Biggest Loser I'm not is exactly right. So, I know we are all supposed to only write about the good things that happen to us on our blogs but that would make it seem we have it all together. I'm so frustrated right now. I know you all thought that I was going to write about how I have lost a ton of weight. WRONG! I have only lost 2 lbs. since the initial 26 since Wyatt's birth. I workout 6 days a week and am on Weight Watchers and STILL can't lose an ounce. I have quite a bit left and it's way more than 10 lbs. I'm starting to fit into more of my clothes so that's a good thing but the poundage aint fallin' off. This is so frustrating to me. I know I've said this before that I've been cursed to be one of those people that can't lose the weight when they are nursing, but seriously! Anyone else have this problem? I really do hope it falls off the month I stop or else all you people that said that it will happen to me are liars! (I still love you but liars you will be) :)

I've been going to the gym early in the morning lately. It is so worth it so Wyatt can get a good morning nap and I have the rest of the day to get more done. We used to workout around his first nap and at aerobics (at the church) he would cry and cry and cry some more before falling asleep. It was difficult for me to listen to and I felt that it bothered the other moms there. Now, if I get up early I can go to the gym before Jason leaves for work and get back to my normal routine of going in the morning. It does make me a tad tired in the afternoon but occasionally I can sneak in a nap. On the days that Jason or I am afraid Wyatt might wake up early I just do P90X at home in the morning before Wyatt actually does wake up. It is a great workout so I still feel like I am reeping the benefits of going to the gym. I have been sore a few times and I love that feeling sometimes because I know I worked hard. There have been a few occasions where Wyatt has woken up and I've been at the gym. Jason just calls me and I hurry home. But it still scares me every time I go that he will wake up. I swear I look at my phone the whole time.

I'm trying to train for a triathlon so I try to get to the gym so I can at least swim. I've only been able to get to the pool a few times and my tri is in May so I better get swimming more. My friends were laughing because I only want to swim on the days I wash my hair because I hate washing my hair. Jason said that was one thing he had to get used to when we got married was how girls don't wash their hair every day. I've had to switch the days because there is a big crowd in the pool on Tuesdays (my normal hair washing day). Wish me luck on my training. I guess I have to do the tri now that I told everyone. I haven't signed up for it because I'm nervous that I won't be ready. I really don't care about getting a great time, just finishing without drowning. Oh, anyone have a road bike I could borrow?
9 comments:
Kate, I know the weight thing can be so frustrating! Just give your body time. For some reason, I lose a lot initially (30 lbs.) but then I can't seem to shed the last 10-20 lbs no matter how much I am exercising. Then when my babies turn about 6 months, it just comes off fast and all by itself. With Halle, I lost 15 lbs. in 1 month and I wasn't even exercising (although I was eating healthy). Your body is adjusting! Don't get discouraged. It took you 9 months to gain the weight, give yourself at least that much time to lose it.
I agree--you are doing everything right and it has GOT to pay off! With my second baby, I was working out hard, but I couldn't get rid of those last 5 pounds until I stopped nursing. keep it up!
I had my baby in December too. I've been working out a ton to get the weight off too. One thing that is helpful to me is www.gyminee.com. It is really easy to keep track of calories and percentage of protein, carbs, fat, etc. it also has some good tips. Good luck!
You are so dedicated--you amaze me! (Especially because today I didn't even get around to getting dressed. The entire day!!)
I echo the wise words already written here. Plus, you never know what your weirdo body is gonna do!! I lost it all pretty easily with Tatum and my hips and stuff went back to normal fairly easily too. After Dane (I'd gained less weight with him) it took forever!! Like, some pants didn't fit me right until he was almost 2!! But I was way more dedicated about working out after having him. So, who knows what will happen after this baby!! It's really hard to predict it, but you will get back to normal at some point, I promise you that. I know you're aching to have your whole wardrobe back and everything, but he's still so small. No worries. Seriously. :)
Everyone is so different. I remember with my first i thought i would lose the weight so fast because everyone says Breastfeeding makes you lose weight. yeah right!!! not me! I am like you. I lost 25 lb in the first 6 weeks. The last 10 just stayed there. Then people tell you that you lose it all after you stop. Another lie! Okay not entirely but it didn't just fall off of me after i stopped. It took A LOT of work. You didn't have a baby that long ago...take a deep breath and relax...
I wish I had a road bike for you...all my tris have been done on my mtn bike and it ain't fun. I put off washing my hair as long as possible, too. it's sad how bad it looks right now. Congrats on the 3 mile run! That's awesome! And, my baby weight didn't come off till I stopped nursing.
I'm so excited that you're doing the tri! Oh, and welcome to my life with the no weight loss thing. I have been working so dang hard for 2 1/2 months and have ONLY lost 4 pounds so far. It is the most frustrating thing ever. In fact, last week I gained weight. WHAT?? It sucks. I'm hoping it will all just FALL off one day soon...here's to hoping, right?
I have found the sacle to be the worlds biggest liar. When I started working out I was working out hard and not loosing. As a matter of fact I was gaining weight. Muscle ways 3 times as much as fat so when you build muscle and loose weight you get a net loss of zero. I say throw the scale in the back of the guarage and pull the tape measure out once or twice a month and keep track of your progress. That will be much more motivating.
Post a Comment