Hi All! I've decided to link up with Becky at 'The Java Mama' on Monday's and join in on the Biggest Loser blogger challenge! She posted a summary of her weight loss journey to get things started, so here's mine...
I don't remember thinking much about my body in middle or high school or wanting/needing to lose weight. I got to college, and I didn't know how to cook and eat for myself, so I ultimately ended up gaining weight. I was asked once if I was expecting, and I knew that I needed to lose weight. For Christmas one year, my mom gave me a subscription to Weight Watcher's magazine, as well as, a pass for weight watchers, and I started going. I lost all the weight plus more, and I was SO motivated. I maintained that weight give or take five pounds until Weston was born. After he was born, I stayed about 3-5 lbs above what I was before I got pregnant, but I was happy for the most part with my weight. Fast forward to Baby #2, William was born, and I never really lost any weight. It just didn't happen. I started to exercise some as much as I had time for, but I was exhausted, and I didn't have the motivation. After William stopped breastfeeding in September 2012, I thought I was going to be able to lose weight quickly, and I'd pick up the pace with eating and working out. NOT! I've since gained 5 lbs! Ugh!
So, needless to say, I need some motivation and encouragement to lose some weight and maintain. Today is Day #1 and 2013 is my year! I'm excited, and I'm going to make a life change! I'm not going to post my current weight, because I'm SO embarrassed, but I will say that I'd like to lose 35 pounds over the next year.
Here is today...it was the best I could find, because I tend to stay out of photos right now!
Here are some motivation photos...this is what I want to get back to! :)
Good luck! I am guessing that the most important part of this will be carving out the time for yourself...time to cook and plan meals right, and time to exercise. And let me be the first to hit you with the cliches...worry less about the number on the scale than about how you feel. Your clothes will tell you how you are doing long before the scale will:-)
ReplyDeleteHey! Your boys are adorable! Good luck on the Biggest Loser Link-up! Ill be here every step of the way to help keep you motivated. This is a great way to jump start loosing those 35 lbs! Rock it girl!
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Good luck! I'm doing the challenge also :)
ReplyDeleteStopping by to wish you good luck and success as we go through this journey together. Your boys are adorable! Hope to motivate each other along the way! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck doll! Make yourself a priority and your boys will benefit too!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I can't wait to follow your progress through the challenge - I'm doing it too :)
ReplyDeleteI'm here from the link-up! So excited to be on this journey with you! Keep up the great attitude - we can do this!
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Popping over from the link up. Your boys are precious! I have two boys myself.
ReplyDeleteWishing you the best on this journey.
Well, I think you are already amazingly beautiful! But I know what you mean you just want to feel good in your own skin. You'll do great and just be mindful of what you are eating and it will all fall into place!!! xoxo Becky
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, you are gorgeous. Secondly, so proud of you. And lastly, you are going to ROCK this!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am holding on to an extra 15lbs after giving birth to Nolan that I probably won't be able to shed until he stops BFing. I am hoping to get into shape much faster this time than I did with my first pregnancy though. Good luck and can't wait to follow along and see your progress :)
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