Way before I became pregnant, and while I was planning for my wedding, I did something that made me feel great about my self. I joined weight watchers to help myself lose weight. I had been feeling like I had gained weight, and wasn't quite sure how to go about shedding the weight. I was pretty sure I had the motivation to go along with the plan, and my mom joined with me for support. Well the week after I joined, I had my (first) final dress fitting. And to my horror the dress was too small! So now I had no choice but to loose a few pounds, because I was not about to let Ayda "let my dress out".
I lost the weight I needed to loose to fit into the dress, it was even a bit loose the day of the wedding. And continued loosing weight after the wedding. It was easier then I thought. I was just watching how and what I ate, drinking tons of water and going for a 3 mile walk 5-6 days a week. It was simple no crazy work outs - although that probably would have sped up the process. I lost 25 lbs! I loved how all my clothes were fitting. I loved looking in my closet and not dreading picking out what to wear for the day. Suddenly all the clothes in my closet fit or were loose. And shopping for new attire was a fun outting, instead of a terrible chore.
When I found out I was pregnant I had to stop weight watchers. However, I was still mindful of what I ate, and walked 3 miles 5 days a week for as long as I could stand it. I gained about 40 pounds, and have lost over half of it.
I joined weight watchers again, but really haven't been trying. Yes, I have been more mindful of what I have been eating, but I have not been exercising. And up until last week I had maintained my wieght, but had not lost any.
So Tuesday I made a commitment to my self, that along with being mindful of what I eat, I would start some type of exercise program. Well I started it today , and it kicked my butt, but now a half hour later, I feel REALLY great. I'll let you know how it goes!
*I'm posting this in hopes that it gives me more accountability to my self.*
I lost the weight I needed to loose to fit into the dress, it was even a bit loose the day of the wedding. And continued loosing weight after the wedding. It was easier then I thought. I was just watching how and what I ate, drinking tons of water and going for a 3 mile walk 5-6 days a week. It was simple no crazy work outs - although that probably would have sped up the process. I lost 25 lbs! I loved how all my clothes were fitting. I loved looking in my closet and not dreading picking out what to wear for the day. Suddenly all the clothes in my closet fit or were loose. And shopping for new attire was a fun outting, instead of a terrible chore.
When I found out I was pregnant I had to stop weight watchers. However, I was still mindful of what I ate, and walked 3 miles 5 days a week for as long as I could stand it. I gained about 40 pounds, and have lost over half of it.
I joined weight watchers again, but really haven't been trying. Yes, I have been more mindful of what I have been eating, but I have not been exercising. And up until last week I had maintained my wieght, but had not lost any.
So Tuesday I made a commitment to my self, that along with being mindful of what I eat, I would start some type of exercise program. Well I started it today , and it kicked my butt, but now a half hour later, I feel REALLY great. I'll let you know how it goes!
*I'm posting this in hopes that it gives me more accountability to my self.*
I have stumbled across this blog just for you missy! How exciting to read about everyone's life! I know exactly how you feel about the "slump" of everyday life. It just seems the hours don't fit in an exercise routine, but I too have been working harder at making life long decisions. Matt and I both are trying to make this a habit and not just a 'fix'. Good luck! And SUPER CONGRATS on the wheels- Honk Honk "Who's that girl" "She's the Mom!" :0) So silly.
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