Pilates

I've never actually tried pilates before, but I have heard amazing things about it. Sooo.... I splurged today and bought myself a pilates machine! It was a bit pricey, but I figure it will save me money in the long run. I used to go to the gym all the time, but since Oliver will no longer allow that, I need to figure something else out for working out. I am going to cancel my gym membership, and use the money I save, to pay for the pilates machine! I will also get money from my grandparents for Christmas, that I will put towards the machine. I'm so excited for it to arrive.
For the time being, I can still take Oliver for walks in the stroller, but soon it will be snowing, and snow + a stroller = a pain in the butt. Believe me, I tried taking Makenna for walks in the winter, and it was not fun. Especially when people don't shovel the sidewalk in front of their homes. I remember being stuck for 30 minutes in one spot, and not a single person stopped to help me.
I will let you all know whether it was a good buy or not when it comes in 7-10 business days. It has a return policy until January 9th if I'm not seeing any results. Apparently you can do over 100 exercises on it!

In other news, Oliver is crawling everywhere now, so that's gotta count for some calories being burned when I'm chasing him around. I didn't realize how many pieces of dirt and food and dust are lying around, until I see what Oliver picks up off the ground. I have a feeling I'm going to be vacuuming every day.

I've been eating relatively good this week. However, my husband opened up a huge bag of chocolate covered almonds last night (that I explicitely said were ONLY to be opened up at Christmas when family is visiting). Of course, I have no strength against chocolate covered almonds, since they're only my favourite temptation alive. Weak, I know. I'm so terribly weak. I need to be strong. I was thinking maybe I would post pictures of women with amazing bodies, all over my cabinets and refrigerator. Maybe that will be some motivation?!

Yesterday, we went as a family to the mall. I haven't been to a shopping mall in ages. I was surprised by how many shops I walked past longingly, wishing I could buy a cute fall outfit. Of course, I didn't go into any of them, because there wouldn't be anything cute about me trying to squeeze into one of those outfits right now. I already told my husband that WHEN (not if) I lose my weight, I am going on a mini shopping spree.