Time to get serious!

<p>TGIF friends!!</p> <p>I know what you’re thinking “Darci we haven’t heard from you in 22 days, this sporadic blogging needs to stop.” I couldn’t agree with you more! <img alt="Winking smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0huDtz5v3UCpXSGnHboTwlMrVOveExZrVik94_FMTeTtn4MQaWuglWk4kCIrfmkke8esTZquZQ4Xk5GNGtoDdyASh1bmNPzG1XKbButRRC-2pK27tYA53B2fjrRmE__W7wz7NNAi65ys/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none"> I’m not one to make excuses…well ok maybe once in a while! So here’s my “reasons” for being MIA! </p> <ol> <li>Our computer doesn’t work. Obviously that makes it hard to blog! (we have a loaner right now, for a few days)</li> <li>And I’ve been soaking up all the time I can with my sweet baby girl! My maternity leave is quickly coming to an end. <img alt="Sad smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-sadsmile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZH7_TcROJkRIvTaVptByyppUuRUZYK_LQl-xFu60NUl4YiXhfz9rqhtPny4bjeH3SndeG4IChOpw1oQ81rD3wTXWM32mNpQYXIm8Po1oXpvSAINN0e7bmwt_KaHCjyaJsujdHrGrskIqQ/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none"></li></ol> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSbZXGBu13wLs9_3GJpdk8C5QZ892oyioyc4_UTSqW-DcynbRlIlgdBJGfZQ-4O1GX0UbXrHNhh8Y6TTLdAHLRNP_-5NzLWVIUSXPcWs6C_hXHZzMU83D715m86eK7qdNBxw8VaW30SxVN/s1600-h/JD09286edited-2-M%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="JD09286edited-2-M" border="0" height="523" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhn__JYyLQAt-l4D3nYBsCbUZueJi7o13wdI32YGKs8ZhDiVmIEBNa55Z-UG1IiE3GYH8iWmFzgCWhWEHq3k3NSudzuA6UglxlOyz9uHiBgIWMD68BmcUY9VXRQanL4kFU5XJsFilbcW13/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="JD09286edited-2-M" width="360"></a></p> <p>Those are pretty legit…right?!?! I’d say at least the 2nd one! To think I only have a week and half of maternity leave just makes me so sad.</p> <p>Ok…back to the reason for my post! Anyone see my <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/darcibangert">tweet</a> this morning?</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9nIuMgFMZ1Afnz3JIy7dkcMtfGPjmz-nDGKVirEwvBXs71JnghWi9HfrPqX4lcROxBfRw5gwS5NyBOiZx8trMpyfUXbtOgYi-Iss2DLZ7DJco3D5eKDBOlF7AKh7ZeMvShfe5hMCoZ5Y/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbUJ2zw-zrYfYV_57RjxF_L329UyD_9wCNPgBbNTpoOHAJq5Ift7Y-I_YO0hxz6RFdkEnW1JlCQ0BF7Oq6pG9ELACiTeU8rDqguJRQfL04tpR8K8AWggEuLb364e6CiDqKnHLKe-f3D3B/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="404"></a></p> <p>In preparation for going back to work I raided my closet to see what fit for work attire. (Honestly I was hoping nothing would fit and I just wouldn’t have to go to work. Ha!) j/k Out of 22 pairs of dress pants and 7 pairs of jeans, only 5 fit. (I know that is a lot of pants, but it is a mix of 2 sizes and I LOVE to shop! <img alt="Winking smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0huDtz5v3UCpXSGnHboTwlMrVOveExZrVik94_FMTeTtn4MQaWuglWk4kCIrfmkke8esTZquZQ4Xk5GNGtoDdyASh1bmNPzG1XKbButRRC-2pK27tYA53B2fjrRmE__W7wz7NNAi65ys/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none">)</p> <p>At first I was really depressed, but gotta look on the bright side. At least I have a pair for each day! For real though, it was hard trying on pair after pair and having little luck.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZU0jYt8UCLpaYund-7xJvkuIWfQ28KuCE0qJ2puNgqziTrhfMkOzIBS10515iTR9AqQlgV_oTfZRXYu3BUarnH3OKiGfUAyhvDtKsMrg_uFMgOvKtMg5t1H0IQsxRTbUAyYtxMue5lLfZ/s1600-h/DSC00667%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC00667" border="0" height="501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYKy9diJ8BTCJSiHTJqHDQpDD3CzCFC6lQ1jVuYyIWokyHj_0SnyFkIYNtzqdITOiN_XwNtm-tcxEQ14ybSek7GlxU84jlhFnPH6s2gmtrHQGlBZY0N_N0vYmDOfaiorGc1qUg9C6QIZn7/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC00667" width="332"></a></p> <p>Another thing I’m trying to keep in mind is that it took me 9 months to put on these pounds. They aren’t going to come off overnight. I’ve read it can take anywhere from  6 months to a year to lose your baby weight. </p> <p>But it was a good swift quick in the rear to get me serious again. When I <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2011/08/post-baby-update.html">posted on August 4th</a> I talked about starting to workout and eating well. I have worked out…not consistently though. To date I have completed the first 2 weeks of C25K. If you do the math you will see it took me 3 weeks to do that. <strong>It’s time to get serious!</strong></p> <p>As far as eating, I’m doing fairly well about getting fruits and vegetables. But…I’m also pretty good about eating ice cream & other empty calories! <strong>It’s time to get serious!</strong></p> <p>So here is my clear cut plan:</p> <ul> <li>Workout 5 days/week – 3 days of C25K & 2 days of other options such as workout DVDs, weights, cardio, etc</li> <li>Track eats & eliminate empty calorie sweets </li></ul> <p>Two tasks, seems easy enough! <img alt="Winking smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0huDtz5v3UCpXSGnHboTwlMrVOveExZrVik94_FMTeTtn4MQaWuglWk4kCIrfmkke8esTZquZQ4Xk5GNGtoDdyASh1bmNPzG1XKbButRRC-2pK27tYA53B2fjrRmE__W7wz7NNAi65ys/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none"> If only it were! But I’m ready for the challenge. <strong>It’s time to get serious!!</strong></p> <p>No better time to start than this morning! For breakfast I made an egg burrito with 2 eggs, salsa, 2% shredded cheddar, and a ww tortilla! Paired with a banana it’s a nutritious breakfast!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2f5lyzfpL0iDhUjZxYLhV_yjTbziNEr4b536IxcXvzzr9fH9JZx6MFmESHdlApsZLUMGAPX0pDgd0umhy88E3ZskZu5br76j6NeP2U6AJReXYUo5U51CXvn8zUPuMKU_8S0D5zEHTrhE/s1600-h/DSC00666%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC00666" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrWCWu5piNyFe6OSU4OSVeFOnpbyl6SqKKaPJSM43VS4kIv7SP-StZppfAwbnuxKXZK_BqlX-VdHnMLzzMv7Jo_mspp31Bke9vxVEeO9MZMMwROdWOS31UY0S9GoAkJu_sTmuIpzWmgOIl/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC00666" width="404"></a></p> <p>So my friends I’m asking you to keep me accountable! I’ve buckled down and lost weight in the past, I can do it again! <strong>It’s time to get serious!</strong></p> <p>PS If you are wanting more baby updates, hop on over to our <a href="http://bangertfam.blogspot.com/">family blog</a> to see the latest of Adelyn! <a href="http://bangertfam.blogspot.com/2011/08/adelyns-two-months-old.html">Sunday she turned 2 months</a>! Hard to believe!</p>

Time to get serious!

TGIF friends!! I know what you’re thinking “Darci we haven’t heard from you in 22 days, this sporadic blogging needs to stop.” I couldn’t a...

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