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Winter is the devil
I used to be thin. The problem is, I didn't know it, and so I didn't enjoy it. I didn't wear sexy tops or short skirts. I didn't have potato chips and I only ate cake on birthdays. In addition, I killed myself with working out, which eventually lead to a very embarrassing butt strain.
When I got pregnant, I went bananas. Meaning, I ate no bananas. I decided being pregnant and feeling like dog-doo gave me licsence to eat whatever I wanted. Meaning, I ate hamburgers. Evil, bad bacon-and-cheese covered hamburgers. So delicious. At the end of my pregnancy, the scale was higher than I ever imagine it could be. Surprisingly, I wasn't worried. (It's amazing how becoming a mother realigns one's priorities.) I began walking and lifting weights, but I didn't sweat it. A year later I weighed myself and I actually weighed more than at my six week check up. This was a big wake-up call and I got real with myself. I changed my eating choices and I began working out in earnest. Everything was going smoothly until about October. I had lost 15 pounds (I wanted to lose 28 total), and people had finally stopped asking me if I was pregnant. Then, I got stuck. I haven't lost a single stinking pound sense October and I blame winter. I am running a ton more, and I'm lifting weights and doing Pilates. Yet, I lose no more weight. So frustating. Now, here's the point where I'm honest with myself. I am not exactly Speedy Gonzalez when I go running. And I'm not doing so hot on the diet part too. I have issues eating vegetables in the winter. In the summer, I can eat a salad for lunch and dinner and not give a fig. Winter...no way! I am trying to stay positive, so here's what I can be happy about: 1. I have maintained my weight loss 2. I am now in the healthy weight range for my height 3. I fit into a pair of pre-pregnancy pants (whoo-freaking-hoo!) I do have goals for the near future: 1. To wear a sassy dress for my anniversary 2. To buy a new bathing suit this summer that does not have a little skirt Still, I can't wait for the weather to get better and the vegetables to be more tempting. 4 comments from 4 users
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posted by
JenB
on Feb 10, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Arg! I know what you're going through. I gained way more weight than I realized when I was pregnant, never bothered to loose it before the second and now I am fighting off the heaviest I have ever been ... I did great last summer and lost 17 lbs. - about half of what I want to loose total ... and then I stopped loosing and then gained it all back over the winter. I am back at the gym fairly regularly now - 3-4 times a week - but I have only lost 5 lbs. I am frustrated, but motivated to get a move in it for summer and our new pool! I just need to remember that muscle weighs more then fat and I do notice changes in my figure ... just not the number on the scale.
posted by
creatress
on Feb 11, 2008 at 02:57 PM
I think it's GREAT that you're staying positive and just re-assesing your goals and what you want to change in the future. I hate veggies too (except for salad). Have you tried the spicy v-8? I love it. Also, maybe you aren't eating enough? I know that sounds crazy, but under-eating (and working out) can cause your body to think it's starving and it will just burn less fat than if you're keeping at 1200 calories a day. Anything under 1000 is dangerous. Make sure you're having breakfast too! You can do it. I know you can. We're all here and I have a lot more to lose too! :) posted by
hmoeckli
on Feb 11, 2008 at 08:48 PM
You're the second person who's mentioned that I might not be eating enough. I definitely think I eat more in the summer because I have more time. And what I eat is so much better: high fiber, whole grains, mostly unprocessed. It wouldn't surprise me if my metabolism slows way down in the winter. I think I overcompensate when I eat things that are "bad" and I cut back on calories in general. Any suggestions people have for hearty, healthy snacks would be great. I really like comfort food in the winter, so I need healthy snacks that masquerade as comfort food. If anyone knows of easy ways to incorporate more veggies in winter, I'd love to know. Thanks for all the support! posted by
sleeplessinsacramento
on Feb 14, 2008 at 02:34 PM
I was a very very thin right before I got pregnant in fact real skinny doesn't look sexy believe me...just ask your husband, boyfriend..friend. My son is now 5 and I'm heavier everywhere and I feel so much better than when I was thin. I still exercise a lot but I'm definitely not skinny. I weigh 20 lb more than before I was pregnant but at least I have some muscles and strength to lift a 5 year old. Once my son didn't want to be in a stroller I found myself not walking as much and gaining weight. As long as you like your new body and don't stress about the cellulite its OK. I love stretchy fabric! I have to admit its not the amount of weight but the way my clothes fit that influences my feeling over weight. Just the fact that you can fir into pre-pregnancy pants is great in itself. Take the small things. Forget the bathing suit. Is their any way to get rid of cellulite?
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