Ugh. Weight loss is hard. After having my third baby, the weight did not fall off…or even budge…the way it did after my first two were born. From May 2020, when baby girl joined our family, to May 2021 a whole year later, the number on the scale did not change. What did change, however, was my self-esteem taking a nose dive as I felt less and less comfortable in my own skin. Noom has been on my mind for awhile, but this June I said “Enough is enough Breanna! It’s time.”
For the sake of complete transparency, I plan to share my weigh-ins weekly. BUT, I want to be clear that I realize that there are probably many people out there who are happy and healthy at the weight I’m starting at….however, I’m short. 151lbs on me compared to someone who is 6 inches taller is going to settle very differently! A “healthy” weight for my height is somewhere closer to 120-130lbs, and by healthy, I’m referring to a balanced diet and regular exercise as recommended by my doctor.
It was quite the wake up call for me when I had my first lipid screening at my yearly wellness check up. Turns out, I have pretty high cholesterol 😱 I’m 27! And if that wasn’t a kick in the butt, my BMI of 27 (ironically my age) was. The high school athlete in me was screaming. How did I get here?
Regardless of the scale and results from my clinic visit, I didn’t feel great about myself. I felt tired, and my self confidence was waning. My previously pretty active lifestyle had taken a screeching halt in February 2020 (which is a whole other thing I’ll write about eventually 😅).
So here I am in June 2021, reclaiming my health one day at a time. Exactly a week ago (yeah, this is all pretty fresh), I signed up for Noom. There is something about paying for some assistance that can be motivating, which for me especially keeps my progress accountable!
I have already learned SO much! Noom works by focusing not only on weight loss, but also on the psychology behind the choices we make everyday regarding food. I wish I had started sooner!
I’m still figuring things out, but having a literal human being, my Noom Coach, around to answer questions and bounce ideas off of has been so refreshing. I have identified my “Big Why,” set measurable goals, and have learned new strategies for conquering my triggers with fog eating, my bad habit!
ANYWAYS…the big reveal. My progress from my first week is as follows:
Starting weight (6/12/2021): 151lbs
Week one (6/19/2021): 147.5lbs
How do I feel this week? Holy wow cow. It’s amazing what fueling your body with the right foods can do. This week I have felt eNeRgY galore. It’s been fun to try new meals and involve my kiddos in meal prep more. Sometimes I feel hungry, so I am working on choosing snacks that are healthy and keep me full.
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