Join Now
gentlemom 
3:07pm, June 18, 2009
Yesterday, as every weekday this summer, my kids had one hour of swimming practice. I stretched and did sit ups while waiting for them. I felt a little embarassed that people could see me, but they probably don't care. It's amazing how stiff I got after several months of not exercising! I wish the city had some kind of swimming going on at the same time for the moms who are waiting for their kids.
I have purchased some vitamins and now I feel more assured that my body will not starve for nutrients while I restrict calories. As of today, I will record everything I eat and will not allow myself to consume more than 1,200 calories. I will focus on eating only nutrient-packed foods, following my newly-designed plan. I will exercise everyday, combining aerobics with weight lifting and stretching. I will reach out to a friend at my weakest moments so as to avoid emotional eating. I will be patient and positive. :)
Comments
Today, the scale surprised me. Is it working properly? I weighed myself several times. I am 174 lbs.!!! Wow! I went down 4 lbs already!!!! I love it!!!! I will aim for 2 lbs off per week.
gentlemom
You are on the right track and who cares if people see, when you look great they will wish they had been laying beside you working out too. peace and hugs keep up the good work and have a great day
slkmom
I Second Silkmom. Hard not to feel embarrassed, but who cares who sees, YOU"RE doing it! HOORAY. Important too, to include stretching, situps etc in exercise program, have found in past even if i am getting enough exercise, without the stretches you can become more stiff and less flexible even if you are becoming fitter. Great weight loss, you so deserve it. keep up the terrific work. Big hugs.
thebuckstopshere
You're doing fantastic! Sounds like you have a good plan going on, and it's obviously working. Keep it up and you'll be at your goal in no time! :)
coden23
good for you, wish I could say the same for myself. I exercise regularly but my eating habits stink. I spend so much time running kids from one thing to the next, it's hard to have those wholesome home cooked meals when we're on the go. Fast food and bad habits are what gets me.
LisaLS