ve never ever had a weight problem. Infact I was always teased in Elementry school for being to thin. I remember one boy called me "two back Amy" because I was flat as a rail.I think it all started when I was pregers with Aiden. I gained 70 pounds! I totally thought I had to eat for 2 and boy did I. I never thought I could ever gain weight so I just ate and ate and ate. Nobody ever mentioned to me that I was gaining to much until after I had had the baby and lost 100% of the weight within a few months (thank you Jesus for breastfeeding lol) After I lost all the weight people would make comments and jokes all the time about how big I got.
Baby #2. I gained 40 pounds and again lost it all within a few months. By the time I lost it all I got pregnant with baby #3! Again I only gained about 35-40 pounds. So now, baby #3 is
almost 6 months old and I haven't lost it yet. Infact, I have only lost 10 pounds since he was born. I dont know if it is age, number of babies, or the fact that I couldnt breastfeed him due to his cleft. All I know is I dont want to be an unhealthy mom. I dont want to feel bad, I dont want to eat junk. I want to be a positive role model for my kids. So, with that....I am going public with my weight problem so I have accountability and support. My goal is to lose 30 pounds. I dont know how Im gonna do it yet. I will figure that out tonight. For today, I am going to eat anything I want and go to town in the pantry. HAHA This picture ------------->was taken my senior year of high school. 10 years ago!!!
Im probably like most busy moms. I eat whenever I get a chance and those chances aren't that often. A bit of and old pb&J here a cookie there. Grab a pop tart on the way out the door. I usually don't eat dinner until all 3 boys are in bed, and I am guilty of not buying the most healthy items. I am a sucker for sugar. Any way I can get it I want it! But this is where I put my foot down and say, I might not ever look like my 18 year old self again..but I can look good and feel confident as a wife, mother, and a WOMAN!
And here is the picture I saw and thought that I needed a change:
And this one was a runner up! LOL
Im gonna post a blog in the next few days of measurements, etc. and just do a weight loss journey blog once a week! (that's my goal, we will see how that pans out!) So, wish me luck. Im lazy and have no self control!!!
You're so funny! You do not look as bad as you think you do! I think that a goal to get fit is a fine idea though. Being healthy is more important than just loosing weight. You remember what I have to tell myself though - you will never again look like you did in high school! We've each had 3 kids, thus our boobs got bigger, our hips spread and we put on muscle carrying those 3 kids around and lifting them up. I told Jason that after our #4 gets here my goal is to get my weight within 15-20 lbs of what I weighed in H.S. Because I'd look like I was starving to death if I tried to do more! Good luck Amy! Start with small changes, get it to where to are sticking with it and then add another change. Eventually you will see a huge difference in your whole diet and exercise lifestyle!
ReplyDeleteYou know what's funny? You're so beautiful that I would never have even GUESSED that you wanted to lose 30 pounds. If you're 30 pounds overweight, you're the most beautiful overweight mother I've EVER seen! HA! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are beautiful Amy. Seriously. You always have been and you always will be no matter your pants size. That being said - I am always happy when people want to eat healthy. I do it because it just tastes better. I am a BIG believer in organic and clean eating, but thats just me. Any advice, ideas for things to eat or support and I am your girl :) But remember - you are FABULOUS!
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