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I would love for you to join me on my journey as I discover the new me!
Tuesday, February 21 2012 at 7:11 pm
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Hey all!
So why would I post a make-up less photo of me dressed in maternity rags and being painfully pregnant at 35 weeks? I say painfully, because this is nothing like my first pregnancy back when I was 5 years younger. I've had nothing but physical problems this time around. Excruciating menstrual type cramps, bloating, severe heartburn, bleeding noses, major water retention, cluster hemorroids, major pressure in the groin area that's making it nearly impossible to walk, a very sore lower back and a tail bone that won't stop aching and the list goes on. I was so sick for about 3 months there, I would throw up everything & anything including water. Despite all these pain in the butt problems, my husband and I wanted this baby very much. In fact it is what they call, "A by the book baby." I kept track of my luteal phase and everything as soon as I was ready to get pregnant. My first day of my last period was June 19th. So yes...I feel rotten, but all the tests I have had indicate that baby is doing wonderfully! Healthy & strong and vibrant! We just found out that we are having a girl. My first was a boy. He is now 5. In fact, he is the one who took the picture of me that I posted to this website. Alas, why this unflattering picture??? Well, that is the whole point of me signing up to Divine.ca You see, I have set some pretty major goals for myself this year and I would love for you to share the journey with me as I pursue these goals. I am not much of a lady I will be the first to admit. Raised a tomboy who could beat guys up well into my twenties, I have always been a little rough around the edges. Never was into fashion or comparing myself to beautiful women and I'm not one to fuss over my appearance before heading out the door. No make-up, a quick brush of the hair and some comfy old fashioned clothes suits me just fine for the majority of the places I frequent. If I happen to apply make-up during the day, I don't even take the time to remove it before going to bed. I figure it will just come off in the shower sometime during the next day when I decide to have one. I brush my teeth, but seldom floss and my eating habits are atrocious. As of late, I have decided that all these habits must change. For a number of reasons. For one...my husband. I want him to continue to want only me & getting into shape and actually putting some effort into my appearance will likely stir some old electric feelings within our relationship. We love eachother very much...that much is evident, but it's always nice to have the body to go along with the personality yes? For two...myself. I need to be healthy and energetic in order to look after my family and pursue this crazy business I love so much. So in order to do both, I need to be in the best shape I can be for as long as physically possible. I think the healthier and better I feel, the more I will be able to do. And last, but not least...My business, of which I established in March of 2009. It has been growing rather successfully since then and it's getting to the point where I am going to need to substantiate myself into a new office environment seperate from my home & hire a personal assistant. I have worked hard in developing the professional aspect of my life from every possible angle I can think of, but not once have I ever worked on "me." Oh sure, I have taken workshops, courses, seminars and read countless books to help enhance different areas in my life that have moved me forward in a number of different avenues within this industry, but it's ALL mental. I haven't done anything physical to help me advance within this industry, but it's about time I do. Image sells and since I am my own business, I need to create a better image for myself. My personality will stay the same, but my health & look will change and all for the better! So I start today by posting this picture to show you what I have to start with. Since I plan to breastfeed, I don't plant to dive into some exercise regime and diet right away. I was told that breastfeeding burns calories in itself, so we'll start with that and as the weather improves, I'll likely take up walking. This is going to be a gradual thing. I don't expect to reach my goal until the end of Fall. By then I will be ready to throw out my old wardrobe and take you shopping with me for an entire new wardrobe! Throughout this year long process, I intend to not only blog my progress, but I plan to submit pictures of progression on a monthly basis and I will gradually open up an area on my business website where I can post short video clips of me doing whatever it is I'm doing to get to that better place. I think it's going to be a fun challenge that might even encourage some of you to take the journey with me! Cheers! |
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