Gimme Some Suga + Month 2 Progress
Posted: March 14, 2011 at 8:45 pmEvening, friends! How goes it? Things are dandy here. I started the week off right with a spin class this morning. So happy M is no longer sick. Not only because I hate seeing her not feeling well, but I admit that I love getting to utilize the gym daycare again. Later in the afternoon we had baby B’s two month check-up. As expected, the boy grows like a weed with all well on the health front. I can hardly wrap my mind around the fact that two months have already passed by for him! But then, it feels like it has been forever since I did my last progress post. Odd how that works. Well, its time for me to show you the ch-ch-ch-changes. Last month is on the left; this month is on the right.
Closer shots of the main areas I’m working on…
If you go to my Body After Baby page, you can view the difference from the start to now.
To hold myself accountable, I will share my weight loss and measurement stats in this one post a month. I saw some great changes, especially in measurements this month!
Weight: – 4.8 lbs
Stomach (smallest part): – 1.5”
Stomach (at belly button): – 1.5”
Hips: –2.25”
Butt: –2”
Thighs: –.75” (Rt) / –1” (Lf)
Almost 5 pounds and a total of 9 inches in 4 weeks. Not too shabby at all, my friends. 😀 I do still have progress to make but I’m not doing anything drastic to get there. Just living healthy overall and letting my body do its thang.
I firmly believe that the best way to get results is to make changes you can stick with consistently. Consistency is the key to progress in my mind. For this reason, I make sure I don’t view anything as off limits. Take this weekend for example.
You all already know about my beer, portabella sandwich, and sweet potato fries dinner I had at the blogger meet-up. I believe I made a moderately healthy dinner choice for eating out. I chose something delicious that I truly wanted and tried to keep a balance. Fries? Ok! Beer? Fine! Still got in a bit of veggies and lots of water too.
Earlier in the day, I enjoyed some more fine eating as well. The family and I took advantage of the gorgeous weather with a picnic in a local town center.
Gorgeous, I tell ya! We watched the train pass by. Took in the blue sky. Cherished the foot freedom. Admired a fellow’s kite flying skills. And ate.
I recreated my last picnic meal because I loved it so much. A Morningstar Farms veggie burger on a sandwich thin with hummus, spinach, and tomato. On the side, I nibbled some grapes, baby carrots, and grape tomatoes.
I fully enjoyed this well balanced lunch. Then, I had no qualms going to pick up a special treat with the family afterwards. A new bakery opened up called Gimme Some Suga and we wanted to try it out. I am on a mission to find a delectable cupcake place in the Atlanta area after all.
Gimme Some Suga was such a cute shop and had tons of mouth watering choices. The cupcakes weren’t large at all so Peter and I decided to get a few to split.
A peanut butter, red velvet, and brown buttered caramel trio. Are you drooling yet? I was.
The cake itself was meh, but the icing = I want to just buy a tub of it and go to town with a spoon. Good thing there seemed to be more icing than cake with these. So decadent! But back to my point…
I fit in things like this, but balance it out with numerous healthy meals – like my oats I had for breakfast and the green monster I had for a snack that day. That way I never feel deprived and I can continue with the choices that will bring me the results I hope to see. Trying to go all gung-ho and be “perfect” only backfires for me. In my opinion, it’s not realistic. You still have to live and have fun.
Making progress does take hard work and I do have to stay mindful of my choices. The most important thing, however, is making choices that will keep my momentum going. Every little bit adds up. Keeping the bigger picture in mind helps me stay on track with healthier decisions because I don’t feel like I “blew it” from eating some cupcakes. It’s what I do most of the time over an extended time that counts. And I would say it’s working out pretty well, don’t you think? I know I’m happy! And not starving. 😉
Question of the Evening – Do you prefer salty or sweet indulgences?
You look AMAZING!!! I cannot believe how truly incredible the human body is.
You are lookin’ fabulous mama! You are a beauty. Glad all is well with the little babe.
Hot Mama! And holy cupcakes! Do you think that cupcakes are 2010 and cake balls are 2011? I love them both!!
You can definitely tell a difference between the pics. You look great!
Look at you! Hard work is paying off. Isn’t beer a staple for a healthy diet? 😉
You look absolutely AMAZING!! Love the picture with the flip-flops…kind of jealous : )
Looks like you are doing AMAZING!!! Hope I make this much progress in 2 months post-Ella!!! You look beautiful! You go girl 🙂
I’m sure you will bounce back fantastically!
what chelsey said!!!! seriously, the human body is so miraculous.
Awesome progress, I still love that you are not learning your real weight, just the difference.
Those cupcakes looks delicious, especially the frosting piled high. I’m a big believer in balancing treats with healthy eats the rest of the day.
Yep. I have no clue what I weigh and it doesn’t matter! I feel more motivated I think this way than if I did know the number.
Wow, you’re amazing! Great job and I love how you’re doing it. Such a good role model for other moms who are trying to lose the baby weight.
Tina, you are so awesome and so bold for posting your pictures! You’re doing awesome, keep up the good work.
You’re right: consistency is key… 🙂
I just try to show the realistic side. That’s my hope in posting the pictures. 🙂
Realistic is good, realistic is beautiful!
You look great girlie!!
You are making fabulous progress! Totally deserving of a PB cupcake!
You look so great, congrats! I wish I was brave enough to post pictures. 5 months later I’m happy with my body and lighter than I was before Aaron, but my stomach doesn’t look as good as yours! I’ve never had a toned stomach though, even when I swam!
Looks like a great day. We got snow here in Boston!
My stomach will get flat relatively easily…but my butt on the other hand. That’s where I need the most “work”. Unfortunately I draw the line at pasting pics of my booty here. Not because I want to hide it but because I think that may be pushing the appropriate online limit. LOL
Tina, you look great!! And you have such a great attitude about your eating and exercising… you’re so inspiring!
Yay! Lots of progress, Tina! It’s really noticeable, and I’m sure you’re feeling great in your clothes. I love that you are such an amazing example of having balance – good food and plenty of exercise.
Those cupcakes look amazing! YUM!
Your progress is simply fantastic!
You are looking great and you seem so happy now! That’s all you could ask for.
You look amazing!!!!
Tina you are doing so well!!! Your body shape is definitely changing — you should be so proud 🙂
You are so inspiring! I feel like I say that all the time, but you really are! It’s so good to know that these kinds of changes can happen! 🙂
It takes work…but mainly just healthy living. I hope to show that it can happen, but without deprivation and unrealistic expectations. 🙂
Congratulations on your progress! Very realistic and inspiring for all of us, and very positive!
Your progress is amazing, you look fabulous! And those cupcakes look de-lish!
Holy smokes, Tina. You look AWESOME! Good for you!
Tina, you look great! Seriously – makes me want to pop in some DVDs or find a toddler have to run after 🙂
Cupcakes can be like that at bakeries — dry cake, I mean. That’s why I like making my own! Although, bakeries DO know their frosting.
I love when people post real photos of themselves (and leave their faces on their bodies). LOL! You look amazing! What a difference a couple of months can make. It’s very inspiring to see. Thanks for posting you…in real life. 🙂 Keep it up! You’re doing great!
You look AMAZING! Way to go girl!
(those cupcakes are making me so jealous!) 🙂
looking great girl, way to go! and those cupcakes look DELISH!
Mindful eating with some treats every now and then is the best way to go. You look fabulous! Keep up the good work!! 🙂
You are looking FABULOUS! And your philosophy is incredible. You’re my post- baby role model :). What a great day with the family. The weather was so perfect this weekend. And now I’m craving a cupcake…or at least some frosting 😉
It does come off. It takes time and some work but it can be done. I’m hoping for even better progress as the year goes on and I believe it can happen. I’ve done it before!
You look fantastic. You should be really proud at the progress you have made. You’ve got a beautiful family ~ still no picnics for us, but we are supposed to get above freezing this week 🙂
You look GREAT Tina! I can see such a difference from last month! Keep up the great work!
P.S. That brown buttered caramel trio looks TDF! soo yummy! 🙂
You are looking fabulous! Great job, Mama!!
I usually crave sweet treats but LOVE the sweet+salty combo. 🙂
OH MY GOSH!!!! You are looking fantastic!!!!!!!! I cannot believe how much firmer and more svelte you look!! Way to go!! I also think moderation is key! Have some treats when you really want them, that way it won’t feel like you are deprived…that leads to gorging and feeling miserable! I love looking at your progress, it is truly inspiring and you should be SOOOOO PROUD!! Way to go, Hot Mama!!!!!
What amazing progress! So inspiring! And those cupcakes? Who could ever say no to those!? 🙂
look at you! Living in such balance and it shows through your body. Its beautiful shape, your glow, etc. Way to go Tina!
1. Can I just say how brave you are to post before/after pics!? Kudos to you sista 🙂 You’re gorgeous!
2. You’re an inspiration to me, just thought I’d let you know 🙂
I post them because a) I don’t think I have a filter (LOL) and b) I want to show the REALITY! It’s easy to see someone in clothes and think “Oh…they have no problem spots and lost weight so easy” but to see it up close and personal shows that yes….my body is still real. I’m making changes, but things aren’t perfect. They aren’t airbrushed like Hollywood and they take time and determination to happen. But within reason and with balance. A big goal of mine!
I definitely love sweet indulgences 🙂
By the way, you look fantastic! But most of all, thank you for being such a great role model and inspiration on how to get healthy-no deprivation, beneficial food and exercise choices, but all with necessary rests and indulgences. Thank you for sharing!
Amazing progress in just this short amount of time! You go 🙂
Haha! Can I say that I think it depends on *that time of the month* It’s usually sweet 🙂 I love your attitude about the eating. Hope you ENJOYED that beer! 🙂 I love your after shots….isn’t it fun to actually SEE the progress?! You rock!
you look awesome!!!
You look great mama!!!
I am all about eating in moderation — balance is so key to enjoying life 🙂
I am a salty person all the way. Sweets are awesome every now and then, but it’s hard for me to pass up a chip {or 25}.
looking AMAZING, girl! way to go!!!
Congrats on your progress!! You look great! 🙂 And that’s a super cute bikini.
I agree: consistency is important! If you can’t stick with it, then it’s probably not right for you. I like variety, so while I can stay with habits indefinitely, I also like to change things up for fun. What matters most to me is the big picture, not one day, week, or month at a time.
That’s how I am too. I consistently practice healthy habits…but there’s a whole lot of variety within those healthy habits. Especially with workouts!!
sweet for sure.
and progress is seen, keep it up.
I cant wait for a picnic weather here
You’re looking fabulous!! Congrats on doing it in such a healthy, balanced way 🙂
Tina! WOW, you look awesome, mama! I can definitely notice the changes and you’ll be feeling your best body in no time (though you really look fantastic as it is!) I’m so proud of you and your balanced consistency. I’m definitely taking note as I work to maintain, especially after some major damage from the holidays (dang it!) I guess if it took 3 months to pack on, it’ll take that much to be back in my best shape…sigh…oh well, LESSON LEARNED:)
Have a beautiful day, hot mama!
You’re one rockin mama! What a change!
I think you make pregnancy look desirable (and easy!). 🙂
wow! you look so great Tina! amazing progress you can see it all over your entire body!!!!! you must feel amazing too!!
i could not agree more twhen you said consistancy is key, not only consistancy but also being patient. To make weight loss STICK it should not be rushed. It is better to incorporate these healthy habits and let it happen slowly and gradually…this will set up one for a lifetime of health!
keep up the hard work looking HOT!
WOW! That is amazing progress! Way to go:) I love reading your blog because it is so balanced!