Usually at the start of each new year people try to find something about their life to change. At the top of the popular list is to Loose Weight. Well, for me, at the start of this year I was weighing less than I had when I became pregnant with my second daughter so having that resolution wasn't in my mind. Six months later, things have changed.
Seeing myself in photos or videos is like looking at a stranger. I feel much prettier and much skinnier than I actually am. I realize this sounds strange but it is true. My weight has always fluctuated, even as a teenager but having jumping up to the size I am currently at makes me disgusted. Who is to blame? Me & Lamictol, Geodone & Paxil.
After my husband forgave me for leaving him during a manic episode, he allowed me to move back home to give our family another chance. When I moved back home in mid february I was a whoping 30lbs smaller! The first few months of being on the medications I was practically dead. All I did was eat & sleep, but I have been off the meds for 2 months and I still havn't managed to loose any of the weight I gained. Staying home everyday, doing just enough housework to get by hasnt helped the situation either. I am READY for a change.
I vow to start a routine this upcoming Monday. Not only will my plan be helpful in motivating my weightloss but it will also be helpful in getting the kids in a 'school day' routine. I plan to wake up at 6:30 a.m., make breakfast, wake the kids up at 6:45 a.m., and have us all ready to walk out the door by 7:45 to head to the gym for two hours. Then we will come back home, do house work, eat lunch, have kids down for a nap at noon, then wake up at 2 p.m., sounds good to me.
Another idea, that brings my husband into the motivation, is when he works day shift & night shift he will be home in the afternoon and available to help with watching the kids while I attend the ZUMBA class. This class is on Mon, Tues & Thur at 5:30 p.m. with back to back classes on Tue & Thur, which I will attend both on these nights.
Along with exercise motivation, I need to find ways to eat healthier. I already drink sugar free Tea, but I will be adding water to my daily liquid intake. Counting calories will be part of my daily plan as well as limiting my carbs & sugars. So, I have my plan, now just to put it into action.
My mood today: Good. Happy with my life & where I am at.
I have played with the kids, kept the house clean, cooked supper, gave kids baths and did a few loads of laundry. I also decorated my blog site and now am ready for bed.
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