energetic, happy, sad, nervous, excited, annoyed, round, glowy, busy, and all those other pretty and notsopretty things that come along with <span style="font-size: x-large;">growing</span> a little person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">By the time January rolled around, I was so ready to meet our little angel that I could hardly stand it - while at the same time being really nervous to be new parents. I'm so thankful for how well my pregnancy went, and I can tell you now that I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Now, onto the birth...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Due date was January 14th. I went to the doctor on the 11th, and to my dismay, I was not dilated and he had only moved down just a bit. Don't get me wrong, I wanted him to come when he was ready, but I was pretty ready myself! My doctor said that if I hadn't delivered by my next appointment (the 18th), we would schedule an <span style="font-size: x-large;">induction</span> for the 21st. I was happy that there was an end in sight!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I worked throughout my pregnancy, and that last week I was feeling SO tired, and was going to bed at like 8pm every night! The day before my due date, I guess I must've looked as crummy as I felt, because all day at work people were asking me if I felt okay and telling me that I could go home if I needed to. My boss made a joke, saying, "I hope I don't see you tomorrow!" I just laughed and told him I was sure I'd be there - I honestly thought I was going to have to be induced! But wouldn't ya know it, around 11pm that night I started having <span style="font-size: x-large;">contractions</span>! At first, the thought of contractions didn't even cross my mind. They just felt like really bad back pains. My boyfriend was the one who actually suggested that maybe I was going into labor... and I was reluctant to believe it. I had contractions alllllll night long... 3-8 mins apart. The next morning we got up and ate, and they started letting up a little... prob around 15 mins apart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I hadn't felt baby move since before the contractions started, so my mom suggested we call the hospital just in case. They told me to come in so they could <span style="font-size: x-large;">monitor</span> the baby. Turns out I was dilated to a<span style="font-size: x-large;"> 3</span>! My doctor had me walk around the maternity floor for about an hour, and by then my contractions had started up again pretty strong. They admitted me around 4 pm. Contractions were.... painful. I had asked so many people what they would feel like, but it really is something you can't explain. They started in my back, but then radiated throughout my whole middle. They didn't really feel like cramps to me... more just like... CONTRACTIONS. Ha ha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Anyway, I did get an epidural. I'm so happy that I did! I had contractions all through that night and the next day. At one point, because of baby's heartbeat's time to recover after each contraction, they thought that I was going to have to have a <span style="font-size: x-large;">c-section</span>, to the point that they were preparing me for surgery. I was freaking out... the doctor was saying things about the cord possibly being wrapped around him, and I was starting to panic. Thankfully, I had a great doctor and she stayed in the room to monitor us most of the time. I had to sit in the most uncomfortable, straight up position, because that's what baby liked best. Eventually, I started feeling the contractions again, and it was time to start <span style="font-size: x-large;">pushing</span>. The doctor said we really had to give it a good try, because baby wasn't going to deal with the stress for very long. After just 20 minutes of pushing (and <span style="font-size: x-large;">27 hours</span> of labor!), our beautiful, sweet, perfect, wonderful little boy was born!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It was the most amazing experience of my entire life. I cannot describe the<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>love</span> I have in my heart for my little baby son... there are just no words. And to be able to share that experience with my boyfriend... the look on his face the first time he held his son was indescribable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I could see the love flowing from him. Our love has not only grown stronger, but our love for this sweet boy - who we named <span style="font-size: x-large;">Bentley</span> - grows more and more every day. He was so supportive throughout the entire pregnancy & all throughout labor and birth... I really could not dream up someone better than him to share this with. ♥</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After he finally took his first pee pee, we got to go home. It was around 9 pm... and now, here we are, one month and four days later. It's been a rollercoaster of emotions, but every <span style="font-size: x-large;">sleepless</span> night has been worth it. He is absolutely<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>perfect</span> in every way... his smiles, his newfound "coos" and his snuggles are my favorite things in the entire world. :)</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">He was a little jaundiced, but luckily nothing that required any treatment and it went away on its own. He's growing wonderfully! At his first check up, he had gained 1 lb and grown 2 inches! My tiny man :)</span><br />
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I still can't believe he went from this little seed...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">He was born on Saturday, and school started Monday. Needless to say, I've been overwhelmingly busy. I go back to work in one week <span style="font-size: x-large;">(SOB!)</span><span style="font-size: small;">, so I'm trying to get in all the snuggle time I can with my little lovebug. I'm hoping I can keep up with school - which I should probably be working on right now. I'll post about my weight gain and where I am now soon... for now, my little heartthrob needs some lovins :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">xoxo!</span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">-Carissa, <span style="font-size: x-large;">a proud mommy</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQ0A1pqzxbWzTRw6ivCLIG6yQPYNWtVWPMFvil4KoT-2p3__kem70XE3DOeyRwMyHtDp-_2HOz28WxqCLeooPZFTgESS3_bnsk1R82tIT7d2GpjXzX82fhOzQcGY0SDyGeXcnuG1RIwE/s1600/2011-02-16_15-06-57_35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQ0A1pqzxbWzTRw6ivCLIG6yQPYNWtVWPMFvil4KoT-2p3__kem70XE3DOeyRwMyHtDp-_2HOz28WxqCLeooPZFTgESS3_bnsk1R82tIT7d2GpjXzX82fhOzQcGY0SDyGeXcnuG1RIwE/s320/2011-02-16_15-06-57_35.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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