It's been nine weeks since little ones birthday and I have not a a cycle.  The nurse to give myself 12 weeks.  

Could this be affecting my weight?  It's like a 24/7 PMS people!

 My dreams of a tight butt over maternity leave have been fading fast.  I, quite literally, can't get to the gym because I am with precious baby all day.  But, I can't tell ya'll how much I miss it!  I am taking my stroller walks which is great - when the weather is good.  But, I've been shut in the house for about three days now.  I love, love, love being with baby but until I'm sure he will sleep while I'm gone I can't get to the gym in the early am.  I think that's when I'll need to go.  I know it's a season of life and believe you me - I'm enjoying it.  But, I really miss the weights because I do like the results, the adult conversation, and stress relief of pushing those weights.  So, hopefully, as sweet baby gets a bit bigger, I can pretty sure he'll stay asleep (so Daddy can get some shut eye before he goes to work) around 5:30 - 6:15am so I can make it to the gym a few mornings a week.

Meanwhile, I'm watching the food intake.  It hasn't been too bad because I'm doing such little physical activity that I don't really get that hungry. 

And on a completely different note, how wonderful is Trace Adkins new album?  http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/adkins_trace/2347703/album.jhtml

 So this week was kind of rough.  I was just stressed about some things and with no way to leave the house because of baby, it was really hard not to eat.  I did manage to organize a drawer though!  I hope this week will be better.  I miss going to the gym.  My walks are nice, but not the same as the interaction with other adult.  This coupled with all these home school Moms around me with the feeling in the air that sending one's child to regular school is a religious and academic cop out leaves a new Mom feeling a little bummed.  And I thought the fact I worked part-time was a blessing.  Geez.

 Things are humming along here at new mom central.  I feel great!  My baby is on an excellent schedule, I lost 4.5 lbs. this week on my Jenny food, and I have plenty of shows on my TIVO! 

Life is good

 I think my relationship to food has been very interesting to observe since I've become a Mom.  For one thing,  the mind training I gave myself in my JC weight loss has definitely prepared me for a time, like now, when I don't have all day to devote to how I feel about food.  There have been some times lately when I just wanted to bury myself in some fast food or something.  I know that is stress.  I've always said that saying "yes" to my health means saying "no" to every bit of food that comes my way.  But, to do that, it takes some emotional reserves.  Sometimes my reserves run low as a new mom, but overall, I think I'm doing very well thanks to my pre-pregnancy mind/body/food training.  I am so grateful that we are able to continue to afford JC post-pregnancy.  If you are considering JC and you have a lot of weight to lose, please consider Jenny Rewards!  I get 30% off ALL my food and will get 35% when I hit goal!  But back to the topic:  I notice that there are times I can't think about eating as much because I need to take care of the baby.  There would have been a time when I would have made up for that miss by eating more later, but I'm finding that I'm ok with it.  It seems food is working it's way, slowly, into a natural place.  As my first consultant would say, "It's only food." 

One day at a time.  One meal at a time.  One bottle feed a time.  Hug them all.

YIPEE!  My JC food comes in Thursday!  I'l start fresh on Friday which includes a call from my consultant!  I can't wait!