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| 2011 2005 From One Extreme to the Other |
I am sure if you asked every woman you come in contact with about their body, the would have a complaint. I think that is just how we are programmed. Well, not all of us. But a majority. As for me, I definitely am not happy with the current state of my body or health, for that matter.
I started dancing at the age of four. I am so glad that my family sacrificed financially for me to take lessons, drove me to Hixson multiple times a week, bought the dance costumes, and allowed me to perform with my friends in recitals. I am not the most confident person, but when the time to perform, on stage or in life occurs, I am ready. I am also thankful that my parents allowed me to have an active childhood. Because I was active and involved as a child, I will make sure that my children have the same opportunities. Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to be one of the psychotic stage mothers who force their children to perform and be someone they don't want to be. But my children will find something they enjoy, and be a part of it, whatever it is. I think that a healthy childhood is a foundation for a healthy life. Obviously, it doesn't always stick, but the chances are much greater.
Because of my active upbringing, I was able to eat like I had a hole in my leg. In high school and college, I was practicing at least three hours a day, four days a week. And, yes, I am about to toot my "band nerd" horn, but if you have never really watched a marching show, then you cant appreciate the work, stamina, and talent that it takes. In case you haven't had the pleasure, I am posting a clip that is worth a look...
Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners
This was at BOA in the Georgia Dome in 2006. Sadly, I am not in this video. I am on the side line in a wheelchair. During warm up, my ankle rolled for the second time that season. The giant hole in the beginning of the kick line is me.....
I hope you enjoyed the show, without me! Now to explain the picture from the top. The left side of the picture is from December 2011. This is when I was at the heaviest weight of my life. The past few months have been stressful. I am definitely a stress eater. I also have developed a nasty habit of eating when I am bored. And with no exercise or activity, the pounds just keep coming. The right side of the picture is from Fall of 2005. I was living in the dorm, on a poor college girl's budget. No stove in the dorm room, so if it wasn't microwavable or from a restaurant, you didn't eat. It got to the point where my body only required a couple pieces of toast a day. I got down to 90lbs. Disgusting. I never want to be at either of those points ever again.
I have made some changes in my diet and my activity level. I am hoping to see and feel the results soon. I know that I am making changes for the better. I have tried several diets and workout routines before, but something just feels right this time. I will be posting what I am doing, and also, how I am doing on my road the perfect body.....for me! So stay tuned.
I just wrote a big long paragraph and I wasnt even signed in, blah...anyways I was going to say I think you look good now but its not what people thinks it how you feel. and thats something john dont understand with me. he will say" I love you the way you are" thats great but its still about the way we feel about ourselves. I grew up in a unheathy family, which is lack of knowledge i think. but i was at my heaviest in 11th grade at nearly 300 lbs, no kidding. I was ashamed at the time and at my low. I lost 100 lbs in one year and more the following year. i felt great. i was at my happiest back then about my body. Then later on i got pregnant. which for me messed up my body but i did lose most of the weight and kepted it off for about 6 years. Then my ex and i split. I became a emotional eater again. up and down battle ever since. After Dustin was born I was making good progress, unlike john..lol, but now since im pregnant again its downhill now. But I have my mind set that after this one I am going to make a lifestyle change. I dont know if you think this but as you get older its harder to drop weight. I know we can do this, even if i have to go on the biggest loser..lol.. and like you said i want my children to be active and healthy.
ReplyDeleteWell I've always been big. Always. Lol. But I've tacked on 50 pounds since high school and its hard to lose. I stink at diets and I hate to excercise.
ReplyDeleteYou have always been so beautiful Rachel(and stil are!) I remember meeting you during guard clinic and was like OMG why can't I look like her! She's SO PRETTY! Unfortunately, I have suffered from the weight gain as well and I am not happy. Sticking to a routine is very hard for me, no matter what it is, but exercising seems to be the hardest. I've told Jared idk how many times to MAKE me get my butt up and do something. That's why I was skinny in band, we had someone making us work our tails off! lol Definately will be thinking of you, that you find something that works best for you and that you can stick with it, as I am hoping I can do the same. My goal for this year is to run a 5k, and come April I plan to accomplish that, but I have a LONG road ahead of me! I have to stick with it(which is going to be the worst part!)but I know this is something that is going to benifit me and hopefully will get me into a routine for life! =] Can't wait to see where this journey takes you!
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies. Yall are sweet. We can all do it! I have faith in us. If you guys ever want to join me for Zumba, I promise you will enjoy it!
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