Things have definitely improved! I am no longer day dreaming about a glass of ice cold sweet tea (truthfully, I am trying to remember the last time I had one), I no longer mind the Lean Cuisines and have started mixing in other options, I run three nights a week and was working up to 3 miles a night before my hip temporarily side lined me (that's for another post) and I think I can now say that this lifestyle change is complete.
My original goal was to lose the weight still hanging around from my last pregnancy. I accomplished that and decided to keep going and set the bar higher. I figured that after almost 10 years of marriage it was time to get myself back to my "wedding dress weight".
I started this journey 4 months and 15 days ago and this morning I reached my goal. I am now .4 pounds (hey, every little bit counts) lighter than I was the day I got married, for a total loss of 30 pounds.
It feels good.
I love that the meals we are eating are thought out and healthy, but don't get me wrong, every night is not a home run. Autumn has gymnastics one night a week and we are usually pressed for time so that's a pizza night. I love that when I walk out of my bedroom dressed in my running clothes Autumn says "Have a good run Mom!". It makes me smile when she puts her tiny feet into my sneakers and tells me that she is going to go on a run of her own.
Two weeks ago I finished my first 5K and guess who was waiting for me at the finish line cheering me on? Steve, Autumn and Nate!
There are many areas where I fall short as a parent, but this is one where I now feel like I am succeeding. I am showing my children a healthier way to live. Five months ago I couldn't say that.
For those who are curious, here are a few tools I used (and continue to use):
- Weight Watchers Points Plus Program
- skinnytaste.com (She has the best health conscience recipes. She also calculates the Weight Watchers point values for you!)
- The C25K Free App for my iPhone (they have an Android version as well)
I couldn't be more proud, impressed, inspired and motivated. This post is exactly why I want to do this, for my babies I haven't even met yet. I'm struggling now but this makes me feel like it's possible. Thank you for sharing your journey. Gonna inbox u on fb soon for some much needed help!!! Love u!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, thanks girl! It is not always easy...I make a decision everyday (or every meal) that I am going to eat the right things. Allowing myself to splurge here and there is healthy too but I make sure not to cross the line and always pick up where I left off.
DeleteMy mantra is "If I don't quit, I haven't failed".
Inbox me, I will help as much as I can!
Oh Kim good on you!! I am so happy for you and you look great!! I am so proud of you, I want to do what you have done...I lack so much self discipline :(
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your weight loss journey with us :) Keep up the excellent work xo
Thanks so much Kerry!! It's not easy but it is SO worth it!
Delete30 pounds is amazing! You should be so proud. I think Weight Watchers is such a great program. I have used it before and learned so much. I don't always use what I learned, haha, but it did open my eyes quite a bit. Congrats on your positive changes!
ReplyDeleteThank you Stevie! Weight Watchers is an awesome program that really re-trains you how to eat while you lose the weight.
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