The Defeat of Insanity

So I know last time I posted it was about Insanity, and I just wanted to let the record show that I actually finished it! Boo-ya Insanity. I was thinking about posting before and after pictures if I was confident enough in my result photos, but I've decided against it, because I don't feel the need to put up pictures of my super hot new bod... or maybe I mean my still stretched out baby belly grossness. Oh well.

I must say though, I think the last four weeks of the program were much more effective. I think the first four were to get you in decent enough shape that you can actually do the last four weeks. Total I was able to lose a little over two inches around my waist, and I can definitely see the difference now. I think, had I followed the diet portion of the program, I would have seen the results I really wanted, but I lack self control. Also, I only have one pair of pants that I can actually fit into now, so hopefully soon I will get to go shopping! Too bad pants cost money, and you can't just trade in a pair of your old ones right? That would be nice, but whatever. My favorite part about finishing Insanity, though is --- get ready for it --- I am officially BELOW my pre-pregnancy weight! That's right, I actually did it! So once again I say, "Boo-ya! Insanity!"

So now that I'm done with the craziness, I'm trying to figure out what to do with the exercise portion of my day. I have yet to try running again, but sometime I will get back to it. Lately Sandy and I have been doing these super awesome video workouts that are actually from the same company that produced Insanity, only older. They are cheesy and fun, and not quite as hard, so I like them. But I think it would be cool to make up my own work outs, so I'm trying to get up the courage to take a stab at it, and I don't know what's holding me back, so that's my next goal to achieve. We'll see what becomes of my new goal.

Insanity

Suprise for everyone, I'm posting again! So for those of you who don't know, Jacob and I, and also Adam and Sandy who we live with right now, are participating in a program called "Insanity." Basically it's a sixty day program where you work out at your max level for a few minutes and take a 30 second break for recovery. The workouts vary every day but you follow a predetermined schedule from week to week. We're halfway through the program now and I can't decide how I feel about it.

On the one hand, I am definitely a lot stronger than I was when I started, hands down. I can tell because I can do more in the workout and there's a fitness test you do every two weeks. My muscles are getting more defined and such, and I guess I've lost about an inch or so around the middle.

On the other hand, I have not lost ANY weight. I initially lost two pounds, then gained two pounds, and ever since then I just keep fluctuating right around where I started. So even though I probably am seeing results, I don't feel like it. I'm only two or three pounds (depending on the day) from my pre-pregnancy weight, but I just cannot get there.

This next month, however, we start a more serious schedule and I'm really hoping that the first month was more for prep and this next one holds the results I want. I also think, however, that I need to be more resolved to actually get where I want to be. So this is what I am resolving to do today:

-Put my scale away and only check it once a week
-Eat healthier (I'm not cutting out sweets though because I'm not crazy)
-Not sit around all day after I've worked out

That last one is definitely the hardest because I feel like I need to get moving more than just the forty minutes or so I'm exercising, but it's been challenging because I feel like with Kimball that's all I can do for now. It's only three things but I really want to get results, and I'm getting frustrated. I actually really enjoy the workouts and pushing myself and getting sweaty, but I want to know that it's working too. So here we go "Insanity," part 2. We're going to do this thing, and it better work.

4 months among other things

Pretty sure he's not big enough for this yet but because we went back to Rexburg and I didn't want to have to ask for a ride everywhere I went, we went ahead and got it. Best buy so far, he loves it!

Who needs toys when you can play with a Subway cup?

We started trying him on rice cereal, he doesn't really get the concept of a spoon quite yet but it was fun! This was the beginning of our first time trying, it didn't stay that clean for long...

He went to the doctor last week to get his four month shots and he did suprisingly well! It wasn't nearly as bad as the two month ones. Here's where we are now and what he's up to:

• 15 lbs. 15 oz. (72nd percentile!)
• 25.25 inches
• Rolling from back to stomach
• Smiles at just about everyone
• He wants to see everything around him (hence, the stroller that we got being so great)
• He loves to talk
• Reaching for toys, mostly so he can chew on them

He's basically doing really well, he's such a good baby!

3 Months

I cannot believe my handsome little man is three months old! I absolutely love it, I feel like every day I can see him growing! Here's what he's up to now:

• He is now 13.4 lbs and wearing 3-6 month clothes.

• He has laughed a few times (first from Becca and then Jacob got him to do it). Sorry, I have yet to capture it in video.

• He loves attention! I can set him down to get things done, but he still wants me to be right there talking to him.

• So smiley! He's either scowling at nothing or smiling at his new best friend, Mr. Fan.

• Holding his head up! He likes tummy time much more than he used to.

• He is the drool king! I swear my shirt gets soaked every day, and my arms constantly are wet with Kimball's awesome drooliness.

Basically, Kimball is awesome.

2 Months

So Kimball is two months old now, and in a little under three weeks he's gained two pounds! These are his stats:

• Weight: 12lbs. 2oz. - 59th percentile
  
  
• Height: 23.25 in. - 62nd percentile

I know it's blurry but it's the only one of him smiling

This is what he's up to now

• Smiling
• Getting good control of his head and neck
• He loves laying on his stomach for tummy time, until he figures out that he can't move his head and then he gets upset

I cannot believe my handsome baby boy is six weeks old already! Everytime people see him they tell me how little he is, but he is SO big! He is now 22 inches, and 10 lbs, 2 ounces!

He even poses while he sleeps

He's starting to like bathtime, until you get his head wet


Pretty much the face he always makes, like there's always something to be concerned about


Daddy and Kimball watching the World Cup, it's been like this every day since it started, and I'm not complaining

This was taken earlier today, he actually sat in there for a few minutes and looked out the window, it was great!

So that's my baby boy, he's starting to get little leg rolls, and he's started smiling, but mostly in the mornings, or when he knows he's supposed to be sleeping. It's a good thing he's so completely adorable, or parenthood would be a lot harder.

Pictures of Delivery

This our new son Kimball Douglas Buffington. He is a handsome fellow that is just perfect in many ways. When he was coming out and the nurse noticed he had hair, Kristin and I then had a exciting high-five moment. However, we didn't know how hairy he was later on in the delivery. His whole scalp is covered with hair and even his back. He was 7 lbs and 7 oz, 19 in long, and was born at 8:10pm. So, enjoy his adorable pictures.