I haven’t stopped in to mention my progress with the weight loss program in a while. There is a reason for that, mostly I am very busy, but also I haven’t really felt very inspiring in the matter. I think as women, we are really hard on ourselves when it comes to body image. It really is awful the way we view our bodies, esp after taking part in the blessing of bringing a baby into the world. I mean, think about it…we are co-creators of a brand new life. Our bodies have the ability to do that and it is nothing less than a miracle. Everytime I look at my babes, I am in awe of how lucky I am to have them. Yes…that miracle does leave behind a bit of a mess to clean up (smile), and I know that I have been less than patient in my endevour do so.
I have had my ups and downs, and one too many “I’ll have just 1 cookie” episodes, but I am happy to say that I am still working toward it. In fact, my new motto is that “I am not giving up…I am just giving in. I am giving in to the fact that I am only human (not some crazy workout momma with no appetite and a need for no more than 1200 cal a day). I realize that it takes more time than I was really hoping to give to lose this weight & it takes less wieght loss to get me back to where I need to be. 20 pounds is a little ridiculous (less than I weighed in High School) and I am reassigning myself a more realistic goal. I am thankful for the way my body has changed from the 3 pregnancies I have been so blessed with and am working hard to feel healthy and strong enough to chase after those little girls! So heres to a fresh day and a little better insight into what it really means to me to be healthy and in shape.
(Shabby Princess Wild love & paper flowers, little pretty studio swank labels)
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