After a mad couple of months I have to say that I have really let myself go…I have not been to the gym in such a long time nor have I even been for a walk along the beach….we have moved from our location to finish off our Motorhome so that we can get the bus finished and ready for travel.

Getting Back On Track

I so need to work out time for Getting Back On Track with Lisas Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. I was so shocked the other day to see a photo of myself. I actually did not believe it was me at first!! The photo was a good wake up call…..I even deleted the photo because I was so upset with my TuckShop Arms that were showing in the picture! I have always struggled with my weight – ever since I was a little girl I was heavy for my age. The weight was worse when I was a teenager, but was almost under control before I had my first child. Then it fell off after my first baby because I was so busy as a first time Mum, and getting ready for my marriage.

Where Did I Go?

Then I had my second boy….it was hard to find time to exercise but I managed and I started to look good – then bingo Baby number three was on the way. I was extra careful with my fitness levels with our third baby and was able to almost bounce back into shape. Then you guessed it – baby number four was excited to make his entrance into our family. I was not careful with what I ate with baby number four and I was huge!! I could not see my toes, nor my legs…..I did not exercise really well and ate all the wrong foods. So when Baby number four was born I was big…so big that the hospital gown would not go over my tummy. He was a big baby – over 10Ibs!! I kept telling the doctors that he was too big but no one would listen

Way Off Track

Before we knew what had hit us Baby Number five decided to surprise us. I was not that fit, but I soon got into shape with swimming every day, walking and watching what I ate. I actually hardly gained any weight until the last few months and had a normal size baby. Since I was extra busy being a Mum to five boys, I was able to keep fit with walking/housework and running around after five boys!! But lately I have slipped with keeping healthy. I so need my butt kicked and to work out the faster way to Getting Back On Track. I love walking but need to be pushed out the door to get going. I used to love the gym but because we are too far out of town I have given up going. I feel the effect of no exercise….tired, lack of concentration, weight gain and all out grumpy. I need to look more into the mirror and find a solution.

Skinny People

Why do skinny people never have to watch what they eat? I only have to look at a cake and put on the weight!! I so love Chocolate and try to be good….but every now and then I give into my cravings and have too much chocolate. Funny how I know its not good for me but I still eat it!! I know that Getting Back On Track can only come from me doing something about it….so I need to look at how I can make the time for “Me” and start walking again. No More Excuses

Cheers

Lisa Wood