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Once upon a time, there was a really fat Kim. She was jolly and fun, but way to fat for her own good. Fat Kim existed long before she was a Nakahodo, back when she still had a Welsh last name.
Years ago, I lost over 65 pounds. It took me two years and a lot of work, but I did it. I have managed to keep most of it off for seven years. Until now.
My weight has slowly been creeping up the last two years. I must say that it has been very hard getting “workout” time in with Niko, my career and my DH’s career in the way. Factor in a house move, a job move, the constant fear of one of us losing our jobs plus the fact that I am a stress eater and you have the perfect “fatty-cake” storm.
I have gained back 20+ pounds of my long-gone fat Kim persona, but she is making a come back. I have a doctor’s appointment on Monday and I am afraid of stepping on that scale… it’s not going to be pretty.
But there is hope. It’s time to get back on the wagon again. It’s resolution season again isn’t it?
My job has a “Biggest Loser” program and I hope that at the end of the 16-week program I will be 20 pounds lighter. It’s really not that crazy of a goal, a little over a pound a week.
The dieting is going to be the easy part, the exercise is not.
My day starts at 5:45 a.m. and by the time I pick up Niko-chan I don’t get home until 6:30-7 p.m. I would love to say that dinner is waiting for me when I get home… but no. DH doesn’t get home until 8 p.m. so it’s up to me. By the time we put Niko down, it’s 9 p.m. or so and I’m exhausted.
So when in the world am I going to squeeze in a workout? I’m looking at moving my wakeup time to 5 a.m. or trying to wiggle in some walking during my lunch hour.
I lost my first 65 pounds on the Body For Life program by Bill Phillips. I am looking to keep the same routine of getting up early and working out, and my favorite part – eating six times a day! (Smaller meals of course.)
I am TOTALLY open to ideas! How have you done it! Ideas?!?!??!
Do you have stairs at work? If you do take them every chance you get. I try and keep moving all day long. Even when I put laundry up, I will do it the most inefficient way just so that I can move more. I have also dropped one of my exercise partners, because he was just dead weight and was slowing me down. (Sorry, but DH just had to go! DD and DS are much better partners!) Good luck!!I know you don't want to... but I work out at night around 9:30 p.m. It's my only chance and I take it... course sometimes it's hard to fall asleep afterwards, but it's better than not working out. No way in hell I'm getting up at 5 a.m. DH leaves for work at 6 a.m. and I don't like to rush.Have you tried journaling your eating and activity for the day? I find that helps so I can spot my stress times of the day. I also just got a new pedometer so I am tracking my steps--10000 is the recommended minimum. I am with you--instead of losing the 10 pounds I needed I gained another 8 :(I went out the other day and bought a rebounder that I found on sale and I saw that Dick's Sporting Goods has one on sale this week. It seems easy to do while I am watching my favorite TV program and the kids like it too!Kim, I can so feel your pain. It's a challenge to fit a workout in when you work and have kids. I've tried everything over the years -- and yes, like Tasha, I used to work out at night after the kids went to bed. Even a half-hour walk a day does the trick if you're also making sure you are eating less. The key, I've found, is doing it up to six days a week. (I know, I know, it's a PAIN...and so hard to do.) Good luck...and good for you. You can do it!!Is the treadmill desk--the thingie that goes under your desk as you type? I would love to see the response on my work mates as the machine is going :)I really feel for you. Last year my husband lost 70 pounds. Since Oct he has gained 20 back and is having a hard time losing again. I think the key is taking a day off a week and planning the menu--maybe even cooking and freezing. You need to know you have this wickered shut so don't have a sugar drop as you get home and snack while making dinner. Or if you can do it, have a frozen protein that can be easily and quickly cooked, a bag or two of frozen veggies or a box salad (the big 6X12 boxes just with lettuce). Plan a snack right before you leave work or right as you get home so you can get through the process! I have a recipe for brownies made with black beans (I use black soybeans for more protein and less carbs) if you want. My husband loves it! PM me if you need support.
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