This will be my journey to a slimmer and healthier me.
When I had my miscarriage I was diagnosed with poly cystic ovary syndrome, which made sense as I had a tonne of symptoms. One of the main symptoms being rapid weight gain. I went from a UK size 8 to a size 16 in less than a year and my self esteem disappeared. I lost weight when I was pregnant with Melody, due to severe sickness and being unable to eat, but since giving birth I have put a whole stone (14lbs) back on. I feel unhealthy, I get unwell all of the time, and I'm more likely to get things like diabetes which is connected with PCOS.
Now I just want to mention, I love my body now. I know I have extra weight and bits that jiggle, but I'm comfortable in my own skin. I went on a journey of self love and acceptance which I think is important. There is a difference between wanting to be the healthiest version of you, and hating your body. So I just want to take a moment to tell you all that you're beautiful. If you are joining me on this journey, I hope you learn to love yourself on the way.
The main reason I want to lose weight is for health reasons. I want to be able to play with Melody and chase her around, I want to be healthy and not get unwell all the time. I am technically classed as over weight for my small height which means I'm more likely to get a whole host of problems.
I last weighed myself a week ago, when i started this journey. My weight shocked me as i didn't realise I had put that much weight on, It was 12 stone 10Ibs (178lbs). My current goal is to get to atleast 10 stone (140lbs), which is the recommended weight for my small height.
I'm currently doing the four week beginners Pilates videos over at Blogilates. I fell in love with doing Pilates. It's really intense and you definitely feel it, but it's also easy to do. I have back problems and I have no problem doing it.
I've started to cut out eating crisps, chocolate and other crappy foods. My biggest downfall is cravings and binge eating, so I'm really trying to work on that. I'm also working on portion control. I'm going to start weighing myself once a month so I can see if I get any results.
I know it won't be easy, but once I feel healthier and become a healthy role model for Melody, I know I will feel so much better. This journey to me isn't just about losing weight, its so much more than that. It's about looking after my body and treating it right.
We only get one, and it's time I started respecting it.
I'm currently doing the four week beginners Pilates videos over at Blogilates. I fell in love with doing Pilates. It's really intense and you definitely feel it, but it's also easy to do. I have back problems and I have no problem doing it.
I've started to cut out eating crisps, chocolate and other crappy foods. My biggest downfall is cravings and binge eating, so I'm really trying to work on that. I'm also working on portion control. I'm going to start weighing myself once a month so I can see if I get any results.
I know it won't be easy, but once I feel healthier and become a healthy role model for Melody, I know I will feel so much better. This journey to me isn't just about losing weight, its so much more than that. It's about looking after my body and treating it right.
We only get one, and it's time I started respecting it.
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