I have finally reached my goal weight of one-hundred and twenty-five pounds.
Yeah, baby.
I know, it's not kosher for a woman to be proclaiming her weight all over the internet but I don't care. It's me, it's who I am, and I'm not embarrassed. What I am embarrassed about is that fact that I am totally out of shape. But, and I'm ashamed to admit this, I am apparently not embarrassed enough to do anything about it. I'm getting there though.
So, yes, I'm back to my pre-marriage, pre-babies weight. It's been a true struggle - emotionally, physically, and mentally - for me. Please tell me I'm not alone in this.
I still believe it's not terribly important to see a certain number on the scale. But it sure does feel good. I can't lie to you. I wish that I could be where I am right now weight-wise because of my determined commitment to an exercise regiment.
But, it's not.
The weight loss came at a greater price than sweat... the nursing has ended. Not by conscious choice. I can't actually talk about it because if I do I will start crying. And I'm too tired to cry right now.
Instead I will focus on being happy that the pile of jeans has been dwindled down to one lonely non-fitting pair.
High five, anyone??
I talk about my struggle a bit more here and here, if you are interested!
P.S. I haven't tried my "back to normal weight" pair of pants on yet. They are taunting me from the closet. I'm a wimp. I'm afraid they won't fit, so they'll just stay on the stinkin' hanger 'til I'm good and ready.
Obviously I've lost my big girl panties.
*Post from 1 year ago today: See ya! And... we're back!
Yeah, baby.
I know, it's not kosher for a woman to be proclaiming her weight all over the internet but I don't care. It's me, it's who I am, and I'm not embarrassed. What I am embarrassed about is that fact that I am totally out of shape. But, and I'm ashamed to admit this, I am apparently not embarrassed enough to do anything about it. I'm getting there though.
So, yes, I'm back to my pre-marriage, pre-babies weight. It's been a true struggle - emotionally, physically, and mentally - for me. Please tell me I'm not alone in this.
I still believe it's not terribly important to see a certain number on the scale. But it sure does feel good. I can't lie to you. I wish that I could be where I am right now weight-wise because of my determined commitment to an exercise regiment.
But, it's not.
The weight loss came at a greater price than sweat... the nursing has ended. Not by conscious choice. I can't actually talk about it because if I do I will start crying. And I'm too tired to cry right now.
Instead I will focus on being happy that the pile of jeans has been dwindled down to one lonely non-fitting pair.
High five, anyone??
I talk about my struggle a bit more here and here, if you are interested!
P.S. I haven't tried my "back to normal weight" pair of pants on yet. They are taunting me from the closet. I'm a wimp. I'm afraid they won't fit, so they'll just stay on the stinkin' hanger 'til I'm good and ready.
Obviously I've lost my big girl panties.
*Post from 1 year ago today: See ya! And... we're back!
22 Comments:
#1 reason I'm scared to death of having a daughter is the struggle I've had about my weight / body image in my life so far. And I haven't even had kids yet, yikes!
I think it's great you are proclaiming your weight on the internet - you reached your goal, time to celebrate! And I think it's a great example of slow-and-steady that your first post about this was in June, and now its November. That is reality.
I'm glad you are at your normal weight girl...I know how this feels...I did it with both mine thank God....I'm sad for you on the nursing...I cried when I stopped nursing Miller...he was 14 months old....Madison was 1....its hard.
Congrats on the weight. So sorry about the nursing. I know its hard, especially when its not your choice. Anyway, rejoice about the weight :) You could be like me... the only woman I know that loses weight during pregnancy and then gains in that first year. Yep - 197 at delivery and I was at a hight of 215. So sad... I am trying, kind of. again... so sad :)
Big hugs to you!
Oh, nursing being something you have to lay down regardless of what you want is SO hard. Im sorry you had to let go before you were ready.
I wanted to tell you too, that in that picture you recently posted of Eliza, to me she still looks like such a baby. I was thinking about how I just can't believe she is almost one. Really, her face is still so babyish, you know? I love that about her. She's like a little time capsule.
I am having a real strugle with tmy weight and I have never even had children. I have been working on it but it seems to yo-yo I will do realy good then really bad!
congrats for you I bet your super thrilled
I was forced to wean Wyatt when he was nine months old and I was so not ready to do so. I remember the last time we nursed. He was so frustrated and I knew I had to give it up. It was really sad. I was ready to be done with Oscar, though, when he hit a year. Unfortunately, he didn't agree, so we battled that for quite awhile. In all honestly, I'm not sure which one was worse....
P.S. Hopefully, I'll make it to the post office today. I keep forgetting about that!
And a huge congrats on reaching your weight! I still have about ten pounds I can't seem to shake. Deployment usually works for me, though, ha!
I have struggled with my weight for 11 years now since my first baby. The hardest part losing 40 pounds then putting it right back on. I look at all my clothes and cry.
I wish you peace with the stop breastfeeding thing. I know how hard that is. It took me awhile to get over it. Everyone thinks you'll be relieved but it's something so special.
Take care.
Congrats on reaching your goal weight! That is certainly exciting and such an accomplishement. Can I ask you, in all honesty, HOW you did it? I feel like I'm on a constant rollercoaster--lost 5-7, stress out, stress eat, gain it back...UGH! If you'd be willing to share your "diet" tips I'd LOVE to hear them!
Way to go!!!
123-125 is my pre-pregnancy weight before Noah (115-118 is pre-marriage and pre-baby weight). I was within a pound or two of that when I got pregnant with this baby...sigh. So sad. I've already put on 10 pounds. =( I love being pregnant and having babies I just HATE losing the baby weight after each one. I usually get into the 130's with ease and then struggle to get back into the 120's. Grr...now I'll have to start from square one again. Anyway, congrats on making it to your goal weight. 125 feels so good and is an excellent weight (depending on your height). Now don't lose anymore- you'll start looking sick! ;) By the way- what did you do to take it off? (I usually don't 'diet'- I just can't, I lvoe food too much. I basically lose it by eating healthy snacks during the day and eating smaller meals. It usually works- just so long as I don't forget to eat!)
My pre-baby weight was (normally) 115. It was actually 110 because I was stressed out from the wedding.
But after Oceana I was back to 117 and it just didn't look the same. But I know it looked better than I gave it credit.
Since Joshua didn't nurse, I didn't lose any weight after 4 weeks pp. I started this pregnancy at 127, and have now packed on an additional 10 with this baby.
I know I've got at least another 15 to go, and then I'll have a whopping 35 to lose.
And then there's "getting into shape".
Oh geez...
BUT CONGRATULATIONS! YOU MEANIE! :) No, I know what kind of butt kicking it took for you to get where you are - such an awesome job!
If I didn't gain another pound
Oh, I am sorry about the breastfeeding. It took me a couple weeks to be able to blog about that. My boobs gave out on me. So of course, I felt like a big fat mommy failure after trying everything. You feel so many things when are forced to reconcile yourself to that. Actually I get more hits to that post than any other so don't feel alone! Hugs!!
Sorry about the nursing :(
But good on you for the weight! My magic number is 135 (anything less and I'm all gaunt and my bones are all showing), but it feels good to be in a size that you know is your "thin" weight :)
Way to go on reaching your goal weight!!! And I say, if you lost it, proclaim it!! it's people like you who have reached thier goal weights that helps women like me to reach ours!!
Yay for reaching you goal!! That is so awesome! I am so sorry about the nursing situation. I know how hard it is to have to stop when you are not ready! I wish you much peace about that!!
WOW, congrats!!!!! That's awesome, and I'm so happy for you!
I'm sorry that you can't nurse anymore...I had to stop "early" with both of my girls, and it was heartbreaking. But at least you have something positive to focus on...you did a great job meeting your goal! :)
I am so very glad you did not lose your snappy sense of humor along with that weight!
"Obviously, I've lost my big girl panties."
So sorry about the bond of breastfeeding being broken not by your choice. So sorry.
It still makes me sad when I think about not nursing J anymore. I am sorry you have to deal with stopping before you really feel emotionally ready to do so.
Congrats on the weight! I am jealous! You worked hard to be there though, nice job! I have the exercise part down pretty well, but it is the eating that I have trouble with. I got used to getting a few extra calories here and there for the pregnancy and for nursing, but now that I don't need it... it is going to my hips. I too would love to know what you did.
Also: may I request salad recipes? I figure you have good ones.
Congratulations on reaching your goal weight! That is just awesome!!!!
I am sorry that breastfeeding ended before you were ready. That is just so hard. I think every breastfeeding Momma can relate in one way or another. We would love to hear your story and support you in this loss. When you are ready of course!
Keep your chin up. These rites of passage as harder on us moms then them!
Awwwww, I'm so sorry about the nursing, that is so hard. But I'm happy to hear about your goal weight being reached - that is nothing short of amazing!!! I'm so happy for you :-) I hear you on the "out of shape" body, I am there too. I signed up for a body boot camp starting the first week of December, to hopefully get in better shape before the holidays. You're lucky you're so young, your body bounced back in no time. Things are getting a little slower for this over-30 mama!!
ENJOY the weight loss - you deserve it!
Way to go!!! You're awesome:) I, too, would love to hear how you did it with 3 kids. That's my problem--how and when do I workout with 2 kids and a husband that works 20 out of 24 hrs. in a day (it seems, but he really does work from 5am-5pm and then again for several more hrs. in the evenings). Well, that and that darn pop!
So you lost more weight when you had to stop nursing? That's when my weight shot up--after I stopped nursing. I suppose I didn't adjust my calorie intake when I stopped. Anyway, long story short-you're awesome! How'd you do it? :)
CONGRATULATIONS!!
I. am. jealous. I think the last time I was 125, I was 17 yrs old. LOL.
But that is also my goal - or 120 (I'm 5 ft tall...)
Right now, my weight is NOT pretty - I feel sorry for my sweet Hubby. ;) I NEED to start hating sweets and be more strict with weight watchers!
I am so sorry about the nursing thing - my eldest weaned herself at 10 mos (after struggling to get my milk supply back after a wk jaunt in the hospital for pancreatitis) - it was devastating.
I hope you find peace and joy in the situation! God Bless!
p.s. I'm a homebirth mama too!
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