Diary of an Overweight MOM-Will I Lose The Weight? Will You Join Me? The CHALLENGE.by Catherine Ipcizade | More from this Blogger 05 Sep 2006 12:14 PM I don't know about you, but I'm sick of skinny moms. Especially the ones who are skinny right after having their babies. It affects me on many levels. After all, if moms can be skinny shortly after giving birth, how can I justify NOT being skinny when my youngest child is already two-and-a-half? Here are my excuses (ahem! I cough uncontrollably)...er...reasons: 1.Not enough time-I'm a stay-at-home-mom with two kids. Do you really think I have time to work out? C'mon. Have you lived with a preschooler lately? 2.Too tired-yes, I can work out after my husband gets home. Yes, I can get up with the roosters and work out, but let's be honest. I want my sleep. I need my sleep. My pillow is my friend, and often it's the only quiet time I get during 24 hours. Do you really think I'm going to give that up...to sweat? 3.I don't want to make two meals-here's my excuse for eating poorly. I don't want to take the time to fix more than one meal. So I make kid-friendly and husband-friendly meals. The problem is, though they eat the correct portions, I do not. Result? They're of healthy weights and I am not. Okay, rather than continue this cycle of self-defamation, I'm going to stop. You get the idea, right? I, like many people, can think of a thousand reasons why I just "can't" eat right or exercise. The truth is, it's a lot easier to make a conscious effort to do these things than it is to face the mirror every day in despair. So here's where I'm at. My oldest child is almost six. My youngest will be three in January. It's time-time to lose the weight. Time to feel better. Time to look better. Time to feel sexy again! I'm a mom, yes. But I'm still ME. Somewhere inside the extra poundage lies a woman who still wants to feel like I used to. For the next 30 days, I'll share with you my life. My weight, my food journal, my ups and my downs. Come with me on my journey and see what life is really like for an overweight mom. Will I succeed this time? Will I fail? Time will tell. Tune in the same time tomorrow to hear my story. If you're feeling really spunky, how about joining me? Maybe it's time we did this together. If I can do it, you can do it-trust me. Learn more about Catherine Ipcizade  Cathy Ipcizade is 30 years old and currently resides in Southern California. Prior to coming to California she grew up in Arizona. Relevantweight loss tags holidays | baby | Kids | Coupons | children | Scrapbooking | pregnancy | weight loss | christmas | Food User Comments  mommytotwo (526) 05 Sep 2006 12:21 PMI just want to wish you luck! I am looking forward to reading your upcoming blogs about this!  Catherine Ipcizade (5617) 05 Sep 2006 12:24 PMThank you, Kaye--not sure if I'm clever or really really nuts to do this, but I'm giving it a go!  Lisa P (24013) 05 Sep 2006 01:10 PMGood for you! I'm trying to hit my pre-baby weight before my baby turns 2 - in ONE MONTH! You know I'm with ya, sister! Catherine Ipcizade (5617) 05 Sep 2006 01:17 PMWhoohoo! Let's do this TOGETHER! There's power in numbers and we can DO this! I'm going to go the semi-low carb route. But not Atkins or South Beach or anything restrictive. I'm going to limit my carbs and eat consciously. Find a plan that works for you and be sure to share it with me!!!! Here we go, girls! Lisa P (24013) 05 Sep 2006 03:26 PMI'm doing that crazy Beyonce thing to get me started. I'm practicing what I preach and using this "cleansing" time to really wrap my brain around eating clean when I'm done with the fast. The first few days were really awful - cramps, headaches, etc. But I went to the gym today (did aerobics and lifted) and I feel great! Catherine Ipcizade (5617) 05 Sep 2006 03:29 PMI totally almost bought maple syrup two days ago at the store...almost...I'm afraid I'd really hurt someone not eating for that long. Is it really hard to do?  JenniBean (404) 05 Sep 2006 08:25 PMHi, Cathy! I need some inspiration & an on-line diet/excercise buddy sounds like a great idea! Can't wait to read up tomorrow! Fingers are crossed, and prayers will be said... Catherine Ipcizade (5617) 05 Sep 2006 09:17 PMGood luck to you, JenniBean! Please be sure to share what works or doesn't work for you--we all need our own path and plan to succeed, but it sure is nice to be here to support each other!  dpenna (542) 05 Sep 2006 09:42 PMThis is just in time for me. My oldest is 6 and youngest almost 3 as well, so I know how you feel! And just today, I borrowed my mom's Walk Away the Pounds DVD because I couldn't find mine. I am starting a Women with Weights class in October and have set a goal to lose 15 pounds before then...so now I have motivation and support! I would love to do this...I'm concentrating mostly on exercise.  Tristi Pinkston (10839) 05 Sep 2006 10:28 PMCount me in! It sort of sounds like I'm the fattest person to chime in so far -- so I'll need extra cheering. Sherry Holetzky (11404) 06 Sep 2006 06:55 AMWow, Catherine, it is so awesome for you to share like this. I'm with you friend! Who can't afford to lose a few (except for those skinny moms, LOL). Good luck to all! Catherine Ipcizade (5617) 06 Sep 2006 08:39 AMGood luck to you, too, Diana, Sherry, and Tristi! It's a roller coaster, and I've yet to succeed, but I have a sneaking suspicion that with all of you doing this with me and the online support that THIS may actually be THE time. Besides, who wants to shout their weight online for 30 days and NOT lose weight...augh! The nightmare! Please don't forget to drop me a line and share your progress and eating or exercise plan. Catherine Ipcizade (5617) 06 Sep 2006 08:41 AMSorry Diane, I accidentally added an "a" to the end of your name! And by the way, I LOVE the Walk Away the Pounds videos. I love the 3 mile one. mommytotwo (526) 06 Sep 2006 09:32 AMHI Ladies! Just wishing you all good luck with your weight loss journey! I wanted to suggest a site my husband has used in the past..I wrote a blog about in the weight loss section. It is called www.sparkpeople.com, it is completely free and you can count calories, get daily menus and record everything you do from fitness to food. It is a great site! Also, if any of you ladies have ever tried any of The Firm workouts, I highly recommend them. Good luck to all of you! Kaye Irish (5) 06 Sep 2006 07:40 PMI actually started down this road the second week in July. I can tell you this; diets do NOT work. In 55 years, I've tried them all. But what I started in July DOES work and is amazing. I committed to just changing my eating habits for good. I nosh on veggies all day long and keeping fat grams at no more than 30 per day and calories around 1500. I carry a baggie filled with baby corn, sugar snap peas, sliced radishes, grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, petite baby carrots and sometimes cauliflower. I eat it literally all day long most of the time, but at a minimum at least every 2 hours. I'll have tuna plain with low fat crackers sometimes when others at work are having lunch. I eat Laura's lean beef or seafood or ultra lean pork for dinner. I've lost 20 lbs and since I work 10 hour days, I've yet to be able to workout, but I plan to. I dearly hope you succeed, but your best chance is to change your lifestyle, not diet. Best of luck! Catherine Ipcizade (5617) 06 Sep 2006 09:31 PMFABULOUS advice, Irish. Congratulations to you...and thank you! Aimee (3405) 09 Sep 2006 02:13 PMI really do enjoy reading your blogs. I am a sahm and have about 60 lbs to lose. I have just recently lost 37. I have a ways to go. There are days I do want to give up. I'm glad cocotbo posted about your blogs. Its good to know there are other moms out there going through the same thing I am. I am with you on this challenge. We can do it!!!! Catherine Ipcizade (5617) 09 Sep 2006 07:12 PMYes we can, Mommysqueek! Let's face it, extra weight stinks, and it's even harder when we don't have a support system. It's so nice to know others are in the same boat as me and to get together on this forum and talk about it! Good luck to you! There are always going to be good days and bad days--and good meals and bad meals, but the important thing is to keep going. Thanks for joining me!  Andrea Hermitt (5512) 01 Dec 2006 12:26 PMI'm with ya! I'm tired of being the biggest lady in the room! I have been on and off prescribed diet drugs for a year and have only lost 30 pounds... I still have 70 to go. Catherine Ipcizade (5617) 04 Dec 2006 07:39 PMGreat, Andrea! Welcome aboard. We're a supportive group of gals here, and I'm so glad you're joining us! Make sure you check out the diary of an overweight mom forum and join in! Good luck! kellyal3 (16) 18 May 2007 06:25 AMHi I just stubmled in looking for moms in the same position as me I hate trying to lose alone and I never succeed but I really have the mind set I am just looking for some support from people who are going through the same thing.. Community Tags diet, Great Article!, inspirational, weight loss Discuss this article
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