A Mommy moment...

It has been a hard few weeks. Between being home sick, and my emotions over my baby turning one I have just felt kind of "in the slump." Also, lets just be transparent... I have had a very low self esteem. I have never been one of the "skinny girls." I have always been curvy, but when I moved to back to Bend after finishing school I lost a TON of weight and I was happy, and confident (most the time.) Then, I got pregnant. I felt fairly good most of the pregnancy, and then the dreaded loose the baby weight time came. And lets be honest, I can not seem to loose the weight. I nursed as long as I could but since Laila decided to ween herself at 8 months I lost that "helper." Also, living in Lubbock has been hard; emotionally, and physically. It is not a community like I am used to. I miss the active lifestyle. I also miss the pretty parks, mountains, trails, and all the beauty home had to enjoy. So between stress, lack of time, and stubborn baby weight I feel awful. So, I am committing (during the holiday season, HARD) but to take my health back. To get into shape, and fit into my old jeans.

Any Moms out there have some extra tips?

p.s. I am being transparent, putting out there what I am struggling with. This is about my health, and my self esteem. (not that I plan on being in a bikini EVER again in my life (but it would be nice) Thank you stretch marks...
I just know this is a hard thing for a lot of Moms. So any advice and support I think is a great thing to share between Mommies.

Here is where I am going to start.

1. Eat a HEALTHY breakfast. Mostly, don't skip it. :)
2. No late night eating/snacking. I stay up later a lot of nights I like having my "quiet time" but I tend to find my way to the pantry TOO often.
3. Sweets. I have THE WORST sweet tooth EVER. I know I need to just "retrain my brain." I just need to get over that hump. Is there a SA (sweets anonymous?!)
4. Try and take Laila for a walk daily. This is easier said than done since Lubbock is FAMOUS for their wind and dust storms...

Other ideas I have considered... a gluten free diet?


Anyways, here is to one day at a time. Making simple reachable goals. (today I gave away ALL left over birthday cake!)

Cheers to getting healthy!