My Mamavation Monday…
So, I’ve been working on losing weight, and getting healthier. I’ve been working out, and eating better… Yes, I am human and have occasionally had slip ups.. but for the most part, we’ve changed a lot of our habits. We’re eating more whole grains, and less fats. We’ve cut out a lot of our red meats, and have brought a lot of fish into our diet. We have removed all sodas from the house, and we have removed just about all of our junk food from the house..
I think the biggest thing is that I’m working on being a good role model for the girls. I want them to learn how to eat correctly. I don’t mind them eating snacks, but I don’t want them to eat bad snacks. They’ve started actually CHOOSING apples and bananas, and carrots as snacks! It makes me so happy that they’re eating those things instead of chips or cookies, etc.
Now, I’ve started losing some weight, and I’m looking forward to losing even more. It just seems that sometimes I lose my steam.. I lose my motivation. I wish I could keep going. I know I have accountability… but It just gets so disappointing when I don’t lose weight fast enough. I know it’s a long road. I mean, it didn’t take me 6 months to put all of this weight on… so it most certainly is going to take longer to lose all of this weight. I just have to keep going, and get rid of it.. for my health, and so I can be here for my girls…
I’m hoping that by the end of 2010, you’ll be seeing a whole lot “less” of me!
Next month, I’m going to be trying to be one of the #Mamavation moms on bookieboo.com, so I really really really would love your support. Applications start 1 January… so please stay tuned on how you can help me win.. I would really really appreciate it!!!
I’m so happy to be part of your Mamavation journey! It’s so exciting to hear your kids actually choose for themselves healthy snacks. That means you are doing a good job ALREADY as a role model. Go mom go! Now all you gotta do it bring it girl!
.-= Leah @Bookieboo´s last blog ..Mamavation Mondays =-.
Good job with the lifestyle changes you have already started. I look forward to seeing your #mamavation involvement and want to wish you luck with your application.
.-= kia´s last blog ..mamavation monday 28 dec 09 =-.
Welcome to Mamavation! I started with Mamavation at the beginning of the last campaign and the accountability really helps!! You’re doing great just keep it up and we’re all here to help you do that. I might need your help some too :)
.-= Stacy @ElsklingDyr´s last blog ..Merry Christmas from our family to yours! =-.
As not only a mom, but a therapist, I know motivation is key and you have that! What’s even better is that you have internal motivations….being a role model for your kids and family and feeling good about yourself.
When you feel like you are losing steam, tap into those motivations! Those are what will keep you truckin’ on!
I’m here for support if you need any….been there, done that for sure! We all need reminders and support to help us stay focused.
Tamara
http://www.theunexperiencedmom.com
@unxperiencedmom
.-= The (Un)Experienced Mom´s last blog ..Mom Monday: The Truth About Spinning Class =-.
Way to go!!! Good job on getting the kids to eat healthier – you’re being such a great role-model for your girls. Keep up the good work!
.-= Janice @ Lazy Mama Fitness´s last blog ..Mamavation Monday – December 28, 2009 =-.
Go, mama, go! Love that your girlies are going for the healthy stuff. Mine do at times, but I still get the “cheesy chips” request all the time. Stick with it – you sound like you are doing great. And congrats on taking the big step to apply!