Out of the mouths of children..

WolffEarl

I shall get to the point I am trying to make in a somewhat convoluted manner so bear with me:)
So, back in March I had restarted my weightloss/fitness journey and been doing simply fabulous until around the end of July (first time in decades below 200 which would be close to my goal weight) and my children and sweetie were quite impressed. More so I think with me getting into fine shape to partake in races, warrior dash and other fine challenges. So at that time I could be found a few times walking through the house without shirt on the way to shower or changing tips and my kids were nodding and goint . "Wow look at dad's midsection (no abs on anything just not hanging all over the place:)
What was especially cool that they both started to get into exercise also.
But then August, September rolled around and now October and somehow I allowed myself to back on 20 pounds back on of the 50 I had lost. (actually there is no "somehow" I know exactly how I did it, and it was not pretty, recently unexplored store aisles found me again, many of them contained baked and frozen goods:)).
However still kept exercising, even so sidelined with knee/leg problems for a good while (Still bothering me now but improving).
Anyway, much to my delight my son had started to jog about 4 weeks ago and now can go for a bout 5 K. So proud Dad (me) was feeling good being that inspiration. And of course having someone to jog along with me.
But today I happen to take my shirt off on way to shower and he takes one look at me and says: Hm, looks like you are gaining once more. Then shakes his head in a knowing way.
OF course he is correct. Now, this might be the one extra thing I need to get me on back to eating sensibly. Because seeing my kiddos disappointed is not something I take lightly. Plus I love his honesty, b/c my sweetie is way to gentle in that regard.
I think we all need that person in our life that, though or b/c they love us can give it to you straight and shake us out of our complacency. So, if the folks around you are too polite, too gentle to let you know when you are going in the wrong direction healthwise take out an ad in the paper or for you more tech savy folks a tweet will do: "In need of an honest, yet kind person who will not let me get a way with lying to myself:) I am jsut glad I have kids for that. Life is good.

P.s. Now all I need to do is finish off the last two smoothie bars that happen to wait in the freezer for me and make a clean break.

rose_mortem

P.s. Now all I need to do is finish off the last two smoothie bars that happen to wait in the freezer for me and make a clean break.

glad to know i'm not the only one as has this mentality when there's junk food

Tegan74

Everybody around me is too nice ~ I understand they dont want to hurt my feelings but at the same time its annoying. I KNOW I'm over weight, lieing to me isnt helping at all. In one respect I'm very blessed to have a best friend that goes to the gym with me, and since SHE'S gotten into the gym nags when I dont go Its hearing that I look fine the way I am that kinda annoys me ~ and I feel like a b**** saying that but it does! I'm not huge over weight, but I could lose a min of at least 25lbs, most of which is in my stomach. It bothers me, and I know I dont look the best I could (yeah slightly vain sounding oh well) plus its just not healthy. Toss in health issues that are directly related to weight gain in my family and I NEED to lose the extra weight, before I'm 40 and older and its just that much harder to get off. Having someone that would crawl my butt when I'm drinking mt.dew (my weakness) or eating fast food would be nice! Even just 'hey do you really wanna eat that' would help alot!

rschmmidt

Three steps forward, one step back. How great that you have a family that supports and motivates you as you get back to business. You've got this!
Enjoy your workout today - what will it be? A nice ride perhaps?
Hope to hear all about it, my friend!

StaceyL76

Earl - you are awesome. Thank you for posting this. I have been struggling for about a week now. I understand this path to health also has some slippery slopes.. Glad you boy had a good foot hold and has pulled you up and over it.

TankGirl71

My race season ended late September, and suddenly, I had nothing to train for. Then I went on a trip to the islands for a week. I've been a complete lard *kitten* for over 3 weeks now and I hate myself for it. Especially after I worked so hard to ditch my muffintop. I can totally relate to your story. *averts eyes in shame*