Monday, September 20, 2010

McFatty Monday

So I've known about McFatty Monday over at Heir To Blair, but I wasn't really sure how to join in. There wasn't a button or a linky or anything on her site. So trusty rusty old Google lead me to Heidi at It's Just Me..Heidi-D and it turns out she has a button and a linky and everything, apparently authorized by Blair herself. And I really love buttons and linkys, so here we go.






So I've kind of told this story before, but I'll go over it again. Really fast. I've kind of struggled with weight my whole life - I was a chubby preteen once I hit puberty. I slimmed out as I got more involved in ballet dancing, and felt pretty good about my body while I was dancing. I quit dancing at 16 (stupid, stupid, stupid) and weight crept back on after that. I packed on the pounds after I got back together with M (depression from basically quitting my life to accommodate his), and then I exacerbated that by getting pregnant - not one, not two, but three times within 16 months! I got pregnant in April of '08, had an early miscarriage, got pregnant in June with B, carried her for 26 weeks, gained 12 lbs after losing her, got pregnant with E in February '09 and was a total whale by the time I had him at 29 weeks. I didn't have a lot of time to worry about weight loss while he was in NICU, but I lost some weight just due to breastfeeding and not really having time to eat a ton. Then when everything happened with M, I quickly went on what I called the "Divorce Diet" - I was never hungry, I literally had to force myself to eat, and I dropped 30 lbs without even trying. It was sweet. 

Then, the shock started wearing off, and I went back to my old bad habits. I've been taking a pretty intense course load in school since summer semester, and I always feel like I concentrate better if I have a snack while I'm studying. This has lead to me gaining a little weight back, since I don't always reach for carrot sticks ;). I was doing really well at exercising for awhile, but my crazy class schedule in the summer derailed me from that, too. 

I feel disgusting, so it's time for me to stop making excuses and get back on track. Also? At some point, my divorce will be final, and I'd kind of like to start dating after that time comes. And it's not going to happen while I'm feeling the way I do right now. Blech. 

So this is me, recommitting. My basic plan right now is to restart the 30 Day Shred and choose to eat fruit and vegetables more often, and carbs less often (I eat WAY too much bread and sugar!). I'll check in each Monday to let you all know how the week went. 

If I don't? Throw rocks. Please. 


8 comments:

  1. You know what the awesome thing is, I have recommitted myself to losing weight and getting healthy 4 or 5 times this year. The reason I keep recommitting is because I people out here keeping me accountable. Now get moving and good luck!!! :)

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  2. Good for you! I'm to the point now that I just want this baby to be born so I can start losing again. I'll be doing my own McFatty Mondays starting the end of January. You should see if there are any free dance classes are the Rec center or something. That's not too far away from campus. Good luck Gallie!

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  3. Hey Lee! I think you've always been beautiful but I wrote a blog for my students on dieting... www.fcdablog.blogspot.com When I actually follow it it works really well for me... Miss you!

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  4. We'll keep you motivated and accountable! Welcome!
    You can do it, just take baby steps, little changes like you said, more fruits and veggies, perhaps building up the exercise. It'll all come with time!

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  5. Hey there...I love the mcfatty monday's..it keeps me accountable..so we'll come bug you if you don't post okay!

    Cheers to you & a great week ahead!
    Vanessa
    www.grooveygrover.blogspot.com

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  6. I saw your post on another blog post and wanted to check out your McFatty Monday. I also participate and I was just thinking today about starting my 30 Day Shred back up. OMG is that DVD nothing but hardcore pain??

    I look forward to keeping up with your success!

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  7. Good For you! You're going to do great!! Make sure you're drinking LOTS of water. Water really is key (and I didn't even LIKE water before!)

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  8. Congrats, you are on the right track and I love the Mcfatty Monday title. I look forward to folowing your weightloss adventures.

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