Looking back over the years, I think I've never been really happy with my weight since I had my second child, Britt. I was able to get down to a size 12. Before kids, I was smaller, now that I've had 3 children, I've been steadily a size 16-18 and I would dread for it to climb any higher. I had to look deep down inside me to find out what the real cause of my weight struggles have been. Was it because I'm still calling it "baby fat" (clearly an excuse)? Was I an emotional eater (eating when my emotions take over)? Or was I just eating because food was there (unconsciously walking to the kitchen to grab somethng to keep my mouth busy)?
Whatever the reason, I'm going to blog about it and I will be searching for some reasons behind my eating habits. When starting my program, I need to be honest with myself and I know part of the reason is I love food. What I need to learn is to eat healthier, the right proportions, and finding filling foods to offset my cravings for junk food -- my downfall. I, also, don't want to be hasty when losing weight because I'll gain it back faster with extra baggage that I didn't plan for.
I've joined weight watchers for the past 7 mos. and I'm still not taking it seriously. I'm inspired now to take it seriously now that my sisters-in-law joined the club. We plan on blogging about our daily or weekly struggles and triumphs. I'm excited about it and I need to do more moving and less eating. So as I start this week and call it week 1, and weather permitting, I plan to walk at least 30 mins. during lunch so I can get my activity points in.
Until next week, I shall check in time to time with recipes or tales of the phat and fabulous. :)
Sunday, March 8, 2009
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