More than my weight Wednesday

Thursday, August 19, 2010

This is how much I weigh today: 151.8 lbs.



As part of my efforts to remove the shame I feel around my weight, I'm committed to posting it every Wednesday. I need all of you, my wonderfully supportive friends, to stick w/ me through this process. My fear is that I'll be abandoned just b/c I weight XXX lbs. Sounds silly I know, but since I'm being honest, might as well throw it out there.

So, what successes did I have this week that have nothing, zero, zip, nada, to do w/ my weight?

- Had a solid 5.25 mile run this evening & a great 4 mile run on Monday.
- Did 10 mins of yoga stretches after tonight's run. It's a big deal since I'm not a stretcher lol.
- Had my blood drawn for the vitamin D test my doctor ordered.
- Practiced eating slowly & mindfully. There were times I ate quickly but practice makes progress.
- Read for 30-60 mins most nights. I'm reading two books, one non-fiction about sea turtles & a fiction one in The Magdalene Line series by Kathleen McGowan.
- Openly shared my weight w/ DH. I tend to want to lie or avoid telling him b/c I feel afraid that he'll leave me b/c I still struggle w/ it. OK, so this kinda has to do w/ the scale but the important takeaway is that I honestly communicated to him :)
- Went to the beach for a day w/ my friend D, her two kids (my niece & nephew), & her mom. We went whale watching!
- Got copies of 2006 supplier contracts that someone's been waiting on for weeks. Got a pat on the back from my director & from the person requesting the documents!
- Regularly logged into SP & connected w/ my teams & friends. Without you guys I don't know where I'd be!

Dang, I think I had a great week!

Reminder to myself: I'm more than my weight. I'm a friend, wife, sister, daughter, student, athlete, runner, kickboxer, yogi, all around super awesome human being!

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I'm more than my weight

Thursday, August 12, 2010

This is how much I weigh today: 151.4 lbs.



There's a strong tie between my self-worth/-esteem & my weight. As the # gets higher, the way I feel about myself gets lower.

Enough is enough. I'm breaking the cycle.

There's more to me than my weight. I've been successful in so many ways & I need to remember that!

I've run two half marathons; completed Hood to Coast once & am doing it for a second time; I'm married to the bestest man in the world & we're going on 8 years; I've graduated college; I love to laugh & play; I found a passion for sea turtles & adventure; my friendships are close & tight-knit; there are 9 countries (maybe 10 I don't remember right now LOL) that I can say I've visited. I'm compassionate, loyal, a good friend, & great listener. I'm strong, I'm flexible, & I'm not just talking about my body. The list goes on.

So what about you? For anyone that's allowed the way you feel about your body to determine how you feel about your SELF, how are you more than that damned number on the scale?

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Angel's Rest hike

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Yesterday some friends & I hiked Angel's Rest, one of the many hikes in the Columbia Gorge. It was a bit cloudy but started to clear when we reached the summit. It was great to get outside & a great way to end the holiday weekend!

Running water is always nice.


View of the Columbia River from a viewpoint about halfway up.


At the summit!


Another summit shot.


Group shot at the top.


Trail picture.


Trailhead sign.

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Short blog about shorts

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

This is me from behind. Notice how my shorts are riding up the thigh a bit? I don't want that to happen next year!

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Sparkin' Hood to Coast!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Got my team singlet last Saturday. Only 69 days until the Hood to Coast Relay. Woohoo!

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Thanks again to Kate (KEAKMAN) for everything!

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