Bye-Bye Baby Weight

I read an article that spoke to me, and the excuses I make up not to work out....after I have this baby,I am fully committed to losing all the weight but more importantly get back into shape. I used to be so strong and fit, and I haven't felt that way for a long time....so it is full force in October. Here's the full article, but I posted the excuses because that is the part I have to get past ;)

http://www.cookiemag.com/brain/momhealth/2008/01/postpartumfitness?currentPage=1

The article also recommends this book:

*NO WEASELING OUT!
Every excuse can be broken down.

What you say: "I can't find the time."
Why it doesn't hold water: You have to make the time. If that means hiring a trainer—whose time you're more apt to respect than your own—so be it. The cost of the sessions will be worth it, because you'll have a workout, tailored to your needs and weaknesses, that you can actually do on your own. For instance, Mann can do cardio until the cows come home, but she'll only motivate to sculpt and stretch when Gonzalez is around. "I much prefer to go out for a run than to do lunges in front of the TV," she says.

What you say: "But I'm nursing!"
Why it doesn't hold water: To keep up your milk supply, you need only 500 extra calories a day-and those should mostly be lean proteins (such as six ounces of skinless chicken breast), for your sake and your infant's. So it's especially important to make your food choices count while you're nursing. As Mann learned, a food log keeps you honest: "After the baby, I was eating entire boxes of Tastykakes. Now I think before I mindlessly shovel anything like that into my mouth."

What you say: "I'd rather spend the time catching up on sleep."
Why it doesn't hold water: True, sleep is a crucial aspect of staying healthy and sane, but so is exercise. While working out, you trigger hormones that relieve stress and stimulate blood flow, increasing the amount of oxygen your brain receives. With this burst of alertness, you're likely to feel more capable and invigorated. Mann found that when she got herself to do a circuit before sitting on the couch after work, she had more energy for the rest of the night.