This past Friday was my 6 week post c-section appointment. I was given the okay to get back to the gym! I am really excited. I have extra motivation with Dan returning in two months. I want to be healthy for many reasons.
- My health
- Example to my boys
- Be able to shop in non plus sizes at stores
- I don't want to hide myself when getting a picture taken
- Energy to do the activities I love
- Not feel embarrassed or feel like the biggest person in my group of friends
- prevention of genetic medical issues like diabetes
But when I need that extra motivation, all I need to do is remember Dan returning home in two months! I want to feel good about myself when I see him for the first time at the airport.
So here is where I am now. *I have just about eliminated all the holiday treats from the cupboards. Yes, everything in proportion. But let's get real. If it's there I will eat it. And with the amount of weight I need to lose to be at a healthy BMI/weight, I need all temptations out of my sight. *Tomorrow, I am back at the gym for the first time since my second trimester! *And Tuesday, I am signing up with The Biggest Loser Club online. It's only 20 bucks a month. They will give me food plans, work out plans, online support, among other things. I want to do this the right way. So it's all about exercising and learning to cook and eat healthy!
Right now, I am feeling proud of myself. Friday night I made grilled chicken, brown rice, with squash and zucchini. Saturday night I went to a get together with friends. Upon arriving, I had the salad first. Yes, I ate cookies, licorice, and tortilla chips, but at least I had a big salad first. And tonight I had a balanced meal and I stopped eating when I became full. And, I am currently chewing sugar free gum to resist snacking when I'm not hungry. And last.......each day for a week now I have drank at least 64 ounces of water with no soda. Whopppppeee! So I am proud because each day I have accomplished a healthy habit! Baby steps.....
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Yay Leah!! Good for you. I remember feeling the same way right after having Preston. It was like I couldn't start working out fast enough. Gum REALLY helps me. I buy the sugar free watermelon extra and if I am craving something sweet, it gives me that little taste. Or if I am STARVING before dinner I chew it so I won't snack while dinner is cooking. Water is my downfall. Any tips on how you get all of your water in? Anyway, here's to you on starting your journey! You are doing great!
Good for you, Leah! Your excitement is motivating me to make 2009 one dedicated to good healthy habits!
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