This week I finally saw some results on the scale. I have lost 3 lbs. I have noticed that my body was changing from all the weightlifting I have been doing, and because I have been building muscle it is natural for me not to lose any weight as muscle weighs more than fat. I have been trying to be patient, but I still can't really fit into even my size 10's yet, at least not without great shame.
I am beginning to accept the reality that I will not be able to meet all my goals in my Butts vs. Guts competition with Ben. I have only been able to run 2 miles in 19 minutes as my best time, I do NOT have visible abs (but they are beginning to flatten back out), I will NOT be in a size 8, and I will NOT weigh 145 by our deadline of August 24. I am working my butt off (literally), going to the gym sometimes 2x a day 4-5 times a week AND running several times a week, but losing 15 lbs in 8 weeks is unrealistic unless you are going to resort to unhealthy measures. I am nursing, so that isn't an option even if I wanted it to be. Well, at least I can feel good in knowing that I am doing my best, and results are starting to show. I'll have to make new goals (just for me) and get ready to be skiing on our Christmas vacation instead of spending time in our new hot tub.
I'm not giving up though! No matter how long it takes me, I WILL lose this weight and feel healthy again!
About Me
- Colleen
- Fort Worth, TX, United States
- I am a SAHM mom of 3 kids. My husband is an Emergency Medicine resident at a local county hospital.
Just Me
Colleen enjoys playing with her kids, doing any kind of crafts, reading a good novel, singing for fun and on stage, taking warm baths at night, playing soccer, working out, and cuddling up on the couch with her honey watching movies and eating super-buttery popcorn!
Doctor Ben
Ben spends his time working, working, working...or studying! When he has a minute of free time he loves to wrestle with Jackson, cuddle up with Sam, tickle-attack Ally, hunt, build something or play any type of sports with his wife.
Jackson Garit, age 5
Jackson is my sweet, considerate, intelligent, curious, and slightly hyperactive child. He will walk up and talk to anyone and can't sit quietly while I read him a story without asking me a million questions and commenting all the way through. I love his zest for life and eagerness to please. He is a great example for his little brother.
Samson Jay, 3.5 years
Samson lets nothing hold him back. It's as if he is on a mission to prove that he should have been the first child. He is stubborn, but silly, persistent, but sweet. He is my little snuggle-bear!
Allyson Anne, age 12 mos
Ally is such an easy baby. She is just pretty easy-going most of the time. She loves tickling games or playing hide-and-seek. She just started walking, but usually only takes up to 6 or 7 steps at a time before deciding that crawling is faster. She is VERY curious.
4 comments:
that's the spirit!! It's all about healthy, and guys ALWAYS lose more than girls... especially after having a baby! Keep up your good hard work! PROUD OF YOU :)
You are going great. I will miss learning from you and your lessons. I really enjoyed them
I know it is hard, but don't be too hard on yourself.
I know you- and I'm sure you look beautiful- you always do!
It is hard when our bodies morf into something they didn't used to be after child birth. Sometimes we can't really control that.
You are right- you are working hard, eating healthy, and feeling good. That is the MOST IMPORTANT part. Part of me thinks once you've relaxed a little on yourself, and don't stress so much to meet a certain # of pounds lost by the end of August, you'll start to loose more. I think stressing TOO MUCH tends to slow the process down. (in my case that is how it was)
Good luck- I'm proud of you girl!
Great job....keep up the great work and I am proud you are doing it the right way....not the fast way. You will be so much healthier. I don't think we are in the same ward anymore. :( I will miss you a lot. You are so amazing. I feel I haven't seen you in forever and I miss you.
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