I was excited to get rid of the baby weight after having Diya last summer. I had gained 35 pounds during my pregnancy and just like when I had Isha all of the weight came off pretty fast, but I was still 30 or so pounds overweight. I was hoping that just like when I breastfed Isha I would lose another 20 pounds over the next six months. Well, that didn't happen!! By the time Diya was 4 months old I was already starting to gain weight and I was feeling miserable. I really needed to do something and after reading a great post on the Domestic Goddess's blog and talking to a friend who teaches at Weight Watchers I decided to join the beginning of this year.
I can't believe I am posting this picture, but boy was it a motivator for me. Check out those hips. All I have to say is thank goodness for the cover up around my waist!!!
So after 16 weeks of Weight Watchers I am down 27 pounds (my goal is to lose 30 pounds) and here I am now:
It feels so good to be able to put my old pants back on and it feels even better not to be constantly worrying about whether or not other people think I am fat. I spent way to much mental energy worrying about what others thought. Most importantly I feel good about setting a good example for my girls.
Along with this desire to lose weight also came a desire to be fit and in shape. I used to think that people who loved to run where crazy. I still think that they might be because I don't know that I will ever "LOVE" to run, but I have realized that it is much easier to do when you aren't 30 pounds overweight. I set a goal to run a 5K race and this week I started my 5th week in a 6 week training program. I registered for my race, which is on May 29, so now I am committed to following through with this.
Even thought I am almost at my goal weight I have realized that I still have some work to do. Having two kids has really changed my body. Nothing is where it used to be!!! I have realized that instead of needing to lose more weight I just need to tone what I've got and accept the fact that gravity has become my enemy!!!
5 comments:
Good for you, Jenn!!! I'm still struggling with the same 15 pounds I was 6 months ago and wondering why I can't get rid of it. I'm proud of you for sticking with your plan and getting where you want to be. I'll be rooting for you on the 29th!!!!
Congratulations, Jenn! What an accomplishment!!! I'm so proud of you, and am sure you'll be running more 5ks (maybe even 10ks) in your future!
Wow, Jen, you are looking fabulous!! Congratulations, and good luck on the run!!
Jen, you look fabulous and beautiful! Way to go on your hard work! You're quite the inspiration! I'll be cheering for you in your 5K.
WOW!!! Jen you look amazing!!! Way to go, girl!!!
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