Snow won't get me down!
I could have used the fact that I didn't have to work yesterday, and only had a half day on Tuesday as an excuse to eat whatever I wanted and not exercise. It would have been really easy considering Zumba was canceled. I am proud to say that I didn't do that. I walked 2 miles Monday, 2 miles Tuesday, played on my Auntie's Wii Fit Wednesday (after bowling), and did some Zumba tonight. Hopefully all of this hard work is paying off. I was excited to find out this morning that I am down another half a pound. I believe that makes a pound and a half in the last three weeks. That is ok. I realize I have hit somewhat of a plateau. In the past, this would have been about the time that I would say, "Well, obviously it is not worth it. I give up!" I keep reminding myself of why I started this journey. It isn't just to better my health. It is to be a better wife and mother to the family I have been blessed with.
I remind myself that I have been doing this for 4 months now. That is the longest I have ever stuck with any type of weight loss mission. Those months have flown by. I don't look at this as a curse or diet any longer. I truly do look at is as a lifestyle change. I feel that the benefits far outweigh the cravings. Don't get me wrong...I still crave nachos every now and then. I just know to eat them in moderation and get my butt back to working out to burn the extra calories.
Another thing I have come to grips with is the fact that I am a woman now. I have had a child. I have stretch marks. I will never again have the body I had when I was a teenager. I can learn to appreciate the body I have now though. I can work with what I have got. I am curvy, and there is nothing wrong with that! I think most men would agree. I can tone and build muscle. Stretch marks fade. The stretch marks used to bother me more than anything. I don't mind them so much now. I am not saying that I like the way they look, but I have learned to accept who I am. Those stretch marks are a constant reminder of the little boy who has brought immense joy to my life. They remind me of where I have been, and where I am going.
I wound up taking this post somewhere different than I had originally planned, but just wrote what was on my heart. I did want to say a special thank you to everyone who has encouraged me through emails or comments. It is so much nicer to do something like this when you know you are not alone. I also want to thank all my Zumba team-mates. There are some very strong women who work out beside me on a weekly basis. I am learning so much about what makes a real woman. I hope everyone has a great weekend ahead.
Signing off for now,
~Jess
I remind myself that I have been doing this for 4 months now. That is the longest I have ever stuck with any type of weight loss mission. Those months have flown by. I don't look at this as a curse or diet any longer. I truly do look at is as a lifestyle change. I feel that the benefits far outweigh the cravings. Don't get me wrong...I still crave nachos every now and then. I just know to eat them in moderation and get my butt back to working out to burn the extra calories.
Another thing I have come to grips with is the fact that I am a woman now. I have had a child. I have stretch marks. I will never again have the body I had when I was a teenager. I can learn to appreciate the body I have now though. I can work with what I have got. I am curvy, and there is nothing wrong with that! I think most men would agree. I can tone and build muscle. Stretch marks fade. The stretch marks used to bother me more than anything. I don't mind them so much now. I am not saying that I like the way they look, but I have learned to accept who I am. Those stretch marks are a constant reminder of the little boy who has brought immense joy to my life. They remind me of where I have been, and where I am going.
I wound up taking this post somewhere different than I had originally planned, but just wrote what was on my heart. I did want to say a special thank you to everyone who has encouraged me through emails or comments. It is so much nicer to do something like this when you know you are not alone. I also want to thank all my Zumba team-mates. There are some very strong women who work out beside me on a weekly basis. I am learning so much about what makes a real woman. I hope everyone has a great weekend ahead.
Signing off for now,
~Jess
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