Hello, 2013!

I cannot believe that 2013 is here!  2012 had lots of ups and downs, and while I'm a little sad it's over since it was the year I gave birth to Cora, I'm anxious to welcome 2013.  My last workout of the year was Pilates, followed by my first actual run outdoors with Sonoma.  She is such an active kid that I decided to take her on not quite a mile run, and she did great!  My first workout of the new year was a walk outside in 20 degree weather with my dog, Dixie, followed by another Pilates class. 

 I'm SO happy to be back at Pilates classes, since I found one that works with Cora's nursing schedule.  I'm really good at pushing myself to do cardio and strength, but when it comes to intense ab sessions, and full body toning, I can get lazy on myself, so a class is really my best bet.  I'm definitely feeling the soreness this week, but I welcome it with open arms.  I'm ready to get toned!  

I must admit....with the past month + being full of holidays, I wasn't really watching what I ate or working out like I should have been.  However, I'm really okay with that.  The holidays are my absolute favorite time of the year to bake and cook and eat treats and goodies, so I was happy splurging and not being so hard on myself.  Plus, the majority of all my pre-pregnancy clothes fit, except some of my favorite cocktail dresses 

(I HATE that your hip bones get wider after pregnancy UGH!)!  I've still got 5 pounds to go ( don't we ALWAYS seem to have 5 pounds to go?!?) and I'm a lot more focused and only have a few sweets lingering around the house that I am having a hard time saying goodbye to. . .

Half marathon training is coming up and I need to get my butt in gear!