Hmmmm... no posts for a weekend

I took a double weekend rest day -- and I so needed it!  I think some of that high end motivation has dwindled, and now it's just me and my determination left over.  No worries -- I got plenty of determination.  I won't miss a run day, and I justified it yesterday with the yard work  I did as a trade for my cross training.  The yard is looking pretty sweet thanks to having a few hired hands one day and a lot of grunt work from hubby and I on those that followed.  Looks good.

Now, my weight... not so good.  I'm really disappointed as I weighed myself earlier in the week (the day AFTER we enjoyed baby back ribs) to find myself actually UP 2 lbs.  I am sure it was too much salt and water retention, but between that salt and the extra salt from a fish fry yesterday, I'm sure to be more displeased come my official weigh in tomorrow.  All week, I had a feeling I would end up with a nutrition plan to start of my Tuesday.  I don't WANT to diet, and it's gonna be hard as I'm really hungry with nursing (and I CRAVE sugar like mad), but, it has to be done. 

And, yes, I'm still nursing.  Little man got 6 ounces of formula yesterday and he's almost one month old.  On Thursday, I'm going to up his formula intake and start the weaning process in higher gear.  I can't just stop.  Ouch! But, I will wean him.  Maybe as soon as the 6-week mark.  I'd like to be through with it and have normal boobs and do normal dieting again.  Selfish?  No way.  If it is good for me, it's good for my baby, and sanity of the mother is of highest priority.

Today is a run day.  I hope I can get outside.  Hubby left for his first overnight last night but is home this afternoon (although gone again Wednesday - Lil' Q's Bday! - through Friday).  Today, I'm to run 4/walk 1.  Wednesday is a tough one.  I'm nervous and yet excited -- I'll be up to a 5K run in NO TIME.  Just wish the weight would peel off as quickly as I'm building endurance and stamina...

That said, I'm checking into some support options - maybe the Daily Shake Nutrition Center -- it worked wonders for my good friend Cydney, and a little support and motivation never hurt anyone.