I'm not overweight. Nor do I have any health issues. So how can I say that losing 25 pounds result in a better me?
When Steven and I got married, I felt healthier. I was more confident and much more secure.
After our first miscarriage I went into a major depression and gained about 15 pounds. It didn't bother me much.
Then I had kids. I only gained 15 pounds while pregnant with Rhi. After having her, there were only 7 pounds to lose. I got rid of 5 of them. The last two lingered. All the way into my pregnancy with Talon.
With Talon I gained 17 pounds and then lost all but 5. Leaving me at a grand total of 22 pounds gained since our wedding day.
These last 7 pounds feel like 50 in comparison to the initial 15. Having kids really changes your body.
I don't feel like myself. I have grown to hate the mirror. I struggle daily with what to wear. I will not go to pool or beach events. I'm just not happy with myself. And it is time to do something about it.
You see, by a better me, I don't need a skinnier me. I want a healthier, more energetic, happier me.
So I am beginning a journey. I am not setting a time frame just a number goal. 25 pounds to start, 35 at most if I am not happy when I reach 25.
Here's where you come in. I don't think I can do it alone. I want to but I struggle to stay focused.
I will be using myfitnesspal.com and airing my dirty laundry. My 3 sizes larger than I'd like dirty laundry. I will be sharing there how much I lose or gain. I will even tell you what I eat each day. The only thing I won't be sharing is my actual weight. I'm not that brave.
I'll be giving tips, sharing recipes and letting you know what is/isn't working for me.
I want you to hold me accountable. You can join in and let me know how your doing, maybe we'll even do some guest posts. If you don't want or need to join in, I'd love for you to still follow along. See the journey and hold me accountable.
What do you think?
