[KatJMM]

Hey Ladies-

You've all got me to thinking... I've been "trying" to lose weight since last Fall... wanting to.. since about then as well. Well, wanting to enough to actually make some efforts after my fitness hiatus.

Here's the deal...I want to drop the weight loss thinking.. all it's doing is adding pressure and frustration.. AND pick up HEALTHY LIVING. When I was in a healthier spot that's really what I did focus on... fitness goals, water and nutrition... then as I started to shrink I bought clothes that fit and was happy to buy smaller sizes, but I didn't AIM for that. KWIM? So, I'm getting back to that...

This site is a great example of keeping the focus on what's important. Yes, I'm still going to weigh each week and track my stuff. I just enjoy it... but I'm making health goals.. not just "I need to lose such and such"... My body will fall into place just like it did before and it will take time, but as long as I'm feeling good.. feeling stronger.. which I have thanks to the workouts this last couple seasons.. I'm on the right track.

It needs to be about building myself up, focusing on what I can have and do, and getting stronger! Anyway, just wanted to share. Funny, how it's taken me this long to have the lightbulb come on. Oh well.

This post has been edited by KatJMM: 13 July 2007 - 09:45 AM

[Jess_jugs]

Sounds like a great plan! I've switched my focus from the scale & it's helped me a lot too!! Just think of making healthy choices & making it a healthy lifestyle! (hence the name change here! ) If you think of it in terms of diet & deprivation, it makes it much harder to stick to!

Glad that you had that *lightbulb* moment!

Hugs,
Jess

[KatJMM]

Thanks Jess, you are a tremendous example

[Gin]

That's a great post! Thanks Kathleen!

[KatJMM]

Thank you Gin, you're so kind.

[mom2emnkate]

Sounds like a great plan! I have done something similar and I have been surprised at the weight coming off, simply by concentrating on making better "body fuel choices" and finding mode of exercise that I love (it doesn't even SEEM like exercise since I love it.)
WTG!

[bblessed]

What a great post Kat!! I think we all needed that reminder, myself included! Thanks Kat!

[Sara]

I know what you mean. It looks like we're pretty similar from our weight loss tickers...don't have a ton to lose, but still frustrated by what we think is extra weight. I think I already feel healthier and stronger in the last two weeks, and that is really what it is all about. Being healthy is really where the focus should be.

You can do it!

[KatJMM]

Thank you so much ladies!! It's so neat how we can encourage each other on here.. you guys are awesome!

[ali&gabesmommy]

Did us new mamas start something or what?! ...LOL....

I totally understand what you are saying. So are you ready to ditch the scale yet?! *wink*

[KatJMM]

Well.... I'll keep weighing.. but I'll admit the last few days have been so much better, just taking that pressure off myself. Isn't that funny? Now I'll probably start losing weight.


BTW: Yes, you new mommas are awesome!