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03-8-2009 - First week of a healthier me!

My mood while writing this blog: Determined

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Alright, so I FINALLY decided to start getting back into shape and stop feeling sorry for myself. After all, I am the ONLY one that can make this change and I want to feel good again. I worked really hard before I was pregnant to stay healthy and I looked and felt much better thsan I do now. Of course my son was worth it but it's time to give somehting back to myself.

I posted some 13 week PP pictures the other day...oh how embarassing but many of you were really sweet and encouraging and I really appreciate that!

Pre-pregnancy weight 145 (5'7)

Gained 50 pounds by the end of pregnancy, so that put me at the 195 pound mark.

My goal weight is 145...I was happy there, it's realisticfor me because anything less than that I cannot maintain without starvation and life is too short to be so strict. Besides, I am tall and no one coudl ever believe i weighed that much saying I looked less. Bottom line, I was happy atthat weight and will be happy to get back there. I curently weigh 170 pounds at 14 weeks PP. So I have 25 pounds to lose...wow, thats a lot but I can do it. I actually gained a few pounds back the last two weeks because I was giving up and giving into depression over my weight. It does not melt off magically and I refuse to be unhealthy as my son grows up. I want to teach him good habits. So, I am getting motivated! No more excuses.

I will post pictures every two weeks...and I only plan to weigh myself then...not before.

Good luck to all!

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6 Comments on First week of a healthier me!


amber-d - Tuesday, 4 Aug
Thanks ladies! You all make me feel wonderful. :)

TwinklinBrwnEyes - Tuesday, 4 Aug
Girl, I would looooove to be 170. Im 5'6' and was very happy at 170. My husband likes the curves, well, and so do I lol. I think you will do great, you sound very motivated, and it always helps when you have others that are right along side of you cheering you on. You'll be suprised how fast you will drop that 25 pounds. Good luck on your adventure =)

~mama J~ - Monday, 3 Aug
that is a great plan mama. You definatly have the right approach and it is great that you will let us follow you. I swear when you know the whole world is watching you....its that much easier to stay focused cuz you dont want to fail in front of everyone. Just remember that setbacks are normal and if one duz occur....tomarrow is a new day. Dont beat yourself up. Make it fun, exciting and healthy and you will stick with it. Dont make it miserable. Good luck mama. Im excited to see what you will look and feel like a couple of months from now.

proudmommyof3♥ - Monday, 3 Aug
Good for you Momma and Good luck to you!

mommytoalittleprince - Monday, 3 Aug
Good luck hun, you can do it!! All you need is a little motivation and seems like you got it :) Your PP pic looks great though.. xo

americas-next-top-mommy! - Monday, 3 Aug
Good job! Glad to see that so many of us are ready to do this! We will have each other as support!!