What have I done!?

I hopped on the scales this morning.

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!

Nothing like a fright to send you making exercise/health/fitness goals!

A quick overview: I am what my husband calls 'a reformed body-builder'.  That is, I decided some time ago to no longer compete.  This sent me on a journey to learn to enjoy my body as it is, without the need to weigh and measure every portion of food; that I ate at specific times of the day.

Food was replaced with 'what do I feel like eating' and going for it... indulging, too much wine, pastas, cheese, and of course taste testing far too much baking.

Jennifer Aniston

I grew softer, and learned to love curves and my soft belly.  After 18 years of body obsession this was lovely.  Hmmmmm.

A couple of days ago I went to put on a pair of pants which could only go up to my hips (or is that saddle bags) ... never mind attempting to do that zipper up!   Sure, I haven't worn them for some time, and I have been purchasing new items but this was a bit of a wake up call.... as were my thighs, lets make that legs, as they squelched together in a skirt.

Sooo, the scales tell me I am 70.3 kilos.  My husband, bless him, tells me I look great.  As do my wonderful friends.  I feel ... honestly, a tad embarrassed, sluggish, and a little too round.  I've never been 70 (unless I was pregnant).  62-64kg is where I look, and recall, feeling great.  I do remember stepping on the scales last year and seeing 66, and was okay with that... but over 70 is a shocker for me!

70.3kg.  11 January 2013

Stepping onto the scales also reminded me of another goal I have... to look the best I ever have on my 40th birthday.  I think Jennifer Aniston looks amazing (shes 43), and also Kate Beckinsale who is 9 months older than I am... obviously these women have totally different lives, but they still find the time to work out!  I'm 15 months away from my 40th, so it's time to get cracking!

Kate Beckinsale

Kate doing Lunges

What to do?  I've booked in to have my body-stats done next Monday. And will embark on a new fitness regime to lose 5-6 kilos.

Next week I'm planning bike rides with the kids as the school holidays are on, and then the gym creche is open again ... wohoooo!

70.3, see ya!