I have been walking a lot with all 6 kids. Pushing 2 in the double stroller to school and back. The weather, although cold has been PERFECT for walking. It feels good to be able to move, without huffing and puffing and having troubles bending down like when I was pregnant. Walking makes me feel more alive, healthy and calm. I even feel better about my body when I walk. Then the trouble is when I look into the mirror at home. Then I wonder who is that person staring back at me? You don't look like Cathy I remember. What happened to FUN CATHY? Where did she go?
I like the person I am inside, but I want the outside to reflect back the person I am in person, and inside. They just do not jive. I have felt like this after the birth of EACH of my kids. With time, I know I will reach my goal. But, I feel impatient. Chill! lol. Chill.
I think I will just not look in the mirror until I can start feeling better about myself. No, I will look in the mirror, and try to come up with ONE positive thing about my looks that I like right now.
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My brand new green bikini (taken August 4th, 2008)
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218.8 pounds on January 1st 2008 (6 weeks postpartum)
I weighed 238 pounds+ here (taken November 16th, 2007)
*I am filled with energy and passion
My body is toned and fit
I love my new body
Every day, in every way, I feel healthier, stronger and happier
*I always recommit to my goals no matter what happens
I keep promises to myself
I am happy with who I am
I am proud of myself
I always follow through
I eat food that supports my health
*I love exercise
Blog update for October 2008
Well, I so obviously did not reach my weight loss goal below. I think because my body is holding onto the last bits of fat for breastfeeding. I didn't anticipate feeding Coco for this long. So, I go with the flow. I ran my first half marathon on October 12, 2008. 1 hour 53 minutes and 36 seconds. Awesome experience. I have now signed up for a second half marathon on February 15, 2009. I am still 150 pounds. So, I have maintained this weight for over 4 months. I am feeling strong.
Blog update for September 7th, 2008.
It is quite possible that I will be at my 'ultimate' goal weight of 135 for my 37th birthday on October 7th, and quite possibly for my half marathon race on the 12 or 19th of October. I finally broke past a 3 month plateau and I feel fabulous. I started back on my program in full force on September 2nd. I am feeling super and really pumped about reaching my goal!
Blog Update for July 5th, 2008:
*I am feeling great at 150 pounds, and getting more lean with my running. I am feeling pretty muscular and therefore feel quite good at where I am at for now.
*My pre-pregnancy weight: 204 pounds
*Top weight of my last EVER pregnancy: 238 pounds
*My current mini-goal is a weight of 199
(to lose 19 pounds to get under 200 pounds for the last time!!) Goal achieved: January 29th 2008 in 4 weeks
Note: I just want to add that I had already lost 19 pounds before the start of the Go-Be-Gone 2008. When I finish the contest I will be adding those 19.2 pounds onto to my total weight loss.
Started Goo-Be-Gone:
January 1st, 2008 (weight 218.8) in my sixth week postpartum and I am currently nursing on demand.
Goo-Be-Gone 2008 ends in 3 months:
April 1, 2008 (hopefully 20-30 pounds lost by then!)
**** At the halfway mark I have lost about 30 pounds (and have already met my original goal for April 1st 2008)
I hope to lose between 10-15 more pounds by April 1st for the FINAL weigh in.****I met this goal 2 weeks before the end of GBG.
Welcome to my Blog!
I am Cathy, a photographer, wife and mom. I am 37 years old stay at home mom to six young kids that are ages 10,8,6,4,3 and 21 months.
I promised myself that after the birth of our last baby (She was born on November 16th 2007) that I would finally lose the weight (I weighted 238 pounds!) and I have lost the majority of the weight. By June 2008 I weighed 150 pounds.
This is me now! 150 pounds
My brand new green bikini (taken August 4th, 2008)
Before
218.8 pounds on January 1st 2008 (6 weeks postpartum)
My last day of pregnancy with baby number 6 aka Courtney
I weighed 238 pounds+ here (taken November 16th, 2007)
Size 18/20 to a size 6/7!
30 inches lost from January 2008 - January 2009
Starting Measurements from January 2008
(current measurements in green):
Bust: 45" Bust: 38" (down 7")
Waist: 42" Waist: 29" (down 13")
Hips: 49" Hips: 39" (down 10")
Starting Measurements from January 2008
(current measurements in green):
Bust: 45" Bust: 38" (down 7")
Waist: 42" Waist: 29" (down 13")
Hips: 49" Hips: 39" (down 10")
My 2009 Races
Chilly Chase 15 K - January 18, 2009 - 1:21:44
Vancouver International Marathon 42.2 K- May 3, 2009 - DNC- Injury[miss motivator] my daily affirmations
*I am filled with energy and passion
My body is toned and fit
I love my new body
Every day, in every way, I feel healthier, stronger and happier
*I always recommit to my goals no matter what happens
I keep promises to myself
I am happy with who I am
I am proud of myself
I always follow through
I eat food that supports my health
*I love exercise
[miss details]
Blog update for December 2008
Here I am up about 10 pounds (almost 10 pounds) and feeling yuck. Not enough running or caring about what I am putting into my mouth. That is all going to stop! I am going to knock those pounds away, plus a final 10! I am looking forward to a fresh start! I want to wear my size 6 jeans again!
Well, I so obviously did not reach my weight loss goal below. I think because my body is holding onto the last bits of fat for breastfeeding. I didn't anticipate feeding Coco for this long. So, I go with the flow. I ran my first half marathon on October 12, 2008. 1 hour 53 minutes and 36 seconds. Awesome experience. I have now signed up for a second half marathon on February 15, 2009. I am still 150 pounds. So, I have maintained this weight for over 4 months. I am feeling strong.
Blog update for September 7th, 2008.
It is quite possible that I will be at my 'ultimate' goal weight of 135 for my 37th birthday on October 7th, and quite possibly for my half marathon race on the 12 or 19th of October. I finally broke past a 3 month plateau and I feel fabulous. I started back on my program in full force on September 2nd. I am feeling super and really pumped about reaching my goal!
Blog Update for July 5th, 2008:
*I am feeling great at 150 pounds, and getting more lean with my running. I am feeling pretty muscular and therefore feel quite good at where I am at for now.
*My pre-pregnancy weight: 204 pounds
*Top weight of my last EVER pregnancy: 238 pounds
*My current mini-goal is a weight of 199
(to lose 19 pounds to get under 200 pounds for the last time!!) Goal achieved: January 29th 2008 in 4 weeks
Note: I just want to add that I had already lost 19 pounds before the start of the Go-Be-Gone 2008. When I finish the contest I will be adding those 19.2 pounds onto to my total weight loss.
Started Goo-Be-Gone:
January 1st, 2008 (weight 218.8) in my sixth week postpartum and I am currently nursing on demand.
Goo-Be-Gone 2008 ends in 3 months:
April 1, 2008 (hopefully 20-30 pounds lost by then!)
**** At the halfway mark I have lost about 30 pounds (and have already met my original goal for April 1st 2008)
I hope to lose between 10-15 more pounds by April 1st for the FINAL weigh in.****I met this goal 2 weeks before the end of GBG.
My Weight Loss Progress
Top of pregnancy weight: 238 pounds November 16th, 2007.
I lost 19.2 pounds from then until January 1st, 2008.
Starting Weight for GBG - 218.8 pounds (January 1st, 2008)
Goal: 215 - January 1st week, 2008
Goal: 210 - January 8th, 2008
Goal: 205 - January 22nd, 2008
Goal: 199 - January 29th, 2008
Goal: 190 - February 15th,2008
Goal: 180 - March 8th, 2008
Goal: 170 - March 25th, 2008
Goal: 160 - April 27th, 2008
Goal: 150 - June 7th, 2008
I lost 19.2 pounds from then until January 1st, 2008.
Starting Weight for GBG - 218.8 pounds (January 1st, 2008)
Goal: 215 - January 1st week, 2008
Goal: 210 - January 8th, 2008
Goal: 205 - January 22nd, 2008
Goal: 199 - January 29th, 2008
Goal: 190 - February 15th,2008
Goal: 180 - March 8th, 2008
Goal: 170 - March 25th, 2008
Goal: 160 - April 27th, 2008
Goal: 150 - June 7th, 2008
Current Weight: December 2008 - 159.8 pounds
About Me
- cathy
- [welcome to my blog] I am a Canadian Mom to six kids. I have been married for 12 years to the love of my life. All of the children are ours. No multiples! (one boy, and five girls) ages 10,9,7,5,4 and 2. Photography is my passion when I am not busy being Mom!
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- wishful thinking?!
- 9 days till the challenge starts!
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- Ortho Appointment 20 years later!
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- Vitamins and Plans
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- no more pregnancies = no more babies
- Appointment with the specialist
- Vein Update - Dr Appointment
- That was me then...
- Walking feels so good!
- Dr. Phil Advice for Mom's
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A quote made for me!
Fear melts when you take action towards a goal you really want --Robert G Allen
on my ipod
5 comments:
Look at yourself and say ... WOW I am a mom of six beautiful blessings!! They love me now and will just the same later when I enjoy looking back at my reflection!!!
Thanks Yvonne, that is a good one! Really good!!
Good for you girl! It's not long and we can get at it again and go crazy...I know things will start to happen for you and you'll see results before you know it.
We can do it, we can do it, we can, we can (Can you see Chrissy Snow jumping up and down with Jack Tripper yelling this on Three's Company??) LOL
Couldn't have said Yvonne's comment better!
These feelings soon will pass...at least you're still able to smile and see the joys of motherhood. That already is huge!
Keep on smiling....
Thanks Pam and Irma!! Thanks for the support!!
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