That's right... another woman in this world thought that it would be appropriate to look at my middle and ask when I was due. I'm not pregnant. I happen to be a short, petite person who caries what my grandmother calls "my bread basket" around my middle. Essentially, I'm a relatively small person with a gut. (Thank goodness for the featherweight category!)
Here's my story...ever since I started grad school I've been slowly packing on pounds. My mentality was that I would try to take care of myself when school was over. That seemed like a good idea until I started experiencing physical changes in my body that have not been so pleasant. I have heartburn, I get winded when I climb a flight of stairs, and magically a round budda belly has formed around my middle, making my cute tops pop above my spare tire. My jeans are tight, my underwear seems snug and the only clothes I enjoy wearing are things that have elastic in the waist band. But I am determined to make a change.
So here is my challenge for myself. I want to make it a goal to not only lose weight but primarily to regain my health. After I graduate next year I would like to begin trying to start a family. So my quest is to get myself healthy and fit before I get pregnant. My problem is that I have always started diets, fitness programs, etc., and I never ever commit to finishing a thing. I lose 5lbs feel happy and then give up. So I'm hoping that reaching out for some support will be the key to get me to be a healthier, thinner person.
Any suggestions, words of encouragement or tips for getting into pre pregnancy shape would be fantastic!
~ Angie