And So it Begins...

Here we go! This is the official "Start" to our fitness goals. I am pretty excited about this, especially since I was able to convince J* to do it with me!

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This is a two-fold plan:

1. We are cleaning up our eating. We are pretty healthy eaters in general so we are not making too many changes to our diet.  We are not cutting any foods from our diet, but rather being smarter about how much we eat and when we eat them. We will be eating lots of fruits, vegetables, and protein. We will also be trying to limit carbs in the evenings. We are additionally trying to drink LOTS of water.

2. Working out. Both of us will be working out, but doing very different things. Our goal is to include both cardio and strength training in our workouts.

We are being brave and posting our "before" pictures. All I can say is Oh My Gawsh! Not only is the lighting horrible and I am wearing absolutely no make-up, but we look pretty awful fitness wise!

Needless to say, I think I know where I will be looking when I need a little motivation to work out!

Please be kind. 

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Bio: J*

J* wants to lose a max of 10lbs. He does not want to lose too much weight, but rather wants to gain muscle mass while lowering body fat percentage. Currently, he has PT {physical training} three times a week which includes strength training and cardio. He will be including jump roping, mountain biking, basketball, running, hiking, and strength training into his workout plan as well.

Bio: Me

I want to lose 35lbs to get back to my pre-pregnancy size. I want to lose the extra weight and tone up. Because it has been such a long time since I have worked out {see here}, I will be starting slow. I will be walking {longer distances as soon as I am able - - still healing from Gideon's birth} and light strength training at first. I plan to start the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred in a couple of weeks which includes cardio and strength training, and I will be doing some hiking with J*.

What we've been eating so far:

1. Veggies and pretzels

2. Quinoa and lentil salad with salad shrimp and tomatoes {adapted from the L.A. Times)

3. Green smoothies

4. Strawberry spinach summer salad

 Are you already working on getting healthy? Want to participate with us?

Leave us a comment for motivation!