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New poster...looking for motivation

jkrauchickjkrauchick member
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Hello!  I guess I'd like to start out by saying I'm lazy.  I wasn't always this way, but lately I am lacking some major motivation.  I always have an excuse to do or not to do something and my wedding is coming up in October and my engagement photos are in 3 weeks.  Eek!  I was always heavier, 170 was skinny for me and I was in an 11 through high school, playing basketball and volleyball, and weightlifting in the off season.  I don't think it was possible for me to lose weight haha.  I always had body issues, and looking back now I wonder why I did.  I would LOVE to get back there.  I blame the baby weight, but I put that back on by the time he was 3 months old and he's now 2 1/2.  Last year I lost 40 pounds, and then I was laid off in October.  I'm a SAHM, and I'm beat at the end of the day (excuse), or there's a chore to do (excuse).  I'm rambling though. This is me getting out there and holding myself accountable, I will no longer be lazy!  After lurking, and reading some posts, I really feel like this was the motivation I needed, and once this weather let's up, I'll be running!  Until then, the living!
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  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    You sound really... really defeated, and I'm so sorry for that. 
    Normally, I don't take these "I have no motivation" posts all that seriously; but I identify with you. 
    I can imagine that the new emotions that come with a baby and being laid off all in the same couple years was exhausting. I can see why you're struggling to pick yourself up, and the fact that you struggled with your weight in high school probably makes it all that more difficult to motivate yourself. 
    It's that feeling of, "I  know I can never be SKINNY so what's the point in bothering anyway.. What's the point in busting my butt just to get to fit but not thin??" 

    I have never been over weight, but I never had a reason to get my butt to the gym because I felt this way. But as a SAHM that lost her job and her bod, I think fitness goals could really help you all around. I think you probably feel the same way, or why would you have posted here in the first place? 
    Why wait until the weather lets up? How bad is it? When I lived in Seattle, you had to run in the rain, or you were never going to run. Go for run. Make it just a half a mile and finish it with jumping jacks and sit ups. Anything. Start food logging. Start joining in on the accountability.. It will help with the motivation. 

    You make feel stuck right now, but the moment you can do a 1 minute plank, or 10 non-girl push ups, or run a mile, or see the scale go down... The motivation will start flowing. 

    Welcome to the board. 
    I hope you stick around. 

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  • jkrauchickjkrauchick member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_new-posterlooking-for-motivation?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:8fe6cf53-a1c2-47f4-9bfd-203060615230Post:ed5e894f-e031-43fe-b593-7685872948af">Re: New poster...looking for motivation</a>:
    [QUOTE]You sound really... really defeated, and I'm so sorry for that.  Normally, I don't take these "I have no motivation" posts all that seriously; but I identify with you.  I can imagine that the new emotions that come with a baby and being laid off all in the same couple years was exhausting. I can see why you're struggling to pick yourself up, and the fact that you struggled with your weight in high school probably makes it all that more difficult to motivate yourself.  It's that feeling of, "I  know I can never be SKINNY so what's the point in bothering anyway.. What's the point in busting my butt just to get to fit but not thin??"  I have never been over weight, but I never had a reason to get my butt to the gym because I felt this way. But as a SAHM that lost her job and her bod, I think fitness goals could really help you all around. I think you probably feel the same way, or why would you have posted here in the first place?  Why wait until the weather lets up? How bad is it? When I lived in Seattle, you had to run in the rain, or you were never going to run. Go for run. Make it just a half a mile and finish it with jumping jacks and sit ups. Anything. Start food logging. Start joining in on the accountability.. It will help with the motivation.  You make feel stuck right now, but the moment you can do a 1 minute plank, or 10 non-girl push ups, or run a mile, or see the scale go down... The motivation will start flowing.  Welcome to the board.  I hope you stick around. 
    Posted by firsttimersluck[/QUOTE]<div>
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    </div><div>Defeated, that's a really good word.  I will definitely look into my fitness pal and luckily I only drink water!  I actually really do have to wait or the weather to let up  though!  Haha.  I live in CT and we are currently experiencing high wind gusts and snow and this storm is going to run through today into tomorrow, but last night I bought Jillian MIchaels Ripped in 30 and I'm going start with doing that and walking/jogging/running around my neighborhood that is all hills.</div><div>
    </div><div>Thank you both!

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  • mcda04mcda04 member
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    Hi. Welcome to GIS. I just introduced myself to these ladies yesterday. :)

    We can do this together. Kuddos to you for being a SAHM. I tried it for a year and it requires a lot of energy and patience. (I lack patience) haha.

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  • jkrauchickjkrauchick member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_new-posterlooking-for-motivation?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:8fe6cf53-a1c2-47f4-9bfd-203060615230Post:2bbd7a4a-de35-4ff9-b45b-39992b0e7202">Re: New poster...looking for motivation</a>:
    [QUOTE]Hi. Welcome to GIS. I just introduced myself to these ladies yesterday. :) We can do this together. Kuddos to you for being a SAHM. I tried it for a year and it requires a lot of energy and patience. (I lack patience) haha.
    Posted by mcda04[/QUOTE]

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    </div><div>Welcome to you as well!  I'm more of a forced SAHM for the time being.  I just finished getting my certification for phlebotomy so it's back on the job hunt I go.  I love being home with my little man, but I totally understand the lack of patience!  I swear, some women are saints and dripping with patience, me not so much!  I can't wait to get back to work, but I know I'll miss seeing him.  Good luck...and yes, we CAN all do this together!</div>
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  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_new-posterlooking-for-motivation?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:8fe6cf53-a1c2-47f4-9bfd-203060615230Post:668402b0-040c-4cca-8371-a3fe100eb68b">Re: New poster...looking for motivation</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: New poster...looking for motivation : Defeated, that's a really good word.  I will definitely look into my fitness pal and luckily I only drink water!  I actually really do have to wait or the weather to let up  though!  Haha.  I live in CT and we are currently experiencing high wind gusts and snow and this storm is going to run through today into tomorrow, but last night I bought Jillian MIchaels Ripped in 30 and I'm going start with doing that and walking/jogging/running around my neighborhood that is all hills. Thank you both!
    Posted by jkrauchick[/QUOTE]

    <div>haha fair enough. Be safe in the crazy storms. : ) Although get your butt out and play in the snow when you can!! :) It's fun.. when you don't have to drive in the stuff :P </div><div>You got this. We are all here for you. We all have reeeally sucky days and really kickbutt days. Ultimately, whether it's a high or a low, these ladies are here to cheer you on. </div><div>:)</div>
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  • jennylee813jennylee813 member
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    Welcome aboard! (Sorry I'm so late to the party, but such is my inter-not connection these days!)

    I think the others have covered it all really well, but I just wanted to let you know that I was exactly where you are now ...

    (I'm a little older than most of the ladies on here. I'm not going to play the 'wiser' card, 'cause that's a bold-faced lie!)

    I was a SAHM for ten years. When my DS was 5 and DD was almost 3, my marriage ended, and I took a long, hard look at myself. I was depressed and at 5'4 was close to 200lbs. I had no idea HOW I got there, but decided that I didn't like it at all.

    So I made baby steps. I knew that I didn't want to be like my own mother, whose neglect of her health has caused her some unbelievable problems. I knew that it wasn't fair to my kids and it wasn't the mom I wanted to be. 

    I lost ~40lbs, got out of an abusive relationship that started after my marriage, put myself through school and got my teaching degree, and met my FI. I've still got a ways to go (I'd like to lose about 20 more), but am so happy with my life now. I look back at the person I was then, and it doesn't even seem real.

    You need to realize that your child will only benefit from you doing this for yourself. It took me many years to realize that I needed to take care of me as well as taking care of my family. When I was exercising and eating better, I had more energy, my mood was sooooo much better, and everyone was more upbeat because I was.

    So ... 

    We're all in this together. Come on in, hang around, brag, vent ... it's all good.
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  • cdelunacdeluna
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    I am looking for the same thing! I need motivation and am being married in November! Please email me cnthdeluna39gmail.com
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