Motivation

I skipped my weigh-in this past Saturday. Reason: I know I didn't lose, and may have even gained. But the reason for that, at least, was a good one. I have been eating less points (points are how weight watchers measures units of food) than I probably should be, and so far, it's been ok. But a couple of weeks ago, Judah started nursing constantly. I just figured it was a growth spurt, but then it lasted about 10 days and I was noticing that he was only swallowing for the first 3-4 minutes of nursing and then he got less and less milk. I realized my milk supply was dropping. So I started nursing both sides, which worked for a bit, but then that wasn't enough either. So, at the end of last week I decided to increase my calories significantly. Of course, being me, I may have over-indulged a little too much, but only for a couple of days. And it worked, my milk supply is back up to where it should be. The plan was to get back on track this week, just adding more points each day so I would have more milk and be losing weight more slowly. BUT...I haven't been able to motivate myself to get back on track seriously. I'm not being ridiculous or eating really poorly, I'm just eating a bit too much each day, so I'm not losing. And I've stopped exercising. SOOOOOOOOOOO.....this post is my motivation post. My reminder of WHY I'm doing this and WHY it's important to do it EVERY DAY!!! In my weight watchers tracking book there is a quote I absolutely love, 'Success is the result of small efforts made each day'. I have to remind myself that even though taking 1 day off won't make a difference in December, taking 1 day off 5 days a week certainly will:)

One of the booklets from WW is about motivation, and a suggestion in there was to make a list of all the reasons you're losing weight. This is mine:

1. My health: live longer, no liver problems, no back, muscle or joint pain.
2. To feel great about myself and comfortable in my own skin.
3. To set a positive, healthy example for my children
4. To have more energy and be able to do/accomplish all the things I want to.
5. To be able to try new activities confidently and have fun doing them.
6. I want to build a great wardrobe & look and feel fabulous in my clothes
7. I want Lyndon, my kids and our families to be proud of me (in this aspect of my life).
8. I want to look good.
9. I want to be in pictures with my family. Because I hate the way I look, I very rarely let anyone take my picture. I won't have any pictures with my kids to look back at when I'm older:(
10. I want activity and exercise to become a normal, daily part of our life, and I want to be able to push my body and find out what it's really capable of doing.

I also haven't really set definitive goals yet, and I'm a huge goal setter/accomplisher...so I should really do that:)

1. Be at my goal weight by the end of December 2010
2. Run at least one 5K and 10K race in 2010
3. Run a half marathon. I'm hoping to be able to do it in 2010, but I realize with my fitness level, schedule and a new baby this year, it might not be possible. So if it doesn't happen in 2010, it will in 2011!


And my mini-goals as I go are 10 lb increment losses, this makes the big picture seem less overwhelming. I've decided to give myself rewards for each 10 lb loss...

30 lbs--A trip to the spa to get gel nails
40 lbs--A facial mask and hydrating lotion
50 lbs--Facial (my girlfriend gave me a facial gift certificate as a 'baby' gift for having Judah and I just can't wait to use it!)
60 lbs--Board game Taboo
70 lbs--A TREADMILL!!! This will definitely depend on finances come this fall, but it's something both Lyndon and I want to invest in and I know will get a lot of use in the winter time!
80 lbs--Board game Scattegories
90 lbs--A NEW WARDROBE!!!

I have a time frame loosely outlined for when I want to hit each loss, but I won't bore you with that much detail:)


So there you have it, my motivation and goals! Writing this all out has been a HUGE help already, I'm so pumped right now!!! I'm staying within my points today and I'm definitely going for a 5K walk tonight. And I have to mention, I'm so thankful for my supportive husband who will encourage me to get out of the house and walk, while he cleans up dinner and plays with the kids:)

Have a great day everyone!:)