Welcome to Kristie, Heather, and Joy's new journey of Gettin' Our Skinny Back! We are three moms with 9 kids between the two of us all 5 years and younger. We have been talking back and forth with each other for over a year about our weight loss struggles and after all is said and done we are both where we were a year ago. We are hoping this blog will help keep us accountable to each other and then maybe others will find helpful information along the way, or better yet share their helpful information with us.
A little bit about each of us:
Heather:
I am a mom to 3 small boys... Liam (1-about to be 2), Preston (3) and Carter (5). I have always been a pretty petite girl (I'm 4'11") but with muscles. I never had to worry about my weight or what I ate. That was nice growing up but not so nice once I started college. I think instead of the freshman 15, I gained the freshman 30. Then came the babies. I took the "you have to eat for two" very literal and I think I actually ate for at least 3. My mom told me with all 3 of my pregnancies, "you're going to regret that once the baby is born." And you know what? I don't!! I enjoyed every little bite of food I ate when I was pregnant. I mean that is the one time in your life that no one really notices that you just ate a whole pizza and half-gallon of ice cream. However, now after 3 babies and my youngest is about to turn 2, I still haven't lost the weight. I have lost some weight but then I gain it back. Oh, also add to that after I had my youngest I ended up having back surgery. So, my workouts have been almost obsolete. So here I am in my thirties and determined to get my body and health back. I know I want to look good and wear clothes that make me look good but most importantly I want to be healthy. I want my boys to grow up with a healthy lifestyle and outlook on life. In a society monopolized by convenience food I want my kids to know that there are healthy, good foods out there. We only have one body so we better take care of it the best we can.
I am a mom to 3 small boys... Liam (1-about to be 2), Preston (3) and Carter (5). I have always been a pretty petite girl (I'm 4'11") but with muscles. I never had to worry about my weight or what I ate. That was nice growing up but not so nice once I started college. I think instead of the freshman 15, I gained the freshman 30. Then came the babies. I took the "you have to eat for two" very literal and I think I actually ate for at least 3. My mom told me with all 3 of my pregnancies, "you're going to regret that once the baby is born." And you know what? I don't!! I enjoyed every little bite of food I ate when I was pregnant. I mean that is the one time in your life that no one really notices that you just ate a whole pizza and half-gallon of ice cream. However, now after 3 babies and my youngest is about to turn 2, I still haven't lost the weight. I have lost some weight but then I gain it back. Oh, also add to that after I had my youngest I ended up having back surgery. So, my workouts have been almost obsolete. So here I am in my thirties and determined to get my body and health back. I know I want to look good and wear clothes that make me look good but most importantly I want to be healthy. I want my boys to grow up with a healthy lifestyle and outlook on life. In a society monopolized by convenience food I want my kids to know that there are healthy, good foods out there. We only have one body so we better take care of it the best we can.
Kristie:
Hi, I'm Kristie. I have two children, Cutter and Gracie. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Greg, almost 6 years! My career as a flight attendant has lasted almost 10 years and is still going strong. I started gaining all my weight right out of high school. With the stresses of college, my parents divorce and living on my own all on my shoulders the freshman 15 was really the freshman 30! I met Greg and my weight really climbed then, the comfort of knowing that someone will love you whether you are short, fat, tall or skinny is the worst for someone like me who is short! We ate out A LOT, enjoyed getting to know each other over food was one of the things we did most. I love him to pieces, don't know where I would be without him. He certainly didn't make me fat, but he's part of my problem! He doesn't think I look bad, so I have a hard time telling myself that I am fat, but I am, and I have come to the conclusion that I need to lose this weight!! Thanks for encouraging me when I need it most, it will help more than you will ever know!
Joy:
Hi, I'm Kristie. I have two children, Cutter and Gracie. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Greg, almost 6 years! My career as a flight attendant has lasted almost 10 years and is still going strong. I started gaining all my weight right out of high school. With the stresses of college, my parents divorce and living on my own all on my shoulders the freshman 15 was really the freshman 30! I met Greg and my weight really climbed then, the comfort of knowing that someone will love you whether you are short, fat, tall or skinny is the worst for someone like me who is short! We ate out A LOT, enjoyed getting to know each other over food was one of the things we did most. I love him to pieces, don't know where I would be without him. He certainly didn't make me fat, but he's part of my problem! He doesn't think I look bad, so I have a hard time telling myself that I am fat, but I am, and I have come to the conclusion that I need to lose this weight!! Thanks for encouraging me when I need it most, it will help more than you will ever know!
Joy:
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