As most of you know, after having my second set of twins (and becoming vegan) I lost 100 lbs. (that put me at 125). I ate as "clean" and healthy as I possibly could. I worked out for two hours six days a week and obsessed over weight. I loved how small I had become and had no intention of gaining any weight back. Of course life happens and in all the excitement leading up to our move to NYC I gained 10 lbs. I know... not a crazy amount but it was earth shattering for me. Once we moved here I got busy and accepted the "extra padding". Well now we have been here for about 18 months and I gained 10 lbs. more (145). So one of my new goals for the year is to lose 15-20 lbs. I haven't decided the deadline for this goal (thinking mid-March) but I know I want to do things a little differently this go round.
Now that my kids are older I don't have two nap times I can use as workout time. I am now lucky if I get 30 minutes. So... I make the most of that 30 minute window. Knowing that I have such a short amount of time it makes it easier to push myself harder and when I'm just not "feeling it" I tell myself that it's ONLY 30 minutes! I have come to realize this is MY time. Troy works crazy hours and getting away from home to workout can be a challenge. My kids are very active and are only willing to let the TV babysit them for so long... so 30 minutes... in my room is all I get.
My diet will stay vegan BUT I will not let myself feel guilty if I indulge. I won't make myself workout harder or skip meals to make up for the calorie gain. I eat a plant based diet because it makes me feel good (inside and out). My body works wonderfully (if you get my drift). My skin is clearer. All that being said I am allowed to "have fun" every now and then.
I plan to keep you all updated as I work toward and reach this goal! I'll let you know what meals I eat/prepare and what changes I make for myself that I don't for my family (pasta substitutes, lettuce wraps instead of tortillas...). This year is going to be an amazing year... I can feel it! Our family has some exciting things happening this next year and I look forward to sharing them all!
Happy New Year... from our family to yours!
You are inspiring in multiple ways!! I need to jump on this bandwagon! Maybe not vegan all the way..but hey maybe?
ReplyDeleteI am in the same boat almost exactly. I felt like I was reading something I wrote myself. (Except the whole twin thing, although I do have 4). I will be right there with you. Mid March was my deadline, so game on! :)
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ReplyDeleteBlaine, I think you are an inspiration to all of us, meaning not only your age group!