A wonderful blogger over at Things I Can’t Say has penned Wednesdays as pour your heart out Wednesdays. Click the link above to learn more and read other posts!
Here is my heart today:
Ok so after eating all kinds of junk this past weekend, having the classic junk food facial break out, and tipping the scales at my highest weight non-preggers, I have restarted Weight Watchers. Ahh yes, counting points, exercising to get more points and saving up bonus points for a splurge! However, this time, unlike the others, I am NOT going to criticize myself or make negative comments.
I had a great opportunity to practice this “silencing the negative” when my husband zipped up my favorite black and white sundress this weekend. He had a little struggle and ended up having to two-hand it! When he finally got it zipped, everything moved up just like a push-up popcicle!
Ohh! These were my favs growing up but it wasn’t fun to feel like one!
You get my drift, my boobs were in my throat. Seriously? I felt like an uncomfortable stuffed sausage but I did not say a word. I did roll my eyes but not a word. “It’s ok, It’s ok,” I kept telling myself.
I have decided to treat Katina (me) the way I treat others. I may notice that a girlfriend has picked up weight but I certainly would not remind her about it everytime I see her! Reality is: several of my pants are tight in the waist so I am taking action to correct this–that’s it. I am going to drink water, exercise, give my best at counting points and be totally forgiving when I have an off day. I am STILL Mom Sexy–thanks Mommyologist!
We had to travel about 3 hours from home last night, so we let the girls choose our dinner restaurant for being such good riders. Of course they chose KFC! I made the best of it and I did pretty good! I had grilled chicken and green beans. I gave the biscuit to hubby! The best part of it was the family quality time! The KFC in our town does NOT have this cool statue. I couldn’t resist.
Ephesians 4:29 (English Standard Version)
29Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
YOu are a sexy mom! Good luck with weight Watchers
That is the absolute smartest thing I've heard in a long time. We should treat ourselves like we treat others – with a little kindness! Your description of feeling like a push pop in your sundress was great – been there, felt that!!!
What an awesome message!! If we would all treat ourselves like we treat our girlfriends, we'd probably be much happier women! We are just way too hard on ourselves. Thank you so much for the mention!! You are Mom Sexy for sure!
What a fabulous post!
We're always so much nicer to our friends than we are to ourselves.
I had a post a while back about looking at myself in the mirror without my glasses or contacts in and how happy I was with what I saw. And then I put my contacts in and all the negative came out. It's like I look at my friends or anyone really, with that soft focus and only myself in sharp focus.
Thanks for linking up!
Why is it always so hard to be nice to ourselves? And why is it especially hard to lose weight? It just packs on SO easily.
Thank you for this post! I've been feeling the same way. It's so important to think positive and not focus on the negative. Good Luck! I'm coming by from Pour your heart out!
I've been having the same issues lately. I noticed that the weight is creeping back up and I don't like it a bit, but the food is so tempting.
Good luck to you and I'll keep trying as well.
Cool statue. Our KFC doesn't have one either.
You go girl!!!! Wonderful outlook – I'm jealous. I would totally love to try this as well. Good luck!
I'm following ya now so I can learn more
WoW! I wish i could zip up something to get ma boobies (tiny A-cup) to go up to ma throat! LOL.
I am sharing in the challenge of drinking MORE water and cutting back on ma fatty food intake….I wish u much success in your weight loss journey! *smile*
It will get better…..but if your hubby loves you as is then be for that…..but if you do the weight loss do it for yourself, NOT to find happiness in it! I think you have a high energy spirit so I know You will be FINE….inside and OUT! *smile*
Amen Girl!
What a visual! LOL! But I know what you mean! Facing the same struggle here and I think forgiving yourself (while not making excuses) is key because condemning yourself just ends in defeat!
I just began a new weight loss journey myself and am blogging about it to keep myself accountable. Would love to have you join me.
It's at http://www.bethszimmerman2.com
TTYL!
Beth
You can DO it, girl! Great choice of verse to tribute to your journey as well!
My mama lost 100 lbs and I interviewed her on my blog a few months ago. Come visit if you like to read her journey, she's an inspiration!
http://www.wonderwomanwannabe.com/2010/01/how-she-lost-100-pounds.html
Thanks for visiting my blog:) I can so identify with this post. I did the WW thing. My first time, the only time I stuck with it, I even reached my goal weight and lifetime status. Then stupidly stopped going. I soooo remember counting points and my quest for low-point high-volume foods.
Why are you looking through the window of my life?
I can so relate to this post and I love the part about treating ourselves as we treat others. We are so quick to beat up on ourselves for mistakes we make, yet we offer a shoulder to cry on when friends make the very same mistakes.
Bravo on keeping it positive.
Here is another cool website to assist in your weight loss goals – http://www.sparkpeople.com
It has weight loss trackers, tips and videos on exercise, teams and challenges that you can join, inspirational stories and lots more.
Enjoy and all the best on your journey.