Yay!

So as of today...I have lost 45 lbs.

I gained a great deal of weight when I was pregnant with Ethan...way more than I wanted..and more than I did when I was pregnant with Madison. I started out lower this time around but wow...if you saw my swelling you would know I gained quite a bit. I have more to lose but I am so excited. I am down 3 lbs just from last week.

What is the secret? LOL..nursing. That is one of the benefits...it is like exercising without doing a thing. For a few weeks I wasn't losing at all...I was concerned I was gaining but I was on some medication and now I am off of it. Thank goodness! I have been going on walks with Madison, Ethan, and Milo..sometimes Kevin too. Oh and mowing the grass...today was the 2nd time I have mowed this summer. I normally won't let Kevin mow..I love to mow but since I had Ethan and had more swelling issues afterwards I haven't been mowing. A few weeks ago I did mow but only did one side of the driveway in the front and all the back. Haha I left the rest. So...after weeks of it sitting that way I mowed the entire yard. Last time it took me a great deal of time to mow...but today...back to normal. Such good exercise too! I have only gone on 1 bike ride. I would love to go on more. I am also going to start doing Turbo Jam. Mainly I am losing weight due to nursing...and people lose weight after giving birth.

Anyway...I am so happy to have lost 45lbs since having Ethan. All my neighbors keep commenting on how great I look and how they can tell I am losing weight all the time. Now if only I could fit into all my old clothes......give it time Melanie!!