Blogging Is Making Me Fat
Blogging is making me fat.
Yeah, you heard me. WIDE. LARGE. BURSTING OUT OF MY CLOTHING.
I’m in a new place in my life. A place where my clothing is limited and my self esteem is non-existent. I wish I could say that I haven’t been here before but, alas, I have. I am a classic yo-yo girl. Usually it is 5-7 pounds and it never goes above a certain weight threshold. There is a certain number on the scale that I never let myself go beyond. That is to say, I USUALLY never let myself go beyond.
Until now.
And I blame it on blogging.
Well, kinda.
You see, I LOVE to blog. I love to find new blogs and I love to read them. I would rather spend my time doing that then anything else practically. And that is my problem. I have let my blogging get in the way of my healthy lifestyle. Oh sure, it is not the only thing that gets in the way, but I know that I make certain choices over fitness. I blog late into the night thus making it impossible to get up early enough to fit in a morning workout. I check in with other blogs when I should be stealing time for a quick jog or walk. And on and on..
Obviously it is not just the blogging but the fact that I have an imbalance in my life. I’m not using my time wisely. I’m not planning out my menus. I’m not watching what I eat… I know all of this. What I also know is that I have been spending too much of my time on a chair in front of the computer rather than making fitness a priority. <sigh>
I don’t know about you, but when I am overweight I feel miserable. My confidence fades. I am just not the same person.
So what are my choices? What am I going to do about it? Abandon the blog? Buy a new, larger wardrobe?
NEITHER. I’m going to combine the two – blogging and fitness.
Not sure if you noticed but up on the navigation bar I have added a new page called “fitness.” That is where I will be blogging about all things fitness. I expect that it will be largely personal and will chronicle my journey back into my old clothing. And by old clothing I mean the stuff I fit into in April of last year… NOT IN HIGH SCHOOL. (I expect that I won’t be getting into a pair of size five jeans for awhile, if ever.)
So if you are interested in fitness and my before/after journey, frustrations and training, fitness products, diet plans and all of that jazz… be sure to check that section of my blog out. (Feel free to cheer me on or give me a pep talk too. I’m sure I’ll need the inspiration!)
Earth to Jen: 108lbs is not fat. lol
I was just thinking the same thing myself!! (as I am on here and NOT working out…*sob*)… The only muscles I seem to be working lately are my fingers…
I can’t wait to see what you have planned and look forward to following along!
.-= Delanie´s last blog ..What I Tell Myself =-.
Delanie – Wow! So happy to find a friend!
Earth to Mike – If I was 108 we wouldn’t be having this conversation. ;P
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Complicated Mama. Complicated Mama said: What do we think ladies —>Blogging Is Making Me Fat http://goo.gl/fb/olaD /via @mammamania #tweetloss [...]
R U kidding- you look great, but I applaud your decision. I watched Jamie Oliver’s show last night & am vowing to eat less processed foods!
Yes, that is one of my new focuses as well – no processed foods!
Overweight is different for everyone. I am not looking to be a model, just to fit back into my clothing and be able to feel healthy again. That is all.
I know the feeling, then I shifted some of my blogs focus to weight loss. Every second Wednesday I do “Weight Loss Wednesday” where I share my story, tips & tricks and I even posted before/after pics in my bikini ugh lol.
I have lost 60 pounds..but I fluctuate from 52-60 pound loss lol. What works for me is I have a routine. A daily routine, which still gives me lots of time to check out blogs!
.-= Randa @ The Bewitchin’ Kitchen´s last blog ..Free Sample of Bubble Envelopes =-.
We must be drinking the same Kool-Aid ladies, because I feel the same way! Went food shopping this morning and bought two Fitness mags… vowing to get back to the gym. I’ve gained over 20 pds since April 09. <> But this is nothing new for me… YO-YO is my middle name when it comes to weight loss. Good luck Jenn!!! WE CAN DO THIS! Superchicks can do ANYTHING!!!
.-= genevieve Le bel´s last blog ..Not Your Momma’s Paper Chains! =-.
I feel the same way! I have gained a bunch of weight in the last year, and now I am totally ready to get with the program and loose it! I miss the clothes I don’t fit into anymore! We can cheer each other on!
.-= Cheryl´s last blog ..Blockbuster Express! =-.
formdiet.com: Directory of fitness, diet,weight loss, pilates and yoga links, and updated news
Maybe that is my problem too!! We’ll get fit together.
.-= Mel’s Box of Chocolates´s last blog ..The Golden Inn Said There’d Be Chocolate =-.
I am so obsessed with blogging, all of it: writing them, reading them, following them. I’ve become a compete fatty from it, too. I can’t bring my laptop on the treadmill, knowing me I’d bust it in two minutes flat. That’s why I’m getting the iPad, even though hubs has no clue yet. I’ll just say it was a credit card bill (because technically, that’s what it’ll be on).
.-= Tricia´s last blog ..Tricia’s Trend Report-Spring 2010 =-.
yes! me too! i always choose blogging over jogging… wow, that’s got a ring to it… i think i’ll use that!
just did a post about my muffin top too… but i’ve gained a pound since then…
yikes!
lets both shrink our butts, k? dare u to lose 2 inches off your rear before momzshare in may! i like a challenge!
angie
Cheryl, girl you have a deal!
Social comments and analytics for this post…
This post was mentioned on Twitter by ComplicatedMama: What do we think ladies —>Blogging Is Making Me Fat http://goo.gl/fb/olaD /via @mammamania #tweetloss…
Hmm… I had been blaming it on my ability to eat when I’m hungry, not hungry, bored, busy and I believe when I’m sleeping… I like the blogs taking the blame instead. I’m in!
.-= Woman with Kids´s last blog ..Biting my tongue: the mother lode =-.
I do WW and have gotten off track (seriously off track). Even though I am still at goal, I am starting back to meetings on Wed. I need the accountability factor.
One thing I read about and try to do is sit on an exercise ball instead of a chair. It forces you to use your core and legs for stabilization. Yes, you will feel it!
I’m with you. I started blogging about 2 years ago, and slowly ended up at the highest non-pregnant weight of my life! Yikes!
For the past 6 months, I’ve stayed consistent with a fitness and diet routine and have lost almost 40 lbs.
Best wishes on your journey. I will definitely follow along and keep reading about your progress.
.-= Vickie Heully´s last blog ..MacKenzie’s Birthday 2010 =-.
Hi!! Just found your blog somehow during a search for something else, and pulled up your interview with Uma Thurman last year. How COOL was that!
Anyway, I can SO relate to what you’re saying here. It’s tough to get motivated to do any type of fitness when you’re in a nice, comfy chair and reading through all the great blogs. LOL
I will be checking back on your fitness venture…and good luck!!
Tree (aka Mother of Pearl)
http://www.motherofpearlitis.com
http://www.mommiesfaves.com
.-= Tree´s last blog ..Happy Birthday to Jiannah!! =-.
Ahh yes, same predicament. Between work, home, husband, two babies, and running a blog, I haven’t worked out in 3 years. But my dear husband manages to sweat it out in front of me all the time, which drives me insane, hence the blogging instead of joining him.
http://www.imgonnakillhim.com
Hilarious! Yes, I not only feel your pain I can relate in a huge way!
found you through a comment you made at scary mommy and i find you hilarious. i just wrote a blog about how my fat arse makes me want to cry, so i totally feel you. i don’t necessarily blame it on blogging, but i’m sure sitting in front of my laptop all day isn’t helping issues. great post!
.-= alexis´s last blog ..giveaway: just ’cause i love you =-.
I feel your pain. I started Weight Watchers in January and for a while all went well. Then I started a blog. I feel as though I’m chained to my computer – good chained, not bad – and the kilos I lost initially – five – may just be creeping back on. I am saved by the fact that I walk my kids to school and back two days a week – round trip for me of six kilometres, pushing a preschooler in a pram. Never thought I’d be happy about that…
Good luck with it!
.-= lifeinapinkfibro´s last blog ..Sex, Religion, Politics: it all comes out in the dark. =-.
Blogging is making me drink wine, which is making me fat. But how will I be funny on my blog without wine? It’s a conundrum, indeed. Maybe I should give up dinner and just drink the wine.