I apologise in advance for this very self centred post!!
I have decided to dedicate this year to finding me again!
I recently gave birth to my beautiful son, and after 5 years of working hard (I have been working two jobs and being a mum at the same time) to get our family ahead financially (we built our first house and I set up a small business for myself) I finally have the time to dedicate to myself....and I am going to use this time wisely.(And do so without an ounce of guilt!)
While emotionally I am really happy, I feel like I have totally lost myself somewhere in a haze of juggling motherhood, marriage and my career. I have no interests outside work and motherhood. , because I simply have not had the time or opportunity. My DH is fantastic, and is a big help at home, and works really hard as well, but he also manages to fit in a lot of time to dedicate to his passion....Football, and probably at my expense....time to even things up!
Eating has been my only single indulgence during the past few years, and that is all about to change! I want to find my own passion in life.
Life is for living, and I have just been existing under layers and layers of excess weight.
I no longer just want to exist, I want to live!
Giving birth recently to a big bubba using just my own body and strength with no drugs has empowered me to challenge myself. I was so suprised at the strength that I had within in me during labour. I realised that I REALLY CAN do anything.
So, the first thing to do is shed all this excess weight that has been creeping on since I was 20. I am 28 this year, and I want the body and health of a girl in her twenties, before I hit my thirties!
We plan on starting to TTC our third (so exciting!!!) amazing miracle at Christmas this year, so this is my only window of opportunity to knock this weight off!
So, the plan is.........
As I am breastfeeding one very hungry bubba, I am not going to count calories etc.
I am going to follow "The Core" plan from WW (not going to join WW though, I have all the info that I need, and the support on here). Basically it is just eating sensible healthy foods like Vegies, Fruit & Wholegrains.
To start with I am am going to walk, walk, walk.....and then walk some more! I had a PPH when I birthed my little man, so I am just going to take it easy in the beginning with exercise, until I build up some strength, and then I plan on kicking butt!
I currently weigh 96.8kg.
My goal is to be 59kg by November 1st this year (DH and I will celebrate being together for 12 years on this day!).
Now, I know that sounds quite unrealistic, and it probably is, BUT I have something to prove to myself, and I am going to break this down into smaller goals, to make it more achievable along the way. I want to suprise myself!
First Goal: to be in the 80's!
I plan on weighing in each Sunday morning.
I am going to book a really special weekend away for DH and I (something we have been meaning to do for ages...I really miss getting one on one time as a couple) for November. This is my reward! I am also putting money away each week to buy myself a new wardrobe! (No more buying clothes just cos they fit!)
And for the first time in my life, I am going to be true and HONEST to myself, God and the world around me. No facades or hiding just to please others.
And finally......
I AM GOING TO FINISH WHAT I START!
Look out world, here I come!!
If anyone else wants to come along for the ride, feel free to join me! We can inspire and support each other!
Last edited by Hosanna; April 25th, 2009 at 11:52 PM.
It is hard not to focus on the total the needs to be lost
But, each day is one step closer, and as they say on the biggest loser, a loss is a loss!
Are you following any plan in particular??
I think for me just concentrating on eating whole healthy food is the best I can do at the moment with such a newborn bub. The MCHN actually told me to eat more because he is literally taking everything he can from me.
Well I have just weaned my DD after BF for 2yrs so I am enjoying the freedom of just eating for me IYKWIM. I found it hrd to move weight when I was feeding but I don't think I really had the motivation. I have heard of lots of women who find it much easier to loose while feeding so hope that works for you!
I have been toying with the idea of the tony ferguson diet ust to get rid of it and I think I will be fine to maintain it but at the moment I am just doing smaller portion sizes and trying to pick good food. I have got a brand of shake that I am using which really does fill me up and I don't feel like snacking all the time which has been brilliant and LOTS of water.
I also read a few months ago about a study that suggested small amounts of exercise were just as helpful in weight loss as extended ones so I am doing short extra exercise where I can. sit ups while watching tv at night. putting more energy into the housework - just trying to move more in general
This is my year and my journey...finally!
, because I simply have not had the time or opportunity. My DH is fantastic, and is a big help at home, and works really hard as well, but he also manages to fit in a lot of time to dedicate to his passion....Football, and probably at my expense....time to even things up!
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