Walking in the mall the other day, I was just window shopping, when I came across a disturbing window. It was the Lane Bryant window, and on it the words "for sizes 14 and up" caught my attention. It broke my heart a little bit. I am a size 14, but I don't consider that to be a plus size. However, knowing that Lane Bryant caters to my size is disheartening. It was a slap in the face, and it caused me to wake up. And yet, I still refuse to admit that I just might be a plus size. Instead, I am taking the bull by the horns!
Booga and I started walking in the mornings. She plays happily in her stroller while I get some more exercise in. Plus, when I get home, it encourages me to drink more water! Although, several bathroom trips during the day are not fun, I am glad that I am drinking more water. In addition, our morning walks gives us a chance to be outside. We are noticing that the leaves are changing, and we are crunching them as we walk around. I really can't wait until she is walking! Then we can walk through the leave piles together.
For about 3 weeks, I have been pretty consistent at working out 2 days a week, so now I am determined to add another day to my schedule. I think in combination with my daily morning walks, I should be able to lose my goal weight faster!
Speaking about goals, I am 7 pounds away from my first goal. I found a pair of jeans to be my first goal clothes too! I can get them on and buttoned, but I can't walk or sit in them. So, I think that at about the time I get to my first goal, my jeans should fit too. And once that happens, I already have another pair of "goal" jeans. However, my ultimate goal is to lose 17 pounds by Booga's first birthday. That gives me 3 months, and at just over a pound a week, I think it is very manageable.
I know I can do this. I am confident in my ability to lose weight. Besides, I pulled out some old pictures the other day for motivation. And what motivation it was, but it also opened my eyes to a truth I didn't want to see. I don't look like that anymore, and I haven't looked like that in a long time. But, I want to look as close to that as I can, and I am going to work my butt off to get there!!!
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