Is stressful!
Pete is leaving me for the weekend alone with BabyG…For like, 4 days. On one hand I am excited for lots of momma baby time, on the other I look like a less cute version of this puppy all “Oh no!! How am I going to eatshowergotothebathroom!!!!”
Which might not be the worst thing in the world as I contemplate embarking on The Humiliation Diet. I’d like to think of it more like an accountability diet. And actually I would like not to think of it as a diet at all, and more just the way to get my life back. I don’t want to post my weight every day, because I don’t want to weigh myself every day and stress myself out. And I also don’t want to post my actual weight because 1. Ouch and 2. It is not about the actual number, and I don’t want to get into a comparison with anyone else. I remember reading back in the day that Tyra Banks was a size 10 and being like, I’m a 10!! I’M A SUPER MODEL!!!!! Well no, Tyra Banks is also 6 feet tall. I am 5 foot nothing. We wear clothes slightly differently.
The cold hard facts are these. I gained 70 pounds while pregnant with Girly McBaby. Yes, part of that is because I was told not to worry about gaining weight by my doctors who were concerned she would be premature, and felt that it was more important to get weight on her any way possible. And she was born healthy at 8.1 pounds so I don’t regret it. But I also know gaining 70 pounds wasn’t doctors orders. It was because I was sad and ice cream is like prozac and really, I just have issues with food. And most importantly, I do not want to pass on my issues with food to my baby girl. I want her to learn from my healthy habits, and my positive body image, and so it is time to get serious.
I think instead of posting my weight every day, or even once a week, I am going to write about my progress towards my goal every Friday. I won’t bore y’all with the details because I am sure a lot of you reading this now are like what the eff do I care about your large bottom. That’s your gross problem. Fair. I also know a lot of you read MODG and she is doing something similar. I have been following along and participating and I am not trying to copy her or steal her thunder, but I need more accountability than I get hiding out in her comment area.
So here I am.
35 pounds away from my goal. I am doing this for my baby, and also a lot for my own comfort and vanity. And health and all that. And skinny jeans. Because there is nothing more insulting to ones ego than being fat in the age of SKINNY jeans.
I’m comin for you J.Crew skinnies.
If any of you want to share tips, as so many have been kind to do in answer to my twitter cries for help, or join along with me, comment along. So here we go, no more cake porn, no more bitching about my weight or fishing for compliments, just hard work and progress.
xoxo,
Bailey
first, love this post and your ability to be honest and put all this out there. second, you live in an amazing town that makes it easy to live a healthy lifestyle…love living in austin!! third, i’ll share my story with you. i gained prob 50 lbs with my daughter. here she is three years later and i still hadn’t lost that last 10 lbs and i was having trouble getting pregnant with #2. lots of testing later and seeing those results made me make a lifestyle change which included paleo. results don’t lie…within two months my hormone levels were completely normal, my blood pressure was perfect, my sugar levels which were very very high were normal, i lost that last ten lbs. most importantly though i’m now 14 weeks pregnant and feel great. my mother started paleo and is now off her diabetes medication as well as her blood pressure meds. the best part is i don’t have to give up good food or count calories (i made osso bucco last night). i did lot’s of research into this before i started so if you want any info or advice email me.
I respect that you’re putting this out there as well. I use My Fitness Pal to keep track of calories, excerise, water intake, even vitamins. You can be friends with people on there and motivate each other. I would be happy to friend you! What works best for me is I have to have fun working out. If I don’t look forward to it, I won’t do it. So I do a a lot of dance fitness, hiking when its nice out. Stuff like that. I also have a stationary bike at home and have made a habit to ride it while watching shows on my DVR. Such a great way to catch up on your shows and before you know it, you’ve burned 400 calories! I’m vegetarian so I’d say thats the only “diet” I follow. I think its important to eat in a way that is sustainable forever, not a fad trend that help you lose weight but eventually gain it all back. I look forward to seeing your progress!
Join a crossfit gym and follow the paleo diet. I’ve tried it all and this will change your life forever, and also give you a lot to think about in terms of health and family.
Try the Baby Bounce Back Special at Pure Barre in Austin. There are two locations. It is addicting and a lot of fun.
I’ve never commented before but felt compelled to because I’m in the same mind set as you. You absolutely have to check out this website: Chocolate Covered Katie (http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/). It’s a complete healthy desserts blog — the girl is a twig too so something must be working! She has recipes for everything under the sun that could be considered a sweet — all low in cals. Good luck!