My Body
I don't recognize myself anymore. I used to be thin. Once upon a time.
To pinpoint exactly what happened isn't really possible, but I can try.
I got pregnant, had a baby, and got pregnant again almost immediately.
Husband died while pregnant.
Food became a source of comfort for me. I never really understood that concept before. I've always loved food, mind you. But I just liked how it tasted. After Joe died, it became something else to me. It filled up an empty space. Or at least, that became the intent. I would eat and eat and eat, like it was an Olympic sport, trying to fill this huge void. But it never got filled.
And now I can honestly say that I hate the way I look.
The good news is I hate it so much, I have vowed to make a change. I will go down 3 sizes by August. That's the plan. How will I do it? I will eat less, and exercise. Nothing extreme, just those two things.
Today:
breakfast- bowl of raisin bran
snack- orange, 3 m&m's
lunch- eggplant (I know, not good, but leftovers)
snack- small bag pretzels
exercise- 30 minutes on elliptical (Yes, it's true! Mel, get on your bike!)
dinner- weight watchers lo mein (5 points)
I will get my body back. I will, I will, I will.
-b
To pinpoint exactly what happened isn't really possible, but I can try.
I got pregnant, had a baby, and got pregnant again almost immediately.
Husband died while pregnant.
Food became a source of comfort for me. I never really understood that concept before. I've always loved food, mind you. But I just liked how it tasted. After Joe died, it became something else to me. It filled up an empty space. Or at least, that became the intent. I would eat and eat and eat, like it was an Olympic sport, trying to fill this huge void. But it never got filled.
And now I can honestly say that I hate the way I look.
The good news is I hate it so much, I have vowed to make a change. I will go down 3 sizes by August. That's the plan. How will I do it? I will eat less, and exercise. Nothing extreme, just those two things.
Today:
breakfast- bowl of raisin bran
snack- orange, 3 m&m's
lunch- eggplant (I know, not good, but leftovers)
snack- small bag pretzels
exercise- 30 minutes on elliptical (Yes, it's true! Mel, get on your bike!)
dinner- weight watchers lo mein (5 points)
I will get my body back. I will, I will, I will.
-b
14 comments:
I find that when you get to the point where you are 'done' with the weight, is when you will do something about it.
You have the advantage of youth to help you bounce back quicker. I have learned, the hard way, that each time I get to that 'done' point and try to get back, it takes longer to get there...and often I stop short of where I want to be...
Might as well post your exercise activities here so that you have an journal/proof of how long it takes to get back. And, it might just inspire someone else to join in...
Good for you! An inspiration! Don't ask me what I ate today...
Call me when you get on the elliptical tomorrow night. I'll join you on the bike. :o)
One way to get yourself to eat right is to post everything you eat here. Every time you try to eat something you can think - do I want to post this????????
B-
You can do it. Think in babysteps! Make your goals small and step up from there a little at a time. It is awesome when you can make a goal, so doing them in smaller increments work. At least it did for me.
You can do it!! :)
You guys are awesome. And so quick to comment! Walter helped me make a grocery list and I ordered them online. I'm gonna try the no carb thing for 2 weeks, and see how that goes. (he gave me a hard time for the 3 m&m's) I will try posting what I eat/when I exercise, and maybe that will help. But I'm not turning this blog into a food diary. It will just be an aside :O)
you are still going to eat with us next Monday night, right?!?!?!?
rad,
I will eat with you every Monday night, no worries!
While it's so not fun ...After A was born I did the Atkins diet hardcore for 2 months and it really made a difference. Then you can just eat in moderation...N
Hey there-
Good for you... I'm 7 days into the no carbs (South Beach). You can do it! I started last week and I can say it's hard, but it's working. I needed something to jump start my journey back.
I don't really miss them. I was finally able to put back on my wedding ring and my engagement ring: ) satisfaction enough. I'm not nearly as hungry as I was before, and I feel good actually a lot better.
The true test for me was the Cheese Cake Factory for lunch with Elisa. (She says hi.) I survived with no bread and no cheese cake. She at both in front of me, and I survived: )
GO, B, GO...You can do it!
PS. With the South Beach it's 2 weeks of no carbs, breads or fruits...very Atkins like in nature, but low fat. Then you move to phase 2, which is more moderation.
Incredible story thеrе. What happened after?
Good luck!
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