Out of shape!

I know I just had a baby months ago and it was the most physical pain I have ever felt in my entire life. I know I should take it slowly and let my body heal. But, I think it's time...to get back into shape! I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight one week after Julia was born. However, since then, I have slowly gained 10 pounds. How did this happen?! A couple cookies a day, very little exercise. I am not used to being at home all day. I think I eat out of boredom (what should I do now....I'll eat a cookie!). Not good!

So here is my plan:
1. No more cookies - this will be difficult for me. I like cookies. I was going to stop buying them but my husband didn't like that idea. So I will have to use my self control to avoid eating them. If I cut out two cookies per day I will save around 200 calories. But, I will probably replace the cookie eating with something else like fruit.

2. Start running again - I used to run. I ran until I was 4 months pregnant. I never loved running, but I liked the feeling I got after a run. I tried to go running last night. I have never been so out of shape in my entire life. I thought I would do 4 minutes of running, followed by 1 minute of walking, six times. I did it three times. What a wake up call! I'm going to have to start out slowly, but the most important thing is to do it. I have signed up for a 5 km race on Fathers Day to give me some motivation.

And that's it. Nothing difficult or drastic. Just a couple simple changes that will hopefully help melt this 10 pounds off. I am feeling very badly about my body image right now. None of my clothes fit properly. Hopefully they will again soon.