tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315714413033069365.post7682838156735368826..comments2023-03-31T05:00:49.880-07:00Comments on <center> My Dot Calm </center>: LaurenOpiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06152040826441673355noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315714413033069365.post-3244483753688780012010-09-26T21:00:12.375-07:002010-09-26T21:00:12.375-07:00The biggest barrier to losing weight is motherhood...The biggest barrier to losing weight is motherhood! :) I'm serious! I'm a total stress eater so when little people are naughty and I have to discipline, I want to put some chocolate in my mouth! It's also so hard to eat right when you aren't getting enough sleep! Getting 7 or more hours of sleep sets you up for a better day where you work out and make better food choices. There's just only so much we can do as moms! So do the best you can! And mabye tie O to her bed. :) j/kJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533954270602219197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315714413033069365.post-27656397181020247812010-09-26T19:44:36.930-07:002010-09-26T19:44:36.930-07:00It's okay to complain--even about your kids. ...It's okay to complain--even about your kids. :) It doesn't make you bad, or even a bad mom, it just makes you human.<br><br>In regards to weight loss--it's really helpful for me to go ahead and weigh myself every day because it keeps me on target. If I have a bad day, it shows up on the scale and it's a reminder to me to cut back the next day so that I do better. But that's just me. I totally won't be offended if you blow that off. :)<br><br>Also, I'm not sure if I've piped up before about any tips, but I did lose a LOT of weight after I joined the church. The first 20 pounds were purely changing my habits--not my diet, just my habits. I stopped eating after dinner, period. What was left on the kids' plates went into the garbage disposal IMMEDIATELY after dinner. I didn't take the treat at FHE or Institute (that was HARD). When I went out to eat, I ordered whatever I wanted, but I only ate half the portion I was served and immediately gave it to the waiter without having it wrapped. For me, losing weight meant getting comfortable with waste and that was hard for me...but it was worth it. In the end I was so much happier, not to mention healthier. It was so worth it.<br><br>Sending you healthy vibes!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655434530418133917noreply@blogger.com