Why is it that every time one of my kids is eating chicken fingers and fries I HAVE to have a few off of their plate? Easy-Mac? Let me taste a spoonful first in case it is too hot. Pizza flavored goldfish get me every time. Leftover Valentine’s Day candy? Sure…let me eat a bag of M&Ms (my favorite by the way). Throughout my twenties I was a pretty healthy eater and avoided carbs as much as I could. My weight has always fluctuated 5 /10 pounds , but lately I feel like I have been gaining more than losing. The thought of weighing myself gives me anxiety, so I try not to step on that scale. My jeans are tight and I am not happy with how I am fitting into my clothes.
Everyday on Instagram, I see lots of moms who are finding success with all sorts of diet/lifestyle changes. Shakeology and Beach Body are probably the most popular. The photos are super motivating, because it gives me hope that I too can get in shape again. And then reality hits. I hate working out at home. My kids are my shadow and working out when they are home is just not an option. Exercise is an outlet to get rid of my anxiety, and the thought of doing a workout at home with my kids staring at me…I just cannot right now. And it is rare that I am home alone…so again, not gonna happen.
SO- how do I lose weight and be at my skinniest again? A lot of answers I get and read tell me that it’s normal to gain weight with age. OK, great. But why do I see women my age and older with hot bods? Genetics? Maybe. Do they spend all day at the gym? Maybe. Do they eat? Maybe not. So, the answer to this question of how the hell do I get to my post baby bod back and still have FUN rests a lot on my choices. I currently go to the gym 3-4 days a week. Being a full-time working mom, it is hard to increase the time spent at the gym but I need to commit. Also, I downloaded the Lose It app and I seriously am going to track everything I eat. That is my plan, at least.
It’s so hard to stick with a regimen that allows me to have my wine, enjoy a piece of cake every once in a while, and not be crazy obsessive about it. For now, I think this is the right approach me for me. Portion control and exercise. Maybe that will change. I am so indecisive, so next week my post could be all about Shakeology and how much I love it.
Not only is being a mom HARD (taking care of the kids and all), but it is HARD taking care of ourselves. As much as I would like to say “screw it, I am doing my best and this is the way I look,” I just can’t bring myself to accept this “norm.” This mom wants to feel good and fit in her jeans, damnit!
Note: This post is by no means bashing anyone who does home-workouts, who drink shakes, etc. I envy all of the mamas who found the right fit for themselves!
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