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Toot Your Horn Tuesday

[ 7 ] 06/26/2012 |

About thirteen months ago, I had a baby. And since it has been so long since she arrived, I can no longer cry ‘its BABY WEIGHT!’

(it kind of is…)

Basically, I’ve kind of had my head in the sand regarding my weight creeping upward, or hovering, but not going down, at all. After seeing a few photos of myself where I did not even recognize myself – and my preschooler saying ‘Mommy! Your tummy looks like a drum!’ -  I’ve FINALLY put my foot down.

I’ve decided the only way this ‘baby weight’ is coming off is by employing the same course of action as I did after my first child.

I signed up for a half marathon. Because honestly, I think the only thing that will make me stick to any fitness plan is the fear of humiliation and the sweeper van.

So I’ve been running. It hurts, and I’m a little angry at myself for letting myself go this far after I was in SUCH good shape. But it is what it is. And I’m the only one who can turn things around.  That means hitting the pavement, or the trail, or the treadmill, and accepting the pain and acknowledging that it’s a good hurt. Knowing that it will only be this hard again if I quit.  Looking forward to how amazing I feel after I run.

Today I’m tooting my horn for FINALLY calling a spade a spade and DOING something to make things right. I’m proud of myself and can’t wait to cross that finish line in October and soak up that awesome feeling of accomplishment again.

Now it’s your turn…what are you proud of this week? Toot YOUR horn in the comments!

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About heather: Thirty-three year old wife, mother, runner and wannabe renaissance woman striving to look and feel even BETTER than she did before babies. View author profile.

  • http://twitter.com/womanofless WomanOfLessSubstance

    I’ve just started losing the baby weight this year and my baby is six!  Well done for getting started now.

    I’m proud that I’ve started now that she’s six rather than when is seven, or sixteen!

    • Heather

      Good for you! We can do it!

  • http://christy.shrinkingjeans.net Christy_TheSistherhood

    I wish I could be there with you in October, because you are gonna ROCK it. Also, can I call you Heath or Heat? Remember that!?

  • Amy

    I’m in the exact same boat! My son turns one tomorrow and about a week ago I realized that I weigh more now than I did right after he was born…So I am back on track from now on!

  • guest

    I just started working out this morning! My baby is 9 weeks old. (my 3rd, I have twins that are turning two next week!) I hate sweating! so heres to the first of many early morning workouts!!

  • Andy Drouin

    I’m tooting my horn on Thursday!  for the first time ever I went out and decided to run!  I was out for a walk and figured why not?  If  I can do it as part of a warm up for TaeKwon-Do, why can’t I do it just for the sake of running.  So I did.

  • Ritah73

    My
    baby boy was born June 4th 2011…( I have 4 boys all together & they are all about 5 yrs apart:). I am part of a group called Stroller Strides. It’s a wonderful boot camp type class that moms can do while pushing they’re baby’s along in a stroller. Little by little it has helped me shed that baby weight & gain some muscle & energy to keep up with motherhood. That & 6 months ago I started a 70% vegan diet. I also drink green smoothies everyday! It hasn’t been easy….. But I feel good!