She’s Losing It: Measurement Update

Shauna’s Measurements

Here you can see my measurements. Starting on 1-12-2009. And where I am now!

I am so happy to see this because I am feeling so much better these days and look better too (right Kip?) The pounds have not come off yet – but they will come off soon, I know it!

**Note to self: Those child-bearing hips may never get smaller.**

**Second Note to Self: Should the chest really be shrinking?**

Laci has been so diligent with me. If you have to ability to get a personal trainer – I completely recommend it. I have so many things in life that important to me right now…Responsibility and time/energy demands out the wazoo…I wouldn’t be sticking to this if it weren’t for her!

**Note to local readers…ProActiveWorX is having an Open House TONIGHT from 7pm-9pm – Stop by to see the Facility, Meet the Trainers & Enter for Door Prizes!**

She’s Losing It: The History

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate everyone’s encouragement on this project (and on the swimsuit pictures). It has meant more than you will ever know!

This first week has been really good. And I will be writing a update for you.

But, I feel like it is important to give you some history and tell you how I got here. Here are the basics:

• I grew up competing in gymnastics and cheerleading. I was in pretty good shape…I have never really been thin…more of a stalky build.  In high school, I weighed around 130 lbs.  Very average, in my opinion.
• I went to college and gained the freshman 15.  Yes, high school seniors, that is real.
• Lost that in my sophomore year.
• I got pregnant with my first child when I was 20 years old and gave birth at 21.  A few months after Mackenzie was born, I started getting in prime physical shape.  I worked out 5 days a week and I loved it.  My husband is very active so it has always been a good fit for both of us!
• A year later…pregnant with baby #2.  I gained about 50 pounds with Chase!  Ick.  I was nearing the 200lb mark.
• Exercise didn’t come quite as easily with 2 kids and a full time job.   I don’t think I have ever quite shaken off my Chase baby-weight.
• Pregnant another year or so later with baby #3.  I didn’t gain quite as much weight with Macy but – who cares – I still had my Chase weight!
• Exercise REALLY didn’t happen with 3 kids and a full-time job!
• I worked Full-Time out of the house until September 2007.  When I left my job to stay at home with my kids, I thought…ok, now is the time.  I can go to the gym every day.  It is going to be great!  It didn’t happen.

So, here I am.  I am 29 years old.  5’2″ and 160lbs.  I have lived on fast food, Dr. Pepper, coffee & anti-depressants for the past two years.  I rarely get a full night of sleep.  My kids are 7, 5 & 3 – very active and challenging at times.

I have a reputation for being brutally honest about the stress in my life.  But, what that means for me is that women feel comfortable telling me about the stresses in their lives as well. Based on the information that I have gathered, I am the typical mom.  Or as Chaka Khan would say, “I’m Every Woman.”

But I want to be better.

I want to be the best that I have ever been!

Shauna writes rambles on about life stuff on her personal blog: Blah Blah Blog.