I have been nothing but honest on this blog and with that I will admit that I am my own worst critic...like worst! This climb back to shape after having Aubrey is really getting the best of me and I am grasping for an answer to getting this weight off. I'm putting in 25 mile weeks as well as doing bootcamp and boy the weight is going no where! I will admit though that my reaction is not to encourage myself like I do for others...it is to point out flaws and shortcomings. I'm working on it...on being my best cheerleader...on talking to myself like I would talk to others....talking to myself like I would want my daughters to talk to themselves.
How do you stay positive?
It's hard, but having patience with myself when I'm not hitting my goals is probably the best medicine. Just give it some time and I think you'll see improvements.
ReplyDeletethis is so so so true and something IM TRYING to convey to the 7 year old EARLY in life too.
ReplyDeleteLittle steps. If I haven't run for a while or I know I am out of my usual shape, I make sure I go out and run for a week or two without a GPS. I don't want to know distance or time, just to get re-acquainted with running. Even if it only means 15 minutes of jogging, it feels great.
ReplyDeleteI know it's hard Nancy but all your hard work will pay off. Look for little successes - they'll added up!
ReplyDeleteAw...don't let it get you down. You are working hard, you are modeling a healthy lifestyle for your girls (even if Aubrey doesn't get it yet!) and the payoff will come. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteKeep talking, Mama. You just look at your beautiful face in the mirror and be thankful every day for the strong body that birthed those fabulous babies and that runs and works out and keeps ticking away to look after your family and YOU!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing so well. You are AMAZING!
staying positive is definitely challenging. When I'm not seeing the results that I'm after, I try to see if there is anything else that has improved (endurance, ease of the pace, distance covered, attitude, etc) Hopefully there is something else that is positive that you're noticing!
ReplyDeleteI'm struggling with this right now and it's defeating me :(
ReplyDeleteI know you know all the right things to do and say, but you might need to give yourself (and your body) a break. You may need to actually eat more to keep up with all you are doing. It sounds odd, but it works. Or, you could give going vegan a try. I did a Daniel Fast a couple weeks ago, and I was able to lose those stubborn few pounds. Just know that you are awesome and doing all you can!
ReplyDeleteHang in there Nancy:) I struggle with this too, you just have to cut yourself a break. You are doing such a great job!
ReplyDeleteYou will lose that weight! It looks like you are doing all of the right things. I am sure you are super busy with that new baby so it can be tough!
ReplyDeletestay strong and know that we all go through times of doubt!
ReplyDeleteHANG IN THERE! You are a strong mother runner and you will get through this! That's the hardest part of being a Mom is staying fit while our bodies went through so much, basically were taken over for 10 months.
I' going to be brutally honest here ....
ReplyDeleteI generally stuff my face with all bad things for a week or two, stay in my PJs, cry a lot and talk horrid things in my head about myself.
THEN
I suck it up and get back to healthy eating and fitness.
What I'm saying is be kind to yourself; your hormones are probably still a bit all over the place and not ready to let go of any weight gain *in case* its needed because of famine or something like that.
I know exactly how you feel. I'll really need this advice after I have my baby here in a few months. It's going to be hard to get back into shape, but I'm going to try to make up my mind to be the best I can be one day at a time. It's not about perfection; it's about improvement. It's also about fun. When you stop having fun, that's when you need to step back and reevaluate. I hope things get better! :)
ReplyDeleteI know it can be frustrating to not see that scale move, but it's all about how you feel. If you feel like you are getting more "fit" and feel better, than that should be your focus. Building muscle is something to keep in mind. You are getting stronger and more efficient. Keep at it, eat healthy and keep moving forward. Don't let the scale motivate you.
ReplyDeleteIt is not easy to stay positive, I am also my own worst critic. Just know you are doing your best and that taking off the weight gets harder as we get older and have more kids. It will come. Just focus on being as healthy as you can be and cut yourself some slack!!!! This too shall pass...
ReplyDeleteSo true! I experience the same thing. Why is it "easier" to be mean to yourself than nice? IT's so hard to change, but I'm sure you can do it!
ReplyDeleteI hear you. So frustrating. Stay strong. Don't give Satan a foothold to pull you down. Hugs!
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