Yo!

Thanks Garrett, I'm glad to know you're proud of me! I lost 3 lbs last week. The workouts are going really well. I think I'm going to need to start pushing my self harder, but I'm afraid of over-kill. I don't want to get hurt or anything (and I'm so out of shape it wouldn't take much!). I didn't work out Friday or Saturday as Friday night we had commitments that started too early in the evening to allow a workout, and Saturday's I have Evelynne all day (at least 16 hours) alone while John is at work. It gets crazy. And have I mentioned that she won't take naps when I"m home with her?

But I'm back on the wagon. Today I will do the arm workout I was supposed to do on Saturday, and I will walk for half an hour (around 4000 steps - the cardio from Friday). The pilates will have to wait.

I haven't hugely reduced my caloric intake since I am still nursing Evelynne at least twice a day...I'm having to find a balance so I can still lose weight AND nurse her...I'm shooting for about 1800 calories a day and I'm following the guidelines for the Body for Life - a lean protein, 1 serving carbohydrate and an ADDITIONAL serving of veggies...lots of fruits and vegetables. It's basically the same thing - just well balanced nutrition. It's going really well.

John and I got your email about going to the Grand Canyon. I'm totally down! We have mountain bikes but its too cold here to bike yet. And John works on Saturdays so we can't go anywhere for the weekends. But I'm sure we could think of something cause we would LOVE to meet you guys at the Grand Canyon for a few days. That would be really fun! Go team!