I have never really dealt with any weight issues. I weighed all of 102 when I graduated from high school. Several months later I moved in with my grandmother and out of the abusive home I grew up in. With less stress and more happiness I gradually got up to 125. Several years later, when I got married, I was up to about 130ish. After I had both my girls I, like many new moms, weighed more than I really wanted to but I wasn't overly concerned.
I remember growing up and my mother, grandmother, and an aunt who were always "dieting". Trying the newest diet fab and/or going to weigh watchers. However, to be honest, I never saw a change in their figures. I also never saw them exercise, which we all know is a big key to weight loss. I laugh now because growing up my mom always saw me as her duplicate and knowing her, if we had a relationship, she would be jealous (like she was with other things) over the fact I don't share her weight issues. Not that I'm bragging, but when you are told, as a child, that you too will have this problem, because your mom does, it's a relief that you don't.
My MIL on the other hand has, let her past run her life (unforgiving, holds grudges, depressed, hateful, etc.) to the point that she just doesn't take care of herself and therefore became obese. She too does not exercise, and down right refuses too. Instead, she decided to have lapband surgery, as her fix for the problem. I’m Not sure why, under the circumstances of her health and history of not trying to loose weight, her doctor let her have it. However, that's between them, not me. What does affect me is the fact that she wants my oldest to be just like her and she even believes that kids get more from their grandparents than their own parents when it comes to things like this. Even the moles that my daughter has, despite the fact one is in the same location as one of mine, she gets from her grandmother and not me. There are only two things she hasn't claimed as coming from her; migraine headaches and scoliosis. LOL To make matters worse my daughter, is at the age of becoming a woman (if you know what I mean) and is a bit overweight. This only feeds my MIL's mentality and ideas that my daughter is just like her. :(
I am not one that believes in the "one size fits all" and "everyone must be average" (especially with children) garbage that is pushed down our throats. If God wanted us to all be the same He would have created us that way! The problem I am in right now is that my daughter’s doctor wants to send her to a children's weight loss center for overweight and obese children. Don't get me wrong, I want my children to be healthy, but I don't see where sending my almost 13 year old, who already deals with not fitting in and being self conscious about herself having to go through all I read she would have to do. Not to mention all that my husband and I would have to go through and do, just because we are bad parents who LET our child become over weight. All because she is above average on the scale. Therefore, I have opted to do all I can to help her get into shape and down to a healthy weight.
Because I have blood pressure problem, it is important for me to maintain a healthy weight as well. So with this and my daughters situation in mind, I decided to check out Shakeology which was being sold by a fellow police wife. At first, I was apprehensive about the price. But then I realized two things. One, if I signed up as a coach I could receive a discount and in time maybe help others. Two, if I had to send my daughter to the clinic we would be paying just as much if not more. I have to say I am very happy that I took the plunge. My daughter and I are both enjoying the delicious shakes! I have lost three pounds in the month that I've been drinking them and while my daughter is not good about weighing herself, I can see a change in her size as well. :)
I would like to not only share my website with you, but also our progress as well.
I have promised my daughter a new dress if she will do this with me and makes good progress between now and the first part of April. Her 13th birthday is the week after Easter, so between that an Easter a nice dress would be wonderful!
I am attending a ball on March 19th, the same day as my 17th anniversary, and my goal is to at least maintain where I am now, if not loose a couple more pounds.
Each Monday, I will come on here and let you all know how we are doing. I would love to hear from others who are trying to loose weight, get into shape, or at least maintain their current weight. The more the merrier and the more support we can give each other.
Have a great week! :)
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