Post Partum Weight Loss Week 3 - I Will Not Deprive Myself

Who's watching my weight? Well, first and foremost, I am. I dread being uncomfortable in my clothes. I know it's something that's controllable and it can only become uncontrollable if I allow it to. It's unhealthy and can lead to an array of problems I'd rather avoid. So why didn't I push away those cookies last week? Why did I eat those Singapore noodles this week? Why did I drink those two cans of Coke?

This is week three and I've not obtained my goal of achieving my pre-pregnancy weight. I'm not quite able to get into those once comfortable clothes that I once wore prior to baby Celina. But I'm not upset. I'm determined to get this weight off - and without depriving myself of things I love. That may seem ridiculous but, for me, losing weight can't be stressful. There are enough things that make a hectic day. I can't spend my days being strained about depriving myself. So my plan is to use moderation to take this weight off slowly. This way will not only take off the baby weight but make a good habit out of eating in moderation, which I didn't quite always do during pregnancy (hence the extra pounds).

Don't get me wrong. I love pregnancy, childbirth, and precious little ones. I'll take the battle scars of bringing forth life but I won't sit here and sulk about the aftermath of weight gain. I have to get off my hind parts and do something about it, and today's the day. I've just been given the "go ahead" to exercise - WooHoo! Now it's time to bust those chunky afterbirth rolls and show them they don't have dominion over me. I can do this.

So now that I can exercise, I have a better chance of achieving my first goal. I know it's not going to be easy and there will be commitment involved but I just have to do this, without depriving myself.

Singapore Noodles Mmmm