Because If I Could Make it Peel Off, I'd Be a Millionaire

I decided that maybe, just maybe, instead of whining about my husband being gone, and all my clothes not fitting me that perhaps I should try to something about it.

Non-surgical, that is. (Although I can sort of see the appeal of a tummy tuck).

I don't have huge gigantic aspirations. Actually, I just have really small ones.

Small butt and waisted ones.

What's so frustrating is that not only are women the ones having the babies and nursing the babies, we're carrying around the saggy reminder of those babies on our arms, stomach, legs, and butts.

It's like beat us while we're down. We're tired, we're irritable.

And we're scooping up our loose skin and sticking it down into our underpants.

I'm not trying to start a future MILFs club (although Lotta rocks and has a really amazing group of women working their butts off). Heck, I'm not even trying to be a MILF.

Okay. I lied. A little part of me wants to be so freaking hot.

HOT.

I just want to be able to wear most of the clothes that are in my closet comfortably. I know it's not about size. But to me, it is.

So I've been walking every other day on these one hour power walks from hell. I push the 50lbs of kids up and down the biggest hills in the Atlanta Sticks. And while I can't really tell if it's working, I definitely feel better.

Just sweating and moving has done wonders for my psyche.

I just hope it does the same for my ass.

(Many many thanks to Ryka for making shoes that do not cause me shin splints and actually look great. If you want a chance at winning a pair today -- FIVE chances -- then write a post about how you FIT it in as a busy or not so busy mom. Details are here. And lots and lots of free shoes are here.

And know that when you post you could really be helping a mom out who needs motivation to get started or just some ideas about how to fit it in when all she can think about is how many dishes need to be loaded in the dishwasher.)

*ahem*

Comments

[Manic Mommy]

You're so right about fitness being good for the body and the soul. I joined the gym about six months after becoming a SAHM. Best thing I ever did for myself - and the boys. I go to yoga classes three days a week and the boys hit the gym daycare. I'm shaping up nicely and I'm a better mommy when I pick them up.

[dana]

The sweating is the best part. I literally tear up with joy just knowing I'm sweating my ass off.

Shit. I lied. I just checked and the ASS is still there. Damn her.

[Sunny]

"And we're scooping up our loose skin and sticking it down into our underpants." So so true. So so sad. You cracked me up!

[Kristen]

And Manic MOmmy, you get a quiet uninterrupted shower.

Sadly, that was my favorite part of the gym!

[Danielle]

I posted this on the parents site but I wanted to leave it here too.
I found this amazing exercise video called Energigize & Exercise with your Preschooler from exercisewithmonny.com. It’s for 4+years old but my 3yr old, 2yr old and my niece, 20 months, also love it. It has 3 different workouts- 10min, 15min and 20min. So even if you only have ten min you still get some exercise and toning.And let me tell you it’s a pretty good workout.
She counts, does the months of the year, ABC’s and more. I was having trouble finding time to work out and this helped so much.
I swear by this!!!

[Susanne]

IT WILL HELP!!!!

I did the same thing after my second child turned 1 and I still couldn't fit my old clothes. Pushing the stroller gives a lot and you will soon feel the difference - I entered the Ryka contest and I WON!!!!!!