I have a story and I need help.
Obviously I just had a baby and that is the biggest reason for my issue but I have struggled with self determination my whole life! I am talking about my weight and how it has slowly gotten a little more out of control than I like. What I decided was to just eat as much chocolate as I possibly can and be happy...Just Kidding! I decided that I need help and I think what can help me out is if I blog! In my mind what I need to for others to know that I am trying. I think if I can blog and show my progress it will help me to see what I can do and how much I really am accomplishing. Plus it will give me a really good reason to keep up with it, because if I don't the blogging world will know about it and I will look stupid and lazy! So I am forcing myself to stick to it this time and even if you don't care, this will help me out!
My Plan:
I will post a picture of myself starting out and then once a week or month to show any progress I am making.
I will post the exercises I do each day and any other details to my dieting plan.
I will be on the weight watchers diet, since it has helped me before and I know I can stick to it!
I have never been good at being healthy! I am not a good exercise person, but I long to be. I know this is a life change I need to make and I am willing to begin now! Please let me know if you have any ideas that have worked for you or have any motivation for me! I know I can do this and I know it will take some time! I can do it so watch out...here I come!
11 comments:
Kimby, YOU CAN DO IT! Loosing baby weight is the WORST! I totally empathize with you, it's not a fun time at all but it sounds like you're committed and you will do awesome! I pretended like I was trying for a long time but then I had to admit to the blogging world my failure as well. When people support you and are understanding it helps so much, so I support you! Good luck! I have some pounds to go too so know that you aren't alone!
I feel your pain! I struggle so much with this (not the baby part--the weight gain!). My advice: write it down. Write everything down. Journaling is a big key. Also, if you think you're hungry try drinking some water. When our bodies are dehydrated they crave moisture and sometimes we tend to reach for food instead of the water first. Also try to identify your feelings before you eat. If you're really hungry then eat and don't feel guilty about it! If you're sad, or anxious or lonely or frustrated, etc. try to do something else to distract you.
I'm so bummed. After church the other day I realized I didn't get to see your sweet Hannah! Tim and I race to get to our Sunday School class (we teach), so we don't even look at anyone to talk on the way past. I don't even know if you were still there when we left!
I totally feel your pain. I am in the same situation. I suggest always have water with you and drink tons of water. Uts ok to have treats but not as many. I have a hard time with that. Also Tyson got me a wii and then he got me wii fit and active. I use the fit more as a cool down an day off work puts and the active for a full body workout. It is really a workout. The nice thing with it is you have a personal trainer that targets the correct stuff and the other thing is I can do it whenever I have time like when the kids are napping. I don't have to load eveyone to the gym. I highly recommend it. Prole have said u am trimming down and I haven't been the most consistent.
Good Job! If you need help you can ask me. I just went through weight watchers and lost 46 pounds. I was having the same issue after my daughter. I know it's not easy when you body doesn't go back like you wanted it to. It happens to everyone. Your not alone! Just remember you brought a beautiful baby in the world and now you deserve to pamper your self!
Ugh I KNOW the feeling! Baby weight is SO HARD to get off! I used a pilates ball A LOT with when I had Isaac, I actually used it like a chair because he like to be bounced constantly. It's nice because you can do some basic exercises while holding the baby and it didn't seem to hard, but I felt like I was doing something. Which really in its self was nice, just knowing I was doing something, maybe not much but something.
Kim! I feel ya, im going through the same thing. Mike is gone soooo much that when hes home i dont want to leave him even to go workout so i stay home and eat when he eats which is ALL the time. He can get away with it because he workouts everyday, the man runs 10 miles everyday then does weights, crazy crazy. I dont need anything that extreme but i knew i needed to do something to feel better about myself. Since he's gone for atleast 2 months i absolutely wanted to surprise him and look way better for him when he got back. Ive cut out all junk (for the most part), and watch what i eat very carefully. all i do is workout at home but its worked for me, ive lost 10 pounds since he left and i already feel much better about myself. I bought a jillian michaels workout dvd (the 30 day shred... target for under$15 dollars) and i am so sore from that everyday. Im not a runner i hate running and this dvd does simple cardio along with weights and abs, and its only 20 minutes but it seems to work! I figured i had to change something inside my head, i made that connection that if i want to look better and feel better i have to do something about it myself i cant just wish the weight off. it sucks and its hard but so far its been worth it, it's nice feeling attractive again! Another thing that helps with my cravings are the crystal light hunger satisfaction packets. Its strawberry banana flavored but it has some protein and fiber so it make you feel full and takes the craving away. you just add a packet to water and there you have it! I also have been doing kickline kicks, they are soooo hard now, how did we ever do so many? you can do it kim!
I went on Weight Watchers about 6 weeks ago and have lost almost 10 lbs. It seems SOOO slow. I want it to come off really fast but it's not. The good news is that my clothes are all feeling loose. I will be there to give you encouragement because I know how hard it is. Just keep plugging away at it...and, don't weigh every day. It makes you feel like you've been dieting forever with nothing to show for it. (I fell into that trap and got very discouraged!)
I don't know if you guys do Netflix, but they have tons of work out videos that you can either download instantly to your computer or Xbox, or you can get a DVD in the mail. It's only $8.99 a month and you can just do it in your pj's at home. I should be better at it but when I do workout, it's the easiest option for me.
Good luck Kim! You can do it.
Hey, when you're up here on Halloween we can make a goal with each other and a prize. I still have a bunch to lose from Tucker. So let's figure something out. "K" I still have 20 to lose... BOO!
Lets remember one thing: You are SO beautiful no matter what your size. What works for me to stay fit is just tracking it. For me I like to make a chart not so much about losing weight but just eating good things and daily workout. I always track other things that are some times hard to do daily like scripture study, special time with each of my girls, etc. Also- for me- I don't like restricting ANY foods. The minute I start to tell myself I am not allowed to have something it is ALL I can think about. So- I always try filling up at each meal, have frequent snacks (apples, cheese, pretzels, yogart), and if I am craving some chocolate... I eat it. I just eat a little bit though. I have one box of sweets and it is there if I ever want it. Really- I think because I know I can have it whenever I want I don't really crave it. It is not filled with my FAVORITE treats, just treats to satisfy if I need to ;) I am no health nut so my advice is all relative. You can do it! Every day is a new day!
You've jumped over one of the biggest hurdles....making up your mind to do it. Hang on to your determination. Do your best every day and don't get discouraged if you "mess up". Just keep thinking about how good you will feel physically and mentally when you reach your goal and how much fun it will be to buy some new clothes!
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