I have to say that I feel 95% better than I did two weeks ago (duh! releasing endorphins does help) but there is still a part of me that is still kind of down about the way my body looks. I can feel the fat go away and some parts tightening up, maybe if I just remove every mirror I won’t have a complex (or getting into a pair of non-maternity jeans might boost my confidence)! Jim actually told me last night that it makes him sad every time I look into the mirror, he truly loves me for who I am, stretch marks and all.
I was kind of bad last week and didn’t completely log my food intake as I had planned. I pretty much followed Jillian’s food plan with a few exceptions when I was out. I have made it a point to eat breakfast every morning and to get my snacks in to jump start my metabolism. Next week I will have a full food log.
As for my workouts, I made it to the gym five days last week (mon, tues, wed, fri and sun). In addition to my gym time I managed to: walk the mall on Tuesday with a friend for a few hours, Wednesday Payton and I headed out to the Carlsbad outlets walking for two hours and on Thursday I went jogging with P and the pup for thirty minutes. I also fit in a few workouts on my wii.
I do feel proud of myself. I feel stronger. I feel like a better wife and mother. I know I can do this and keep up with it. I love the results I am already seeing, because I see the old me shining through.
My weekly stats:
Weight: 166 – down 4 pounds, right on track for my two month goal
BMI: 26.75
Good for you! I have been slacking BIG time in my workout routine. It is just so hard to stay motivated and there are ALWAYS a million other things I want to be doing. It will happen with time. I tell my husband now, especially after two babies, my weight (the actual number) doesn’t really matter to me anymore, it’s how my clothes fit and how I feel about the way I look. Cause my weight is pre-pregnancy weight but my body sure isn’t. It will never be the same, but it is so worth it for my girls. But I just wanted to give you a high five cause I know how hard it is to stay motivated.
you are stunningly gorgeous just as you are. seriously. congrats on 4 lbs! i need to get on your program! keep up the good work!
Good Job!!! I need to stay motivated and get my butt back up there and work out! I think you look great though!!:)
That’s fantastic Melissa! So happy for you. And you ARE gorgeous so I know it’s hard but try not to get down on yourself.
Good job! I think reading this, and knowing it can be done, is comforting me…..because this will be me come October! haha! I think the main thing is to have realistic expectations and just “show up”…seems like you do and you are! And, I think Ashley is right…its not about the number on the scale, its about how you feel and how your clothes fit. Don’t get bogged down with the numbers (I know its easy to become obsessed with them!). Just revel in feeling healthy and empowered. I like your diet, by the way! Very veggie friendly!