Squishy

So after my 45 minute run on the treadmill yesterday (because it was just too humid out to want to run outdoors) I'm stretching and feeling good. My son then comes over and says "mom your getting fatter" and then he proceeds to poke my belly and says "squishy squishy".

Well that deflated the high I was on after the run. I know I've gained a few pounds dealing with hormones etc but that just hurt. He's 9 years old so he should really know better on not hurting people's feelings especially those he's close to. But I forget, he is just a kid and doesn't fully understand how to use his filter just yet.

Weight has always been something I struggle with but I have noticed since picking up the running and acupuncture I've dropped a few pounds, not sure how many as I'm scared to get on a scale so I'm judging by the way my clothes are fitting. I never wanted to be super skinny, I just want to be healthy, and that's all I want for my kids.

I did go on another walk last night for National Night Out. Our block watch sponsored a walk around the neighborhood so I took part and I started to feel better. I'm not as hurt today as I was yesterday, I just need to continue to be sure I'm making healthy choices, continue with my running and activity and everything will take care of itself. I just hate to have to deal with the issue of weight, as woman we deal with it all the time and it seems to never get better, not even with age. Last week at acupuncture there was an older lady, late 60's early 70's and she said she weighed 118 lbs but still wanted to take some herbs to lose weight since it was all in her belly. The doctor told her she didn't need them, she was just perfect. And she was, she just didn't see it. I really don't want to be that way when I'm her age....the question is how? I guess it's all in life lessons.