When we were living in the rental our scale broke. It was kind of freeing in a way. I still exercised...can't really say I was too careful about what I ate with the Holidays and all, but I didn't constantly label myself as that number I saw on the scale each week.
Well, it being a new year- I went out and bought a new scale. I pulled it out, and stripped down every possible article of clothing, (yes, even my socks) and prepped my head with a number.
I took all things into account, how my clothes were fitting, how much I had eaten that day, what time of day it was, (is this sad??? it sounds so funny when I write it out, but I swear this is what goes through my head each time I weigh myself) then I stepped up throwing all that freedom out the window. There it was, "the number"- 2 pounds less than when I weighed myself three months before and much lower than the number I had prepped myself for. I should be pretty pleased with that, don't ya think? But NOPE. My thoughts were as follows:
Corrine is 10 1/2 months I have had plenty of time to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight.
I have got to get in control of what I eat!
Seriously, working out at home is not cutting it. (The reason I haven't been going to the gym is a post of it's own)
Now, I think that is pretty ridiculous! Give yourself credit when credit is due. I should be happy that I didn't gain weight over the Holidays. I should be glad that no matter how slow the weight is coming off, it is still on a downward trend. But honestly, if I am completely truthful with myself- the reason I am dissapointed is, I know I can do better. Even in the picture above (taken at the half marathon, the month we got pregnant with Corinne) I wasn't at my ideal weight, but I felt great and was happy with myself, and that is what matters. I DO NOT like feeling like I am not in control of my choices. Sooo, time to make a plan, sign up for a race or give myself something to work towards. It is mine and Joe's tenth anniversary this June...HOORAY! And I will be darned if I am going to just let time pass by without giving it my ALL to feel my best by then!
If you have any suggestions...have at it. Help is always welcome.
Weight is so hard!! I can't believe that you ran a half marathon, that's awesome, I've always wanted to, but don't have the motivation. The Ogden marathon is coming right up soon, you could make a goal doing that??
ReplyDeleteOh the days of riding our bikes around town with 1-2 kids. It is so hard to find time to exercise. I am so impressed with the marathon, way to go!!
ReplyDeleteYou are seriously such an inspiration! I don't know how you find the time to do all the things you do! You look great, I think you are way to hard on yourself! Not to have gained weight over the holidays is way impressive, I know I packed on a few pounds while eating fudge, cake, and cookies . . . I'm with ya on wanting to get in better shape to feel better. I know if I excercise more I'll have more energy- which is essential with three kids! Good luck with the marathon, you really are amazing!
ReplyDeleteAll I have to say is that it took me 2 years to lose my baby #3 weight and I have gained several pounds over the holiday. I feel your pain. I am not going to give in but this time of year is hard to get started with your schedule again. I fight it until I am finished with my work out and then I have to keep reminding myself that it will pay off. Working out gives me my sanity. I do it mainly for that reason. Having something to work towards is awesome. You will do great. Just hang in there.
ReplyDeleteNot that I've ever had a baby (let alone 3), but for me I've always had to take baby steps. Little goals make big differences. As far as working out, depending on what I'm doing, I find it to be a freeing thing- stress reliever. But then again, winter is so hard because it is FREEZING!! Brr *
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! You are so funny! I just stepped on the scale today and I lost 2 pounds and I was doing the happy dance. What I have been doing is setting little goals. I want to lose 25 pounds by July so that I can pregnant with baby #2. But I say that I would like to lose 10 in two months. Then in two months do another 10. So I don't get discouraged. A slow but yet downward pace.
ReplyDeletei'm on your race wagon steph - i need to sign up for one so i will just do it. And yay for not gaining weight - you look great anyways - don't be so hard on yourself!
ReplyDeleteHey Steph, I lost 10 pounds in one week between Thanksgiving and Christmas (I have since gaind 3 back) and I am going to post on my blog how I did it and the menu that I used. I cut out all sugar but still ate full meals and I felt great. It was hard cutting out the sugar (I love any kind of sugar) but I felt much better through out the day. I have decided that exercising and eating right really does help with my sanity! But like Mira it has taken me almost 2 years to lose my baby #3 weight.
ReplyDeleteSteph you have always looked great and I agree with Brenda-don't be so hard on herself.