I've been trying to get back in the habit of running since
I had Reese. I was running with Skylar and doing really well
until about a year ago. When I had Reese I was tipping the
scales at 243 lbs. That's 100 pounds more than I was when
I got married. It's disgusting how bad I've let myself go.
I've made all the typical "Mom" excuses: No time, When I do have time
I don't want to be away from my kids or I'm tired. But I'm at the point where I'm willing to admit to all of you that my weight is a HUGE problem and I need to do something NOW. I need to be able to run with my kids. I need to be able to look myself in the eye in the mirror and be proud of what I look like.
So now it starts.
I don't have any goals in mind. No number on the scale, no weekly distance goals. Just to go a little further every time I go out. I can't live my life as the fat mom who can't keep up with her kids.
They deserve better.
I guess I deserve better too.
Hey I am needing to get in shape as well. It's hard for me to look at pics of myself when I got married back in 2004. All I think is ouch! How in the world did I let myself get HERE?! Anyways, maybe we can help encourage each other. It's always hard to start something up again, but once you get going it's always easier to keep going if you have encouragement along the way. I was using runkeeper.com to help track how far I was running and such last year and it really helped. Anyways, just let me know! - Sarah
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