My name is Jana, my regular blog is Going Places. I am 35 and a mom to four boys, ages 10, 7, 4 and 20 months.
Back when I was in college, I was very fit. I never gained the “freshman 15.” In fact, I never gained any weight in college. I was 139 when I got pregnant for the first time at age 24. I gained 4o pounds with that pregnancy, but I did manage to get back down to 155. Then I went on a cruise, gained 5 pounds, and got pregnant with #2. I managed to limit my weight gain to 25 pounds, but still couldn’t get back below 165. Then I had #3 and gained 60 (!) pounds. By the time I got pregnant with #4 I was at 189. I only gained 35 pounds with him, but now I’m stuck at 200. I’m finally done with breastfeeding and childbearing.
I know I’ve been using the whole cycle as an excuse. Oh, I can’t lose weight - I’m nursing. Oh, now I’m pregnant again - time to pig out! Now I’m nursing again - I can’t lose weight. And so it goes. But since I’m officially “done” (barring any surprise blessings), I feel like it’s finally time to get serious.
My goals are:
- to get rid of this knee and hip pain that comes with the extra weight.
- to get back in shape so I can keep up with the boys.
- to fit back into all those clothes that are waiting in my closet.
- to look “normal” in pictures again - I never think about being fat until I see photos of myself.
- to establish a healthy eating lifestyle for me and my family.
I have already lost about 10-12 pounds on Slim-Fast, so I’m sticking with that for the moment. My biggest thing right now is to remember to give this to God - I can’t do it on my own!
Helllooo Jana! Welcome to another 4 boy mommy!! Congrats on your success already!
Comment by blestwithsons — July 28, 2006 @ 11:04 am
Nice to meet you, Jana!
I have three boys and one girl, so my house is almost as full of testosterone as yours and Blest’s.
Comment by Carrie — July 28, 2006 @ 11:33 am
Hello!
Glad you are with us!
Comment by stephanie — July 28, 2006 @ 11:35 am
Welcome, Jana! I know what you mean about the photos - inside I remember myself looking much different than the camera says.
Comment by Tracy — July 28, 2006 @ 11:36 am
Welcome, Jana. Looking forward to journeying with you=)
Comment by lady laura — July 28, 2006 @ 11:59 am
Hi Jana, great to have you with us!
Comment by Bethany G. — July 28, 2006 @ 12:28 pm
Welcome to you Jana!!! I am a four kiddo mommy - only three are boys but they are ALL BOY!!! Looks like you have gotten off to a great start and I look forward to getting to know you better…
Comment by Leann — July 28, 2006 @ 1:25 pm
Welcome Jana
) You know, I have the same problem with photos - I don’t even think about my size as much (or think I’m smaller than I am). But when I see a picture of myself - ACK!!! I would love to look normal on film again too 
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Comment by Blair — July 28, 2006 @ 2:26 pm
Jana! Howdy! I SO understand! Glad to be losing it with you!
Comment by Kimberly — July 30, 2006 @ 8:33 pm