My journey to shed some weight started over a year ago. I hit 204 lbs (which for my frame and height is a lot!) and decided that it was time to be more diligent about what I was eating, how much of it I was eating and to get fit. My self-esteem was at an all time low and it was affecting how I felt as a parent (I didn't feel I was a good mom) and it was even affecting me at work. ( I didn't feel like I was doing the best job I could, hence the self-esteem plummet)
First things first. I needed something that would keep me accountable. I started researching the best possible option for me. I didn't want pills, or gimmicks. Just straight up diet and exercise. I found the perfect program for me and joined up. Weight Watchers seemed to be what fit my lifestyle to best. I saw immediate results. They tell you that 1-2 lbs a week is healthy weight loss. The program was easy to follow and really inspiring. I still attend weekly meetings for tips and tricks and to be cheered on when I meet certain goals.
As with any weight loss, it has had it's peaks and valley's. I still attended my weekly Weight Watcher's meetings and get re-inspired every week. What I found the most interesting is that when I told people that I had joined the program, they all said the same thing. "What? You aren't that big!" When I explained to them that I really was "that big" and that I didn't feel good about myself, they then began to realize why I was on this journey. The best part was, they were super supportive of me and encouraging me to do well. I have some really great friends that help me too. Whether it was providing me with a really great recipe or just words of encouragement, they were there for me. My husband has also been supportive. When I told him I needed to do this for me, he said one thing, "So, do it." I did and still am.
I have had several people ask my why I started this journey, and I always say the same two things.
1) I want to be around to play with my daughter and watch her grow into the beautiful woman she is going to be
2) I don't want to be the fat mom that other kids tease her about. (not that, that is good in any shape or form!)
This past March, I felt I needed more to my diet. I needed the exercise part. Now that I was a few pounds lighter I felt I could move more. So, I meet up with a personal trainer 2 times a week! (Her name is Sabrina and you can check out her website here.) I love it! I feel so strong and empowered when I am done a really intense workout. I also feel really good about ME! I have lost 30 lbs to date and I feel SEXY! I feel like a good mom because I can get on the floor and play with my child. I feel like a good employee too! I AM good at my job!
below is my before and right now picture. I still have more to go, but am totally proud of myself for how far I have come!
Stay fit and have fun! (Do you remember those commercials? They totally make sense to me now.)
~Bobbi-Lynn
First things first. I needed something that would keep me accountable. I started researching the best possible option for me. I didn't want pills, or gimmicks. Just straight up diet and exercise. I found the perfect program for me and joined up. Weight Watchers seemed to be what fit my lifestyle to best. I saw immediate results. They tell you that 1-2 lbs a week is healthy weight loss. The program was easy to follow and really inspiring. I still attend weekly meetings for tips and tricks and to be cheered on when I meet certain goals.
As with any weight loss, it has had it's peaks and valley's. I still attended my weekly Weight Watcher's meetings and get re-inspired every week. What I found the most interesting is that when I told people that I had joined the program, they all said the same thing. "What? You aren't that big!" When I explained to them that I really was "that big" and that I didn't feel good about myself, they then began to realize why I was on this journey. The best part was, they were super supportive of me and encouraging me to do well. I have some really great friends that help me too. Whether it was providing me with a really great recipe or just words of encouragement, they were there for me. My husband has also been supportive. When I told him I needed to do this for me, he said one thing, "So, do it." I did and still am.
I have had several people ask my why I started this journey, and I always say the same two things.
1) I want to be around to play with my daughter and watch her grow into the beautiful woman she is going to be
2) I don't want to be the fat mom that other kids tease her about. (not that, that is good in any shape or form!)
This past March, I felt I needed more to my diet. I needed the exercise part. Now that I was a few pounds lighter I felt I could move more. So, I meet up with a personal trainer 2 times a week! (Her name is Sabrina and you can check out her website here.) I love it! I feel so strong and empowered when I am done a really intense workout. I also feel really good about ME! I have lost 30 lbs to date and I feel SEXY! I feel like a good mom because I can get on the floor and play with my child. I feel like a good employee too! I AM good at my job!
below is my before and right now picture. I still have more to go, but am totally proud of myself for how far I have come!
Stay fit and have fun! (Do you remember those commercials? They totally make sense to me now.)
~Bobbi-Lynn