Warning: Curves Ahead

Warning men: female content ahead!

I had a doctor appointment yesterday, and after I was weighed, we discussed my weight loss.  She said, “Are you at your desired weight?  Because I would say your BMI is just fine.”  Music to my ears!  From a DOCTOR!!  The truth is, I am at my desired weight, but I’m not at my “desired body”.  She said, “Well, that’s why plastic surgeons have jobs.”  Really?  That’s my best option right now?  Because I would rather get back to my pre-baby shape through Weight Watchers and the Y.  Is she telling me I can’t?  That’s not what I want to hear.

I started Weight Watchers in December, stayed faithful until May when I met my goal.  Then I had to start up again 2 weeks ago to get back on track.  My victory is this: I’ve lost 29 pounds, and 3 pant sizes.  (Ada weighs 31 pounds – that’s a good visual for me!)  I’m happy.  I’m healthy.  But here’s my frustration.  When a lady who hasn’t had children, who wears a size 6, lays on her side in bed…. does the loveliness that is her belly lay on the bed next to her?  Mine does.  3 babies in 29 months can make things stretch all kinds of places.  Can I get an amen?

Warning women: honesty and bluntness ahead!

I find myself getting frustrated with women who don’t have children and are unhappy with how their body looks.  I was that woman.  If I could go back to when I was 22 and slap myself, I would.  This may not be what you think you should look like, but 3 babies down the road you will long for this body!

God wants me to be healthy and see myself the way he does, not as a magazine does.  My husband thinks I’m the hottest woman alive.  I am blessed.   I am healthy.  I have made progress that I never dreamed of.  I have 2 daughters that I have to model a healthy body image for.  Now that’s motivation.

And one more thing: I’m not looking for any comments (online or in person) about my weight loss.  Instead, tell me your frustrations and your victories.  Let’s be in this together, working toward a common goal, and being realistic.  Will I find that missing body?  There’s a good chance I won’t.  Am I ok with that?  Are you ok with yours?

OK… TWO more things: Song of Songs 7:2b “Your waist is a mound of wheat encircled by lillies.”  See?  My belly is biblical.

Lord, thank you.  Thank you for working to refine me… sorry for my thick head.  Thank you for Chad, and the love and grace he shows me every day, never passing judgment.  I am blessed beyond measure.  Help me rise to this incredible challenge of raising two healthy daughters, with healthy body images, who rely on you to see their true beauty.