(This starts the first of many Weight Loss Mondays, and keep in mind I wrote this stuff and posted it before the little stick turned blue!)
It’s no secret that I’ve put on 5 pounds for each of my kids, for a grand total of 20-(ish) pounds. I weigh 150 when I should weigh about 120. Someone who weighs 200 or 300 pounds probably wants to throw a shoe at my head right now and say, “Shut up! You are fine!”
And most of the time it isn’t a big deal to me. Anyone who loves me doesn’t care that I’m carrying a little extra weight. I’m healthy and don’t have any limitations as far as hiking, running, taking care of my kids. I kindof enjoy being like a snuggly pillow for my kids.
I admit it would be nice to wear something other than sweatpants and a long drawstring skirt. It would be nice to have a little more stamina. It would be nice to not have to worry that I’m giving myself diabetes with all the chocolate I eat. To not give in to my cravings for Taco Bueno’s tacos and cheesecake chimis. To shop at the vintage clothing store.
But how do you flip that weight loss switch? The one that makes you REALLY want to lose weight this time? Not because you have a reunion coming up, not because your husband has left you for a slimmer woman, not because you have to fit into a wedding dress or look good in a swimsuit, not because you want to be in tip-top shape to get pregnant, but because YOU know you have to do it for yourself?
How do you get that excited feeling (akin to when you are falling in love) that makes you want to change your life?
For the next several Mondays, I’m going to attempt to flip your weight loss switch (and mine, since I joined Weight Watchers again). Yes, it sounds kinky, but I promise you it's nothing but healthy.
I commend you. My switches this year are still the swimsuit in March & bridesmaid dress in August. But I am hoping this one will be for good -- a lifestyle change. Ask me again in September :)
ReplyDeleteI had a really bad health scare last year, and that put it all into perspective for me. I didn't want my kids to remember me fat, I didn't want to die early from health related complications, all because I was to lazy to get off my butt. I would really feel like I failed them if that happened. I went from a size 20 to a 6. Think of your kids, it motivated me.
ReplyDeleteEasier to deal with it when it is 20 pounds than waiting until it is 200. I think prayer helps!
ReplyDeleteRoberta Anne
I don't have a weight loss (thank you nursing) switch as much as a body shape switch! I have to look fab in a bathing suit by April (cruise), and I need to run a mile and a half (Air Nat. Guard). I'm sure in the process I might shed a couple more pounds.
ReplyDeleteGood post, and thanks for the follow!
How about because you have 4 small children and a baby on the way and is there anyone out there that would come in if any should to you that will go for the family bed; attachment parenting; home schooling; and I guess the breast feeding would probably be out. Do it for yourself so you are around for the long haul for your children and grand children.
ReplyDeleteI just started WW again myself. I will be looking for that inspiring switch flipping as I could use it!
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