As we head full speed towards the end of another year (it's February, people, the end of the year will be here before you know it!) I ponder my wellness goals for the year. Because it has to be a wellness approach, not a "lose weight" or "get fit" approach, I've tried and failed at all of those things.
As I looked at this photo of Toni and I from the event in Melbourne last month, I realised that I had to stop deluding myself, and take action.
Yep, I know I've had four babies. And I'm still breastfeeding. I'm not one of those lucky mums who loses weight while breastfeeding, either. And I finally had to admit defeat when shopping for those jeans, and go up a size. (Man, what a difference the right size clothes makes!)
But, I never wanted to reach that point. Where I needed to go up a size in my clothing. I've stayed the same size through 3 babies (something I'm told doesn't happen often) The downside is that I weigh as much now as I did when I was nine months pregnant with Sophie.
So, I've started walking. Because I work better with small steps, rather than overwhelming big goals. I know, I've been there before.
And I haven't cut out the white bread, just reduced my intake. Not easy to do when PMS strikes.
Well I fail because I've gone up 1-2 sizes (depending which brand of clothes it is) around my hips after one baby.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to resist white bread - the specialty kind for me. Iove your sensible a wellness approach, not a "lose weight" or "get fit" approach.
ReplyDeleteI'm doing it too -after gaining way too much weight over the holidays.
Chocolate is my downfall, BUT I love it! Working on reducing my intake as life without it is not on! xx N
ReplyDeleteEvery step counts! I've just completed a month following the Paleo lifestyle, which was pretty hardcore, but I feel amazing after it. It's certainly not for everyone though! I do really miss bread...
ReplyDeleteI think small steps, changes and goals is definitely the way to go. This week I am made a commitment to stop drinking Coke again (because it had crept back in over Summer). 3 days down and I'm already less bloated. Goodluck with it all.
ReplyDeleteGood on you, small steps is better than no steps. And I know how hard it can be to wrap your head around the fact that you have to go up a size but it is so much more comfortable.
ReplyDeleteWhite bread is so hard to give up!! Do you have Sara Lee's bread in Australia? The smooth & soft wheat bread from Sara Lee is the closest wheat bread I've found to texture and taste in white bread.
ReplyDeleteA step at a time always takes one forward :). Cheering you on from here ...
ReplyDeleteI've noticed I've gone up a size in the last twelve months as well, and it's not making me feel great. I like the idea of a wellness approach though. And not cutting things out, but instead cutting back. Otherwise, for me, it's a recipe for failure.
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