The Magic Belt

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So this morning my daughter said something to me that stung a little bit, but after a little conversation, I was laughing about it.As I was getting dressed Izabella looks at me and says “Mommy I think I’m going to get you a belt for Christmas”.  I said “Oh honey, that’s sweet!  What kind of belt”.  Her response….. “There’s this one I saw on Grandma’s TV that makes fat go away.”  I was stunned.  I said “But honey, that’s why I exercise and eat healthy food, so I can get rid of some of my extra fat and so I can be a healthier mommy for you and Zak.”  She said, “Yeah, but this belt is magic and you just put it on.  I promise it doesn’t hurt mom.  And it just zaps your fat”.  How could I not laugh….it was 6am and I’m talking to a 5 year old about zapping fat….I said “Well sweetie, how strong do you think Mommy is?” She said “Really strong!”  I replied, “Well those ‘magic belts’ are for the people that aren’t strong enough to get healthy on their own.  I think I’m strong enough to do it by myself, don’t you?” She of course said “yes” and we both agreed the magic belt would not be a good idea for her strong mom.As much as I turned that conversation around and was proud of the outcome, it still stung a little.  My child recognizes that I have more fat on my body than some people and I’ve had to talk to family about not speaking about themselves negatively in front of the kids, especially in regards to weight.  The last thing I want is my 5 year old to look in the mirror and see a wrinkle in her skin or a little pooch or to puff out her belly and see herself as “fat”.  I really try to focus on not saying anything about “dieting” or “losing weight” or anything in those regards to, or in front of, my kids.  I talk about exercising to stay healthy so that I can take care of them and they seem to understand much better.  For example, I didn’t get my workout in right away when I got home from work yesterday.  Traffic was horrible, so I was running late and still had to pick up a couple things at Target, so we got home much later than usual and we were all starving.  When it came time for bed and I had to explain to them why I was going out in the living room and making noise while they were trying to sleep.  My explanation was this…. “I have to exercise to stay healthy and I have to stay healthy to be a good mommy”.  They both understood and just lay down and went to sleep.  Speaking of workout… I felt like strapping on the industrial-strength-over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder may have been more of a workout, but it’s a start I guess.  It was lame, I felt like it was a waste of time, but it was moving, so I’m calling it progress.  It literally took me just a few minutes to do this “workout” and I didn’t expel a single drop of sweat.   Maybe I shouldn’t be starting on “Beginner’s Workout” because I’m really NOT a beginner, I’m a re-beginner, but my level of fitness is quite a bit higher than someone I would consider a “beginner”, so I’m going to take a look at higher intensity workouts for tonight and make a plan.  I HAVE to sweat to feel ANY type of accomplishment.Either way, I feel GREAT this morning.  Maybe it was the movement right before bed, maybe it was the non-confrontational bed time we had, maybe it was the amazing mood both kids woke up in, maybe it was the 5 year old conversation with my daughter, who knows, but it’s wonderful!  I’m riding on a high that I am praying doesn’t fade until bed time.Hope everyone has a HEALTHY Wednesday and don’t waste your money on a stupid fat zapping belt.  You are strong enough to do this on your own, just like my little girl’s mommy J