incentive

Last night my husband & i began tae bo again. I remember the days when I had the energy and the body to do 5 to 6 nights a week of tae bo. It was just after having Jordan and I had gained over 40 pounds being pregnant with him. At 5 feet and 180 pounds, holding the most precious little baby boy, I was determined to take off the weight and I did it. I lost 60 pounds from doing tae bo & even did pilates (kickin it up on the living room floor). I also was 24 & 25 years old at the time so I could even eat pretty much whatever I wanted and just made sure to tae bo at night. The legs got toned, the arms were strong. I felt good. It was so simple in those days. Being younger, having one little baby (not 3 crazies!) and the time & energy.
Well back to last night. I had my husband take some sweet shots of me, like they do on celebrity fitness so I can have some before and afters. Well these before shots can't even be published on this blog! I was mortified at how out of shape and how much weight I have gained, just from having Bella 2 years ago. I weighed less when she was 4 months old and through her first year then I do now! No need to complain or rant and rave anymore. All I can say is these pictures have truly given me an incentive to do it this time.
Too stop eating all the cookies and break the addiction.
Too start pushing myself to exercise daily, no matter how big or small the amount of exercise I can fit in, just to move everyday!
And whenever I am in the kitchen and want to reach for that cookie, I will look at the pictures my husband took and be reminded that I am on a mission to get fit, to get firm (or as firm as a mama of 3 can get, i gutta be realistic here & now) and do this for myself and no one else!
I am ready.