I decided about a month ago that I wanted to join the YMCA and start working out again. I have done pretty good with dropping most of the baby weight since I had Jackson, but I still have a ways to go. Luckily, I didn't gain near the 85 pounds I did with Savannah, but it was more than I had hoped for.
In trying to figure out the best ways to stay motivated, I figured I'd turn to the internet. Here is my current motivation...a picture of me taken about 3 weeks ago. I look miserable for a reason...gulp...I weigh 205 lbs. in this picture.
There, I said it...I am over 200 pounds. I hate it. So I decided it's time to get serious. I am going to work out 3 times a week and cut my portions wayyyy down. I don't want to deny myself the things I like, I just need to learn to limit how much I consume...this goes for wine too, so no more 1 bottle a night shared with Jason.
I signed up at the YMCA yesterday, wrote a check for almost $130 and authorized them to take out another $70 each month. I also dropped the kids (did I just say kids?...it is going to take time to get used to the fact that I have two babies now) off in the child development center and spent an hour aligning my chakra...or whatever. Really, I sweated my butt off as I pushed myself to be as flexible as my high school days. It was great...I felt energized afterward. The kids did good too. When I picked them up, Jackson was happily swinging and Savannah was playing with a ball.
So, this marks a new era for me...a serious one. I need to get healthy...I don't want to deny my kids trips to the pool or beach because I am insecure about how fat I am...so I am going to do something about it. Wish me luck and look for updates along the way.
That is awesome, Heather. Good luck, and you sound like you're doing great so far!
ReplyDeleteGood luck Heather! I know you can do it!
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