Emotional Eating

Things are not going all that well. I know this blog has been pretty depressing so far and I'm sorry about that. But writing about how I'm feeling is helping me I think. I saw this article from Sparkpeople   about emotional eating that totally spoke to me. I am a huge emotional eater. I think my biggest problem is eating when I'm bored.  These are some points of the article that I think relate most to me and/or that I want to incorporate into my life:
-If people only ate when they were genuinely hungry, most of us would never have weight problems. Unfortunately, emotions drive us to eat more often than actual hunger pangs.
-You can’t eat if your hands are busy.
-Many people associate home with food and don’t eat if they’re not in their regular surroundings, so spending time out of the house keeps them from munching.
-Any moderate to intense physical activity will lower your stress levels and help you deal with your problems more effectively. Try...gardening, as many people find working with the earth to be soothing.

I weighed myself again this morning. I probably shouldn't have since Sean and I went on a date to Olive Garden last night but I did anyway. And I wish I hadn't. The last couple of days I've been exercising on the Wii after the kids wake up and have breakfast. I let Brandon pick the exercises and he enjoys watching it (it's like a cartoon) and I get a pretty good workout.

I've also been doing Pilates and loving that. At the end of the workout Mari Windsor always says, "Be consistent and you will see dramatic results." I've been trying to live by that.

Weigh in....

Weighed myself today. Not good. I've gained 5 pounds since I last weighed in. I kindof expected it though. We got TONS of Easter candy and it's been so hard to control myself. And Brandon has been waking up super early lately and I haven't been getting in my exercise.

Sometimes I just want to throw away all the candy and sweets in this house! If they're not here I won't crave them, right? But then my frugal side kids in and says, "Don't waste that candy!"

So hard.

However, after weighing myself I felt instant depression and didn't feel like working out at all. But I did anyway. Go me!

Isn't it Ironic?

It's funny how starting an exercise routine can make you feel even worse about yourself. At least for me. Which is one of the many things, I think, that makes exercising so freakin hard. But for the past week I have gotten up early everyday and exercised. The more regularly I do it, the better I feel about myself. I took the weekend off and I am wishing it was Monday so I can exercise and feel good again!

ugh

It is SO hard getting back into the routine of exercising regularly. Last night laying in bed I thought to myself, "I can feel myself gaining weight. I don't feel pretty anymore. I feel fat." I hate that feeling. I'm afraid to weigh myself...

But this morning I actually got out of bed when my alarm went off and worked out. And after I did it, I felt great. Still felt fat but I felt good about the decision I had made to exercise.

I've found some good motivational quotes on Pinterest that I am having to say in my head over and over and over.

Some is better than none

I read this great little article from babycenter.com that gives lots of good, easy ideas for getting in some exercise with a new baby. It hit home for me. Exercising for only 10 minutes a day can make a world of difference. I copied the ones that are most applicable to me.

For many new moms, exercise takes a back seat to more pressing concerns – sleep, for instance. But you'll find you have renewed energy for yourself and your baby if you make time for even short bursts of exercise. Ten minutes here and there is better than nothing, and it'll do you a world of good.
The key is finding an activity that you enjoy and that meshes with your schedule and lifestyle. If you like what you do during your workout, you'll view it as a necessity rather than an option. For starters, try these suggestions:

• Put your baby in the stroller and go for a walk.

• Have your partner or another caregiver watch the baby for 30 minutes so you can get out for a walk around the neighborhood – and enjoy some precious time to yourself. If you're working outside the house, try getting up about an hour before you need to leave in the morning and head to the gym or go for a walk. If you're a stay-at-home mom, get up before your partner leaves to get some exercise in.

• Join a mom-and-baby stroller exercise program like Stroller Strides, Baby Boot Camp, or Stroller Fit. It's a great way to get outside, exercise, meet other moms, and spend time with your baby.

• Consider investing in some home exercise equipment that you can use when your baby is napping or otherwise occupied. Even something as small as a jump rope or some weights will help you get into shape.

• Build a library of exercise DVDs or add some videos to your DVR. Exercise shows can be a fun and convenient way to fit a workout into your busy schedule. You may even be able to find some titles on your library's shelves.