I have to lose this weight. This is not a matter of my generation's obsession with self-esteem. This has everything to do with getting down to a weight that is healthy to carry another baby into this world. When you are pregnant, you gain weight. Add that on to an already obese body and you have a recipe for gestational diabetes, another possible c-section, and other possible future health problems.
I have tried to remain calm about this weight loss project of mine, but after this weighing, I realize I cannot be relaxed about this anymore. I need accountability, I need drive, and I need the utmost consistency. Starting on Saturday, May 29th of 2010, I vow to lead a healthy lifestyle and to tell you, my readers, and myself the absolute truth about what I eat and how I exercise everyday. I need to change today. I will be posting a daily accountability food & exercise diary on the "Eating and Exercising Momma" page and will be posting about this struggle on the main page 2-4 times a month so you can share your comments. Please pray for me and encourage me as I go through this endeavor. Also, feel free to share your firm but gentle thoughts about my diary as to how I can improve my quest for a healthier me.
7 comments:
You can do it, Lauren! Nothing like prepping your body for a healthy pregnancy as motivation!
Do remember that muscle will weigh more than fat. I weigh less now than I did pre-Lily, but I'm NOT as fit. Not even close. My abs were not soft before I got pregnant, and now they're like a pillow.
You just want to get to that "happy place" with your weight. Too small or too big, and it can effect ovulation, which is definitely not good.
I know it's really hard to get motivated with this, especially when you have a toddler running you ragged all day, but I know you'll get there :-)
You know I haven't been pregnant so I can't fully understand how your body is working, but I have seen the many women who go through this. My sisinlaw gets hers off more quickly because she has two kids and loves yoga/P90x.
Do you notice you end up sitting alot? That's a sure fire way to not lose weight or tighten your abs. Right now I'm sitting all slouched and know that it's not helping anybody haha.
You can do it :) Don't stress, just try your best(motivational speaker time)! But don't do things that you know you won't enjoy as much as others. When I work out(whenever that is), I like to do things that are fun like steps(left leg up, right leg up, left down, right down, etc) and going from slower to faster. Gets your heart rate up sooooo fast and it tightens the stomach!!
Ugh. Been there and done that. It's really hard after having a baby. The ONLY way that it worked for me was to get in some moderate to high cardio 4-5 times a week, 30 minutes a day. You have to keep your heart rate up consistently during that time. Also, it's paramount to count calories. Look at the labels to see what the calorie count is, or if it doesn't have a label, there are free resources online to tell you how many calories random things are. I kept my count between 1200-1500.
Good luck, Lauren! I know it's tough, but you can do it:)
Two words: pep pills.
Two words: Ignore Steve :)
Some rules that you can set in place could help, like no eating after 8pm or no eating while watching TV/internet. I don't know what your temptations are, but kill 'em! Losing weight feels really uncomfortable for the 1st week, but you're body will adjust and you'll feel gooood!! We're rooting for you and I'll be sure to prepare a healthy menu for you guys while you're here.
Lucia pointed to a picture of Jillian from "The Biggest Loser" and said, "Mommy!" I was flattered. And maybe try watching motivational shows like that to help keep yourself pumped about eating right and exercising.
Thanks, Jenn. I was going to reply to Steve something like, "what would you know about it fat a**", but I wouldn't do that since I am a Christian :)
By the way, I think you are way, way hotter than yucky Jillian. She may be in wicked shape, but you my dear are beautiful in every way.
Also, tell Steve that I hate his shoes.
Love you guys and absolutely cannot wait to see you and the kiddos in Indy.
Lauren I just wanted to add to all this good advice about dieting and remembering that muscle weighs more, that you might just run that first paragraph by your dr, just to be safe? -- esp. if your family has a history of thyroid or other health problems that affect metabolism -- weight changes are sometimes an indicator.
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