Ms Elizabeth's Journal, 03 July 2014

I have a theory evolving in my head. The only problem is the one side of my brain has declared me insane. The other side is being optimistically dillusional. I skipped the gym today because well.. I'm tired and my stomach muscles are killing me. The hulk baby is stretching. Or attempting to break free... Only 50 more days till freedom. Hopefully less. :)

This is where the theory started. My dillusional self started it's optimistically twisted theory that once this kid is born I will be so motivated and no longer in a giant rolly polly tired ol body so I should be able to spring back to my lowest 150 lb weight in no time! That's when the other side of my brain woke up long enough to snort and declare the other side of my brain nuts. So dillusional selfie points out all the things I can't really do so well. Like touch my toes, see my toes, get out of bed without the assistance of a crane, etc. And it's got a point.. I still don't see bouncing back being a snap though. Probably because dinner last night consisted of an ice cream cone and a donut. *smacking head* It's also because I have a toddler.. who has reminded me this week that sleep is going to be a thing of the past and I will probably forever be tired. Lets just say those scooter commercials are looking pretty dang good! If it weren't for the walmart people pictures I probably would have grabbed the motorized carts they have there the other day just so I could keep up with the kids running through the store like wild monkeys. Instead I became that mom that helplessly yelled get back here.. then leaned against the display of extra soft charmin. Which.. really.. I'm pretty sure if they stacked them correctly would have made a very very nice bed.

My point? I don't have one. I do need to start eating better if I have any hopes of surviving the future. So this weekend I'm cleaning out the kitchen, getting some good food in there, and keep reading the body book in hopes that Cameron Diaz can inspire me to eat better. Because.. if I do I will grow taller and skinnier and look like.. oh who am I kidding. I just want to be able to get out of bed on the first attempt without yelling "someone come pull me out!!!" Still 50 days to go.

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Not really related but your journal and mentioning the cart riders reminded me of an emotion or realization my twisted brains (you're lucky you only have TWO) concluded one day recently - when I was climbing stairs after a huge meal one day instead of taking the elevator and Blondie goes 'why are we doing this' and I first looked around and saw 'the old me' (morbidly obese.. panting as I waddled slowly up a hallway) and said 'that's why we do this' (stairs) but I said it in my head. Later I saw someone on on those scooters and said 'THAT is why we do the stairs.. to prolong the need for that as long as possible.' Even if Cameron ends up on a scooter... from uncontrollable health is one thing.. because she didn't fuel her body correctly is another. Make any sense at all? It did to my 8 brain sides. 
03 Jul 14 by member: FullaBella
Ah, I always troll your journals, reading but never commenting. It's not that I don't like you, I think you're the bees knees and pretty damn close to super woman. My issue is this, I'm a mom too. I know the misery you feel at the end of pregnancy, the exhaustion of chasing a toddler while trying to hold the world together and I am very empathetic to your situation. I cannot bring myself to push the pregnant woman with more than her fair share to deal with. Likewise, I can't bring myself to enable poor food choices either. You know what you need to be eating, and at this stage of the game that takes priority over fitness. It's up to you to stick with it. Just know that no matter what I'll be here cheering you on :) Go you!! And as always, thanks for the smiles, always a joy to read. 
03 Jul 14 by member: Annabelle3117
Making better food choices will help you feel better about not being as active as you want to be. I can remember being exhausted during my second pregnancy (having to chase a 5 year old around), and I knew that sleep took priority over exercise. So, I at least tried to eat well. My mornings were a rush to get a kale-berry smoothie put together and still get the big boy to kindergarten on time. I felt better knowing I was at least fueling that little one inside with the best I can give her. There will be time for me (and getting my body back...well, as best I can) AFTER she arrives. Hang in there. I, too, love reading your journals. You're gonna do fine. We're all cheering for you! 
03 Jul 14 by member: mgrill
Love this journal! You *are* super mom! I wonder if eating more healthy would help with your fatigue?! (Nudge nudge... but I've never been prego so can't imagine what it feels like.) Have a great 4th! 
03 Jul 14 by member: megmonster
With 6 kids in tow I am always "that mom"! 
24 Jul 14 by member: iamachristianjesusfreak
You're doing great kid :) 
24 Jul 14 by member: Socolova

     
 

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