Skip to main content

My "Body for Life"

By
Never in my life have I felt so depressed and disgusted about how out of shape and soft I have become. Yes....I know I just had a baby, but there is no excuse. I have gotten into such bad habits as far as eating and just being so inactive. Food has become such a comfort thing for me, and I hate how I feel about myself.

My ah haa moment that I knew something had to change was when I found myself seeking out parks that don't have swings so I don't have to push Emmi, or avoiding all swimming pools since I don't own a swimsuit that is size 16, or telling Emmi every 5 seconds that "Mommy is tired and doesn't want to play" I still can't fit into the clothes that I was in after I had Emmi. How pathetic is that? I have absolutely NO ENERGY. Yes.....a lot of my low energy does stem from broken sleep from little Jack, but I do know that I would have more energy if I were exercising and in shape.

So here is my plan. I am putting this out to all of you so I stay motivated and accountible. I am going to do a 12 week challenge called "BODY FOR LIFE" Many of you know that I did complete this program about 10 years ago. I got into the best shape of my life. I did it 100% and had phenomenal results. I have tried to do it many time since then but have had many obstacles so I just quit. I am not going to say there won't be obsticles but I am saying that I am committed no matter what the obstacles. I am not going to quit. I owe this to me, Brian and my kids. I am not quitting. My back is still my obstacle, but I am going to go at a pace that works for me. I now have a home gym that allows for complete convience. I have no excuses.

Over the next 12 weeks I will write my experience of how things are going. I will spare you my before photos since they may frighten you to never look back at this blog again. But, I will show my after photos if they are anything like my last challenge 10 years ago.

So, Cheers to my Body for Life.....

Comments

Anna said…
I'm pretty sure that you are exaggerating about your body BUT, I COMPLETELY understand about how you feel. I've struggled with my weight all of my adult life. I just can't eat the way most normal people do. I just gain and gain. Well, and not to mention that I have a lot of trigger foods that I can't stop eating. Anyway, I've been slipping over the last nine months. At first it was a few extra pounds and now I think I can officially say it's a solid 7 pounds. I know that doesn't sound like much but it's so much harder to keep it off than to put it on and I'm mad that I've done it. Anyway, I'm sure you'll do great on your plan. Why do I always write novels on your blog??
July 13, 2009 at 4:18 AM
Sid said…
Okay my love- you have to understand that you did just have a baby, and if you are nursing, then you need to give yourself a break on the diet situation. But i know exactly how you feel. After i was on bed rest with ava i was disgusted with my body, and i have worked my little booty off to get back to where i was, now i am in the best shape of my life! I could still lose a few pounds, but i love to exercise- (it's the food i wont give up!). But, give yourself some slack, and good luck, i wish we lived closer to eachother we could workout together like the old days!!!!
July 13, 2009 at 6:44 AM
CANADIAN AMERICAN FAMILY said…
I think you are being a bit hard on yourself..but I can relate. My turning point was when I still couldn't fit into clothes I could when Owen was 3 months old. Yeah its quite depressing and alarming!!! Well good luck with the program and I am sure you will ROCK it!
July 13, 2009 at 7:16 AM
Heather said…
Angie, you are simply amazing! You still look great, but I know that sleepy, no energy feeling and it's no fun! I need to get my behind in gear so I can keep up with my two boys! I can't wait to hear all about your success. Maybe it will motivate me. Now if only I hadn't eaten that cookie for breakfast! Love ya!
July 13, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Tiffany said…
Cheers to your body for life Angie!! I will be looking to you for motivation in just a few weeks after I pop this baby out. You have always been an inspiration to me. Can't wait to see your awesome results!
Tif
July 14, 2009 at 12:49 AM
The Hall Family said…
I know exactly what you are feeling. I have been thinking the same thing every since I had my baby, and I keep telling myself that it's only been two months but I still can's stand it. All of my summer clothes are way too small and it sucks big time. We are going to florida next month and I was hoping to at least fit into the bigger of the summer clothes, and I'm not even close. I've been trying to work out, but the energy issue and the newborn and toddler issue. It's not easy, I feel for ya.
July 15, 2009 at 8:52 PM
JoAnna said…
Ugh... Don't even get me started. But good for you!!! I'm excited to hear about your "journey."
July 15, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Mary Kim Oswald said…
When you find the motivation let me know where you got it. I can't wait to hear and witness your journey. GO ANGIE!!
July 19, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Maranda said…
Way to get motivated Angie. You'll have to share the secrets to Body For Life. I could use some of that:)

BTW your baby is adorable. I can't believe it has been two months already.
July 27, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Family Pics!!!

By
It's that time again for family pictures for the good ol' Christmas card. I always hate doing this, but you know you just got to do it. It took me weeks to get together everyones outfits. I stewed and stewed about where I wanted the shoot and what style I was looking for. I hired this amazing photographer and I am for the first time extremely impressed of how things turned out. Here are a few sneak peeks! Emmi was handing out fake smiles and frowns the entire shoot. I can't tell you how hard it is to get everyone with their smiles on in one photo. I think that our little Jack stole the show. He was by far the cutest in every photo. P.S. Oh yeah..... I completely CHOPPED my hair. It's been a little hard to adjust to, but a good change.
13 comments
Read more

Baby JACK JONES!

By
We showed them didn't we Jack? As I said in my last post I was going to tell the hospital that Jack wanted to be born on May 20th regardless of what they say. My last post was written on May 20th at about 7:45 p.m. While writing the post I did feel some stronger contractions but since I had been contracting all day I really just ignored it. Until I published my post and started walking around. They immediately started coming 3 minutes apart and I had to breath through them. Brian was putting Emmi down to sleep, but I barged into the room and said we need to go to the hospital fast. I called Eric and Kelley to take Emmi and in no less than 5 minutes we were out the door. Emmi couldn't have been more thrilled. Off for a sleep over with her cousins. Driving to the hospital was the longest drive possible. The contractions were coming so fast. I was a contortionist in the passenger seat while gripping Brian's thigh everytime a contraction hit. Brian dropped me off in the round a...
18 comments
Read more

I have "KIDS"

By
So, I find myself tripping out at the thought that I now have 2 kids. I was completely freaking out before baby Jack arrived due to the fact that I feel like Emmi is a handful and I can't imagine doubling that work. To get myself to calm down I would just tell myself, "everyone does it, right?" Well, to say the least it hasn't been a breeze so far. I am handling the baby fine. Yeah, some sleep deprivation, but Emmi has been a complete "2 year old" nightmare. I believe she is loving her baby brother, although she thinks that smothering, hitting, poking, jumping near his head, yelling in his ear, and collapsing to the floor everytime she doesn't get her way at that moment seems to be a good way to get attention. YIKES!!! My patience is wearing thin. I would LOVE any advice on handling two kids and most importantly handling a 2 year old with a new sibling. This is innocent Emmi loving her brother at the moment
14 comments
Read more