Wednesday, December 17, 2008

For all those who were disturbed by my last post, I deleated it.  When we decided to have a child I was ready to devote my time energy, and patience toward our children, but I wasn't ready to be ugly.  I wasn't mentally prepared for that.  I thought  it would go away after a few months of exercising, etc.  Now it has been almost a year, and I haven't lost more than five pounds since a week after Daniel was born.  I HATE IT!!  I have done everything I can short of starving myself, use of laxatives, and exercise more than two hours a day ( I have been exercising two hours a day for a while).  Well actually I somewhat starved myself for a week, but I just felt aweful - couldn't do it anymore.  Anyways, a couple things I would appreciate are: if I eat a desert food don't look at me like you are discusted (I know it looks disgusting to see fat people eat treats, but please don't show it) and please don't talk to me about losing weight, I know how to do it (I graduated in exercise science, took like six nutrition classes, and am a certified personal trainer).  Thanks.

8 comments:

Misty said...

Teresa, I love you no matter what. I don't care what anybody weighs, unless it's greatly affecting their health, which is not your case at.all.

However. I still think this all stems from PPD and I still hope you'll consider talking to your dr or someone about it.

Jon and Maryanne said...

Teresa,
I'm sorry if my comment to your previous post offended you in any way. I want you to know that I love you and there are floods of other family and friends who love you too! I agree with Misty about the PPD. I have been on an anti depresant/anxiety medication for over 2 years now and it help tremendously. I just hope and pray that you will take the step of talking to your doctor for yourself and for your family. I know that this won't make you think otherwise....but you aren't fat. Just because you may be a little over weight(just as I am) doesn't make you fat. You are still beautiful. You will always be beautiful to your family espectially your CUTE little boy! If you need someone to talk to you know you can call me anytime.

moxie mama said...

i agree with misty. talk to your doctor. not about weight. about post partum depression. you're right-it has been a year. and you are still not happy. stop blaming it on your weight. please get some help. if you don't want to take drugs that's understandable, but at least talk to some kind of counselor. it really will help. i'm sorry if this seems harsh. but i hope you know i'm saying this out of love. i suffered with depression and anxiety attacks for five long years. i didn't fully recover until i got atreyu. he was my drug, my counselor, my lifesaver. i wish i would have talked to a counselor in the beginning. it would have saved me so much heartache. i'm lucky to have found such a wonderful, supportive husband to help me fight it. and to have such a loving family backing me. please know you are not alone. you have so many people you could turn to to talk about how you're feeling. not physically---but emotionally. please. get help. i love you. if you want to talk i'll be around all next week. i'll call you.

The Mac Attack said...

Please Please Please get help. We all love you no matter what. PPD is a very serious thing, and your not the only one who has had it or is going to get it. There are people out there who can help you, all you have to do is ask.
And those people who only judge on what people look like are LAME! Be yourself, be happy, and the rest will follow.
You have alot of support, thats what having a big family is all about. So USE it.
I love you and call or email if you need anything. I know you dont want advice on working out and weight loss but if you need someone to pump you up and get you excited you know Im your girl.

Devyn said...

I really thought that you and your family looked so so cute! i loved the pictures. and you guys look like you love eachother SO much! and that is all that really matters. and I honestly tought you looked so pretty and you have a handsome hunny and a beautiful little boy! I hope that you guys have a great CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

Sarah Ruth Ritchie said...

Teresa,
You are beautiful! I really thought those family picts turned out amazing! I know it can get so frustrating... I have not had a baby but really that is amazing that you did and that you are healthy and I hope you know that God sees you in his eyes as an absolutely beautiful daughter of God. Way to go on the working out! You are so ahead of me on this right now. Keep up the good work girl! Love you guys! Have a good Christmas!

Savannah said...

I feel your pain with the weight thing--I was on hormonal birth control for over a year and gained about 20 pounds. I've been trying desperately to get back to where I was when I first got married--but it has been very difficult. "Hormonal" weight, as I call it, is a big, mean, angry monster. I am sorry you have to battle that, too. Stan keeps telling me to keep excercising, keep watching what I eat, and that I'm beautiful no matter what. The same thing goes for you! When it gets warmer, we should exercse together! Keep your chin up--you can do it!

moxie mama said...

i just heard the news that you aren't coming anymore. we're going to miss you guys! i hope daniel feels better soon.