NSV - Mommy, you're my superhero.

BombshellPhoenix

This was me after my first baby back in January 2011

Between having my first and second child, both were the happiest moments of my life. They're simply amazing. A treasure worth more than anything else life had to offer.

When I chose to better myself, I'll admit I did so in selfish pursuit of some image I had conjured in my head. I've achieved more than I ever set out to because I picked a sustainable deficit during weight loss, fell in love with the strength of weightlifting and stuck it out, no matter what. I stopped comparing myself to others and instead focused on just bettering myself. I stopped searching for perfection and learned to love me for who I was.

Last year at the end of April...


But today, filled my heart with so much joy. My eldest son asked what I was doing (one year old was down, 3 year old followed me to the garage). I told him I was lifting weights to be strong so that I could protect him and brother from bad guys (he's very into superheroes). His response. .."So you can be my superhero? " I couldn't help but smile.

To be my child's superhero....is beyond words




I hope every mommy and daddy out there can be their child's superhero. Fitness related or not.

Strange_magic

magnificent.

HanamiDango

So much awesome-ness here. What a great NSV, made me tear up a bit. :flowerforyou:

hnsr1021

Way to go, Mom! So sweet!

Rachifloon

You're definitely the kind of Mum I hope to one day be. Your family related statuses always bring a smile to my face~ :flowerforyou:

WinoGelato

Love it!

Stella_Mayfair

That is so heart warming

Chevy_Quest

This is just heartwarming.. there is nothing that can replace that ! :drinker: :flowerforyou:

EvaiTryst

Loved reading. I orignally started down my path because I wanted to make sure I was a good example for my son.

likitisplit

Yes. This.

perseverance14

Excellent NSV!

PikaKnight

errollmaclean

Awwwwwww, that made my heart smile!

demurella

Aww, that's so heartwarming! I hope to be a mother like you someday!

kmariet7

So Sweet!!

spunkychelsea

Maybe I'm crying because I'm 3 months postpartum and the hormones are still flowing, but I would love to hear from one of my children someday that I am their hero, super or otherwise. Beautiful and inspirational. Thank you.

Laner07

What a very sweet story. You look great. Your family must be proud of you.

CallMeCupcakeDammit

This made me smile.

Lyndonbearsmommy

That's awesome. Way to go.

Serah87

Awesome......brought tears my eyes!!

gypsy_spirit

I love this so much!!

sbrookes9

Fantastic!