The Shape of a Mother.

Have you seen this mothers blog about post baby body? Or read this mothers thoughts. I love both of these articles and can understand and appreciate both mothers thoughts and views on bodies after babies. I admire the one mothers desires to be fit and healthy for herself and her sons. I appreciate the other mothers sweet views about the "lines mapped across the mountains of stretched skin" and can relate to the reminder that those lines indicate my children once lived inside of me. There are so many opinions over a mothers post baby body that I figured I could jump on that bandwagon and share my thoughts as I begin to re-shape my body after Hayden's birth.
In reality having a baby changes your body and in some ways it will never be the same. However, I believe it is not an excuse to let yourself go. I also believe every one's body is different and you should diet and exercise in whatever way bests suits you.
So here is what best suits me. I have decided to start slow with some short workouts and eating healthier. (As time passes I will increase my workout routines and times and have a stricter diet - keep in mind I am still breastfeeding a newborn and need to make sure I keep my milk flow) I have set several goals to help me achieve my short term and long term weight markers.  Some of my goals include; working out for 30 minutes at least 3 days a week, taking the kids on walks, drinking 90oz of water a day, not eating after 7pm and cutting back on the sugars! I have also printed a weekly chart to check off my progress.
I am quiet anxious for this journey. I have never been a good "dieter" and sometimes it feels like I don't the time or energy to sneak in a workout. I hope that by setting my goals, tracking my progress and sharing updates on the blog, I will stay accountable and motivated to get in shape. 
Now what you've all been waiting for. 2 weeks Postpartum Stats. 147lbs. BMI: 33% (approx)

That's the REAL DEAL people. MY GOSH I cannot believe I am posting this. Terrifying, but I have to agree that it will be much easier to turn down that Dirty Dr Pepper  and easier to put in that 30 minutes now that THE WHOLE WORLD knows whats going on underneath! 
So there it is. I hope you will follow along this journey with me. I am excited to share my experiences and progress. I hope you'll share some of your experiences. Tips? Advice? Healthy Recipes? Workout Routines? Love to hear whats worked for you also!