Cinmin's Post Baby Journal

[Cinmin]

I'm not sure if anyone remembers me or not but I was here a few years ago and had great results due to the support of this community (http://www.discussfitness.com/forums...ghlight=Cinmin
and http://www.discussfitness.com/forums/f9/cinmins-journal-7855.html?highlight=Cinmin)

Well, now almost 3 years later and a bouncing baby boy I'm back to lose all this baby fat. My son, Devin, is 3 months old now, my milk supply is pretty solid (sorry to gross some people out), and I'm starting back to work on 1/2/07 although I will be working from home. I'm looking forward to getting into some sort of routine with both working out and eating.

Due to breastfeeding my calorie intake will have to be pretty high - I'm estimating around 1900-2000 calories per day since I tried 1800 calories for a couple of weeks and I noticed a decrease in milk.

Any suggestions on high calorie but healthy snacks would be appreciated! I look forward to beginning my journal again on 1/2/07. Happy New Year!!!

[CF-OC_gal]

Welcome back. I've got to admit I was fairly new then so I hardly remember your journals, but there is always room here for one more.

Congratulations on the new addition to your family! : don't wear yourself down trying to do too much too fast.

Are you sure your calories are high enough? If you start exercising, you might find the need for even more.

Avocados, nuts and dairy products can be high cal, but I guess you have to watch out for allergies or food sensitivies in your little one still.

You'll get excellent encouragement and support here, that's for sure. I'll have a front-row seat to read your first post and I will be privately cheering for your success.

Welcome back and Happy New Years!

[JDR3]

Welcome back, enjoy the little one they grow up quick!
Good luck on your workouts.

[SarahPT]

Glad you are back. Try not too worry too much about your calories being too high. With breastfeeding and getting back in to exercising you will need plenty.

Sarah

[.V.]

Well, sorry but my swiss cheese brain doesn't remember you. I've only been around for 3 years though. We may have missed each other.

Congratulations on your new baby and welcome back to DF. Looking forwards to watching your progress in your "new baby journal".

Take it easy as your progress. 3 months is plenty of time to start working out again, but it does take up to 2 years to completely recover from giving birth. One of the best things a person can do just happens to be one of the toughest on the body.

Best wishes in your fitness endeavors.

[Cinmin]

Tuesday -- Jan.2.2007

Thank you for all of your encouraging words!

OK, here are my new stats:
Age: 28
Height: 5'0"
Weight: 162.5 pounds (holy COW..or should I say holy ME) - my hubby broke the tape measure and then threw it out so I will have to wait until the weekend before I can measure myself but I'm NOT looking forward to it.

Calorie goal: 1900-2200 calories per day with a 50/30/20 split (at least I will try)

Workout goal: I'm starting out slowly. My initial plan is M-W-F weights, T-Th-Sat cardio, and Sunday rest.

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Diet Summary --

8:00 am coffee, oatmeal w/ Pumpkin Flax granola, banana
444 cal: 10 fat: 86 carb: 9 pro

11:00 am Dannon Light and Fit yogurt, orange
122 cal: 0 fat: 26 carb: 6 pro

1:30 pm Whole what pita pocket, chicken salad with reduced fat mayonnaise, lettuce, sweet potato
499 cal: 7 fat: 63 carb: 47 pro

4:00 pm Whole wheat bread, peanut butter, apple, Mother's Milk tea
330 cal: 10 fat: 59 carb: 8 pro

6:30 pm 1 cup of soy milk, Thai Curry Tofu, curried string beans, 1 cup of white rice
667 cal: 26 fat: 86 carb: 24 pro

10:00 pm SF jello, cool whip free
48 cal: 0 fat: 8 carb: 3 pro

2109 calories: 54 fat: 329 carbs: 98 protein (57/18/23)


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7.00 am ==> [__30 min recumbent bicycle (5.82 miles)__]

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My ultimate goal is to be between 115-120 by the summer time so I don't have to buy all new clothes. My first mini goal is to get to 150.

I might have to cut out the yogurt depending on how the baby does with it. I had a tough time for the first couple of months with nursing because the milk protein bothered his tummy a bit but now that he is older I'm going to try to re-introduce it back into his system.

Any and all suggestions are welcome!!

[Cinmin]

Wednesday -- Jan.3.2007


Diet Summary --

8:00 am coffee, oatmeal w/ Pumpkin Flax granola, 1/2 banana
389 cal: 9 fat: 72 carb: 8 pro

11:00 am Dannon Light and Fit yogurt
60 cal: 0 fat: 11 carb: 5 pro

1:30 pm 2 slices whole wheat bread, egg salad (1 large egg and 2 egg whites, 2 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise), sweet potato
468 cal: 13 fat: 73 carb: 23 pro

4:00 pm 2 slices whole wheat bread, Boca burger, apple, Mother's Milk tea
465 cal: 8 fat: 83 carb: 23 pro

6:30 pm Peking pork chops, 1 cup stir fried vegetables, 1 cup white rice
575 cal: 13 fat: 75 carb: 36 pro

10:00 pm SF jello, cool whip free
48 cal: 0 fat: 8 carb: 3 pro

2006 calories: 43 fat: 322 carbs: 99 protein (57/20/19)


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7.15 am ==> [__Chest and Back__]

Cable Lying Fly -- 30 pounds -- 4 x 8
Cable Front Pulldown -- 30 pounds -- 1 x 10
Cable Front Pulldown -- 40 pounds -- 2 x 10
Cable Front Pulldown -- 45 pounds -- 1 x 8
DB Bench Press --10 pounds -- 4 x 15
DB Bent Over Row -- 15 pounds -- 3 x 8
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Didn't do as much weights as I hoped to do. The baby woke up at 7:45 instead of 9 am so I had to cut my workout short, shower, and then start work.

I miss going to they gym. I have one of those Bowflex-esque home gyms and free weights that I'm using but nothing beats the equipment at a professional gym. I hope mine is sufficient enough to build strength.

I also didn't eat everything I should have this morning. I was supposed to eat a Boca Burger with the yogurt but the sitter is here during the day while I work and the baby is not entertaining the idea of taking a bottle from her. Plus, when she first comes over he starts screaming when she plays with him. I know he has to get used to her but it breaks my heart to hear him cry.

Hi Cinmin,

I like the detail of your Online Journal. Maybe because I'm a detail junkie myself.

I don't know what the rest of your training looks like, and I know you said you are starting off slowly, but I believe 3 days of cardio may not be sufficient given your weight loss goal for the summer. Time will tell.

Have a great day!

[Cinmin]

Thanks pierini! The details help me when I want to look back and see what I've done.

I agree that I probably need more cardio and I plan to start as soon as the boy adheres to the sleeping/feeding schedule I'm trying to get him on. Once I can be sure to have the time I need to work out in the mornings I should be OK.

I'm also trying to get used to waking up at 6:30 am. During my maternity leave I would wake up when he woke up so I usually get more sleep.

I have a new respect for working mothers out there. I don't know how they do it because I'm exhausted!

[Cinmin]

Thursday -- Jan.4.2007

Diet Summary --

8:00 am coffee, oatmeal w/ Pumpkin Flax granola, banana
444 cal: 10 fat: 86 carb: 9 pro

12:30 pm Dannon Light and Fit yogurt, Boca Burger
160 cal: 1 fat: 19 carb: 23 pro

1:30 pm Cedarlane Lowfat Organic Burrito, sweet potato
397 cal: 1 fat: 80 carb: 15 pro

4:00 pm 2 slices whole wheat bread, Boca burger, apple, Mother's Milk tea
465 cal: 8 fat: 83 carb: 23 pro

6:30 pm 1 cup of soy milk, Chicken Marvalasala
648 cal: 13 fat: 34 carb: 77 pro

10:00 pm SF jello, cool whip free
48 cal: 0 fat: 8 carb: 3 pro

2067 calories: 29 fat: 294 carbs: 153 protein (48/30/15)


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7.30 am ==> [__Ran/Walked 30 min on 3.0 incline (1.76 miles)__]

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Since the baby will be going to the sitter next week for a few hours while I work I think I can swing moving my weight training to my lunch hour and doing cardio 5 days/week in the mornings. It all depends on how tired I am. I know this week was a shortened week due to the holiday but I'm already beat. I think it has to be because I'm so heavy. Once some of the weight starts to come off I should have more energy (at least I hope so).

[CF-OC_gal]

Nice to see you started on a routine. It should get easier. You should find a your energy returning both as you lose weight and as you structure your exercise as part of your day.

Cat naps are quite acceptable if you find you need them.

Hi Cinmin,

In my opinion, 6 sessions of 5 minute intense cardio workouts is just as good as a single session for 30 minutes, in fact it might be better because the intensity you can muster for 5 minutes is tougher to sustain for 30 minutes.

So don't let the little one stand in the way of high-end quality cardio days. Doing a 5 minute blitz 15 minutes before each meal is one way to approach this way of training.

Just a simple suggestion.

[Cinmin]

Brat - I used to nap when he was just born but I find that I have problems sleeping at night if I nap at all. Plus with work and all I can't seem to find enough time during the day to get everything done.

pierini - what would be considered high intensity cardio - like running in place as fast as you can for 5 minutes?

The best: burpees, although 5 minutes would seem like eternity.

Bodyweight squats for 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds rest for 10 rounds.

Walking lunges for 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds rest for 10 rounds.

Bear crawls for 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds rest for 10 rounds.

Mountain climbers for 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds rest for 10 rounds.

Get the idea?