“How much do you weigh?” is a question most men know better than to ask a woman, unless he’s her doctor.
I’ve never been all that open about my weight because at my height, I’ve generally weighed significantly more than most of my friends. I mean, 110lbs just will never be a reasonable weight for me. Even for my height, I’m probably heavier than average, though.
Ok, so I’m going to be brave and tell you my stats so that I can have some real accountability, soon… But before I do, I just want to recap: I’m not looking to be waif thin. I want the clothes I already own to fit me better, I want more energy to keep up with my kids, and I want a body that stands the test of time.
Jeanette said it well in her comment on yesterday’s post, “I by no means want to be a toothpick, I think a curves are what make a woman sexy! 
so I just want to be fit, and tone up my body!” Exactly.
It’s my responsibility, as Mommy to Dylan and Wyatt, to take care of myself. If I don’t take care of myself, I let my family down by not giving them my best. I’m also not helping to show them what it looks like to live a healthy lifestyle if I eat junk and sit in front of the TV.
Ok, so the stats:
- Weight: 172lbs :/
- Waist: 33″
- Hips: 42″
- Bust: 40″
I’m not exactly sure what my measurement goals are, but I’d like to fit into my size 8 stuff again. I think my ideal weight is 150lbs.
So there you have it, brutal honesty as promised.
This week, I gained two pounds because I forgot to adjust my points for non-exclusive nursing. I also made it to the gym THREE times, so I may be building back some muscle as well.
How was your week?
You are braver than I. I am not going to unleash my weight on the Internet because there are some that do not understand that people of different heights can weigh more or less. I am overweight, in fact I weigh more than you, but my measurements are the same as yours. I am on a battle to be accountable and lose weight too. I too, do not ever want to be a toothpick, but size 8/10 which is what I was 5 babies ago would be wonderful! You can do this and we will all be there cheering you on!
That’s so true. I feel like it took me 20 years you realize that about weight. Weight is something that’s unique to each person and it’s impossible to take one’s weight and height alone into consideration when determining a person’s size. The fact that you and I are different weights, yet the same height and measurements says it all. Thanks for the support! Yes we CAN do this!
First of all you are awesome for being so honest and forthcoming with this journey. It is inspiring me to share mine as well. We’ll see if I’m brave enough to follow in your footsteps!
And bravo to you for making it to the gym three times!! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Alexia! It’s really pretty freeing. I was a little nervous before I posted, but I’m so glad I decided to share what I did. It made prioritizing my fitness goals a little easier over the weekend. I’d love if you joined in, too!
Way to go, brave friend! I love seeing that your goal weight is not some supermodel figure or some arbitrary chart saying you should weigh 115 to be healthy.
Also – we have pretty much the SAME measurements….If we lived closer we could share clothes! lol
Thanks Hannah. It only took me 20 years to realize i didn’t need to have the measurements of a supermodel to be healthy.
In fact, I now realize those kinds of measurements would be unhealthy for me.
I wish we lived closer and could share clothes! You have amazing taste!
How tall are you. You look fantastic now! I want to lose weight to and be healthy for my babies. We want to go to disney in Novemeber and I want to be happy looking back at our picture memories. Good luck and I hope I can do this with you as well.
Thank you Heather! You’re always so supportive! I’m 5’9″ish. I think you look amazing in all the pictures I’ve seen of you, but I know how you feel. I’d love if you did this with me! I’d love to do Disney this or next year, too, but we’ll see. It’s so expensive!
You are awesome. First off, you look amazing, but I totally get the not being where you know you need to be – it’s about a lot of things.
I’ve been too busy these past two days with book promotion to jump in, but I really want to. Hopefully next Friday. Maybe I’ll be inspired enough to ::gulp:: list the numbers and take a photo like you
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Thanks Amber! I totally understand how busy you must be with your book promotion. I feel so special to know the author! Every review I’ve read has been right on. I’ll write one soon, too!
I would absolutely love if you joined in with me. Please do! I think you should do the pictures and numbers, too, but no pressure
I’m going to try to have something to post Friday. I really want to do this, if for nothing else, to support everyone else who is trying! And I really can use the motivation myself.
I have no idea what my measurements are but I’m pretty sure we’re pretty comparable in height to weight ratio. I know you’re probably 2-3 inches taller but we have similar body frames so I need to lose about the same weight as you. I haven’t weighed myself in over a month and I haven’t tried most of my pre-pregnancy weight clothing but the one pair of jeans I fit in is size 8 BUT I feel like a stuffed sausage in them! Soo, they truly don’t fit! I noticed most of my weight gain is in my lower abs and hips! The 2 most stubborn areas of my body!! Urgh! What’s frustrating is having the will to work out but simply not having the time to make it to the gym on a regular basis! I always choose my kids over me if and when I have to choose but with the support of my hubby I will be able to go work out Friday nights and Saturdays! I signed up Lucas for soccer training at my gym do he and I can work out at the same time. I should be able to squeeze in an additional work out day during the week and I think it’ll be a good start to getting in shape! I’m also going to use my fitness pal app to make sure I carefully choose my meals and stay within a healthy calory range every day. I have to say this second pregnancy weight gain definitely requires more effort from my part to lose the weight! I don’t remember even working out that much after Lucas and I lost almost all the weight! I think I kept 5 lbs! And i also lost the weight over a longer period of time … Between 6-9 months! This time around I want yo be more proactive about it! I’m older now but I want to feel young and have the energy I need to chase after my boys! Plus I want them to see mom and dad enjoy exercising! If anything, it’s a good example for them! I’ll be sure to share my progress with you! Watch out world here we come!!! Lol I know we can do it!!!
I know, it’s so much harder to find time for fitness when you’re working full-time and a mom. I think those are awesome goals and I’ll support you however I can! Thanks for supporting me. We definitely can do it!
I think you have great goals! I’m back on Weight Watchers too!
Thanks Jessica! Are you doing online or meetings? I’ve only ever done online, but I hear meetings are great. I guess I’m trying to create my own virtual meeting with these posts
I think you look fine, but understand you aren’t feeling great! I am currently 157, was ususally 165 post babies but was down to 152 before December . . .
Keep up the good work with exercising and eating right, you will do great! 
Thanks Michelle! You looked great when I saw you this summer and in every picture I’ve seen recently. You always look so healthy and happy! I had a similar weight shift in December
I was down to 167 and then the holidays came… yay good food!
Erika, you’re amazing. Sorry I haven’t been around much – been working on some big projects for my website and team. Have been needing to get my ‘nose to the grindstone’ but enjoying it.
Anyway, I so love and appreciate your down to earth, healthy attitude toward all this stuff. You’re not degrading yourself – in fact, you’re showing your confidence by putting the stats out there – and have a good balanced perspective on realistic goals. That’s an inspiration to me, thanks! : )
I was still about 10 pounds over where I wanted to be when we found out about baby #5 entering the picture. So, now I’m on the upswing again, but trying to just stay focused on eating real foods in moderation to not explode. : )
Thank you Lacey for your kind words! Ten pounds extra isn’t so bad, and with a healthy focus during your pregnancy, I’m sure you’ll end up where you should be. You looked great to me last time I saw you! Your comment made me smile, but I totally get how much you have going on, so no worries on not being around.
I wasn’t as forthcoming and brave as you were, but I posted my goals as I said I would. It required me to do a little research and that was good because it gave me a renewed knowledge of where I should really be instead of some vague goal. I did take my measurements, too, so that I won’t just be relying on the scale. That can be dangerous.
Thank you for the inspiration!
I already said this when I commented on your post, I think, but I’m so excited to have you on this journey with me. You were very brave in just putting yourself out there and challenging your own comfort zone. I’m looking forward to hearing about your week with the next post!
You can do it! Maybe I will find motivation soon, especially if I see you doing something. I LOVE your blog! I just peeked around and it is beautiful <3
Thanks Teresa! <3