So, Have You Called Jenny Yet?

Well, I am not sure who has motivated me the most?  Was it Kim who is trying to lose a few pounds or the fact that Angie In Shape is starting up round 2 on how to live a healthy life?  Or perhaps it was Donna with her fabulous results that she posted the other day.  Or maybe it was Amy who has been working out for the past few months and really puts me to shame with all that she knows on the subject.  Then again...

I think it is the fact that Emma Lee will be 6 months old next month and I am tired of not fitting into my "cute" clothes.  Anyone else know what I mean?  I have given myself some slack in the fact that I just had baby #3 a few short months ago and I am nursing full time.  (Baby Girl is not a fan of rice cereal.)  Take that into consideration with the fact that I have been nonstop pregnant or nursing (or both at the same time) since 2004 and I think I have done pretty well.  But, I still have about 10 - 15 pounds of extra weight and some inches that I am just not happy with.  Well let me rephrase that, it is really not even about the weight for me or what the measurements say but the fact that I want to fit back into my clothes.  I have a closet full of stuff that I love and I just cannot seem to wear a lot of it right now.  I know that the seasons will be changing soon and I really want to fit comfortably into my jeans and sweaters without going out to buy some more.  Let me say that a different way - I am sure I will get some new clothes this fall but I do not want a bigger size.  (That is just a little disclaimer for Josh and our shopping budget.)  Ha!   

With my new early bird morning routine, I have started walking a few times each week but that is just not enough.  I really want some help choosing healthy foods along with my portion sizes.  Keep in mind that I am still nursing so I need more calories and snacks than I would normally.  I also need some motivation/accountability with my level of fitness activity.  So after looking at Donna's site yesterday, I thought I would check into Nutri-System.  She has had a lot of good things to say about the program so I thought I would see what it is all about.  Turns out the majority of that program is about controlling your calories (1200 per day) and they would not even consider accepting me because I am nursing.  Then I looked into a few other programs like Weight Watchers but then again there was just not that much support for exercise.  Then I headed over to Jenny Craig.    Not only did they incorporate personal accountability and exercise/fitness as a major aspect of their program, but they also have a special plan just for new nursing moms.  Bingo! 

So, I have decided to give it a shot.  I called yesterday afternoon and got it all set up.  My program has been designed just for me and 5 month old Emma Lee in mind.  I know that 99.9% of the program will fall upon me but I am really looking forward to learning about ways to eat healthier and incorporating exercise into my already full daily routine of being a wife and mom.  There is not a local center in my area so I have decided to do the "at home" program.  I basically get all the same benefits but everything is sent directly to my home and I have my consultations over the phone.  Oh, and I do my own weigh ins and measurements myself.  So here is the big question...

Anyone out there want to join me on this new "health kick" of mine? 

We can help each other out and learn together.  You do not have to join the Jenny program.  You can if you want too but that is not a requirement in my book.  I just thought I needed the extra boost to learn about calories, portions, and exercise.  I was trying to be realistic in the fact that I have a full time husband and 3 little bitties.  I did not see much extra time for me to see a trainer or nutritionist every week.  This "at home" method seems to fit into my lifestyle.  My 1st official day is next Wednesday - August 6th - so check back then for my weekly weigh in and to watch as I go down this new path of a better health(ish) lifestyle. 

One more thing...  For my own feelings, please do not leave any negative comments about this.  It took a lot for me to even put this up on our site today.  I thought several times about just not telling anyone (except Josh) and just "see what happens".  I guess you can tell that approach did not win.  I just thought to myself "Why not?".  I might be able to help some other people just like all those gals that I listed above have motivated me to better myself.  I also want you guys to help me out.  Share your tips and let me know what works best for you. 

I would love for you to join me on this journey.  Just leave a comment below or email me.  Let's do this together!