April 21st is the Day I Will Say Goodbye to my "Baggage" - Minnesota
Hello! I am a 32 year old mom and wife. I have...
Hello!
I am a 32 year old mom and wife. I have a 4 year old son. I also have twins. TWIN ROLLS on my belly, that is!
In 2004, I weighed 224lbs. I am 5ft 7". That was rediculous. I took control of my obesity, lost 69 lbs and haven't looked back since! By June of 2007, I was at my goal weight of 160 and have managed to stay within 6 lbs of that for the last 4 years. But guess what? The skin that embraced my 224# belly never left. So, here I am today, ready for the belly party to end on 4/21! I consider myself a very strong woman. I am stubborn; lifting, carrying and moving things I really should ask for help with. I lift weights with a personal trainer and get mad at him if I feel like he's being "easy" on my. If he wants 8-10 reps, I make darn sure he gets 12! I attend 60 minute Cardio kick/step classes 2 times per week, and on the "off days" I run 4 miles on the treadmill followed by 15 agonizing minutes on the treadmill. But...when I look down...my belly is still there! Sound familiar, ladies?
On 4/21, I will have a full TT with lipo of my flanks, a little upper ab lipo and even a little back lipo. I am SO excited. My husband is on completely on board, as he sees how broken my spirit is when I work so hard, to see very little reduction around my waist. My sister, an RN, will be my caregiver for the first 4 days. I am overjoyed with the thought of having my own little nurse. My mom will come and stay, spoiling my son rotten the whole time. I think it sounds like a win-win for nearly everyone.
One day, I want to pull a shirt from the closet and put it on. I don't want to immediately see the roll over top of my jeans and then have to find an "over" shirt just to hide it.
I want to run 5 miles and not think about my belly knocking me out. I want people to see me and appreciate how hard I work, instead of thinking (wow, she's got pipes, but look at her belly).
The day is coming and as nervous as I am, it is going to be the best day for ME!
I will upload pics later this weekend.
Niffie's provider
Before photos...GULP Height 5ft 7" Weight 165
Height 5ft 7"
Weight 165
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Before photos...GULP Height 5ft 7" Weight 165
Height 5ft 7"
Weight 165
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Your own RN! That's fabulous. And your mom to watch the kids. It sounds like you've got a great setup there. Thanks so much for sharing your story on RealSelf. Looking forward to seeing your pictures.
We can't wait to hear from Niffie without the twin rolls. Break a leg, beautiful!
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Hi Niffie!
Way to go...you are so funny in your description of your tummy...LOL I can totally relate to everything you are saying.
So the new Niffie is right around the corner so let's begin the count down together:) You will be so happy once this is all over and you are healed up. Never again will your tummy jiggle when you run or your spirit be broken.
Keep that chin up and be proud of how far you have come. Your journey will be over soon and you will be smiling from ear to ear. You will also do a tummy check every time you walk past a mirror. It that really me?? It will take a while to settle in to your brain that it is actually you in the mirror.
Oh and the shopping to come! You will be buying fitted and sexy clothes soon.
Keep us up to date on your progress as you go! I look forward to reading your posts.