This morning, I was all set to go for my run! Even though I stayed up late last night finishing up some personal work, I was up by 5.30 this morning and ready to hit the road. By the time I brushed my teeth I came back to find Chittu woken up, wailing and wanting to sleep on my lap!
Yes there are the unbeatable joys of parenting. But sometimes its hard to decide to leave a crying child and head out. I find it difficult to fit in my gym sessions/ runs/ walks with the Scientist being away. It tugs my heart to leave my child at home with Maami, protesting at my leaving the house. He very clearly expresses his dismay at my leaving the house by saying: "Amma gymikku poga vendam" (meaning amma should not go to the gym) the moment I get dressed in track pants.
Despite his protests, I made it to body combat class yesterday. And on some mornings I sneak out of bed for an early run! With my improving fitness levels, I find that I need to exercise twice a day to keep up weight loss. Also with my recent ulcer development, I have increased my calorie intake to about 1600-1700 calories a day. Carbohydrate intake has also increased, and therefore I must exercise if i want to lose weight. Already I hardly find my weight changing, and am a bit concerned, even though I fit into smaller clothes!
Sometimes, I really get bogged down with the amount of time and hard work that its taking me to melt the fat. Somedays I pat myself on the back for taking control of my body and doing so many good things with it! Who would have ever thought I run 6 kilometres just because I'm fit and I can do it?
But honestly today is one of those days I feel like whining and weeping because its so so hard to actually lose weight! I am trying my level best despite my constraints of being a mother, a wife and a professional. I am certainly not going to reach goal weight of 67 kilos by August 21, 2012. I have lost 23 kilos in 22 months. May be it is going to take me 10 more months to lose the next 10 kilos? But I'm going to keep at this!
Dear Sugar,
ReplyDeleteLots of love to you. Keep the complaining aside and have a look at the body in the mirror, compare it to the body that you had 22 months ago. The body in the mirror is the result of your hard work, the body that you sculpted. Weight loss is hard but then its a journey where you learn and grow as a person.
When I read your blog I am always amazed at the hard work you put in with a small kid at home believe me its very hard. So you give hope to lots of women out there who want to lose weight but have a little kid at home. When you can do it so can others.
Hugs to you again.
Lots of love
Fatchicgoesslim
oh my :) you know you make my day with such fantastic comments! really cheered me up! thanks a ton Shiva!
DeleteOh sugar, I want to give you and little Chintu a big hug when I read this:-)
ReplyDeleteHave you tried Leslie Sansone's walk at home videos? They are not very intensive, but for days when you are super-busy, something is better than nothing!
:) i will.. but many times he does not let me lock up in a room..so we try to run around the house and play catch me or peek a boo or just fool around trying to still be active!
DeleteHey cheer up! Ultimately it is our body and it takes time to do anything. See the positives, you have already lost so much and u will lose the rest too but give yourself time and do not lose hope so easily.
ReplyDeleteTrue, but sometimes while working so hard I want to have some quick results :)
DeleteI hop through several weight loss blogs, collecting tips for a family member who is into weight loss. Every time, I stop by your blog, I am amazed at the multiple roles you are into. I stay at home and have no kid. It is a wonder to me how you manage work, home, a little child, run long distances everyday and juggle so many chores. Please give yourself a pat on my behalf.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind compliments! But I have a great support system which makes this possible and it's the motivation of wearing smaller clothes too!
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