Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Rejoice with me sistas!!!

I have done the impossible!!

At least it seemed to me :) I bought myself a treadmill and started walking four weeks ago! I disciplined myself and walked everyday for at least 15 minutes but averaged 20+ minutes, and ran for about 5 minutes of that(had to start off easy). I did this for two weeks without weighing myself (I had Michael hide the scale). At two weeks I was feeling stronger and better. I stepped on the scale (cuz I found it, not cuz Michael told me where it was). I waited patiently as the numbers blinked...and...I GAINED 3 POUNDS!!! I was devistated!! Now, most of you know that I have struggled with my weight for several years. Up, and down, and up again...and well...mostly up!

I consoled myself with an eclair! Not the best decsion but hey, I forgave myself. I missed a couple of days on the treadmill but talked myself into realizing that the weight gain was probably muscle building. Right? I did feel stronger. Heaven knows I probably didnt have much muscle under there :). So, I got back to it! I started walking more and running more of the time. (I have also been eating good and drinking lots of water). I decided that even if it wasn't going to result in weight loss, it made me feel better and I would keep it up...Okay, yeah right! I wanted there to be weight loss!

Michael hid the scale again and I got back on the treadmill. I put a movie on my computer and watch as I walk (it is also a great time to use my teeth whitening strips). It has now been a week an a half since my devestation. I have notice that my pants are starting to slip, in the downward direction :) ....now, not to get too personal here but...as I was getting ready for my shower, I realized something....girls, I hope you can relate at what a big deal this is...

MY BOOBS STICK OUT FARTHER THAN MY STOMACH!!!!!!

At least when when I stand up. My next goal is to have them bigger than my belly when I sit. Baby steps Chelsie, baby steps! Anyway...I found the scale again (he doesnt hide it very well, cuz I dont even try to find it, I just happen upon it). I have lost 5 pounds! Its probably water weight but who cares cuz the numbers on the scale were smaller either way.

No matter what, it is part of my morning routine now and I feel so much better. By the reunion I should be smaller! That would be so fantastic! And Hillarie...if I keep this up, I might be able to jog with you at Chelan!! Yay ME!! *patting myself on the back*

I know its probably vain being so exctied about this but I have to rejoice in the small successes!!

Cheers!!

2 comments:

Mindy Widdowson said...

Amen Sista...I am rejoicing with ya! I died laughing reading this. You should feel comfortable knowing that if the "Stay-at-Home-Mom" gig doesn't work out you could always make people laugh for a living! I know every woman in America has held their breath while standing over those pesky little blinking numbers on the evil scale of reality. Thanks for sharing this story...totally made my day. I am glad that you and your treadmill are back in action!!
Love,
Mindy

Payne Family said...

Chelsie-
ok ignore my email about your blog disappearing. Somehow I put the address in wrong when adding you to our list. Anyways, keep up the good work. It is a never ending battle. But I agree that eventually you have to decide to exercise and eat right because you feel better, even if the scale doesn't move! (But dang it, it should move right!!!) I"ll keep going if you do. DEAL? But Mindy and Hillarie can't comment because supermodels just don't understand...:)
Jen