The party is over, the moms have been announced. I decided that I needed to do the follow along. Why? I need to start somewhere. I knew from the beginning, when I made that FIRST video to apply, for round one, that I was over 200. I wasn’t aware of exactly where I was parked, but now I am.
There is something about getting on the scale, there’s a bit of nervousness that takes over, and also a little fear. Actually, a lot of fear. I know that I am fat. I’m obese by medically standards. I know that I need to make changes, so here I go.
So, these past couple of weeks since applying, I have been looking at recipes that will be good for my whole family. We can all benefit from eating better. I really want balsamic vinaigrette marinated chicken over baby spinach. That is the BEST easy dinner that is healthy and delicious.
I have a Wii, and I have all the goods needed to get a good workout. I have decent weather for outdoor walks for atleast a few more weeks (it’s Ohio, snow is coming), and I have the space in my living room that I can use my EA Active, Jillian Michaels, and cardio ‘games’ that I have. I just need to find the right exercises within all of those that work for me. Oh, I also have Exercise TV on demand through my cable company, so I can check some of those out. I think I even have Walk At Home DVD’s somewhere that I could do! See? I’m freaking SET, I just need to DO it. If I could DO it, I wouldn’t be where I am at now.
That’s why I need Mamavation. I need people supporting me, I need people telling me to go work out. I know that I have Hubs, he’ll support me, it’s just different when they are other women doing it.
So here is my weigh in picture… I have socks on because it was FREEZING in my bathroom this morning (heat is turned way down until it gets REALLY cold outside). So here it is, my official starting weight for Mamavation Follow Along.
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Kudos, for getting on the scale, and BIGGER KUDOS for posting your weight. Doesn’t it already feel like a weight has been lifted, just by doing that? Putting yourself out there is somewhat liberating, once you get past the timid feelings. You will find tons of support, and you will SEE how much you really have now that you are willing to be open and talk about your fears and struggles with them. :)
Great job! So proud of you for taking these first steps!
I’m so happy for you stepping on that scale and taking a picture. Just keep taking those pictures. I’m so glad you joined the Sistahood! Slow and steady….you can do it.
You can do it!!!!
Oh sweetie…I don’t own a scale BUT I can take a picture of my wii fit screen tomorrow and DM it to you, you will see you are NOT alone. I have lost some weight but I am betting that I have gained some back since then. Actually I am going to take the picture now while I am willing to do it!
Girl keep reminding me you are posting and I will be part of your cheerleading squad! You rock!
Good for you! Congrats on forging ahead!
Mandi!
Hugs to you! You are taking the right steps and I think you are amazing! You can do this, WE can do it and we WILL succeed! To many “happy” cries ahead! Xoxo
Good for you!! I need people to accountable to too! I’ll be weighing in tomorrow and posting on Bookieboo.com
Kudos, girl!! You can do this :)
I refuse to be as bold as you are lady! You are a soldier. I, on the other hand, am a marshmallowy lump of giggly goodness. I am going to follow your progress and pray that you inspire my scary behind lol!
Go, mama, go!
It is hard to see that number sometimes, isn’t it? Even when you know it’s coming. But hopefully it will motivate you and push you forward.
And we will be happy to give you shove if you need it! ;)
You can do it :) When I saw my “number” and took a pic, that was reality. We are all here to support one another!
Way to go Mandi! Huge hugs to you girl…we will support each other and get this weight off as a Sistahood!!
XOXO
Veronica
Congrats on your brave post! I am so proud of you!
xo
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