My name is Natalie and I am in dire need of a body makeover. I am 31 years old and I'm married with two children. I am one of those women who is young at heart and people always think I'm younger than I actually am. The problem is...I don't feel good about myself.
I know I'm not alone when I say this because self-loathing and low self-esteem seem to be the "norm" these days. I wanted to start this blog so I could have a place to be completely honest to myself. So here is the brutal truth...
I've been married for 11 years (together for 15 total) and I am hurt right now. Hurt because I feel that my husband longs for the "old" me. He's told me in so many words. When we met I was 125 (and 16 years old.) I had our first child at 18, married at 20, and had our second child at 21. My body never fully recovered.
I weighed myself this morning and I'm at 199.6 lbs. Ughh!!
I've tried SEVERAL diets. Atkins, Weight Watchers, HCG, Isagenix, 30-day body makeover, just to name a few. I've lost weight on all of these but gained it right back. Talk about frustration! That is just money down the drain.
So accountability is important. Time is key. I plan on setting a goal of 2.5 lbs a week. I feel this is realistic. I need all the help I can get. This will be a place of inspiration, motivation, honesty, and accountability for me. For now I will remain anonymous but I'm sure pics will come soon. Thanks for visiting and I hope that you will join me on this road to freedom from food.
Inspiration
Plan
- Portion control (one serving)
- Limit carbs to 100 grams a day.
- Fruit and veggies
- Almond milk instead of regular.
- No eating past 7 pm.
- No soda
- Exercise daily.
- Lean meats.
- Wise choices.
Thanks for stopping by,
xoxo Natalie
Welcome, and good luck to ya! Remember to view it as more a 'lifestyle change', rather than a diet!
ReplyDeleteHi Natalie, Looks like you've got a good plan setup. You can do this!!! I look forward to following you on your journey!
ReplyDeleteHey, Natalie! I agree with Zoot, a lifestyle change is better. Diets are hard to maintain, and you want to continue to be healthy.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean on the hubby front. Mine loves me and tells me how beautiful I am, but I admitted in counseling that I'm afraid he wants the old me. It's hard to look at the pictures when we were first together -- and even our wedding pictures -- because I tell myself that the girl I see there is the one he fell in love with . . . Then I look in the mirror :(
**hugs** Hang in there, sweetie! This is a hard road, but YOU CAN DO IT!!!