I posted this last Monday on Bookieboo, the mom-centric, healthy living site I write for…
I’ve been blogging for Bookieboo for quite a while now and yet…I haven’t exactly been participating fully. Granted, I was writing a book and recently came up for air with a completed manuscript and realized my house had gone to hell in the year I had my head buried in Baby F(Ph)at, but that’s besides the point.
I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe in the message…or want to become a healthier mom…or think Leah was the cutest thing ever. Because I do.
(And she is.)
Frankly, I can’t fathom the idea of losing 170 pounds. The thought is utterly beyond me. And that’s probabably because my body is stubbornly holding on to much much less and my mind is stubbornly ignoring the little bits of Ben & Jerry’s that get beyond the gate here and there and how much that little bit probably isn’t helping…but still. I’m here. I wrote a flippin’ book about it. And I’m still trying.
I don’t plan to stop trying, either.
So here’s the deal—I am officially planning to pledge to become a Mamavation sista. Sure, it might seem a bit backwards, what with already being a Bookieboo editor, and all. But I’m late for everything. The point is that I’m here.
And I’m not going anywhere.
Those of you who have been reading Aspiring Mama and my posts at Bookieboo know that I tell it like it is. If I have a good day, I tell you.
If I have a bad day, I tell you that, too.
Motherhood is not for the weak. my blog isn’t for those who want the sugar-coated side of motherhood and fitness. Like right now? I could tell you that potty training is going great, my house is spotless,and I’m about to kick back and pop some fat-free bon bons or that I’m eating great and working out and sis boom bah but I won’t because I’m not. (Well, I am eating great…but let’s just say that if I had a treadmill in my living room, it would probably be doubling as a coat rack right now.) For me, it’s all about relating. And that means clinking the sippy cup I’m holding for my kid with the moms I pass in the trenches.
It’s another day. I’m ready.
Are you?
And wouldn’t you know it? I got in. I’m a Sista. It’s only been a week, but I can already tell you that this is going to be boatloads more fun than the nightmare of a sorority experience I had in college. So yes, I’m excited. And I can’t wait to see what happens.
From a new Sista, welcome to the sistahood! I look forward to reading your posts. Feel free to read mine! @rowellowl http://firesnices.blogspot.com/
welcome to the sistahood enjoyed reading your intropost and look forward to getting to know ya better
You bet!! This is the best sorority/group of girlfriends I’ve ever had! Love the Sistahood! Welcome! Let’s rock this!
YAY! Congrats and “welcome” (even though I suppose a welcome isn’t *really* necessary!)
Hey Rachel and thanks! I kinda did this backwards. But that’s usually my style.
Welcome, sistah. Love your tone. I like to think I am of the tell-it-like-it-is variety as well. So, here we go. Cheers. (clinking sippies)
Mrs. Fat Ass…you tell it like it is, too? Gee, never would have guessed that. You seem like such a wallflower…
Welcome to the sistahood! Can’t wait to get to know you better!
Welcome to the Sistahood and congratulations on your book. Can’t wait to get to know you better. Have a great week!
Welcome
Glad to be a apart of this group and am looking forward to your straight shootin’ 
Welcome to the Sistahood darling! XXOO Finally.
thanks Leah! Call me a slow learner.
Welcome to Mamavation (the sistahood) I look forward to following your journey!
Hi Rachel! Thank you so much!
Good luck Sista! You can do whatever you set your mind to! xo
Thank you mary! this is me…setting my mind to it.
Welcome to the sistahood! I seriously already thought you were a part because I always enjoy reading your posts on bookieboo!
Have a great week and keep your head up – you can handle this journey!
Scarlett, took me long enough, huh? Thanks for the welcome!
Awesome! Welcome!! Love your writing style! What is your book about? I would read it!
[Clink!]
Greta, thank you!.here’s hoping an agent agrees!
welcome and yes your right Leah is wondereful adn amzing! Mamavtion has helped so many women out and I know that you will love it as much as you do bookieboo.
Amanda, im excited to be an official part of mamavation now. And i appreciate the welcome! I have lots of blots to visit tonight!
Welcome to the Sistahood! I look forward to helping you succeed! Have a great week!
Hope you have a great week too shannon!
thank you, shannon!
Welcome to the sistahood! I loved reading your post, so I am gonna want some information on that book you are writing! Oh and has far as the hazing goes… It includes topless-ness on Mamavation TV tonight. HA HA! Just kidding… We have too much fun talking about the top half of our bodies in the Mamavation sistahood! Again, glad you are in, can’t wait to get to know you better!
Kimberly, I appreciate the comments! You can search the term “baby fphat” for a few excerpts from the book. Bottom line is that I started writing it when Buttercup blew out the candles on her second birthday and I realized I was still carrying way too much of the baby fat. (Still am…which is why I’m still working at it.) I don’t have all the answers. I just like to pretend that i do.
Welcome to the Sistahood! We`re so happy to have you!
Janice! Yo, babe! Thank you!
Welcome to the Sistahood! Let us know how we can help support you and get you moving!
Lori, stick with me when I get pissy. I’ve got a stubborn streak. and it’s hard for me to take praise…ask my husband. When he tells me he is proud of me, i promptly stop doing whatever it was he was proud of. Call it a character flaw.
I am so excited you are pledging this week! I thought you were a sista, I guess I never realized you aren’t on the blog roll! You will be a great addition to the sistahood and I look forward to getting real and honest feedback from you. I need someone to give it to me straight!
Julie! I love this comment. Just call me #thestraightshooer.
Welcome to the Sistahood!
The support is amazing and you are well on your way to a healthier lifestyle!
Hi, welcome to the Sistahood. Glad you ate well this week. Hope you enjoy the camaraderie.
Kia, I already am. Thanks so much for the welcome!