Dropping the pounds.

When I found out I was pregnant I started eating and eating and eating. Now of course some of that was pregnancy cravings and needing the extra calories and then some was me enjoying the fact that I could eat whatever I wanted and have an excuse for it. After Clara was born and 55lbs later, I really wish I would have watched my diet a little bit better. Losing baby weight is hard, losing weight in general is hard. Three years ago I lost 50lbs and was at my goal weight, I felt good again. So recently I decided I wanted to feel good and look good again. I went on slim fast and eat between 1300-1500 calories a day, I keep a food journal and I started walk/running, with my ultimate goal being able to run 5 miles no problem, I'm still working on mile 1. I've been on this diet and exercise plan for about a week now, and last night I stepped on the scale, and to no avail I have not lost any weight. Disappointment I must say. I was at least hoping for a pound or two. So now I am determined to lose weight, hopefully at least 20lbs by C's. birthday in March. I really really want to start running full time, like I used to in highschool, I would love to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta July 4, 2010. Right now my goal is to be able to run a mile again.
Now don't let this post fool you, I want to look and feel good, but I also want to be healthy for my daughter, I want her to have the best of me, I want her to have a mama that can chase after her without getting winded, that can pull her in her wagon fast, that can play with her until she gets worn out. That's what I want. That's what I'm working towards, and no matter how long it takes, and I'm sure with some bumps in the road I am determined to get there.