270 Day Challenge Week One

I ran* yesterday with my husband, my dog, and my baby. I also ran the day before on Saturday.
Oddly, I ran two miles on Saturday at a 10:30 pace before walking. On Sunday I ran .66 miles before walking. I'm becoming increasingly lame and its only day two. Worst of all, I didn't weight any less this morning after that daunting .66 of a mile. damn it.

* Ran: shuffling along at a 10:30 pace while panting like I'm still in labor.

This is the week's schedule for the 270 Day Challenge. My sister and I go to ESAC gym, so the classes refer to the gym's schedule. That means I have to go sweat with a bunch of skinny, spandex wearing bitches when I can't even run .67 miles. How depressing... I need a cookie.

Day

Cardio

Lifting

2 Monday	Spin (JD & PW @6p) (NC @ 8A & 5:30P) OR Body Pump (JD 7-8p) (NC 9:30A & 6:30p) AND Run/Walk 15 minutes	“Strong Arms Workout” Tricep Push ups – 12 reps Rest 20 seconds Bicep curls – 12 reps Rest 20 seconds Tricep Kickbacks – 12 reps each arm. Rest 20 secs
3 Tuesday	Jog/Run: See how far you can go and the mileage/time. Alternate running as far as possible and brisk walking for 2-3 minutes. Run/Walk for at least 30 minutes 50 regular crunches 50 bicycle crunches	“Sexy Leg Workout”  See prior blog for workout
4 Wednesday	Pilates Mat (7pm JD)/Butt and Gut @ NC 9A/5:30P Run/Walk 15 minutes	“Strong Arms Workout”
5 Thursday	Jog/Run: See how far you can go and the mileage/time. Alternate running as far as possible and brisk walking for 2-3 minutes. Run/Walk for at least 30 minutes 50 regular crunches 50 bicycle crunches	“Sexy Leg Workout”
6 Friday	Any Class available 4:30 Body Flow @JD 30 Minutes any cardio 50 regular crunches 50 bicycle crunches	“Strong Arms Workout”

270 Day Challenge

Prior to conception I was running, participating in Cross Fit, and eating funnel cakes at the South Carolina Fair. (because I was madly in love!) I always seem to gain 6-42 pounds when I'm newly smitten.

Side Note: Starting off pregnancy with slightly tight fat jeans and newly acquired bat wings totally blows. In the future, I won't let a man's love interfere with my obsessive insecurity and hatred of my thunderous thighs.

Though I'm still madly in love, I plan to lose those 7-10 pounds in addition to my baby weight within the next 270 days.

Because I live in Mount Pleasant with the rest of the Charleston yuppies, it is expected that I lose all of my baby weight and obtain a stomach suitable for a bikini meant for prepubescent teens within 5 hours post birth. I failed. So, in order to fit in to the Charleston Mommies Club and all the clothes in my closet, I've developed a 9 months workout plan designed to prepare me for a Michigan marathon in July and get me pinterest worthy fit... but not the gross, manly, no boobs kind of ripped.

That's right, I said you're going to be pinning my ass to your I Totally Wish I Was That Girl Board in 9 months. Cocky, right?

DAY ONE WORK OUT:
Don't judge me by the first workout. (I just pushed a human out of my body after sitting on my pregnantly large hiney for nine months!) They will eventually become GI Jane tough and soon I'll be sporting a two-pack and a wonder woman bikini while running in the rain with navy seals. #fellas!

Day	Workout	Challenge	Results
1 (Sunday)	PICTURE DAY - Take your before picture so you can document your transformation! (You don't have to show it to anyone) Jog/Run: See how far you can go and the mileage/time. Alternate running as far as possible and brisk walking for 2 minutes. Run/Walk for at least 30 minutes total. 50 regular crunches 50 bicycle crunches	“Sexy Leg Workout” 20 squats 30 Lunges 40 calf raises 50 sec wall squats 100 Jumping Jacks (If comfortable) 50 sec wall squats 40 sumo squats 30 leg raises 20 squats *taken from pinterest.	Measurements: Waist- Bust- Booty- Arm- Thigh-

Some of my friends are doing this program with me for support and motivation. I invite you to join us in our quest for total sexiness and strength, but remember that I am a blogger and not a doctor. Participation is at the individuals own risk and as all my dusty workout videos say, "Consult a doctor before starting an exercise program."

Feel free to post your thoughts, results, successes, failures, words of encouragement, or how much you hate working out but love sore butt muscles in the comments section throughout the 270 Day Challenge.

Current Stats:
Weight gained prior to pregnancy: 9lbs
Weight gained during pregnancy: 40 lbs
Weight lost since birth:  33lbs
Weight I'd be happy losing: 17lbs
Weight I need to lose to reach my fantasy dream weight: 37lbs

Heaviest - with 8lb baby and other heavy stuff going on in there.