I AM going to do this

Okay. Time to get serious.

I'm not a 12, but I'm not a 14 which means that size 14 are too big, but 12 is too small and I end up wearing size 12 pants with a bigger top, which is very lovely and frumpy looking.

After DD was born, I lost 14kg. The 9kg I put on while pregnant fell off quick, and then I lost another 5kg in the couple of months leading up to Christmas.

Then it got hot. And seriously, I'm not a gym bunny, I'm a walker. But DD stays up late and sleeps in, so it was already too warm to walk in the mornings, and I didn't want to take her out walking in the dark because DH gets home late. So I slacked off.

BUT TIME TO GET MOVING AGAIN.

I'm okay with what I eat. I drink a truckload of water each day. I don't have coffee or tea at all (well, tea with honey and lemon when I'm sick). I rarely have soft drink. Soda water or sparkling water is my "treat" drink and I'm strict with how much chocolate I eat. One bag of fun sized chocolate bars lasts me over a week. So time to get these legs of mine moving again.

PLEDGE TO MYSELF--

If I cannot go for a walk --

I have the Wii fit. I will use it.

I have an exercise bike. I will use it (even if it does make me feel a bit woozy afterwards).

I can do this. I will do this. I want to feel good in clothes. I want to be brave enough to stand infront of DH in my underwear (SORRY TMI!!). I do not want to look in the mirror and see a muffin top. I want to see a healthy, lean me.

So I'm going to keep posting here, for my own motivation, but if you feel like kicking me up the bum every now and again, please do!!!!! :whip:

Corelly x

Good on you hun!

Make excersise something fun that you do not a chore, you will be more likely to keep up with it if you have fun.

Also don't beat yourself up if you don't do anything one day, i think having lazy days is normal and usually something we do need.

I can totally relate to being comfortable standing in my underwear infront of my DP. I've never felt comfortable even though i was not always big i just lack self confidence but after bub id like to try and get back into shape.

Thanks 1st Time Mumma.

Corelly x

good on you!!!

Dont worry too much about the soft drink, just limit it. Diet softdrink isnt going to give you fat thighs or anything lol. Just stick with something like the Zero selections. that being said, i said limit because it might not make u fat but its also not too great for you. Same as tea and coffee.. its all fine as long as its black with no sugar. Even your fun sized bag of choc a week is alot when you are trying to lose weight and trim up. Try swapping it for a healthy museli bar or something. The weight watchers range is great and low calories. Think about your DD when your eating something you really shouldnt. How would u feel if she was eating exactly the same as u every day??? Its about setting a good exsample (sp?)

You do need to get moving, it has so many health benifits, not only changing your look. The Wii fit is great, i love mine. Its also great for concentrating on muffin tops etc. The exercise bike is hard... 5 mins on mine and my legs are so sore so i give up. If it doesnt make u feel well, just make it one day a week thing? Start off small hun. Even 5 mins of exercise is better than none. Just up the amount and intensity as u get more used to it.

Sorry if that was abit to forward (thats just me :))

You CAN do this, you WILL do this. good luck sweety

Thanks MummaMia, that was a good post, not too forward at all! Thanks for the support!

I'm not too worried about things like soft drink - I find on my day to day, I don't enjoy it unless I have it every now and then anyway. As for coffee and tea, I'm actually allergic to coffee, makes me really sick, caffene in coke gives me the shakes, so there's something in the caffene obviously, and tea, well, YEUCH!!! Oh, and I don't drink alcohol either. Not a saint, by any means, just super boring!!!!!!!! So my only splurge is really the chocolate, and I lost 5kg having it last time, so I don't think I can give it up just yet :lol: .

I'm going to look good in bathers, I'm going to look good in bathers, I'm going to........

I have a bit of chocolate everyday :)
It's all about moderation and choices.

Good luck with it all, I'll hellp cheer you on :clap: ;)

Thanks Misty!

Well today is DAY ONE!!! (Mods, if I should be blogging this instead, could you let me know please)

DH kindly took my keys to work with him today, so I can't get the pram out of the car and can't lock the house, so a walk was a nono. Great start!!! :LOL: Lucky I didn't have to go anywhere. So while DD napped, I rode the exercise bike for 25 minutes, covering 11kms. Okay start, I guess. If she sleeps again later, I'll be on the Wii fit. I suppose I better get on it anyway, get my BMI to start with!!!!

Corelly x