Hello All!

solongmuffintop

This weekend is one of my best girlfriend’s wedding and with it, of course, comes the bachelorette party. While most twenty-something-mamas would be excited to take a break from the husband and baby and get their drink on with their best college gal pals, I myself am not. Although I can attribute my lacking desire to several causes, I think the main reason is a general lack of self esteem.

This time last year I was 25 lbs lighter and I know I would have been stoked about this upcoming party! Now I just feel like a blob and I lack the confidence I used to have. Don’t get me wrong, I love being a mother and don’t mind that I gained the weight, it’s just that 9 months later, it’s gotta go! As it stands, I cannot fit into any of my maternity clothes and I DEFINTELY cannot fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes. That leaves me in an awkward stage where I stuff myself into shirts that used to look cute on me out of protest - I won’t be this size long enough to warrant a shopping spree!

So here we are, less than a week til the bachelorette party and I get the email from the maid of honor “Be sure to dress cute/hot!” Fabulous. I guess squeezing and extra 25 pounds into a size 6 dress is out of the question, so yesterday I hit the mall. Single most depressing event in recent memory. After trying on more outfits than I can count, I came home with two tops that somewhat mask the muffin top, but still nothing that falls into the “hot” category.

So I’m here. Joining this community to meet people in similar situations who are ready to take back their confidence with me! I anticipate a long challenging road ahead, and unfortunately I expect no miracle slim-downs prior to the wedding, but I’m ready to make this change and feel happy about my body! I look forward to connecting with you all and sharing in your journeys, and I invite you to join me in mine!

JaredBergeron

Welcome!