Hi.
Wow, so here I go into the blogging world, huh? My name is Anisa. I'm a stay at home mom (SAHM) battling for some honesty in the body department. You see, I am one of those people who makes up excuses as well as sucks up white lies because it is easier. It's true. Apparently I would rather eat another slice of pizza and complain about my weight as long as I can excuse it away. You know... "Oh you're not fat, you just had a baby." Riiiight. Let's be real - let us be honest here.
I realize that my current weight may be somebody elses short or long-term goal. I realize that there is always going to be someone who is skinner or larger. I will have my days, my moments, and yes - even my weeks. That's A-okay; just as long as I aim for the body I want. Just as long as I don't let myself be my own obstacle.
So where do I stand as of right now? Well, at this moment I am due to deliever any day now. My pre-pregnancy weight was 120 lbs. I have gained just under a whopping 35 lbs, making my BMI fall into the over weight category. Ouch - hurts to type it. I AM CURRENTLY OVERWEIGHT. I know I am pregnant and am taking that into account, but I also know that I ate/lazed myself here by stuffing my face and moving around as little as possible. That's right - I did this partially to myself. I could have avoided a lot of the weight on my thunderous thighs by just being level with myself.
I don't necessarily have a goal weight, although I'd like to get under 120 lbs. as that would put me at least back where I started. More so than the numbers on the scale, I'm aiming for a healthier body. Toned. Something to be proud of - not because I am perfect (impossible for anyone) but because I worked for it. I've always dreamed of being active. I've always wanted to be a runner and a go-getter. I'd love to feel some confidence and to walk up a couple flights of stairs or chase after my kids without feeling depressed at my current state. It'd be a huge bonus, for sure, to see smaller clothing sizes too!
So, in rambling my little head (fingers?) off, I'm gonna try and sum it all up! Some of my goals in starting this include:
Running 1k in 15 minutes... then 10 minutes
Running 3k in 50 mins... then under 35 minutes
Taking a boxing class
Beating my husband on a run
Cutting sugars from my diet for 1 week - just because!
Work out 30 mins a day for 30 days straight (and/or 30 day shred)
I will post my current, post-partum and progress pictures ASAP. Should post an updated pic once a month, I guess.
