Let’s talk about weight loss

I never realized how impossible it would be to lose weight after having a baby in your 30s. I had my first child when I was in my early 20s. I had no issues losing weight after I had her. But damn…the second time around is different. Does your metabolism really slow down that much after you hit 30? Or is it that we are too tired to do anything? Having a baby after 30 was rough, not only mentally but physically. I have tried almost every new fad and/or diet out there. I know what I need to do, just trying to find the motivation to do it, that’s the problem I am having. I am also extremely cheap and can’t stand to pay any money for someone to tell me what to do. And let’s talk about how easy it is for men to lose weight. They stop drinking beer and eat healthy for like a week and lose pounds…whereas women just look at a candy bar and instantly gain weight. Women have to work so much harder to get the same results, it’s not fair at all. I am tired of wearing black pants and hooded sweatshirts, just to feel semi-comfortable in my own clothes.

Why is that I feel guilty for by working out, for spending time on myself? But honestly, I would rather be spending time with kids, then working out. The truth is though…if I don’t start taking the time to invest in my health I probably won’t have as much time with them as I would like. It is so heartbreaking to think about. Seriously, I want to be here for my kids…and myself. I need to do this and I can! Coming soon…a week by week of my weight loss journey!