Your weight

candaceleigh21

No I am not asking anyone to say their number but I am more interested about how you feel about that number. I know I am big. I have been my whole life but as far as I am concerned, this is no one else's business. I do not know why people feel the need to comment on my weight or my health. I am healthy, just big. My scale number does not in any way change me as a person or what kind of mother I am. All that to say this, my grandmother offered me 300.00 to buy new clothes if I lose 30 pounds. I dont know whether to be offended or understand that she is just concerned about me.

As a side note, I am thinking I may take her up on it and put the money toward a nice professional camera.

As another side note, how the hell would it be fair for me to tell my son that he has to have apples and chicken nuggets at McDonalds or another restaurant and I have fries and a cheeseburger. That would suck.

BabyCarryingVessel

Meh, I'm overweight by definition but I think I look fine. I'm shocked about the money offer! How hurtful that must have been!

Alaskamom1

hmm - I would be mortified if someone called me out for being overweight. I feel like when we have extra lbs to lose we pretend like it's "okay" and just live with it - until someone like our grandmother reminds us. Regardless of how we have "always been" it's important to eat healthy and provide that example to our children. Maybe you should both have apple slices - why do you get a burger when he doesn't? Taking something away from a child because it's "unhealthy" for them and then you go ahead and eat it makes no sense. If it's unhealthy for them it's unhealthy for you and neither of you should eat it or if you do - eat it in moderation. 

 

Also - if you have 30lbs to lose- don't do it for the money do it for yourself and because you want to.

candaceleigh21

Alaskamom1:

hmm I would be mortified if someone called me out for being overweight. I feel like when we have extra lbs to lose we pretend like it's "okay" and just live with it until someone like our grandmother reminds us. Regardless of how we have "always been" it's important to eat healthy and provide that example to our children. Maybe you should both have apple slices why do you get a burger when he doesn't? Taking something away from a child because it's "unhealthy" for them and then you go ahead and eat it makes no sense. If it's unhealthy for them it's unhealthy for you and neither of you should eat it or if you do eat it in moderation.nbsp;nbsp;Also if you have 30lbs to lose don't do it for the money do it for yourself and because you want to.

Yea the irony of me eating bad and expecting him not too is just silly. Its a main reason why I am going to try.

Cbeanz

Hey, whatever motivates you!

Making healthy choices and getting/staying in shape is important.  If numbers on the scale motivate you, fine.  If rewards/gifts motivate you, that's fine too, in my book.  Maybe being a role model to your son can inspire you as well.

I weigh what I did before I was pregnant (I'm tiny. I'm like a halfling.)  but I'm nowhere near as strong or fit as I used to be.  I'm still trying to find the time and energy to work out now that I'm back to work full time with a baby who doesn't STTN.  But I think I'll get back to it soon.  Maybe if I had someone bribing me I'd be there by now.  Just sayin. :-)

Ziegeficker

I've been real bummed about my weight since I started transitioning into summer clothes and am finding none of them fit the way they used to.  I feel like a fugly fatty.

cardiganmom

I second feeling worst once I started wearing my spring/summer clothes. Also, I would be insulted definitely. That's rude, but maybe that's just how she is? I started weight watchers and I've already lost. And it's definitely a confidence booster. Still don't have much, but it's helping. I also want to be a better role model for O. I still indulge and will later in life (once off weight watchers). Im overweight and was when I got pregnant. I hope to lose all my pregnancy weight (10 more pounds) and at least another 10. So far im just dieting. Im not an exercise person, but need to start! I'm doing it for my children, the way I look and the way I feel about myself.