First Post Post

I am new to the blogging world, which I am sure is easily guessable since this is my first post! After reading a few blogs (that have inspired me to really commit to working on my weight loss goals), I decided to jump in and start my own blog as a way to be accountable!
This year has been a big one for my family. In March, we were blessed with baby O. She is 9 months old today! I can't believe how quickly those months have gone by. My original weight loss goal was to be at my ideal weight (140) by the time baby O was 6 months old. I was at 195 when she arrived via c-section in March. At my 1 month check up, I was down to 155. (Baby O was a BIG baby!) Now, eight months later I am up to 175. Somehow I managed to GAIN 20 pounds after the baby, while breastfeeding. I always heard that nursing would help 'melt' the weight off. I guess I didn't take into account how much fast food and sweet stuff that I can eat! I always talk about how much I want to lose weight (usually while chowing down on some Taco Bell or while making a new cake recipe), but I haven't actually stuck with it. My plan is to complete the Couch to 5k program (I started yesterday!), keep up with my calories with the myfitnesspal app, and maintain accountability by posting on this blog! I decided not to wait for 'after Christmas' or 'after New Year' or 'if the world doesn't end tomorrow (Mayan apocalypse anyone?)' because I am tired of making excuses! So, here is to getting fit and healthy!