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| Friday, November 03, 2006 |
Weights and measures
Having Piper around has changed the way I view myself.
There was a time when getting dressed every morning was a struggle. Even after I lost 40 pounds, nothing fit -- or nothing fit the way I wanted it to fit. There were days I wanted to call in sick simply because everything I tried on touched me.
Now, even after gaining most of my 40 pounds back, those days are rare. Most days I just toss something on, and Piper and I go on about our day.
I'm not sure what it is about having her here that has changed things. It might just be that she needs me, and I don't have time for drama at the closet doors. Maybe it's her hugs. It's hard to feel sorry for yourself with 28 pounds of precious wrapped around you.
That being said, I know I still need to lose weight. I've started Weight Watchers again, and I've been trying to work out regularly.
The first time I joined Weight Watchers, it was because someone asked me when the baby was due. And there was no baby in the works! That was awkward! And embarassing!
So I joined Weight Watchers.
I was shocked at how much I weighed. Growing up, I don't remember there being a scale in the house. I always suspected I was heavy. In retrospect I think that may have been a little skewed by having a step-sister who cried in the tenth grade when she crested 100 pounds.
By the time I joined Weight Watchers, I was definitely quite overweight. I haven't reached that number again, but the weight has steadily crept back on. And sure, there are a few things I can blame for that. But I'm not going to pin this one on depression or baby weight or stress. If I do that, I'm likely not to change anything.
And I need to change something.
I want Piper to be healthy. I want her to be confidant. And she has to learn those things from me.
posted by Nichole @ 9:29 AM
. . . . . comments . . . . .
Alex says, "Dear Nichole,
I love you.
Sincerely,
Alex" (10:38 AM, November 03, 2006)
Amy says, "Dear Nichole,
I heart you, too. And you're hot. That's SMOKING HOT. H-O-T. And I like your new haircut. Or is that Haircute?
Your friend,
Amy" (11:13 AM, November 03, 2006)
says, "Nichole,
you inspire me. . . I need to get back on it as well! No more excuses!" (1:02 PM, November 03, 2006)
says, "nichole, you are beautiful =D! keep your chin up :)
-mel" (3:09 PM, November 03, 2006)
says, "you rock!
*looks at tube around my midsection*
you're not alone.
--Becky
p.s.-- I love Alex's note!" (7:25 PM, November 03, 2006)
ccap says, "Good for you! I'll cheer you on from the sidelines. And maybe one day, when I'm ready, I'll join you in your quest." (8:06 PM, November 03, 2006)
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